From beef stew to spicy noodles, three of Vietnam’s morning favorites have secured a place among the world’s top 100 breakfast dishes in the TasteAtlas 2026 rankings.
A total of more than 47,000 ratings were recorded in the latest rankings, with over 27,000 verified by the international food magazine as legitimate.
A serving of Vietnamese beef stew bo kho accompanied with banh mi and fresh herbs. Photo by VnExpress/Le Nguyen |
Landing at number 36 is warehouse (beef stew). The stew is believed to draw influences from both eastern and western culinary traditions.
Bo kho features diced beef and carrots simmered in a broth infused with spices such as lemongrass, cinnamon and shallots. The dish is often paired with a baguette or served over noodles.
At number 40 is bun bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup), a cornerstone of central Vietnamese cuisine. The dish is built on a foundation of pork and beef bone broth and seasoned with lemongrass and fermented shrimp paste.
Common additions include sliced brisket and crab balls.
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A bowl of spicy beef noodle soup bun bo Hue. Photo by VnExpress/Tuan Anh |
The soup originated in the former imperial capital of Hue. Many historians believe the dish was shaped by the requirements of the imperial court.
Rounding out the list is Banh Bao (steamed buns), the Vietnamese adaptation of the Chinese baozi.
These buns feature a yeasted dough wrapped around a savory filling of ground pork, mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs, and Chinese sausage.
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A steamed bun broken open. Photo by VnExpress/Xuan Phuong |
Taking the top spot in this year’s list is Turkey’s Kahvalti, a multi-course spread of cheeses, olives, eggs, and honey. It is followed by Libya’s sfinz (a fried pastry) and Serbia’s komplet lepinja, a cream-coated flatbread topped with an egg.
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