Top 10 Vegetarian Street Food Dishes To Eat In Vietnam

OT Staff

Vegetarian Bánh Mì

A popular street food option, this baguette is filled with a variety of colourful pickled vegetables, herbs like cilantro and mint, and a savoury fried tofu "patty."

Vegetarian Bánh Mì | Shutterstock.com

Vegetarian Phở

This classic noodle soup features a flavorful broth traditionally made with beef bones, but the vegetarian version uses a rich vegetable or mushroom-based broth instead. It's topped with rice noodles, vegetables, and fresh herbs.

Vegetarian Phở | Shutterstock.com

Gỏi Cuốn Chay (Vegetarian Spring Rolls)

Fresh rice paper rolls filled with julienned vegetables, herbs, and sometimes rice vermicelli. These are dipped in a sweet and savoury fish sauce-based nuoc cham for an explosion of flavour and textures.

Gỏi Cuốn Chay (Vegetarian Spring Rolls) | Shutterstock.com

Nom Du Du (Green Papaya Salad)

A refreshing and tangy salad made with shredded green papaya, carrots, tomatoes, peanuts, and a fish sauce-based dressing.

Nom Du Du (Green Papaya Salad) | Shutterstock.com

Banh Xeo Chay (Savory Crepes)

Crispy turmeric-flavored crepes filled with a mixture of bean sprouts, mushrooms, and other vegetables. Served with fresh herbs and a dipping sauce.

Banh Xeo Chay (Savory Crepes) | Shutterstock.com

Xôi Chay (Vegetarian Sticky Rice)

Steamed sticky rice flavoured with turmeric and coconut milk. Often served with a variety of toppings like fried shallots, chopped peanuts, and mung beans.

Xôi Chay (Vegetarian Sticky Rice) | fullofplants/Instagram

Canh Chua Chay (Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup)

A light and flavorful soup made with a tamarind broth, vegetables like pineapple, tomatoes, and okra, and seasoned with herbs and spices.

Canh Chua Chay (Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup) | Shutterstock.com

Banh It Tran (Glutinous Rice Dumplings)

Bite-sized dumplings made from glutinous rice flour and filled with savoury ingredients like mung beans, mushrooms, and sometimes jackfruit.

Banh It Tran (Glutinous Rice Dumplings) | Shutterstock.com

Rau Muong Xao Toi (Garlic Water Spinach)

A simple yet flavorful stir-fried dish featuring water spinach leaves cooked with garlic, chilies, and sometimes other vegetables.

Rau Muong Xao Toi (Garlic Water Spinach) | Shutterstock.com

Dau Sot Ca Chua (Tofu with Tomato Sauce)

Pan-fried tofu cubes simmered in a sweet and savory tomato sauce with onions, herbs, and sometimes other vegetables.

Dau Sot Ca Chua (Tofu with Tomato Sauce) | Shutterstock.com

Vietnam Travel: 10 Best Islands To Visit In Vietnam

Read Now