9 Vietnamese dishes made from pork that made it onto the list of the best.

Taste Atlas has just announced the 76 best Asian dishes made with pork, with bun cha ranking 5th. In addition, 8 other Vietnamese dishes also made the list.

Former US President Barack Obama enjoyed bun cha with the late chef Anthony Bourdain in Hanoi in 2016. Photo: Anthony Bourdain .

In Taste Atlas's list of the 76 best pork dishes in Asia, published on May 16th, Vietnam's bun cha ranked 5th.

This food website describes it as a dish consisting of pork and rice noodles, associated with Hanoi cuisine, which is believed to be the origin of the dish. A serving of bun cha includes three familiar components: a bowl of dipping sauce with grilled pork, rice noodles, and various fresh herbs such as perilla, lettuce, coriander, or water spinach.

The website states that while bun cha or similar versions can be found in many places throughout Vietnam, the Hanoi version is still considered the best. There isn't much information available about the dish's history or origins, but bun cha gained wider international recognition in 2016 when it appeared on CNN's popular food show , Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown .

In this episode, the late chef and host Anthony Bourdain and former US President Barack Obama enjoyed bun cha in Hanoi. The moment the two sat on low plastic chairs at a simple table in the Old Quarter made this dish a topic that was constantly mentioned in international media for a long time.

For many foreign tourists, bun cha is not just a dish, but also a very unique "flavor of Hanoi": the smoky charcoal smoke, the fragrant aroma of grilled meat, and the feeling of sitting and eating amidst bustling streets.

Nem lụi (grilled pork skewers) ranks 24th out of 76 dishes on a list compiled by a popular food website. Photo: Taste Atlas .

Besides bun cha, this list also includes 8 other Vietnamese dishes.

In 20th place is braised pork belly with a score of 4.1/5 stars. This familiar dish on the Vietnamese dinner table is described as a combination of braised pork belly and boiled eggs. The braising liquid is usually seasoned with coconut milk, shallots, garlic, fish sauce, and soy sauce, creating its characteristic glossy brown color. This dish is often served with white rice or pickled vegetables.

Nem lụi ranked 24th with 4.1/5 stars. The food website describes it as a dish originating from Hue , consisting of minced pork wrapped around lemongrass stalks and grilled. Nem lụi is usually served with fresh vegetables, rice paper, and a sweet and sour peanut dipping sauce.

Ranked at number 29 is grilled pork ribs with a 4/5 star rating. Taste Atlas calls this a "classic" Southern Vietnamese dish, consisting of grilled pork ribs served with broken rice, pickles, and fish sauce. This dish is especially popular for breakfast.

A very familiar dish during Tet in Northern Vietnam is jellied pork , which ranks 50th. This dish is made from various parts of pork, such as pork trotters and pork skin, simmered until tender to create a distinctive natural jelly-like consistency. Jellied pork is usually served with pickled onions and hot rice.

Broken rice (Com Tam) is a popular street food among Vietnamese people and international tourists alike. Photo: Thuan Kieu Broken Rice .

Khau Nhuc ranks 57th. This is a famous dish from Lang Son province, made from roasted pork marinated with spices and then steamed for a long time. The dish is often served at weddings, funerals, or birthday celebrations of the local people.

At number 73 is stir-fried mustard greens with smoked pork , a dish from the mountainous region of Sa Pa (Lao Cai). The dish consists of salted mustard greens stir-fried with smoked pork belly, usually eaten with white rice.

Next, at number 74, is the H'Mông grilled pork dish from Sa Pa. This dish uses black pork skewers grilled over charcoal, served with sesame salt.

At the bottom of the list of Vietnamese dishes is Nem Phung, at position 75. This is a famous specialty of the former Ha Tay region (now Hanoi), made from pork and pork skin mixed with roasted rice powder, and eaten wrapped in fig leaves. The food website suggests this dish is often served with beer or white wine.

Canadian tourists are delighted by the dishes served at Vietnamese family meals. Photo: Phuong Lam .

In December 2025, Taste Atlas ranked Vietnamese cuisine at number 16 in its top 100 best cuisines in the world, a jump of 3 places from the previous year and surpassing Thailand.

This food website praises Vietnamese cuisine for its regional diversity, fresh ingredients, and harmonious flavors. Many familiar dishes such as pho, banh mi, banh xeo, spring rolls, bun bo Hue, bun cha, and com tam are recommended for international tourists visiting Vietnam.

Not only food, but Vietnamese drinks also consistently appear in Taste Atlas rankings. Iced milk coffee once ranked 3rd on the list of best drinks in Southeast Asia, while lotus tea, iced yogurt, and apple cider have also been mentioned.

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