What makes Vietnamese food special? It's the fresh herbs and fish sauce. Fragrant elements of every dish in the Vietnamese cuisine. Mint, cilantro, lemongrass, garlic, cinnamon, star anise, and ginger, with long-simmered beef bones, tear-inducing chilies, and the essential drops of fish sauce.
Traditional Vietnamese cooking is greatly admired for its fresh ingredients, minimal use of oil, and reliance on herbs and fresh vegetables.