Chạo tôm (grilled shrimp paste wrapped around sugarcane) used to be served to royalty in central Việt Nam.

The noodle soup can taste a little different in Hà Nội compared to the authentic Huế dish, but some say they prefer the lighter broth and heartier portion of toppings.

Lovers of Vietnamese street food will surely recognise bò lá lốt (grilled beef wrapped in lolot leaf). It may be simply ground beef wrapped in lolot leaf, but this dish will take you by surprise with its delicious taste and mouth watering flavours.

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!