Brian Jeffrey
Highlights of Vietnamese Cuisine
In an impressive achievement, com tam, or broken rice, ranks second among traditional Vietnamese dishes. This meal consists of rice grains that are broken during processing, making it a staple in both rural and urban areas of Vietnam, particularly in Saigon, where it has become a cultural icon.
Recently, com tam was celebrated as one of the “Top 100 Street Foods in the World” by Taste Atlas.
Other Notable Dishes
Banh beo, a steamed rice cake known for its toppings of shrimp and pork, has secured the 14th position in this global ranking. Usually served with fish sauce, it can also be enhanced with roasted peanuts and fried shallots. A unique sweet version of banh beo, found in Hoi An, was also noted by Taste Atlas.
During the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, traditional cakes like banh tet and banh chung claim the 17th and 25th spots, respectively.
Additional Vietnamese Dishes in the Rankings
The list features a variety of other delightful Vietnamese dishes, including:
Com lam (30th)
Xoi ga (31st)
Com chay (33rd)
Xoi man (43rd)
Xoi gac (44th)
Xoi com (46th)
Banh te (52nd)
Com hen (54th)
Com nam (58th)
Com dua tep rang (62nd)
Xoi ngu sac (63rd)
Xoi vo (66th)
Com ga Tam Ky (70th)
Born in 2015, Taste Atlas is a detailed guide dedicated to exploring global culinary traditions, based in Zagreb, Croatia. According to its founder, Matija Babic, the rankings are derived from reviews by culinary professionals and critics, ensuring the integrity of their evaluations.
