Food Facts
___ paper is often used to make spring rolls
Rice paper
Crispy fried spring rolls filled with pork, shrimp, and veggies.
chả giò
What's the main meat used in the pho?
The original pho was called "pho bo", which means "beef pho".
True or False: Street food is more expensive than restaurant food in Vietnam.
False (It’s usually cheaper and super accessible.)
This Vietnamese iced coffee is made with sweetened condensed milk.
cà phê sữa đá
What type of sauce is often used to dress Vietnamese dishes such as Com Tam or Bun Thit Nuong?
Nước Mắm or fish sauce
Famous beef dish often eaten for Lunar New Year/Tet
thịt kho
How is pho eaten? fork? spoon?
Pho is traditionally eaten with chopsticks and condiments.
What do Vietnamese people often sit on when eating street food?
small plastic stools
What beverage is commonly paired with street food in Vietnam, especially during hot afternoons?
iced tea (trà đá)
What type of leaf is MOST COMMONLY used as wrapping for Vietnamese desserts?
1. Banana
2. Grape
3. Lotus
The name translates to "beef-noodle soup from Huế
Bún bò Huế
What's the most important part of the Pho?
The broth
True or False: You can eat Vietnamese street food for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner.
True
True or False: In Vietnam, it’s common to drink beverages with street food, but many drinks are also served as stand-alone snacks on the street.
True
What is a controversial, but famous egg dish Vietnamese people are fond of?
Balut or Trứng vịt lộn
This crepe-like dish is often folded, fried on a street pan, and eaten with hands wrapped in lettuce.
bánh xèo
Where is pho popular?
Pho is a popular dish around the world.
What is a common way to eat Vietnamese street food with others?
A) At a restaurant
B) At home alone
C) With friends, sharing dishes at a stall
C) With friends, sharing dishes at a stall
This cold drink is made from the juice of this tropical fruit, often served with ice and a sprinkle of sugar or salt.
nước mía (sugarcane juice)
What type of bread is used to make bánh mì?
Baguette
This fried banana snack is a sweet street food favorite.
chuối chiên
In 2020, what did McDonald's add to their menu in Vietnam?
In 2020, McDonald's added a pho burger to its menu in Vietnam.
When can you find street food vendors open?
All day!
What is the name of the refreshing drink made from mixing sugar and salt with the juice of green limes, often served with ice and sometimes topped with soda water?
nước chanh muối (salted lime drink)