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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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32 matching dishes

Cá Diêu Hồng Chiên Giòn
Crispy Fried Tilapia (Whole Fish)
A whole Tilapia, lightly seasoned and deep-fried until the skin is golden and crispy, and the flesh is tender …
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Thịt Ba Rọi Luộc Chấm Mắm Tôm
Boiled Pork Belly with Fermented Shrimp Paste and Herbs (No Carby Sides)
Slices of perfectly boiled pork belly, served with a pungent and savory fermented shrimp paste (mắm tôm) and a…
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3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Thịt Ba Rọi Rang Cháy Cạnh
Crispy Pan-fried Pork Belly
Slices of pork belly pan-fried until the edges are crispy and golden, seasoned simply for a rich, savory, and …
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein85 fat1000 kcal
Bò Nướng Mỡ Chài
Grilled Beef Patties in Caul Fat
Fragrant and succulent ground beef patties, seasoned with lemongrass, garlic, and spices, then wrapped in a de…
Order as-isHigh Fat
4 net7 total3 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Trứng Chiên Thịt Băm
Vietnamese Omelette with Minced Pork
A hearty Vietnamese-style omelette made with eggs and savory minced pork, often seasoned with fish sauce and p…
Order as-isHigh Fat
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
Vịt Quay
Roasted Duck (Keto, No Sweet Sauce)
Crispy-skinned roasted duck, often seasoned with five-spice powder. The duck is slow-roasted, resulting in ten…
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4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
Ngao Xào Bơ Tỏi
Stir-fried Clams with Butter and Garlic
Fresh clams stir-fried with generous amounts of butter and garlic, creating a rich and savory sauce.…
Order as-isHigh Fat
5 net6 total1 fibre28 protein35 fat450 kcal
Hàu Nướng Mỡ Hành
Grilled Oysters with Scallion Oil
Fresh oysters grilled on the half-shell, topped with a generous amount of fragrant scallion oil, roasted peanu…
Order as-isHigh Fat
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Bò Né
Sizzling Steak and Eggs (Bò Né style, without baguette)
A popular Vietnamese breakfast or brunch dish featuring a sizzling hot plate with tender beef steak, fried egg…
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7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
Cánh Gà Chiên Nước Mắm
Fish Sauce Fried Chicken Wings
Crispy fried chicken wings coated in a savory, umami-rich fish sauce glaze. The glaze usually contains a touch…
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7 net8 total1 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Keto Chả Giò (Không Bánh Tráng, Không Miến)
Keto Fried Spring Roll Filling (Lettuce Wraps, No Wrapper, No Noodles)
The savory filling of traditional Vietnamese fried spring rolls, made with ground pork, shrimp, wood ear mushr…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
Keto Thịt Kho Tiêu
Keto Braised Pork with Black Pepper (Reduced Sugar)
A deeply savory and peppery braised pork dish, typically using pork belly or shoulder, cooked in a rich, dark …
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8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
Ốc Len Xào Dừa
Snails Stir-fried with Coconut Milk
Mud snails stir-fried in a rich, fragrant coconut milk sauce with lemongrass, ginger, and chili. A popular, na…
Order as-isHigh Fat
8 net10 total2 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
Tôm Rim Thịt Ba Rọi
Braised Shrimp and Pork Belly
Succulent shrimp and tender pork belly slowly simmered in a rich, savory, and often slightly sweet sauce until…
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8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal
Lòng Xào Nghệ
Stir-fried Pork Offal with Turmeric
A flavorful and rustic dish featuring stir-fried pork offal (such as intestines or stomach) with aromatic turm…
Order as-isHigh Fat
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
Rau Luộc Chấm Kho Quẹt
Boiled Vegetables with Caramelized Pork & Shrimp Dip
Assorted low-carb boiled vegetables served with 'Kho Quẹt,' a rich, savory, and slightly spicy dip made from c…
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9 net15 total6 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Heo Quay
Crispy Roast Pork Belly (No Glaze/Sides)
Succulent layers of pork belly roasted until the skin is incredibly crispy and bubbly, with tender, juicy meat…
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2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Trứng Vịt Lộn Luộc
Boiled Fertilized Duck Egg
A popular street food delicacy: a fertilized duck embryo, boiled and eaten directly from the shell. Typically …
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net3 total0 fibre28 protein22 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Cá Mặn Chưng Thịt
Steamed Salted Fish with Pork Belly
An intensely savory and aromatic dish featuring a whole piece of heavily salted fish (such as mackerel or snap…
Order as-isHigh Fat
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Chim Cút Chiên Giòn (Keto - Không Bột)
Crispy Fried Quail (Keto - No Breading)
Whole quails seasoned with a savory marinade and deep-fried until their skin is incredibly crispy and golden b…
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4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Tôm Hùm Nướng Bơ Tỏi
Grilled Lobster with Garlic Butter
Fresh lobster halves grilled and basted with a rich, savory garlic butter sauce. A luxurious and naturally ket…
Order as-isHigh Fat
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein58 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Tôm Sốt Trứng Muối
Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce
Large, plump prawns coated in a rich, creamy, and intensely savory sauce made from mashed salted duck egg yolk…
Order as-isHigh Fat
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein55 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Tôm Xào Bơ Tỏi
Shrimp Stir-fried with Butter and Garlic
A straightforward and flavorful dish featuring plump shrimp stir-fried in a rich butter and garlic sauce. It i…
Order as-isHigh Fat
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Gà Roti (Keto - Glaze Modified)
Roasted Chicken (Keto - No Sugar Glaze)
A popular Vietnamese-style roasted chicken, typically marinated and roasted until golden brown and tender. Tra…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Đậu Phộng Rang Tỏi Ớt
Roasted Peanuts with Garlic and Chili
A simple yet addictive snack or side dish of peanuts roasted until perfectly crunchy, then tossed with crispy …
Order as-isHigh Fat
7 net12 total5 fibre15 protein30 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Cua Lột Chiên Giòn
Crispy Fried Soft-Shell Crab
Whole soft-shell crabs lightly battered and deep-fried until crispy. Often served with a tangy dipping sauce. …
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7 net8 total1 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Lòng Xào Dưa Cải
Stir-fried Offal with Pickled Mustard Greens
A flavorful stir-fry featuring various pork offal (e.g., tripe, liver, heart) cooked with tangy pickled mustar…
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7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Thịt Xào Mắm Ruốc
Stir-fried Pork with Fermented Shrimp Paste
A robust and intensely savory dish featuring slices of pork (often pork belly or shoulder) stir-fried with pun…
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8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein65 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Vịt Nấu Chao
Duck Braised with Fermented Tofu
A rich and savory duck stew braised with fermented tofu, ginger, garlic, and sometimes coconut milk, offering …
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8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein75 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Cá Chiên Sả Ớt
Fried Fish with Lemongrass and Chili
A whole fish or fish fillets (e.g., tilapia, red snapper) deep-fried until crispy, then coated in a fragrant a…
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9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Ếch Xào Lăn (Keto - No Starch)
Frog Stir-fried with Coconut Milk and Curry (Keto - No Starchy Veggies)
A rich and aromatic stir-fry featuring tender frog meat cooked in a creamy coconut milk-based sauce with curry…
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9 net13 total4 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Vịt Om Gừng (Keto - Không Khoai Sọ/Măng)
Stewed Duck with Ginger (Keto - No Taro/Bamboo Shoots)
Tender duck pieces slowly stewed with fragrant ginger, fish sauce, and spices, resulting in a rich and aromati…
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10 net12 total2 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal