Vietnamese kitchens are known not only for balanced, flavourful,
healthy cooking, but for their liberal use of fresh vegetables and herbs
in every meal. Throughout the country, it’s easy to find vegetarian
restaurants and meat-free versions of mouthwatering local dishes.
Prepare for beautiful meals on your trip with this easy guide to
vegetarian food in Vietnam.
Vietnamese cuisine varies from north to south, and each city has a dish it
does exceptionally well. Still, everywhere you go, some things remain
popular: steaming, aromatic noodle soups, crunchy banh mi sandwiches,
delicious rice paper rolls made with herbs, pickled vegetables and
lettuce, and robust Vietnamese coffee. These Vietnamese staples can be
enjoyed across the country, and vegetarian versions are plentiful.