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According to this magazine, sticky rice is commonly eaten by locals for breakfast and can be found at every street food stall. Whether eaten in a simple, takeaway form or in a lavish restaurant setting, sticky rice remains "the embodiment of Vietnamese culinary excellence." There are many types of sticky rice, such as plain sticky rice, sticky rice with peanuts, sticky rice with shredded chicken, sticky rice with gac fruit, sticky rice with corn, sticky rice with coconut, and sticky rice with pork. Besides vegetarian versions with sesame and peanuts, Vietnamese people often like to eat it with savory dishes such as sausage, eggs, braised meat, shredded pork, and pate.
Other vegetarian dishes mentioned in this list include: vegetarian vermicelli with grilled pork, savory pancakes, tofu in tomato sauce, etc. The dishes are evaluated according to criteria such as: ease of eating, popularity, diverse flavors, and availability in all restaurants, as suggested by culinary experts and diners.
In addition, the list also praised stir-fried water spinach with garlic as "a rustic dish that is still appealing and delicious." Banana blossom salad and green papaya salad, with their refreshing and pleasant flavors, were also mentioned in the list.
Condé Nast Traveller also suggests that Vietnamese desserts and drinks that tourists should try include banana sweet soup, glutinous rice balls, and iced milk coffee.
