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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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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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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…
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5 net6 total1 fibre70 protein48 fat750 kcal
Bò Lá Lốt (Keto Grilled Beef in Wild Betel Leaves - No Vermicelli/Rice Paper)
Grilled Beef in Wild Betel Leaves (Keto, No Vermicelli/Rice Paper)
Savory ground beef seasoned with spices, wrapped in fragrant wild betel leaves, and then grilled. The leaves i…
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6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Bò Tơ Nướng Tảng
Grilled Young Beef Steak with Keto Sides (No Rice/Potatoes)
Thick-cut young beef steak (bò tơ), grilled to perfection, usually served with a side of fresh herbs and a dip…
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6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein35 fat600 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
Cá Hấp Gừng Hành
Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallions (served without rice)
A delicately steamed whole fish, infused with the vibrant aromas of fresh ginger and crisp scallions, drizzled…
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6 net7 total1 fibre70 protein40 fat650 kcal
Cá Thu Kho Tiêu
Braised Mackerel with Black Pepper
Thick cuts of mackerel braised in a savory, peppery sauce. Traditionally has a hint of sweetness, which needs …
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6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Cua Rang Muối
Salt-Roasted Crab
Fresh crab (often Dungeness or blue crab) stir-fried or roasted with a savory, spicy, and garlicky salt mixtur…
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6 net7 total1 fibre65 protein45 fat680 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
Keto Chả Trứng Hấp (Không Miến)
Keto Steamed Egg Meatloaf (Vermicelli Omitted)
A savory steamed meatloaf made from minced pork, eggs, wood ear mushrooms, and fragrant seasonings. Traditiona…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein38 fat520 kcal
Sườn Non Rim Mặn
Braised Pork Ribs, Savory Style
Pork spare ribs slowly braised in a deeply savory, peppery, and salty sauce until tender. Distinct from grille…
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6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein45 fat620 kcal
Súp Măng Cua (Keto Crab Asparagus Soup)
Keto Crab and Asparagus Soup (Thickener-Free)
A light and savory soup featuring delicate crab meat, fresh asparagus, and often quail eggs, traditionally thi…
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6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein20 fat350 kcal
Thịt Heo Xào Sả Ớt
Stir-fried Pork with Lemongrass and Chili
Sliced pork stir-fried with fragrant lemongrass, chili, and garlic for a spicy and aromatic dish.…
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6 net9 total3 fibre45 protein42 fat580 kcal
Tôm Nướng Muối Ớt
Grilled Salt and Chili Prawns
Large prawns or shrimp marinated simply with salt, chili flakes, garlic, and often a touch of sugar, then gril…
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6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Bò Kho Gừng (Không Cà Rốt/Khoai Tây)
Keto Beef Braised with Ginger (No Carrots/Potatoes)
Tender beef chunks slowly braised in an aromatic broth infused with abundant fresh ginger, garlic, and subtle …
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7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein35 fat600 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
Cá Chiên Nước Mắm
Fried Fish with Fish Sauce (served without rice)
A whole or filleted fish (such as tilapia or snapper), deep-fried until its skin is wonderfully crispy and the…
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7 net8 total1 fibre70 protein50 fat700 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
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
Gà Xào Sả Nghệ
Stir-fried Chicken with Lemongrass and Turmeric
Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with aromatic lemongrass, fresh turmeric, and a hint of chili. This dish offe…
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7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
Gà Xé Phay
Shredded Chicken and Onion Salad
A simple, refreshing salad made with shredded boiled chicken, thinly sliced onions, and a generous amount of f…
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7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein20 fat400 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…
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7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
Lươn Xào Sả Ớt
Stir-fried Eel with Lemongrass and Chili
Tender pieces of freshwater eel stir-fried with a pungent and spicy blend of lemongrass, chili, garlic, and on…
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7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Mực Chiên Nước Mắm
