Vietnamese cuisine is a style of cooking derived from the nation of Vietnam; fish sauce, soy sauce, rice, fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables are commonly used. Vietnamese recipes use a diverse range of herbs, including lemongrass, mint, Vietnamese mint, long coriander and basil leaves. Throughout all regions of Vietnam, the emphasis[citation needed] is always on serving fresh vegetables and/or fresh herbs as essential side dishes along with dipping sauce.

The Vietnamese also have a number of vegetarian dishes, influenced by Buddhist beliefs. The most common meats used in Vietnamese cuisine are pork, chicken, shrimp, beef and various kinds of seafood. Beef is used less commonly, save for pho and the famed Bò 7 món ("Seven-course beef").

Duck and goat are used even less widely Anthony Bourdain, the host chef of Travel Channel's Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations wrote in his article for The Financial Times in April 2005, "You don't have to go looking for great food in Vietnam. Great food finds you. It's everywhere.(...)It's a country filled with proud cooks - and passionate eaters.".

He also confessed his love with Vietnam in his book A Cook's Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines, "I'm in love” he wrote about Vietnam. “I am absolutely over-the top gonzo for this country and everything in it. I want to stay forever."

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