Appetizer

A classic Vietnamese street food dish featuring savory ground pork marinated with aromatic spices and grilled to perfection, wrapped in fragrant betel leaves.

Ground pork · Betel leaves (lá lốt) · Shallots, minced · Garlic, minced

A classic Vietnamese delicacy, Chả Cốm is a savory sausage made from young green rice flakes (cốm), pork, and aromatic seasonings. It's typically pan-fried or deep-fried until golden brown and served as an appetizer or side dish.

Young green rice flakes (cốm tươi) · Ground pork · Shallots, minced · Garlic, minced

A simplified and quicker version of the classic, these snakehead fish cakes are pan-fried until crispy and served as a delicious appetizer or light meal.

Snakehead fish fillet · Dill · Spring onions · Fish sauce

A classic and highly authentic version of Chả Mực Hạ Long, a renowned specialty from the Hạ Long Bay region. This dish features finely pounded fresh squid, mixed with minimal seasonings, and pan-fried to a golden crisp, showcasing the pure, sweet flavor of the squid.

Fresh squid (cleaned, mantle and tentacles) · Shallots (finely minced) · Fish sauce · Sugar

A quicker, pan-fried version of Chạo Tôm, these shrimp paste patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making for an easy and delicious appetizer or snack.

Shrimp · Garlic · Shallots · Fish sauce

A flavorful variation of Chạo Tôm where the shrimp paste is formed into small rolls and grilled, then served with a generous assortment of fresh herbs and lettuce for wrapping, offering a customizable and refreshing eating experience.

Shrimp · Garlic · Shallots · Fish sauce

A classic Vietnamese street food delicacy, Chạo Tôm features a savory shrimp paste grilled on sugarcane skewers, offering a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors with a slightly crisp exterior and tender interior.

Shrimp · Sugarcane · Garlic · Shallots

A flavorful variation of Chả Ram Tôm Đất where the filling is wrapped in fragrant lá lốt (betel leaves) before being fried, adding a unique peppery aroma and herbaceous note.

Fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined · Ground pork · Lá lốt (betel leaves), washed · Scallions, finely chopped

A faster version of the classic Chả Ram Tôm Đất, using pre-cooked shrimp and omitting the mung beans for a quicker preparation without sacrificing too much flavor.

Cooked shrimp, chopped · Ground pork · Spring roll wrappers (Gyoza or Wonton wrappers can be used as a substitute) · Scallions, finely chopped

Crispy, golden-brown fried spring rolls filled with succulent shrimp, savory ground pork, and aromatic herbs. A beloved classic from Central Vietnam, often served with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce.

Fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined · Ground pork · Rice paper wrappers (Bánh tráng) · Mung beans, soaked and peeled

A simplified version of Nem Nướng Nha Trang, focusing on speed and ease without compromising too much on flavor. These bite-sized portions are perfect for appetizers or a quick meal.

Ground pork · Fish sauce · Sugar · Black pepper

A regional variation of Chả Giò, these rolls are wrapped in a delicate, crispy 'net' made from rice flour batter, resulting in an exceptionally light and crunchy texture.

Ground pork · Shrimp, finely chopped · Glass noodles, soaked and chopped · Taro root, shredded

A faster version of traditional Chả Giò, using pre-shredded vegetables and fewer ingredients for a quicker preparation time while maintaining a delicious crispy texture.

Ground pork · Pre-shredded carrots · Scallions, chopped · Eggs

Crispy, golden-brown fried spring rolls filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, shrimp, glass noodles, and vegetables, served with fresh herbs and a dipping sauce.

Ground pork · Shrimp, peeled and deveined · Glass noodles (bean thread noodles) · Wood ear mushrooms, dried

A vegetarian adaptation of Nem Rán, replacing meat with tofu and a variety of mushrooms and vegetables for a flavorful and crispy plant-based roll.

Firm tofu, pressed and crumbled · Glass noodles · Shiitake mushrooms, dried and rehydrated, finely chopped · Carrots, finely julienned

A simplified version of Nem Rán, using fewer ingredients and quicker preparation for a weeknight-friendly option, while retaining the essential crispy fried roll experience.

Ground pork · Glass noodles · Onion, finely chopped · Eggs

Classic Vietnamese fried spring rolls, crispy on the outside with a savory filling of ground pork, shrimp, glass noodles, and vegetables. Served with a dipping sauce.

Ground pork · Shrimp, peeled and minced · Glass noodles (bún tàu) · Wood ear mushrooms, dried and rehydrated

A simplified version of Bột Chiên, using pre-made rice cakes for a faster preparation, focusing on the crispy texture and savory egg.

Pre-made fried rice flour cakes · Eggs · Scallions · Garlic powder

A classic Vietnamese street food dish featuring pan-fried rice flour cakes (bột chiên) mixed with scrambled egg, served with fresh herbs and a savory dipping sauce.

Rice flour · Tapioca starch · Water · Salt

Classic Bánh Ít Trần, featuring chewy glutinous rice dumplings filled with savory ground pork, shrimp, and mung beans, pan-fried to a golden crisp. These dumplings are a popular street food and appetizer in Vietnam.

Glutinous rice flour · Tapioca starch · Warm water · Salt