Food and Drinks

Vietnamese cuisine is renowned for its unique and aromatic flavors, striking a harmonious balance of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty elements. With influences from China in the north and flavors from Cambodia and Thailand in the south, Vietnamese dishes offer a diverse culinary experience.

Rice is a fundamental component of the Vietnamese diet, appearing in various forms such as steamed rice, rice noodles, and rice paper for spring rolls. Fish sauce is an essential element of Vietnamese cuisine, contributing a pungent flavor to many dishes.

The French colonization of Vietnam left a significant influence on Vietnamese cuisine, seen in dishes like Banh mi, a Vietnamese sandwich that uses a crusty baguette introduced by the French. Northern, central, and southern Vietnamese cuisine offers subtle and delicate flavors, intense and spicy flavors, and rich and sweet flavors, respectively. Vietnamese cuisine is characterized by its freshness, lightness, and overall healthiness.