Shrimp paste maybe smelly to many, but when it is mixed with galangal and pig’s legs, it can create a rich flavoured dish. The tenderness of the meat and crispy skin have made many Vietnamese fall in love with grilled pig’s leg with noodles, especially in cold weather.

Ốc len xào dừa (mud creeper with coconut milk) is a popular dish in HCM City.

If you are feeling a little peckish when enjoying a cold beer, maybe you need to nibble on a duck’s tongue! Deep fried, duck’s tongues are a specialty in Vietnam, but taste best while sipping a cold one.

To those looking for a healthier alternative to fried spring rolls, fresh spring rolls is the dish for you! You can feel the freshness of shrimp, pork and vegetable with every bite! The rich hoisen peanut sauce just makes the dish all the tastier.

It may look like a bushtucker trial on I'm A Celebrity, but don't knock creepy crawly food until you've tried it. In Vietnam they are popular snacks to nibble while enjoying a beer. Are you a fan? Or too scared to try?

The best way to fry up beef is to make sure that pan is smoking hot… but be warned, when the steak sizzles it also spits! Bo ne translates in English as ‘dodging beef’ but really it’s the fat you need to avoid when cooking up this treat. Thankfully the chefs in HCM City are experts and make sure nothing gets burnt!

Rice cooked in bamboo tubes is a speciality of the Muong ethnic group.

Stir-fried rice vermicelli with crab meat is a surprising combination. Fresh crab and rice vermicelli stir-fried together make the dish "crabtivating" goodness that you can never forget. It's a popular dish up north that's has travelled to Ho Chi Minh City. Are you a fan of this seafood treat?

Banh hoi is a dish made with tiny strings of rice vermicelli woven together, which combined with roasted pork and spicy dipping sauce becomes a tasty takeaway meal for office workers and parties.