{"id":1134,"date":"2026-02-06T03:02:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T18:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/?p=1134"},"modified":"2026-09-28T20:04:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T11:04:25","slug":"nuoc-mam-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/column\/nuoc-mam-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"What is nuoc mam? How to use Vietnam's staple sauce and what to watch for when buying it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"swl-marker mark_orange\">When it comes to Vietnamese cuisine, there's one seasoning you simply can't leave out: nuoc mam.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much like soy sauce in Japan, it's a daily essential in Vietnamese households, used in stir-fries, simmered dishes, and dipping sauces alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u3053\u306e\u8a18\u4e8b\u3067\u306f\u3001\u539f\u6750\u6599\u8868\u793a\u3001\u7a92\u7d20\u5ea6\u6570\u3001\u6599\u7406\u3078\u306e\u4f7f\u3044\u5206\u3051\u3001\u6301\u3061\u5e30\u308a\u6642\u306e\u822a\u7a7a\u4f1a\u793e\u898f\u5b9a\u307e\u3067\u3001\u8cb7\u3046\u524d\u306b\u5224\u65ad\u3067\u304d\u308b\u60c5\u5831\u3092\u6574\u7406\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002\u30ca\u30f3\u30d7\u30e9\u30fc\u3068\u306e\u9055\u3044\u306f\u56fd\u540d\u3060\u3051\u3067\u6c7a\u3081\u3064\u3051\u305a\u3001\u500b\u3005\u306e\u5546\u54c1\u8868\u793a\u3067\u6bd4\u3079\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-left\" data-col=\"gray\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><span class=\"c-balloon__iconName\">Japanese travelers<\/span><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-none\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p>I've been curious about nuoc mam, but I haven't tried it yet\u2026<\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-right\" data-col=\"gray\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gemini_Generated_Image_b926jwb926jwb926-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><span class=\"c-balloon__iconName\">Japanese travelers<\/span><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-none\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p>Buying a seasoning you're not familiar with can feel like a big step.<\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-left\" data-col=\"gray\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-2026\u5e746\u67086\u65e5-02_06_34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-none\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p>It has a fish sauce-like flavor that pairs perfectly with Vietnamese food! Learn what makes it distinctive, then start by trying a small amount at a restaurant.<\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Nuoc Mam? A Staple Seasoning in Vietnam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0596-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0596-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0596-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0596-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0596-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0596-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0596-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u30cc\u30af\u30de\u30e0\uff08n\u01b0\u1edbc m\u1eafm\uff09\u306f\u30d9\u30c8\u30ca\u30e0\u306e\u9b5a\u91a4\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong>\u9b5a\u3068\u5869\u3092\u767a\u9175\u30fb\u719f\u6210\u3055\u305b\u308b\u306e\u304c\u57fa\u672c\u3067\u3059\u304c\u3001\u9b5a\u7a2e\u3001\u5bb9\u5668\u3001\u671f\u9593\u3001\u62bd\u51fa\u30fb\u30d6\u30ec\u30f3\u30c9\u65b9\u6cd5\u306f\u7523\u5730\u3068\u88fd\u54c1\u3067\u7570\u306a\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002\u3059\u3079\u3066\u304c\u6728\u6a3d\u30fb\u540c\u3058\u719f\u6210\u671f\u9593\u3068\u306f\u9650\u308a\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-icon_info wp-block-paragraph\">In Vietnamese, \"nuoc\" means water and \"mam\" means fermented.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-left\" data-col=\"gray\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-2026\u5e746\u67086\u65e5-02_06_34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-none\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p>\u4fa1\u683c\u306f\u5bb9\u91cf\u3001\u7a92\u7d20\u5ea6\u6570\u3001\u7523\u5730\u8868\u793a\u3001\u30d6\u30e9\u30f3\u30c9\u3067\u5909\u308f\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002\u65e7\u8a18\u4e8b\u306e\u300c150\u30c9\u30f3\u300d\u306f\u6841\u306e\u8aa4\u308a\u3067\u3082\u3042\u308b\u305f\u3081\u524a\u9664\u3057\u3001\u5e97\u982d\u306eVND\u8868\u793a\u3092\u512a\u5148\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients and production