23 Iconic Traditional Vietnamese Food Dishes You’ll Want on Repeat

Vietnamese food has a way of making you hungry again halfway through the meal. One sip of pho, one bite of banh mi, one dip of a fresh spring roll, and you start craving “just one more dish.” In this guide, I share my personal top picks, then walk you through 23 iconic traditional Vietnamese foods, what they taste like, what makes them special, and what to try first if you are new.