Special Foods
Pho: Vietnam’s famous noodle soup made with beef or chicken, herbs, and spices. Pho has become an internationally known dish, showcasing Vietnamese culinary skills.
Banh Mi: A Vietnamese-style sandwich with French influence, typically filled with meats, pâté, and pickled vegetables. Banh Mi is popular both domestically and internationally.
Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon): Fresh spring rolls filled with shrimp, pork, and fresh herbs, often served with a peanut or fish sauce
Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee): Originating in Hanoi, this coffee uses whipped egg yolk for a creamy, sweet texture.
Special Products for Export
Coffee: Vietnam is the second-largest coffee producer globally, specializing in robusta beans. Vietnamese coffee exports are well-regarded in many markets .
Seafood: Shrimp, fish (like pangasius), and other seafood are major exports, especially to the U.S. and Japan.
Rice: Vietnam is one of the largest rice exporters, especially fragrant jasmine rice, catering to Southeast Asian and African markets.
Pepper: As one of the largest global producers, Vietnam supplies black pepper worldwide.
Cashew Nuts: Vietnam is the leading exporter of cashews, known for quality and volume, with large exports to North America and Europe.
Apparel and Textiles: Vietnam is a major player in the global textile and garment industry, supplying brands worldwide.
These foods and export products highlight Vietnam’s agricultural strengths and rich culinary heritage, with coffee, rice, and seafood as particularly influential exports globally.
