Beef stew, Hue beef noodle soup and broken rice were named in the list of the 100 best breakfast dishes in the world in 2025.
With 4.4/5 stars, beef stew ranked highest among the three Vietnamese dishes (position 28) in the list published at the end of April by Taste Atlas.
"Beef stew is popular for breakfast in the South, can be eaten alone or with bread, noodles and is often served with herbs and onions. Ingredients include beef, carrots, lemongrass, cinnamon, chili, pepper, garlic and shallots simmered until tender. The broth is thick, spicy and fragrant," wrote Taste Atlas.
No one knows the origin of beef stew, but this is a dish influenced by both the East and the West. In rural areas of Vietnam, this dish is often spicier than in urban areas.
Beef stew served with bread is a familiar breakfast dish.Another popular breakfast dish in the South on the list is broken rice, ranked 75th. Broken rice usually consists of pork marinated with pepper, garlic, and fish sauce, served with pork skin, eggs, sausage, and pickles, and poured over thick fish sauce.
Bun bo Hue is the remaining Vietnamese dish on the list, ranked 53rd. Bun bo Hue is described as "different, spicier and richer than many other Vietnamese dishes, and the preparation is also quite complicated". Ingredients often added to the bowl of noodles include sliced beef or crab sausage. Many believe that bun bo Hue became popular due to its influence on royal cuisine.
"A delicious breakfast dish, affordable price", the culinary website commented on bun bo.
Taste Atlas is the world's largest culinary guide. The list of "100 best breakfast dishes in the world" has 40,849 reviews from users, of which 23,691 are recognized by the system as valid. Topping the list is the Turkish dish kahvaltı, a traditional breakfast with cheese, olives, pastries, vegetables, eggs, and tea.
(According to Taste Atlas)