One of the greatest gifts we have gotten from the 21st century is the gift of globalization. Globalization is what has brought people from different corners of the world closer together, and we are now able to develop a better understanding and eve an appreciation for different cultures and ways of life. One great way you can learn about another culture is to travel to the country and learn there, another way you can do it is by reading their stories, and lastly, eating their food.
Food is something we can all relate to, and by eating and sharing food from different cultures, you develop an appreciation for different diets that are a result of different lifestyles. For the sake of this article, we will be limiting the discussion to just Vietnamese food. Now, Vietnamese food is very light, fragrant, and healthy. This is because they use fresh herbs and vegetables, a mix of different proteins, and have lighter broths and sauces. If you cannot travel to Vietnam to experience the food, you can still go to your local Vietnamese restaurant and give it a try.
Now, Vietnamese food has grown popular over the years, and the number of Vietnamese establishments has been increasing every day, so to help you find the best vietnamese restaurant, we are going to talk about some dishes that you should be looking for in your restaurant options list. Of course, the taste is subjective, and you might prefer other options, so you needn’t feel disheartened if you do not find yourself feeling the food in one restaurant because you can always go to another place and try again.
Pho
Pho is the dish that Vietnam is recognized for, and every restaurant that you go to will most likely offer it. Now, a good restaurant will serve you meat-based Pho, and the broth should ideally be cooking for a long time. Longer cooking time to make the broth ensures a deeper flavor profile. Pho is essentially a noodle soup that contains protein, rice noodles, and an assortment of fresh herbs and sauces like Hoisin and Sriracha that you can add to your liking.
Banh Mi
If you are looking for a sandwich, then the Banh Mi is the way to go. Traditional Banh Mi that should use a French baguette, pickled vegetables, butter, soy sauce, and pate. However, most restaurants today will offer other options like pork belly, sausages, fried egg, and pork loin, and so on. This is another staple item in Vietnamese cuisine that you should in most establishments.
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls
The Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, also known as Goi Cuon is a great starter that everyone loves. This is a lighter alternative to fried spring rolls that you find in Chinese cuisine since they use a rice paper wrap as opposed to deep frying the strips. The rice paper is filled with different vegetables and different proteins and is then rolled up and presented with different dipping sauces. This is a very light appetizer and makes for a great introduction to the world of Vietnamese food.