Southern Recipes

Southern Vietnamese cuisine, centered around Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), is characterized by sweeter flavor profiles influenced by the tropical abundance of the Mekong Delta and historical Khmer and Chinese culinary contact. Dishes tend to use more sugar, coconut milk, and fresh herbs than their northern counterparts, and the street food scene is among the most vibrant in Asia. Signature dishes include hu tieu (pork noodle soup), banh mi Saigon, com tam (broken rice), and che (sweet dessert soups).