Mỳ Quảng Đại Lộc

Without a doubt, the most good dish in Vietnamcentre is My Quang

The ridiculously disproportionate attention given to Phở borders on criminal, and we at Culture Trip have decided to put ourselves into the role of cheerleader for this wonderful bowl of happiness. First things first—it’s pronounced ‘Me Wang.’ Yes, this is funny, but don’t let the name distract you from why this is the dish you absolutely have to try before leaving Vietnam. It’s the perfect mix of flavors and textures, and it’s made with some of the best versions of staple Vietnamese ingredients—rice cake, noodles, turmeric, peanuts and a serving of pork, shrimp or beef. To assemble this perfect dish, place a mixture of vegetables—basil, mint, sliced banana flower, and lettuce—onto a bed of noodles. The broth is then poured in, but not a lot of it. Unlike other noodle dishes, mì quảng is served with just a bit of broth. A sprinkling of peanuts to add even more flavor to this already flavorful dish. We’re almost there now. The one last thing we need to complete this masterpiece is the toasted sesame rice cracker. The harsh crunchiness complements the slippery noodles oh so well. It’s not the most graceful dish to eat, since you pretty well have to shovel the noodles in while jamming a piece of cracker into any gap you can find, but flavor is more important, anyways.