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A serving of Vietnamese beef stew accompanied with banh mi and fresh herbs.

Ranked 19th, beef stew (bo kho) reflects a blend of eastern and western influences. The stew is fragrant with lemongrass, cinnamon, chili, and garlic, and is often served with banh mi or egg noodles topped with scallion, coriander and herbs.

Regional variations add further character. In rural areas, bo kho is spicier, while in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the broth tends to be milder.

Bo kho was also recently named among the world's 100 best breakfasts in the 2026 TasteAtlas rankings.

At number 60 sits ca ri ga, or chicken curry, an interpretation of the Indian dish. While the dish draws on the same foundation as its cousin, it has been shaped into something Vietnamese. The dish is lighter with lemongrass and fish sauce, and enriched with coconut milk and chicken broth.

Chicken, potatoes, carrots, and onions are cooked with garlic, bay leaves and curry powder. The meat is simmered until the potatoes are soft and the broth is rich. Like bo kho, ca ri ga is often served with banh mi or rice vermicelli.

At the top is Thailand's phanaeng curry, known for its thick texture and sweet-salty peanut flavor. It is followed by Turkey's hunkar begendi, a lamb stew with eggplant, and India's butter chicken.

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