The secrets of real Vietnamese home cooking

“When I was little, every meal was a quiet moment of love. There was nothing spectacular: a little rice, some vegetables, a little leftover broth… but we were all present. Vietnamese family cooking isn’t about impressing, it’s about uniting.”

This is how the authors express themselves in the book Vietnamese Home Cooking (Cinco Tintas, 2026), a comprehensive volume that brings together 100 recipes, techniques, and tips for delving into one of the world's most beloved and fascinating cuisines. Written by Hà Nội 1988—a Vietnamese gastronomic and lifestyle concept in Paris created by chef and photographer Huy, born in Hanoi in 1988 and a leading figure in promoting Vietnamese cuisine—the book invites readers to discover a fresh, aromatic, and nuanced cuisine, where the balance between flavors, textures, and aromas transforms each meal into an experience.

The book offers a true journey from north to south across the country through traditional recipes, alongside contemporary reinterpretations, always faithful to the spirit of Vietnamese family cooking. From the delicate art of rolling gỏi cuốn (spring rolls) to preparing comforting phở, crispy bánh xèo (Vietnamese crepes), the celebrated lúc lắc beef, or the iconic bánh mì, the book provides the keys to cooking at home with authenticity and confidence.

An invitation to understand Vietnamese culture through its cuisine, with recipes organized into different chapters that explore the country's rich culinary heritage: salads, soups, spring rolls, rice and noodle dishes, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, savory and sweet snacks, traditional desserts (chè), beverages, sauces, and condiments. Among the featured dishes are popular specialties such as banana blossom salad, bún bò huế, bánh cuốn, crispy baked pork, Vietnamese chicken curry, and bánh chưng, along with a helpful ingredient index for easy reference.

Title: Vietnamese Home Cooking | Author: Hà Nội 1988 | Publisher: Cinco Tintas | ISBN 979-13-87934-01-9 | Publication Date: September 28, 2026 | Pages: 236 | Format: 21 × 27 cm | Binding: Hardcover | Price: 35.00 euros.

SUMMARY INFORMATION

The book Vietnamese Home Cooking, by chef Huy, from the culinary concept Hà Nội 1988, is a comprehensive guide featuring 100 traditional and contemporary Vietnamese recipes. Published by Cinco Tintas, the book invites readers to discover a fresh, aromatic, and nuanced cuisine that aims to bring people together through food. With chapters organized by category—from soups to iconic dishes like phở and bánh mì—this volume offers techniques and practical tips for cooking authentic Vietnamese cuisine at home.