Vietnamese Breakfast: Best Dishes, Bánh, and Traditional Food
Discover the best Vietnamese breakfast ideas, from savory soups to sweet treats, and explore the vibrant flavors of morning meals in Vietnam.
Ingredients
1 crispy baguette (or Vietnamese banh mi bread)
- 2 eggs
1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce optional
1 tbsp butter or oil
- Pickled carrots & daikon optional
Fresh cucumber slices
- Fresh cilantro
Chili sauce or mayonnaise
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the bread
- → Lightly toast your baguette or Vietnamese banh mi bread until crispy outside and soft inside.
Step 2: Cook the eggs
- → Heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat.
- → Crack in the eggs and fry until the whites are set but yolks are still a little runny (or fully cooked if you prefer).
- → Season with soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Slice the veggies
- → Thinly slice cucumber.
- → Prepare pickled carrots and daikon if available (store-bought or homemade).
Step 4: Assemble the Banh Mi
- → Slice the toasted bread lengthwise.
- → Spread chili sauce or mayonnaise inside.
- → Add the fried eggs, cucumber slices, pickled veggies, and fresh cilantro.
Step 5: Serve your Vietnamese breakfast
- → Close the sandwich and gently press.
- → Enjoy your delicious and authentic Vietnamese breakfast with a hot cup of Vietnamese coffee or green tea.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
- Sodium: 580mg
Note: Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used.
🧾 Recipe Categories:
- Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Diet: Vegetarian-friendly (if omitting fish sauce)
- Method: Pan-Fried, Assembled
- Keyword: Vietnamese breakfast, Egg banh mi, Vietnamese sandwich, Easy Asian breakfast
- Skill Level: Easy