Fresh and full of texture, Vietnam’s spring rolls are known and loved worldwide. However, the country has a more passionate love affair with hand-rolled bites than you might expect. From the ultra-fresh to the deep fried, Rolls are culinary staples across the country. Get to know the many varieties and flavors of rolls a little better with this list…

Sweet Soup (Che) truly is Vietnamese typical dessert? At least not in the western world. It’s a Vietnamese sweet drink, soup, or pudding that consists of a syrupy liquid poured over ice. There are many different versions, but the most common are served with a type of bean, fruit, jelly, or grain. The beans are often mashed up they provide…

What is Com Tam? Com Tam, or broken rice, is an everyday meal made from broken rice grains. In the past, the fractured grains were difficult to sell because most people preferred to eat the long, whole grain rice. With their broken rice unsold, farmers traditionally would use it as animal feed. However, food is rarely…

Coconut Worm – Duong Dua Coconut worm is a yellow larva with a brown head. It usually lives inside the coconut stem. In the Mekong Delta, live coconut worm is a specialty dish. Coconut worm is a yellow larva with a brown head. It usually lives inside the coconut stem. In the Mekong Delta, live…