method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u30ab\u30bf\u30af\u30c1\u30a4\u30ef\u30b7\u985e\u3068\u5869\u3092\u4e3b\u539f\u6599\u306b\u3059\u308b\u88fd\u54c1\u306f\u591a\u3044\u3082\u306e\u306e\u3001\u9b5a\u7a2e\u3084\u5bb9\u5668\u306f\u5730\u57df\u30fb\u30e1\u30fc\u30ab\u30fc\u3067\u7570\u306a\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002\u9b5a\u7531\u6765\u306e\u9175\u7d20\u3068\u5fae\u751f\u7269\u306e\u50cd\u304d\u3067\u305f\u3093\u3071\u304f\u8cea\u304c\u5206\u89e3\u3055\u308c\u3001\u6db2\u4f53\u306e\u9b5a\u91a4\u306b\u306a\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u719f\u6210\u5f8c\u306e\u6db2\u4f53\u306f\u62bd\u51fa\u30fb\u308d\u904e\u3055\u308c\u3001\u88fd\u54c1\u306b\u3088\u3063\u3066\u5f8c\u7d9a\u62bd\u51fa\u5206\u3084\u98df\u5869\u6c34\u3001\u7cd6\u985e\u306a\u3069\u3092\u8abf\u6574\u3057\u3066\u74f6\u8a70\u3081\u3055\u308c\u307e\u3059\u3002\u300c\u4e0a\u6f84\u307f\uff1d\u3059\u3079\u3066\u540c\u3058\u4e00\u756a\u643e\u308a\u300d\u3068\u306f\u9650\u3089\u306a\u3044\u305f\u3081\u3001\u539f\u6750\u6599\u3068\u5546\u54c1\u8aac\u660e\u3092\u78ba\u8a8d\u3057\u3066\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Places known as famous production areas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within Vietnam, the areas known as famous nuoc mam production regions are Cat Hai in the north, Nha Trang and Phan Thiet in the south, and Phu Quoc Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since fish is the main ingredient, production is especially active in Vietnam's coastal regions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-balloon\"><div class=\"c-balloon -bln-left\" data-col=\"gray\"><div class=\"c-balloon__icon -circle\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-2026\u5e746\u67086\u65e5-02_06_34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-balloon__iconImg\" width=\"80px\" height=\"80px\"><\/div><div class=\"c-balloon__body -speaking -border-none\"><div class=\"c-balloon__text\">\n<p>Nuoc mam from Phu Quoc Island in particular is internationally recognized as top-grade.<\/p>\n<span class=\"c-balloon__shapes\"><span class=\"c-balloon__before\"><\/span><span class=\"c-balloon__after\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the \"\u00b0N\" Label Tells You About Umami Strength<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0656-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0656-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0656-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0656-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0656-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0656-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0656-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u300c40\u00b0N\u300d\u306a\u3069\u306e\u8868\u793a\u306f\u3001\u4e00\u822c\u306b1\u30ea\u30c3\u30c8\u30eb\u5f53\u305f\u308a\u306e\u5168\u7a92\u7d20\u91cf\u3092\u793a\u3059\u6307\u6a19\u3067\u3059\u3002\u305f\u3093\u3071\u304f\u8cea\u7531\u6765\u6210\u5206\u306e\u6fc3\u3055\u3092\u898b\u308b\u624b\u304c\u304b\u308a\u3067\u3059\u304c\u3001\u5869\u5206\u3001\u9999\u308a\u3001\u30a2\u30df\u30ce\u9178\u7d44\u6210\u3001\u597d\u307f\u307e\u3067\u4e00\u3064\u306e\u6570\u5b57\u3067\u6c7a\u307e\u308b\u308f\u3051\u3067\u306f\u3042\u308a\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u6570\u5024\u304c\u9ad8\u3044\u88fd\u54c1\u306f\u6fc3\u539a\u306a\u50be\u5411\u304c\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u304c\u3001\u300c\u9ad8\u3044\u307b\u3069\u5fc5\u305a\u304a\u3044\u3057\u3044\u30fb\u9ad8\u4fa1\u300d\u3068\u306f\u9650\u308a\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3002\u3064\u3051\u3060\u308c\u306b\u306f\u9999\u308a\u306e\u3088\u3044\u88fd\u54c1\u3001\u52a0\u71b1\u306b\u306f\u6599\u7406\u5168\u4f53\u3068\u306e\u30d0\u30e9\u30f3\u30b9\u304c\u3088\u3044\u88fd\u54c1\u3068\u3044\u3046\u3088\u3046\u306b\u3001\u7528\u9014\u3067\u9078\u3073\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a rule, lower-grade nuoc mam is used for cooking, while higher-grade nuoc mam is diluted with water and used as a dipping sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How It Differs From Other Seasonings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are other seasonings made from fermented fish or shrimp too. Let's look at how nam pla and mam tom compare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How It Differs From Nam Pla<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/content-b23789dc-4f13-468b-a149-e2bd2aa900fa-2.jpg\" alt=\"\u30cc\u30af\u30de\u30e0 \u30ca\u30f3\u30d7\u30e9\u30fc \u9055\u3044 \u6bd4\u8f03 \u9b5a\u91a4\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both nuoc mam and nam pla are basically made from anchovies and salt, but they differ in production method and