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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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Cá Kèo Nướng Muối Ớt
Grilled Mudskippers with Salt and Chili
Whole mudskippers (a type of small, flavorful fish) grilled with a simple yet potent rub of salt and chili. Th…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein25 fat500 kcal
Gà Hấp Gừng
Steamed Chicken with Ginger (Whole or Half Bird)
A whole or half chicken, simply steamed with abundant fresh ginger and sometimes scallions, yielding tender, j…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein40 fat650 kcal
Ghẹ Hấp
Steamed Blue Crab
Fresh blue crab simply steamed to perfection, highlighting its natural sweetness. Typically served with a salt…
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2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein20 fat400 kcal
Mực Nướng Mọi
Plain Grilled Whole Squid
Whole squid, lightly seasoned and grilled until tender with a slightly charred exterior. "Nướng Mọi" signifies…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein10 fat350 kcal
Bò Luộc
Boiled Beef
Simple, clean boiled beef (usually flank or brisket) served thinly sliced, often with a side of ginger fish sa…
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3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein25 fat450 kcal
Gà Luộc
Boiled Chicken (Keto, No Sweet Dipping Sauce)
Whole or half chicken, typically boiled or steamed until tender, served with its skin on. The meat is succulen…
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3 net3 total0 fibre80 protein45 fat750 kcal
Nem Chua
Fermented Pork Sausage
A popular Vietnamese snack, Nem Chua is a distinctively tangy and savory fermented pork sausage, often made wi…
Order as-isHigh Protein
3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein20 fat300 kcal
Ốc Hương Nướng Mọi
Grilled Whelk with Salt and Chili
Large, succulent whelks (sea snails) grilled simply with a sprinkle of salt and chili. This preparation highli…
Order as-isHigh Protein
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein15 fat350 kcal
Thịt Bò Nướng Vỉ
Grilled Beef Skewers (No Rice Paper/Vermicelli)
Tender slices of beef, marinated and skewered, then grilled to perfection. Served with fresh lettuce and vario…
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3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
Tôm Rang Muối
Salt-Roasted Shrimp
Whole shrimp (shell-on, head-on preferred for flavor) stir-fried or pan-roasted with a savory, peppery salt mi…
Order as-isHigh Protein
3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
Cá Hấp Xì Dầu
Steamed Fish with Soy Sauce (Keto, No Sugary Sauce)
Whole steamed fish (e.g., tilapia, snapper) bathed in a light soy sauce dressing, garnished with fresh ginger,…
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4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein30 fat600 kcal
Cá Nướng Da Giòn
Crispy Skinned Grilled Whole Fish (No Rice Paper/Vermicelli)
A whole fish (e.g., Tilapia, Snakehead), marinated lightly and grilled until the skin is crispy and the flesh …
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4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Cá Nướng Sả
Grilled Fish with Lemongrass (No Rice Paper/Vermicelli)
A whole fish (e.g., Tilapia, Catfish) marinated with aromatic lemongrass and spices, then grilled until tender…
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4 net5 total1 fibre58 protein33 fat580 kcal
Mắm Chưng
Steamed Minced Pork and Egg Cake (with Salted Fish)
A savory, dense, and rich steamed dish consisting of minced pork, salted fish, and eggs, often layered with an…
Order as-isHigh Protein
4 net4 total0 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Mực Hấp Gừng
Steamed Squid with Ginger
Simple and clean, fresh squid lightly steamed with plenty of ginger, green onions, and sometimes a hint of whi…
Order as-isHigh Protein
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein15 fat400 kcal
Mực Hấp Hành Gừng
Steamed Squid with Ginger and Green Onion
Tender squid steamed with fragrant ginger slices and chopped green onions. A very clean and naturally keto pre…
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4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein20 fat400 kcal
Ngao Hấp Sả
Steamed Clams with Lemongrass
Fresh clams steamed in a flavorful broth with abundant lemongrass, garlic, and a touch of fish sauce. This lig…
Order as-isHigh Protein
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein20 fat450 kcal
Tôm Hấp Nước Dừa
Shrimp Steamed in Coconut Water
Succulent shrimp delicately steamed in fresh coconut water, imparting a subtle sweetness and enhanced flavor. …
Order as-isHigh Protein
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein20 fat450 kcal
Bông Hẹ Xào Gan
Garlic Chives Stir-fried with Liver
A savory and nutrient-dense stir-fry combining tender slices of pork or beef liver with aromatic garlic chives…
Order as-isHigh Protein
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein25 fat450 kcal
Cá Lóc Nướng Trui
Grilled Snakehead Fish (with Keto Herbs & Dipping Sauce)
A whole snakehead fish, grilled over open flame until smoky and tender, often served with a variety of fresh h…
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5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
Gà Hấp Nước Mắm Gừng
Steamed Chicken with Ginger Fish Sauce
Whole or half chicken steamed to tender perfection, then served with a savory, piquant dipping sauce made prim…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
5 net6 total1 fibre70 protein48 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Cá Nướng Giấy Bạc
Grilled Fish in Foil (Steamed with Herbs)
A whole fish (often Tilapia or Red Snapper) is generously seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices such as dill…
Order as-isHigh Protein
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein35 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Ốc Hấp Sả Gừng
Steamed Snails with Ginger and Lemongrass
Various types of fresh snails (e.g., apple snails, bivalves) steamed with fragrant lemongrass, spicy fresh gin…
Order as-isHigh Protein
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein20 fat380 kcal