Folk cuisine finds its way onto high-end restaurant menus

Vietnamese folk dishes such as “bánh xèo” (crispy pancake), “bánh khọt” (mini pancake), “bún đậu mắm tôm” (tofu and vermicelli with shrimp paste), mì Quảng (Quang Nam-style noodles) and “nộm rau” (vegetable salad), have been highlighted by international magazines as humble street foods with distinctive flavour. Increasingly, these dishes are featured in upscale restaurants to offer visitors a taste of authentic Vietnam during festive occasions.