12 Vietnamese Snacks You Need to Try (Shipped Anywhere in the US)
Vietnamese snacks are bold: sweet, salty, spicy and crunchy, often all at once. Whether you miss the taste of home or you are curious about Vietnamese food, here are 12 snacks worth trying, and how people in Vietnam actually eat them.
1. Khô bò – Vietnamese beef jerky
Beef marinated with lemongrass, chili, garlic and ginger, then dried. Sweeter and more fragrant than American jerky. Try our traditional beef jerky.
2. Khô gà lá chanh – Chicken jerky with lime leaves
Shredded chicken jerky tossed with crispy kaffir lime leaves and chili. Light, fragrant and very hard to stop eating. It is our most-reviewed product. See Khô Gà Lá Chanh.
3. Khô gà rang bơ – Butter chicken jerky
Chicken jerky roasted with butter, garlic and chili for a richer, savory flavor. See Khô Gà Rang Bơ.
4. Tóp mỡ mắm ớt – Spicy crispy pork rinds
Crunchy pork rinds coated in a sweet-salty fish sauce and chili glaze. Great as a snack, or sprinkled over rice, noodles and salads. See Tóp Mỡ Mắm Ớt.
5. Chà bông – Pork floss
Fluffy, savory shredded pork. Vietnamese families eat it with plain rice, sticky rice, rice porridge or inside a bánh mì. See Chà Bông.
6. Mực xé – Shredded squid jerky
Chewy, slightly sweet squid jerky. A classic with a cold beer, especially dipped in chili sauce. See Mực Xé Hấp Nước Dừa.
7. Cơm cháy – Crispy rice crackers
Crispy, golden rice crackers, often topped with dried shrimp, scallion or chili. Crunchy and savory. See Cơm Cháy Tôm.
8. Bánh tráng – Rice paper snacks
Rice paper is not only for spring rolls. In Saigon it is a favorite street snack: mixed with dried shrimp, herbs and sauce (bánh tráng trộn), or seasoned with garlic, salt and chili. Garlic chili rice paper · Bánh tráng trộn bowl.
9. Đậu phộng da cá – Crispy coated peanuts
Peanuts in a crunchy shell, seasoned with garlic and chili. A popular party and drinking snack. See Đậu Phộng Da Cá.
10. Bánh lỗ tai heo – Mini "pig ear" cookies
Small, crunchy swirled cookies named for their shape. A childhood snack for many Vietnamese kids. See Bánh Lỗ Tai Heo.
11. Mít sấy – Dried jackfruit chips
Crispy jackfruit chips with a natural sweet flavor. A lighter option when you want something fruity. See Mít Sấy.
12. Muối ớt – Chili salt for fruit
In Vietnam, fresh fruit like green mango, guava and pineapple is dipped in spicy, tangy chili salt. Once you try it, plain fruit feels incomplete. See our Muối Ớt Chua Cay.
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Bếp Ông Bụi is a small family business in Garden Grove, California, making Vietnamese jerky and snacks since 2018. We ship to every state, usually arriving in 2-5 days by USPS Priority.
Want to try a few at once? Our Top 3 Best-Sellers Combo is a great place to start. Questions? Call or text 678-392-7154.