I'll be the first to admit - Vietnamese food is nothing like that of Thailand. Thai food is loved by people from around the world all thanks to its fiery, well-seasoned dishes. Each bite is a burst of delightful flavors, making it exceedingly hard to put the spoon down. Well, Vietnamese food is notably different. While it is on a par with other Southeast Asian food in terms of color and vibrancy, it however, lacks in flavors - but that isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Vietnam is said to have one of the healthiest ethnic food in the world. It is ridiculously low in fat, mostly free of gluten, and is loaded with many types of essential vitamins and minerals. It is also capable of boosting the immune system while aiding weight loss. Sound too good to be true? You would need to try them to find out then. The following is a list of the top 20 must-try dishes in Vietnam. You are welcome.

Bánh bè / Steamed savory rice cakes

2. Vây Cá Hồi Nướng

Vây Cá Hồi Nướng / Grilled salmon

3. Mì Quảng

Mì Quảng / rice noodle, one of the most popular food in the country

4. Bò Kho Bánh Mì

Bò Kho Bánh Mì / Beef stew

5. Gỏi cuốn

Gỏi cuốn / Soft vermicelli spring rolls

6. Trái sơ ri

Trái sơ ri / Barbados cherries

7. Gỏi

Gỏi / Goi salad

8. Chả giò

Chả giò / Minced pork sausage

9. Súp Nấm Rong Biển

Súp Nấm Rong Biển / Seaweed Soup

10. Khoai Mì

Khoai Mì & Muối Mè / Tapioca with seasoned crushed peanut

11. Sweet Cakes

Bánh Tằm Khoai Mì - Khoai Mì Nước Dừa - Xôi Thập Cẩm - Xôi đậu / Assortment of sweet cakes and desserts

12. Bún Thang

Bún Thang

13. Bún Bò

Bún Bò

14. Cơm tấm

Cơm tấm (Sườn - Bì - Chả - Trứng) / Steamed broken rice with grilled pork chop marinated in sugar and fish sauce, pork loaf topped with egg, and a mixture of shredded pork and skin

15. Bò lúc lắc

Bò lúc lắc / Sauteed beef

16. Bánh Xèo

Bánh Xèo / Sizzling cake - Savory fried pancakes stuffed with pork, shrimp, green onion, and bean sprouts.

The right way of eating Bánh Xèo is to roll it with greens:

Dip it into the orangy sauce and you're good to go!

17. Ếch Chiên Nước Mắm

Ếch Chiên Nước Mắm / Fried frog

18. Bò Xào Xả

Bò Xào Xả / Beef and lemongrass stir-fry