other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u30cc\u30af\u30de\u30e0\u3068\u30ca\u30f3\u30d7\u30e9\u30fc\u3092\u3001\u5869\u306e\u5272\u5408\u3084\u719f\u6210\u671f\u9593\u3060\u3051\u3067\u4e00\u5f8b\u306b\u5206\u3051\u308b\u3053\u3068\u306f\u3067\u304d\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3002\u3069\u3061\u3089\u3082\u9b5a\u3068\u5869\u3092\u57fa\u672c\u306b\u3057\u3064\u3064\u3001\u9b5a\u7a2e\u3001\u62bd\u51fa\u3001\u7cd6\u985e\u306e\u6709\u7121\u3001\u7a92\u7d20\u91cf\u3001\u5730\u57df\u306e\u5473\u3065\u304f\u308a\u304c\u5546\u54c1\u3054\u3068\u306b\u7570\u306a\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u30ca\u30f3\u30d7\u30e9\u30fc\u304c\u5fc5\u305a\u7518\u3044\u3068\u306f\u9650\u308a\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3002\u30e9\u30d9\u30eb\u306e\u7802\u7cd6\u30fb\u679c\u7cd6\u30fb\u30ab\u30e9\u30e1\u30eb\u306a\u3069\u3092\u78ba\u8a8d\u3057\u3001\u9999\u308a\u3068\u5869\u5473\u3092\u5c11\u91cf\u3067\u8a66\u3057\u3066\u304b\u3089\u6599\u7406\u306b\u52a0\u3048\u3066\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mam Tom Is Another Famous Vietnamese Fermented Seasoning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0598-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0598-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0598-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0598-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0598-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0598-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_0598-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides nuoc mam, Vietnam also has another fermented seasoning called mam tom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mam tom is a sauce made by salting and fermenting small shrimp<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">with a grayish to purplish color, a thick texture, and a strong aroma. It might catch first-timers off guard, but it delivers a rich flavor packed with concentrated shrimp umami.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A classic dish featuring it is Hanoi's famous bun dau mam tom, where rice noodles, fried tofu, and meat are dipped in mam tom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The appeal of nuoc mam lies in how easy it is to use. Like soy sauce in Japan, it works its magic in all sorts of situations.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes nuoc mam so appealing is its versatility. Like soy sauce in Japan, it comes in handy in all kinds of dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The simplest way to use it is as a dipping sauce. Serve it with fresh spring rolls, fried spring rolls, boiled vegetables and the like.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It's used in dipping sauces for fresh spring rolls, fried spring rolls, and the noodle dish bun cha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dipping sauce for fresh spring rolls is called nuoc cham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It's simply nuoc mam mixed with chopped chili, garlic, fresh lime juice, water, and sugar. The sweet, tangy, spicy flavor brings out the best in the dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nuoc mam is a big help in stir-fries and braised dishes too.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take fried chicken wings with nuoc mam flavor, for example. There's a dry type where you season with nuoc mam and the like before frying, and a moist type where you deep-fry plain and then toss in nuoc mam sauce. Both are superb \u2014 good with rice and as a drinking snack alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nuoc mam-flavored fried chicken wings, for example, come in two styles: a dry version marinated in nuoc mam before frying, and a moist version that's fried plain and then tossed in nuoc mam sauce. Both are delicious as a side with rice or as a snack with drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nuoc mam is also the key flavor in fried tofu with scallion sauce, a staple of Vietnamese home cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-icon_good wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Since heating causes the aroma to fade quickly, the trick is to add a small amount at the very end<\/strong>of cooking. This draws out the natural flavor of the ingredients while adding depth and richness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let us introduce a few representative Vietnamese dishes in which nuoc mam plays a starring role.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/content-b23789dc-4f13-468b-a149-e2bd2aa900fa-4.jpg\" alt=\"\u30d9\u30c8\u30ca\u30e0\u6599\u7406 \u30cc\u30af\u30de\u30e0 \u4f7f\u7528 \u30d0\u30a4\u30f3\u30df\u30fc \u30d5\u30a9\u30fc\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banh mi (B\u00e1nh m\u00ec)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><!