Fried Squid with Fish Sauce Glaze
Squid pieces lightly fried until tender, then tossed in a pungent, savory, garlicky, and often spicy fish sauc…
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7 net8 total1 fibre55 protein40 fat650 kcal
Mực Nướng Sa Tế
Grilled Satay Squid
Fresh squid marinated in a fragrant and spicy satay sauce blend of lemongrass, garlic, chili, and oil, then gr…
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7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
Phở Bò (Keto Noodle-less Beef Soup)
Beef Pho Soup (without Noodles)
A fragrant, savory beef broth, slow-cooked with star anise, cinnamon, ginger, and onion, served with various c…
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7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Trứng Đúc Thịt
Steamed Egg with Ground Pork (Keto, No Noodles/Rice)
A savory, custardy dish made from steamed eggs mixed with seasoned ground pork, wood ear mushrooms, and typica…
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7 net8 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Bò Xào Hành Gừng
Stir-fried Beef with Onion and Ginger (Keto, No Sugary Sauce)
Sliced beef quickly stir-fried with fragrant ginger, onions, and scallions in a savory sauce. The beef remains…
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8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Bò Xào Sả Ớt
Lemongrass Chili Beef Stir-fry (served without rice)
Tender slices of beef rapidly stir-fried with fragrant lemongrass, fiery chili, minced garlic, and thinly slic…
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8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat700 kcal
Cá Chép Om Dưa
Carp Braised with Pickled Mustard Greens
A flavorful Northern Vietnamese dish featuring carp braised with sour pickled mustard greens (dưa cải chua), t…
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8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Cá Kho Riềng (Keto, Sugar Omitted)
Fish Braised with Galangal (Keto, Sugar Omitted)
A savory and aromatic fish dish braised in a rich sauce primarily flavored with galangal, black pepper, and fi…
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8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
Chả Nướng Với Nước Mắm (Grilled Pork Patties with Dipping Sauce)
Grilled Pork Patties with Fish Sauce Dip (Noodle-less)
Flavorful, marinated grilled pork patties, often served with a tangy-sweet fish sauce dipping sauce and fresh …
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8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat650 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 …
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
Nem Lụi (Không Bánh Tráng, Không Bún)
Grilled Pork Skewers (No Wraps or Vermicelli)
Flavorful minced pork (often mixed with pork skin and fat) seasoned and molded around lemongrass stalks or ske…
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8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Rau Luộc Thập Cẩm
Assorted Boiled Vegetables
A plate of various seasonal vegetables (e.g., cabbage, broccoli, green beans, mustard greens) simply boiled an…
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8 net15 total7 fibre5 protein15 fat200 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
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
Đuôi Bò Hầm Đậu Phộng
Oxtail Stew with Peanuts
Tender oxtail slow-cooked with peanuts until fall-off-the-bone, in a rich, savory broth. Often contains root v…
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8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Vẹm Xào Tỏi Ớt
Mussels Stir-fried with Garlic and Chili
Mussels quickly stir-fried with fragrant garlic, fresh chilies, and green onions. Often served in a light savo…
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8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Bún Bò Huế (Keto Spicy Beef Soup)
Spicy Beef Soup (Noodle-less)
A rich, spicy, and sour beef and pork bone broth, heavily infused with lemongrass, chili oil, and fermented sh…
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9 net12 total3 fibre70 protein55 fat800 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
Chạo Tôm (Bỏ Bún)
Sugarcane Shrimp (Vermicelli Omitted)
Flavorful shrimp paste molded around sugarcane sticks and either deep-fried or grilled, offering a sweet aroma…
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9 net10 total1 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Gà Nướng Xả Ớt
Grilled Lemongrass Chili Chicken
Tender chicken (often bone-in thigh or leg) marinated in a vibrant and spicy blend of fresh lemongrass, garlic…
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9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein55 fat800 kcal
Gà Xào Gừng
Stir-fried Chicken with Ginger
Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with an abundance of fresh ginger, onions, and sometimes bell peppers, in a s…
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9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 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