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Vietnamese keto guide

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Vietnamese food
178 dishes56 keto as served128 with a photo

Keto friendliness

Vietnamese cuisine offers naturally keto-friendly components but requires careful navigation and modifications to avoid ubiquitous carb-heavy staples.

Top ingredients

Excellent traditional keto ingredients include various grilled or stewed meats (pork, beef, chicken), seafood, eggs, abundant fresh herbs (basil, mint, cilantro), leafy greens, bean sprouts, and healthy fats from oils or fatty cuts of meat.

Danger zones

Beware of all forms of rice (steamed, broken, sticky), rice noodles (pho, bun), vermicelli, banh mi, sweetened dipping sauces (nuoc cham), sugar in marinades, and fried spring rolls made with rice paper or wrappers.

Best for

This cuisine works best for adaptable keto dieters who enjoy high protein, fresh herbs, and are comfortable with requesting modifications or making careful menu selections.

What to drink

Drinks you will see at Vietnamese restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.

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30 matching dishes

Ốc Mỡ Xào Tỏi
Stir-fried Sea Snails with Garlic
Sea snails (e.g., babylon snails) stir-fried in their shells with plenty of garlic, butter, and sometimes a to…
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4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein38 fat480 kcal
Trứng Hấp Thịt Băm
Steamed Egg Custard with Minced Pork
A savory, delicate steamed egg custard (similar to a firm chawanmushi) mixed with minced pork and sometimes mu…
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4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Canh Cải Ngọt Nấu Thịt Băm
Sweet Mustard Green Soup with Minced Pork
A light and clear soup featuring sweet mustard greens and minced pork in a savory broth, often seasoned with f…
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5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein20 fat350 kcal
Canh Rau Ngót Thịt Băm
Sweet Leaf Soup with Ground Pork (Keto)
A light and refreshing clear soup featuring sweet leaf (rau ngót) vegetables and savory ground pork in a seaso…
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5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein25 fat400 kcal
Trứng Chiên Hến
Clam Omelette
A savory omelette made with beaten eggs and fresh clams, often seasoned with fish sauce, pepper, and spring on…
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5 net5 total0 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
Bò Xào Dưa Leo
Stir-fried Beef with Cucumber
Sliced beef stir-fried quickly with fresh cucumber, garlic, and onions. A light and refreshing stir-fry.…
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6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Bông Thiên Lý Xào Thịt Bò
Stir-fried Cowslip Creeper Flower with Beef
Tender slices of beef stir-fried with delicate and fragrant cowslip creeper flowers and garlic. A simple and n…
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6 net9 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
Canh Khổ Qua Nhồi Thịt
Bitter Melon Soup with Stuffed Pork
Whole bitter melons generously stuffed with seasoned ground pork, simmered in a light, savory, and clear broth…
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6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Gà Hấp Cải Xanh
Steamed Chicken with Mustard Greens
A wholesome and comforting dish featuring tender, succulent steamed chicken (often dark meat or a whole chicke…
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6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein30 fat480 kcal
Gà Rim Nước Mắm
Braised Chicken in Fish Sauce
Pieces of chicken (often thighs or wings) slowly braised in a rich, savory, and slightly peppery sauce made pr…
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6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat620 kcal
Hến Xúc (Không Bánh Đa)
Baby Clams Stir-fry (Lettuce Wraps, No Crackers)
Tiny baby clams stir-fried with fragrant herbs, garlic, and sometimes a touch of chili. Traditionally served w…
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6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Khổ Qua Xào Trứng
Stir-fried Bitter Melon with Egg
Sautéed bitter melon slices stir-fried with scrambled eggs, seasoned lightly. A common and naturally low-carb …
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6 net10 total4 fibre15 protein32 fat380 kcal
Canh Khổ Qua Dồn Chả Cá
Bitter Melon Soup Stuffed with Fish Paste
Bitter melon halves, often lightly blanched, stuffed with a savory fish paste (chả cá) and simmered in a light…
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7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein20 fat350 kcal
Tôm Chua Thịt
Fermented Shrimp and Pork Belly with Lettuce Wraps
