🇻🇳 Vietnam is a street food paradise, not just for its famous dishes like pho or banh mi, but for its incredible variety of street snacks — flavorful, fun, and surprisingly affordable. Whether you’re wandering through Hanoi’s alleys or exploring the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, here are 10 must-try Vietnamese street snacks to satisfy your cravings and experience the true taste of local life.
1. Bánh Tráng Trộn (Mixed Rice Paper Salad)
A vibrant mix of shredded rice paper, dried beef or squid, quail eggs, shredded green mango, peanuts, and Vietnamese herbs tossed in chili oil, soy sauce, and tamarind. This salad is both chewy and crunchy, with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty.
Price: 15,000–25,000 VND ($0.60–$1.00)
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2. Gỏi Cuốn (Fresh Spring Rolls)
Soft rice paper wraps around shrimp, boiled pork, vermicelli noodles, lettuce, and herbs, then dipped in a rich peanut-hoisin sauce. It’s a refreshing, healthy snack that’s especially perfect during Vietnam’s hot days.
Price: 5,000–10,000 VND ($0.20–$0.40) per rol
3. Nem Chua Rán (Fried Fermented Pork Rolls)
Crispy on the outside, tangy and chewy on the inside, these bite-sized rolls are made from fermented pork, garlic, and chili. They’re deep-fried and often eaten with chili sauce or mayonnaise. Addictive and flavorful!
Price: 30,000–40,000 VND ($1.20–$1.60) per portion
4. Bắp Xà o (Stir-Fried Corn with Dried Shrimp)
Young sweet corn kernels stir-fried in butter with dried shrimp, scallions, and a bit of chili powder. Served in small cups with a spoon, it’s buttery, savory, and satisfying.
Price: 10,000–20,000 VND ($0.40–$0.80)
5. Chè (Vietnamese Sweet Soup)
A colorful, chilled dessert made from mung beans, black beans, jellies, coconut milk, tapioca pearls, and tropical fruits. There are dozens of chè varieties — some served hot, some cold — offering a refreshing end to any snack tour.
Price: 10,000–25,000 VND ($0.40–$1.00)
6. Bánh Tráng Nướng (Vietnamese Rice Paper Pizza)
Often called “Vietnamese pizza,” this dish is made by grilling rice paper over charcoal, then topping it with egg, sausage, green onions, cheese, and spicy sauce. Crunchy, savory, and full of umami.
Price: 15,000–30,000 VND ($0.60–$1.20)
7. Trứng Cút Lộn Xà o Me (Stir-fried Fertilized Quail Eggs in Tamarind Sauce)
This dish may surprise first-time visitors, but it’s a beloved delicacy in Vietnam. The eggs are cooked in a sweet-and-sour tamarind sauce with garlic, herbs, and fried shallots — bold and unforgettable.
Price: 20,000–30,000 VND ($0.80–$1.20)
8. Bánh Chuối Chiên (Fried Banana Fritters)
Slices of ripe bananas are dipped in flour batter, deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. It’s a crunchy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside treat — a warm dessert snack sold on nearly every street corner.
Price: 5,000–10,000 VND ($0.20–$0.40) per piece
9. Khoai Lang KĂ©n (Crispy Sweet Potato Balls)
These are mashed sweet potatoes mixed with a bit of flour and sugar, then rolled into small balls and deep-fried until crisp. Slightly sweet and perfect with a hot drink on a chilly afternoon.
Price: 10,000–15,000 VND ($0.40–$0.60)
10. Xoà i Lắc (Shaken Green Mango with Chili Salt)
Sour green mango chunks shaken with chili salt, sugar, and sometimes shrimp powder. It’s tangy, spicy, and addictive — a classic Vietnamese snack for those who love bold flavors.
Price: 15,000–25,000 VND ($0.60–$1.00)
