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Bhan Trang Cuon Tom (Shrimp Rolls)

These wonderfully refreshing delights are made by wrapping rice-paper around shrimp that has been "cooked" (like ceviche) in a lime-juice-based marinade and tossed with fresh herbs, such as mint, basil, and cilantro. The rolls are served uncooked.

Bo Nhung Dam (Beef Fondue)

Razor-thin slices of raw beef and onion are dipped into a rich simmering beef broth. The cooked meat is then rolled into a rice paper bundle with fresh sprigs of basil, mint, cilantro, carrot, bean sprouts, cucumber, and a squeeze of lime. The whole is dipped into fish sauce (nuoc nam) or hot sauce (nuoc cham).

Ga Xoi Mo

Roasted (and sometimes deep-fried as well) chicken with a five-spice powder marinade.

Pho Bo

A soup built from a rich beef broth into which are stirred beef strips and noodles. This is common Vietnamese street food and comes with a variety of accompanying garnishes, such as chiles, fish sauce, hot sauce, and lime wedges.