Pork offal porridge and vermicelli with tofu and shrimp paste are among the best street food dishes in the area.
Recently, a number of Vietnamese dishes such as pork offal porridge and vermicelli with tofu and shrimp paste have been included in Taste Atlas's list of the 100 best street foods in Southeast Asia.
The list, compiled by a renowned food website based in Zagreb, Croatia, includes 26 representatives from Vietnam.
Besides familiar names like banh mi, pho bo, or com tam, dishes with rich Vietnamese flavors such as bun dau mam tom (vermicelli with tofu and shrimp paste), chao long (pork offal porridge), nem lui (grilled pork skewers), bo bia (spring rolls), etc., are also popular.Taste Atlashonor.
With a rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, Vietnam's bun dau mam tom (rice noodles with tofu and shrimp paste) ranks 58th and is described by the website as "a traditional Vietnamese dish".
"Each serving typically includes rice noodles, fried tofu, and shrimp paste. All the side dishes are arranged on a large plate along with various kinds of fresh vegetables."
Traditionally, people add a few drops of lemon juice or lime juice to the shrimp paste and then whisk it until fluffy.
Tourists can easily find this dish at street vendors in Hanoi,"Taste Atlasas stated in the article.
Meanwhile, the pork offal porridge (number 86) wasTaste AtlasIt is described as "a delicious dish, affordable, and loved by people all over Vietnam."
"Each region has its own way of preparing it, but basically, this porridge is made from rice and pork bone broth combined with various pork offal such as liver, kidneys, spleen, stomach, or heart."
Pork offal porridge is always eaten hot. People often eat it with fried dough sticks, scallions, and chili powder. Bean sprouts, lime, fresh vegetables, fish sauce, and ginger are usually served separately. Depending on preference, diners can add pig's blood," the website shared.
Some other representatives from Vietnam mentioned in the list include banh mi (ranked 3rd), pho bo (9), com tam (20), nem (27), banh khoai (31), nem lui (35), banh xeo (36), pho ga (38), banh beo (39), bo bia (62), hu tieu Nam Vang (64), banh ran (67), banh khot (76), banh cuon (80),...
Established in 2015,Taste AtlasIt is known as a map that brings together traditional dishes from all over the world.
According to Matija Babić, the founderTaste AtlasThe rankings of food and drinks are based on opinions and reviews from experts and food critics to ensure the credibility of the awards.
