Vietnam’s Best Dishes 2025 | World-Ranked Vietnamese Cuisine

Vietnamese cuisine has officially secured its place on the global culinary map in 2025. According to Condé Nast Traveller, Vietnam ranks 4th among the top 15 countries with the most attractive cuisines in the world, surpassing many long-established food capitals.

This recognition highlights the country’s rich food heritage, regional diversity, and the growing popularity of Vietnamese dishes among international travelers.

Adding to this achievement, Vietnam was honored as “Asia’s Leading Culinary Destination 2025” at the World Culinary Awards. From iconic street food to regional comfort dishes and world-famous coffee, Vietnamese cuisine continues to win hearts—and rankings—worldwide.

Below are the Vietnamese specialties officially ranked among the world’s best foods in 2025, according to Taste Atlas and global culinary experts.

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1. Bánh Mì – One of the Best Sandwiches in the World

No list of top Vietnamese foods would be complete without bánh mì, Vietnam’s most internationally recognized dish. In 2025, bánh mì was named among the Top 25 Best Sandwiches in the World, reaffirming its global appeal.

This legendary Vietnamese sandwich is a perfect fusion of French and Vietnamese culinary traditions. A crispy baguette is filled with savory ingredients such as grilled pork, cold cuts, pâté, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and chili sauce. The contrast of textures and flavors—crunchy, savory, fresh, and slightly spicy—makes bánh mì irresistible.

Today, bánh mì is not just street food; it is a global ambassador of Vietnamese cuisine, loved by food lovers across continents.

2. Nem Rán (Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls) – A Global Favorite

Nem rán, also known as chả giò, ranked 42nd worldwide with an impressive 4.3/5 rating. These crispy Vietnamese fried spring rolls are a staple in both everyday meals and festive occasions.

Filled with minced pork, glass noodles, mushrooms, and vegetables, nem rán are wrapped in rice paper and fried until golden. They are traditionally served with fresh herbs, lettuce, and sweet-and-sour fish sauce, offering a harmonious balance of flavors.

For travelers, nem rán is often one of the first—and most memorable—Vietnamese dishes they try.

3. Vietnamese Duck Dishes – Ranked Among the Best in the World

Vietnam’s traditional duck dishes earned outstanding recognition in 2025. Bún măng vịt (duck noodle soup with bamboo shoots) ranked 15th globally, making it the highest-ranked Vietnamese dish on the list.

This comforting noodle soup features tender duck meat, fragrant broth, chewy rice noodles, and slightly sour bamboo shoots. The dish reflects Vietnam’s talent for creating deep flavors without overwhelming the palate.

Other beloved duck dishes such as cháo vịt (duck rice porridge) and tiết canh represent Vietnam’s long-standing culinary traditions and regional food culture.

4. Phở Trộn, Vietnamese Salads, and Bò Tái Chanh – Light, Fresh, and Flavorful

While traditional pho soup is world-famous, phở trộn (mixed pho noodles) stood out in 2025 by ranking 35th on Taste Atlas.

Vietnamese mixed Pho Noodles

Unlike the classic broth-based version, phở trộn features rice noodles mixed with herbs, beef or chicken, peanuts, and tangy fish sauce dressing. It highlights the freshness and balance that define Vietnamese cuisine.
Similarly, Vietnamese salads (gỏi or nộm) and bò tái chanh (rare beef cured in lime juice) showcase the cuisine’s love for citrus, herbs, and light yet complex flavors—perfect for warm tropical weather.

5. Bò Kho, Bún Bò Huế, and Cơm Tấm – Vietnamese Comfort Food Classics

Among Vietnam’s hearty comfort dishes, bò kho (Vietnamese beef stew) received one of the highest ratings at 4.4/5, ranking 28th worldwide.

Slow-cooked with lemongrass, star anise, cinnamon, and coconut water, bò kho is rich, aromatic, and deeply satisfying. It is commonly enjoyed with bread, rice noodles, or steamed rice.

Broken rice with grilled pork - Cơm Tấm

Other iconic dishes such as bún bò Huế, known for its spicy and bold broth, and cơm tấm (broken rice with grilled pork) continue to attract travelers seeking authentic Vietnamese comfort food.

6. Vietnamese Coffee – One of the Best Coffees in the World

Vietnam is the world’s second-largest coffee producer, and its coffee culture is gaining global recognition. With a 4.3/5 rating, Vietnamese iced coffee (cà phê đá) ranked 8th among the best coffees in the world.

Made with strong Robusta beans and often paired with condensed milk, Vietnamese coffee delivers a bold, intense flavor unlike any other. From traditional sidewalk cafés to modern specialty coffee shops, coffee plays a central role in daily life across Vietnam.

Why Vietnamese Cuisine Is Loved Worldwide

Vietnamese food stands out for its balance of flavors, fresh ingredients, and regional diversity. Each region—from Hanoi to Hue and Ho Chi Minh City—offers distinct tastes shaped by history, climate, and culture.

For international travelers, discovering Vietnam through its food is one of the most authentic ways to understand the country and its people.

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