Vietnamese cuisine has always been celebrated for its fresh ingredients and vibrant flavours.
Now, four distinctive Vietnamese salads have earned spots on the prestigious Global Top 100 Foods list for 2025.
These crunchy, tangy creations showcase Vietnam's culinary mastery through unique combinations of herbs, vegetables, and protein, dressed with unforgettable sauces that dance on your taste buds.
1. Gỏi Bò (Beef Salad) – Ranked #79
Who says salads can't be hearty? This warm creation stars succulent grilled beef, marinated in a secret blend of spices that infuse every slice with mouthwatering flavour.
Crisp cucumber and carrot ribbons provide refreshing contrast against the savoury meat. Vietnamese herbs add aromatic complexity, while the tangy dressing - often featuring fish sauce, lime, and chili - ties everything together in perfect harmony.
2. Bò Tái Chanh (Rare Beef In Lime Juice Salad) – Ranked #65
Chemistry meets culinary art in this extraordinary creation! Paper-thin raw beef slices "cook" in zesty lime juice through a process called acid denaturation, turning slightly opaque while maintaining incredible tenderness.
Fragrant herbs and crispy fried garlic create textural contrast against the velvety meat. The fiery, tangy sauce with crushed peanuts and fried shallots delivers an unforgettable flavour explosion with each bite.
3. Nộm – Ranked #45
Crisp, colourful, and utterly invigorating! This traditional salad transforms humble ingredients like shredded cabbage, green papaya, and tangy mango into a texture-rich masterpiece.
Sometimes featuring tender boiled pork, Nộm gets its signature zing from fish sauce dressing. The accompanying prawn crackers aren't just decorative - they provide the perfect crunchy vessel for scooping up every last flavourful morsel.
4. Mixed Pho (Phở trộn) – Ranked #35
Summer's answer to the famous soup! Unlike its steaming cousin, this dry version features rice noodles tossed with tender marinated beef strips and a garden of fresh herbs.
The magic happens when fried shallots and crunchy peanuts meet the tangy dressing. A squeeze of lime brightens each bite, making this Hanoi specialty refreshingly addictive during hot months.
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