Vietnamese cuisine is a place with a special cultural trait, and unique characteristics of the people on the S-shaped land. Therefore, exploring Vietnamese flavors is not only about exotic delicacies but also a journey to connect with our origin and learn more about beautiful human value.
I. Characteristics of Vietnamese culinary culture
Vietnamese cuisine is a diverse and rich work of art, clearly reflecting the characteristics of Vietnamese culture and philosophy of life through long-standing dishes and unique culinary manners.
Vietnamese people prefer the balanced, harmonious flavors of each dish through a low-fat cooking style with meat, seafood and fresh vegetables. The combination of sour, spicy, salty, sweet and bitter spices combined with healthy ingredients creates an unique identity for Vietnamese cuisine.
Vietnamese people also express hospitality and collectivism through the way dishes are arranged and presented. Daily family meals are often served on a tray and everyone will share together, which makes the meal even warmer.
The use of healthy ingredients and food, along with the delicate presentation, highlights a humanistic value that paints a unique picture of Vietnamese cuisine.
II. Cuisine of 3 regions - Unique features in each region
The cuisine of 3 regions of North, Central, and South Vietnam is not only geographically different, but each region also has its own cultural identity, creating an unique and diverse identity for Vietnamese cuisine.
1. Northern cuisine
Northern cuisine could be seen as the origin of Vietnamese cuisine, a treasure trove of culture conveyed through elegant dishes and the characteristic flavors of the capital land.
Northern cuisine often has a light flavor, and the locals prefer the natural taste of the ingredients, and the way of seasoning is also very delicate so as not to lose the inherent sweetness of the dish.
The long-standing historical culture has created a distinct flavor, emphasizing sophistication in the selection and processing of food. This is an integral part of Vietnamese culture, the crystallization of traditional values, creativity and dedication of the Vietnamese people.
2. Central cuisine
Central cuisine has conquered the hearts of many food lovers with its bold, spicy and characteristic flavors that are completely different.
As a land of sunshine and wind, Central cuisine requires more sophistication in processing and presentation. It is also from there that famous dishes such as Bun Bo Hue, Cha Ram, Banh Beo ... are formed and create a diverse cuisine.
From Hue's Royal court dishes to the rustic, simple dishes of the people of Quang Nam, Da Nang, Binh Dinh,... each place has a unique flavor that adds to the richness and diversity of Vietnamese cuisine.
3. Southern cuisine
Coming to Southern cuisine, a fertile land with unique dishes, imbued with the sweet and liberal flavors of the people here. Southern dishes often have a characteristic sweet taste because sugar and coconut milk are often chosen to process with the dish, creating a fatty, rich taste.
Through the journey of friendship, construction and preservation of the border, Southern cuisine has been intermingled between many different cultures such as France, Thailand, Cambodia ... This combination has added a distinctive and impressive feature to the unique Southern flavor.
III. TOP Vietnamese dishes selected by Michelin
Not only is it appreciated by Vietnamese but the unique and various flavors of Vietnamese food are also loved by friends around the world.
1. Pho
Pho is an indispensable dish when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine, with a sweet, clear taste and a diverse combination of meats. This is a nationally honored dish for its processing and unique flavor.
In the Michelin's Bib Gourmand list, this handbook suggests that enjoying a bowl of pho in the chilly weather will bring a feast of the senses. This is perhaps the most accurate description when it comes to Phở.
The Phở’s broth is cooked from beef bones, tenderloin and herbs, creating a sweet, fragrant flavor with the smell of anise, cinnamon and ginger will be a warm highlight in the middle of winter.
2. Banh mi
As a creation of the Vietnamese people, banh mi has gradually become popular and loved around the world. Its unique combination of ingredients and diverse preparation methods, tailored to suit local culinary tastes and cultures, has made it a familiar food for people everywhere in Viet Nam.
