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6 Vietnamese noodle soups that define Mekong Delta cuisine
Samira Vishwas | September 7, 2025 5:24 PM CST

Hu Tieu Nam Vang (Phnom Penh-style noodle soup)

Leading the list is Phnom Penh-style noodle soup, originally from Cambodia but adapted to Vietnamese tastes. Its name derives from Phnom Penh, or Nam Vang in Vietnamese.

The broth, simmered from pork bones, dried squid, and shrimp, is clear with a sweet flavor. Served with rice noodles or tapioca noodles, it comes topped with sliced pork, minced pork, shrimp, quail eggs, and crispy shallots. Diners can enjoy it dry or with broth, accompanied by bean sprouts, chives, soy sauce, and pickled garlic.

Photo by Nguyen Thy


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