A Central Vietnamese specialty, this dish features whole fermented shrimp and tender slices of pork belly, mar…
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8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Canh Bí Đao Nấu Tôm/Thịt
Winter Melon Soup with Shrimp/Pork
A clear and comforting soup featuring slices of tender winter melon cooked with ground pork or fresh shrimp in…
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9 net12 total3 fibre28 protein13 fat280 kcal
Canh Chua Cá
Vietnamese Sour Fish Soup (Low-Carb Vegetables)
A flavorful and tangy fish soup characterized by its sour and spicy notes, prepared with a variety of vegetabl…
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9 net14 total5 fibre40 protein25 fat450 kcal
Gà Xào Xả Ớt
Lemongrass Chili Chicken Stir-fry (without Rice)
Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with aromatic lemongrass, fiery chili, garlic, and onions, often with bell pe…
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9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Keto Bánh Xèo (Bánh Xèo Bột Dừa)
Keto Coconut Turmeric Savory Crepe
A savory, crispy crepe made from coconut flour, turmeric, and coconut milk, filled with shrimp, pork, and bean…
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9 net15 total6 fibre35 protein50 fat650 kcal
Lươn Om Chuối Đậu (Keto, Banana Omitted)
Eel and Tofu Stew (Keto, Banana Omitted)
A savory and aromatic stew featuring tender eel, fried tofu, pork belly, and various herbs and spices. Traditi…
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9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
Mực Xào Sa Tế
Stir-fried Squid with Sate Sauce (Keto, No Sugary Sauce)
Tender squid stir-fried with a spicy and aromatic sate chili sauce, often including lemongrass, garlic, and ch…
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9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Mực Xào Cần Tây
Squid Stir-fry with Celery
Tender pieces of squid quickly stir-fried with crisp celery, onions, garlic, and a savory, light sauce. This d…
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10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Ốc Móng Tay Xào Rau Muống
Razor Clams Stir-fried with Water Spinach
Fresh razor clams stir-fried quickly with crunchy water spinach, garlic, and chili. A popular seafood and vege…
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6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein28 fat450 kcal
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Cá Xào Nghệ Thì Là
Stir-fried Fish with Turmeric and Dill
Flaky white fish (often basa or catfish) stir-fried with aromatic turmeric powder, fresh dill, and sliced onio…
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8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Gỏi Bắp Chuối Tôm Thịt
Banana Blossom Salad with Shrimp and Pork
A refreshing and crunchy salad made with shredded banana blossom, cooked shrimp, and sliced pork, tossed in a …
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8 net14 total6 fibre45 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Gỏi Bò (Keto Không Đường)
Keto Beef Salad (No Sugar Dressing)
A refreshing salad featuring thinly sliced, tender beef, mixed with a generous amount of fresh herbs (like min…
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8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein30 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Măng Xào Thịt Bò
Bamboo Shoot Stir-fry with Beef (No Rice)
Sliced beef stir-fried with crunchy bamboo shoots, garlic, and chili in a savory sauce. A common and flavorful…
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8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein38 fat580 kcal
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Ếch Xào Sả Ớt
Stir-fried Frog Legs with Chili and Lemongrass
Tender and succulent frog legs stir-fried with an aromatic blend of fragrant lemongrass, spicy chili, garlic, …
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9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Bò Xào Cải Rổ
Stir-fried Beef with Chinese Broccoli
A simple yet flavorful stir-fry featuring tender slices of beef and crisp Chinese broccoli (gai lan), quickly …
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10 net14 total4 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Canh Chua Tôm
Sour Shrimp Soup
A vibrant and tangy soup featuring shrimp, pineapple, tomatoes, bean sprouts, and various herbs, all simmered …
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10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein35 fat550 kcal
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Gỏi Củ Hủ Dừa Tôm Thịt
Palm Heart Salad with Shrimp and Pork
A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring tender palm heart strips, boiled shrimp, and thin slices of boiled po…
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10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein40 fat580 kcal