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Vietnamese food, in Shorts

Each Short is a 20-second version of one of our guides: the Vietnamese words to say, real street prices and the easy way to skip the plastic. Tap a video to watch it on YouTube, then read the full guide here.

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YouTube Short5 street food rules in Vietnam (no one tells you)Busy stall means fresh food, herbs are free, lime and chilli are on the table, pay as you leave – and bring your own cup.

YouTube ShortOrder bánh mì like a local: 4 words you needMột ổ, không ớt, thêm pa-tê, bao nhiêu? One bánh mì, no chilli, extra pâté – and how much.Read the guide: Bánh mì

YouTube ShortWhat 50,000đ (US$2) buys in Saigon – Part 2A bowl of bún riêu with crab-tomato broth and a crispy street snack, at real street prices.Read the guide: Bún riêu cua

YouTube ShortWhat 50,000đ (US$2) buys in SaigonBánh mì, cà phê sữa đá and nước mía – what a US$2 street breakfast looks like.Read the guide: Bánh mì, Cà phê sữa đá

YouTube ShortHanoi phở vs Saigon phở: which team are you?Clear broth and green onion in the North; a herb plate, bean sprouts and sauces in the South.Read the guide: Phở in Hanoi

YouTube ShortDon’t order phở in English – say this insteadTái nạm, không hành, ít bánh, thêm nước: four phrases that change your bowl of phở.Read the guide: Phở in Hanoi