Cuisine
Vietnamese Sunday dinners
Vietnamese cooking runs cooler and fresher than its neighbours: raw herbs by the plateful, dressings built on fish sauce and lime rather than oil, and grilled meat used as one component of a bowl rather than the centre of a plate. It is the most naturally light way to eat on this list, and the one where the salad is doing as much work as anything that touched heat.
4 plans in the Sunday Gallery.
What Vietnamese plans look like
Most common mains
- pork2
- chicken1
- vegetarian1
How they're cooked
- Pan-seared2
- Braised1
- Grilled1
The plans
- Vietnamese · vegetarianSaigon Saturday Supper: Vegetarian Bánh Xèo & Greens
A bright, family-friendly Vietnamese supper built around two large, crisply pan-fried vegetarian bánh xèo served with garlicky stir-fried water spinach, quick pickles, fresh herbs and a classic nuoc cham. It’s designed for a one-cook, 70–80 minute execution that delivers hot, texturally sharp dishes to the table at 17:00.
- Vietnamese · porkMonday Hanoi Family Supper
A family-friendly Vietnamese supper built around a comforting caramel-braised pork belly with eggs, bright fresh spring rolls finished to order, and classic accoutrements — a balanced, textural meal that layers slow-simmered savory richness with crisp herbs and a lively dipping sauce.
- Vietnamese · chickenSaigon River Family Supper
A balanced, home-style Vietnamese family supper centered on quick- marinated lemongrass chicken, fragrant jasmine rice, crisp pickled vegetables and an herb platter for rolling — bright, textural contrasts and an approachable umami base make every bite feel fresh and lively.
- Vietnamese · porkVietnamese Family Feast
Experience the vibrant and fresh flavors of Vietnam with a meal that balances succulent grilled pork, fragrant noodle salad, and traditional iced coffee.
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