As the "fast food" of Vietnamese people, Banh Mi is rated the best in the world's 100 best sandwiches by the culinary website Taste Atlas announced in March 2024. Elevating Vietnamese cuisine to reach the international market.
Prominent bread fillings include pork bread, fried egg bread, shumai, fish cakes, ... each of which brings a special flavor and also contributes to the diversity and uniqueness of the national dish of Vietnamese people.
3. Hanoi vermicelli with grilled pork
Hanoi's vermicelli with grilled pork is a famous specialty of the capital, has a strong attraction to international friends. It is even more special when former US President Obama came to Vietnam to experience this delicious and flavorful dish.
Originating from the bustling streets of the capital, this is a familiar street food of Hanoians in the 20th century. Since then, Hanoi's vermicelli with grilled pork has gained a special place in Vietnamese cuisine.
It is often eaten with vermicelli, sliced pork patties made from thin sliced pork shoulder and grilled minced pork patties, marinated with spices and grilled over charcoal. The dipping fish sauce is the most important factor to shape the flavor of the traditional dish, making it more rich and attractive.
4. Sticky rice
As a familiar breakfast dish of Vietnamese people, with the main ingredient being sticky rice, sticky rice is enjoyed in many different ways of processing, bringing the characteristic flavors of each region.
Unique sticky rice dishes that can be mentioned include savory sticky rice, sticky rice with mung bean (xoi xeo), steamed sweet gourd sticky rice (xoi gac), sweet sticky rice, ... One of the most prominent sticky rice dishes is sticky rice with mung bean, which is a typical dish of Hanoi people.
When eating, sticky rice with mung beans is combined with green beans, fried shallots and cinnamon rolls with a layer of fragrant scallion oil, which is a familiar breakfast of Hanoians.
Savory sticky rice is also a popular breakfast dish of Vietnamese people with each region having its own unique flavor. Like its name, sticky rice is often combined with meats such as chicken, pork ribs, sausage, ham,.... Southerners often add a little egg butter sauce to increase the richness when using savory sticky rice.
5. Hu tieu (rice noodles soup)
Hu Tieu (rice noodle soup) is a typical dish of the South with a rich, attractive flavor and diverse ways of processing. Hu Tieu can be eaten in the form of a soup, dry or eaten with noodles, combined with toppings such as minced meat, spring rolls, quail eggs and pork cracklings depending on each person's preferences.
In each region, Hu Tieu has its own variations, Nam Vang Hu Tieu with its sweet and clear broth, My Tho Hu Tieu with soft noodles, or Sa Dec Hu Tieu with thick broth. That diversity has also contributed to bringing this dish to many diners and increasingly appearing more on all roads.
IV. Manh restaurant - Experience authentic Vietnamese flavors in Da Nang
The home-cooked flavors of each region have their own characteristics, but they all bring a feeling of familiarity and warmth. Although rustic and simple, the family meal tray is always a place of gathering and bonding among family members, this is also a long-standing cultural feature of Vietnamese cuisine.
Sending the flavors of the three regions through each dish with the simple, original cuisine of the capital, the bold and spicy taste of the Central mothers and the sweet, rich flavors of the South.
With typical dishes such as Bun Cha, Pho, Spring Rolls, Banh Hoi, ... experience the flavors of Vietnamese cuisine with Mành Restaurant on the 2nd floor of 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐓 𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐋 𝐃𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐆.
Address: 182 Bach Dang, Street, Hai Chau, Da Nang
You can take a look at the Menu of Mành Restaurant here.
V. Conclusion
From its distinctive flavors and sophisticated preparation to the deep cultural values, Vietnamese cuisine captivates all who experienced it. This rich culinary heritage has been carefully preserved and celebrated for generations.
Join Mành Restaurant - Vietnamese Cuisine to experience the uniqueness of the local cuisine. It is a journey to discover endless flavors, from elaborate royal dishes to familiar dishes of people at 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐓 𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐋 𝐃𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐆.
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Address: 182 Bach Dang, Street, Hai Chau, Da Nang
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