Best Snacks in Vietnam: Tet Food & More

Bánh Chưng (Chung Cake)

Banh Chung is considered a must-have in every Vietnamese family during Tet, made with sticky rice, mung beans and ground pork.

Bánh Tét (Tet Cake)

Like Banh Chung, Banh Tet is also a traditional Tet food, but it is packed into cylindrical beams instead of being square.

Mut (Candied Fruits)

Popular dried fruits like coconut, tamarind, and ginger ("mứt dừa," "mứt me," and "mứt gừng") offer sweet, tangy flavors and unique textures.

Hat Dua (Melon Seeds)

Hạt dưa, or melon seeds, hold a symbolic significance for luck during Tet holiday.

Five-Fruit Tray

Every Vietnamese family considers the five-fruit tray an essential part during Tet, as each fruit symbolizing a unique hope for the future.

Want to know  more about the best snacks in Vietnam, most popular during Tet but also available year round?