-- A vibrant overhead shot of a traditional Vietnamese dining table featuring multiple dishes that use nuoc mam - including banh mi sandwich, pho noodle soup, spring rolls, and various dipping sauces in small ceramic bowls. The composition shows authentic Vietnamese tableware with intentional asymmetrical arrangement on a worn wooden table surface. Natural daylight creates soft shadows and highlights the steam rising from the hot pho. Fresh herbs like cilantro and mint are scattered naturally around the dishes. The color palette features warm earth tones with pops of green from fresh vegetables. Shot with natural depth of field variations, some dishes in sharp focus while others gently blur. Professional food photography with organic, lived-in aesthetic avoiding artificial perfection. No text, letters, numbers, or symbols of any kind. --><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bun cha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20250527_055441272-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20250527_055441272-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20250527_055441272-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20250527_055441272-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20250527_055441272-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20250527_055441272-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20250527_055441272-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vietnamese dish that combines rice noodles called bun with vegetables and grilled meat is known for its sweet-and-savory sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the restaurant, bun cha sauce is typically made with a nuoc mam base plus vinegar, sugar, garlic, and chili.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pho<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6404-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1676\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6404-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6404-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6404-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6404-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_6404-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The faint scent of fish stock drifting through the soup \u2014 that's the aroma of nuoc mam. This aroma has an almost magical power to draw people to the street stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding a splash of the nuoc mam left on the table lets you adjust the flavor to your liking. Give it a try whenever you want a bit more saltiness or umami.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-postLink\">\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard -external\" data-type=\"type3\" data-onclick=\"clickLink\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"p-blogCard__caption\">Specialized information site for Vietnam travel | Co&#8230;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__thumb c-postThumb\"><figure class=\"c-postThumb__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/thumbnail-5874d40a-3a1f-456f-8202-629136d3be6f.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-postThumb__img u-obf-cover\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\"><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-blogCard__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"p-blogCard__title\" href=\"https:\/\/vietnam-gift.com\/en\/travel-guide\/hanoi-pho-best10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[Latest 2026] 8 recommended pho spots in Hanoi | Authentic flavors handpicked by a Japanese resident | Vietnam travel specialty inform&#8230;<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"p-blogCard__excerpt\">In the old town of Hanoi, the birthplace of pho, spots that have run for decades are still active. 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The sweet-tangy sauce with lemon juice, sugar, garlic and chili added is an exquisite match for the crispy batter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This dish is also enjoyed with nuoc cham, the nuoc mam-based dipping sauce. Its sweet-and-tangy blend of lemon juice, sugar, garlic, and chili pairs perfectly with the crispy batter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Banh Mi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What defines the flavor of banh mi is the nuoc mam-based sauce and mayonnaise. Combined with liver pate, they create a complex, deeply satisfying taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pho (Ph\u1edf)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Once you've visited Vietnam, you'll want to buy nuoc mam to take home as a souvenir. 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