The world-renowned culinary website Taste Atlas has updated its list of the 100 best stir-fried dishes globally to include five Vietnamese dishes: stir-fried morning glory with garlic, stir-fried phở, stir-fried glass noodles with crab, stir-fried chayote with garlic, and stir-fried spotted babylon snails.

In Taste Atlas’ list of the 100 Best Stir-Fry Dishes in the World, stir-fried morning glory with garlic ranked 17th, the highest position for any Vietnamese dish.

The site describes stir-fried morning glory with garlic as “a traditional Vietnamese dish that’s suitable for vegetarians” and “a great accompaniment to white rice.” 

The key to achieving the perfect dish is blanching the morning glory before stir-frying it with garlic and a sauce mixture of salt, sugar, and fish sauce.

Other Vietnamese entries include stir-fried phở at 31st, stir-fried crab glass noodles at 72nd, and stir-fried spotted babylon snails at 78th. 

These dishes are well loved by both local and international food enthusiasts, showcasing Vietnam’s rich culinary heritage.

Another Vietnamese dish featured on the list is stir-fried chayote with garlic. 

Hailing from Sa Pa Town in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam, this dish is honored in the 75th place for its refreshing crunch, combining chayote with garlic, fish sauce, and oil.

The top 10 list also highlights other renowned Asian dishes, including dak galbi (stir-fried chicken and cabbage) from South Korea, phat kaphrao (stir-fried holy basil) from Thailand, nasi goreng ayam (chicken fried rice) from Indonesia, pad Thai (stir-fried noodles) from Thailand, and various stir-fried dishes from China, such as beef, shrimp, and Kung Pao chicken.

Founded in 2015 and based in Zagreb, Croatia, Taste Atlas is known for its extensive collection of traditional dishes from around the world. 

According to Matija Babić, the founder, the rankings are based on the opinions and reviews of culinary experts and food critics, ensuring the reliability and prestige of their awards.

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