Differences in Vietnam's Regional Cuisine Culture

When it comes to the cuisine culture in Viet Nam, you will find the uniqueness, difference, and fullness of each region. There’s such a selective process in choosing the right ingredients and the proper way to savor in the North. While, the cuisine of the Central part of Vietnam pays attention to present the dishes. Lastly, the cuisine from the South is simple yet still impressive, with plenty of flavors. 

Northern Vietnamese cuisine

Northern cuisine is pure, mild in tasting and flavors compared to cuisines from other regions. The sauces that are often used are diluted fish sauce and shrimp paste. Some signature favorite dishes of the North are Bún Thang (Hanoi rice vermicelli noodles with chicken, eggs and pork), Phở, Bún Chả (Vietnamese grilled pork with rice vermicelli noodles), Young Green Rice, etc.

The dish is often combined with fresh green vegetables and a delicious broth stewed from the bones. It all makes for a warm, tasty meal that reminds old memories of an ancient Hanoi city.

Central Vietnamese cuisine 

The Central Part of Vietnam is often impacted by harsh weather all year. Perhaps that is why it creates a singular character in the life and cuisine culture here. Central cuisine has its own unique and bold flavor. The dishes are prepared with a focus on the depth of flavor, not too fussy or ostentatious but bring an unforgettable feeling of nostalgia in the hearts of guests who visit here.

The dish has a harmonious combination of many spices. The Central Part people love spicy and salty. Therefore, the food here has strong flavors, from the royal foods to the folk cuisine. When visiting this region, you will find that the food is not only taken care of in how they taste but also in how they look. Some favorite dishes are Bánh bột lọc (Tapioca dumpling), Bún Bò Huế (Spicy beef noodle soup), Grilled pork noodles,... All is for an unforgettable food experience.

Southern Vietnamese cuisine

Moving down to the South, you will meet with the simplicity of the Southern cuisine yet still can impress you with its diversity in choices. The food is great in flavors, carrying all the tones from sweetness, saltiness, sourness, and spiciness.

Southern cuisine is loved with typical dishes such as Grilled snakehead fish, rice paper rolls, and Nam Vang noodles. You will get to taste the best of the best in flavors. When you first try it, you may not be familiar with the sweetness in the dish because they often use sugar or coconut water when seasoning. But after a while, that sweet, fatty flavor will make you miss it.

Conclusion

The differences in each region will help you discover all kinds of flavors in Vietnamese culinary culture. The sophistication of Northern cuisine brings peace and gentle and elegant traditional culture. In Central cuisine, you can enjoy the rich flavor and well-organized setup. You not only enjoy it with your mouth but also with your eyes. And in the South, you are welcomed with simple yet diverse cuisine. If you are a gourmet, you must definitely try the cuisine of each region. So that when leaving here, you still remember the pure and tasty taste of Vietnamese dishes.