Vietnamese cuisine has a way of staying with you: the smoky char of bún thịt nướng, the tang of fish sauce dipping bowls, the quiet poetry of a bowl of phở on a rainy morning. Whether you are a student studying overseas, or a Việt Kiều who left a part of their appetite behind, these Vietnamese food bloggers offer a passport back—through soup, spice, and stories.
Frank Phạm @culinary.frank
A familiar name among food lovers in Saigon, Frank is the founder of Society Dining and a content creator known for clean, elegant recipe videos. His professional culinary journey began at At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy in Singapore and later took him to kitchens across Australia and beyond, working as a chef while producing polished, thoughtful food vlogs. Though his channel occasionally features Western cuisine, the heart of his cooking remains deeply rooted in Asian flavors—especially Vietnamese. Frank features a wide range of dishes, from comforting home meals to iconic signature plates, capturing the everyday and the celebratory sides of Vietnamese cuisine. His videos strike a balance between ease and authenticity, making them ideal for both beginner home cooks and nostalgic foodies looking to recreate the tastes of Vietnam with integrity and care.
Newt @milktpapi
Born and raised in the U.S., Newt is a second-generation Vietnamese-American whose content blends cultural nostalgia with global curiosity. His content stands out for its approachable, humorous tone, blending Vietnamese classics with a wide range of international dishes. With signature energy and relatability, Newt makes even ambitious techniques—like perfecting hummus or crafting crispy shrimp toast—feel accessible and fun. While his page features occasional home-style Viet dishes like thịt kho trứng, it focuses more on the kind of flavorful meals people often enjoy at restaurants, such as bún riêu, bò lúc lắc, and phở. His recipes are easy to follow and designed to build confidence in the kitchen, especially for beginners. Recently, he released his first cookbook, Newt: A Cookbook for All, aimed at making cooking feel effortless and enjoyable for his generation, especially those just getting started.
Chuối Đắm Đuối @chuoidamduoi
If you’re the type to spend an entire Sunday crafting the perfect bánh giò or slow-simmering a pot of bún thang, Chuối Đắm Đuối is your culinary soulmate. Formerly an international student in Germany, Chuối probably began cooking as a way to reconnect with the tastes of home—and from that homesickness bloomed a channel devoted to authentic, Vietnamese cuisine. Their tutorials are meticulous, deeply traditional, featuring the kind of dishes rarely found overseas, and always from scratch. Follow this account when you crave slow, meditative cooking that celebrates the beauty of Vietnamese culinary heritage, one careful step at a time.
Dino Vũ @dinovux
With a blend of entertainment and education, Dino Vũ—via his YouTube channel Dinology—shares recipes alongside insights on nutrition, cookware, and culinary technique, all delivered with charm and ease. He’s known for detailed instructions and long-form cooking videos that guide viewers through each step with exact temperature, and portion. Dino’s culinary style is impressively diverse, spanning comforting home meals, trendy street food, signature Vietnamese dishes, and playful creations like plum birthday cake, mala phở, or mung bean sticky rice mooncakes. His content often celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Hanoi, especially dishes he misses or can’t easily find in Ho Chi Minh City. More recently, he has embraced a sustainable cooking mindset—experimenting with zero-waste practices and a farm-to-table approach that deepens his connection to food, seasonality, and intention.
Huy Trần @huy.trn
You may know him as actress Ngô Thanh Vân’s husband, but Huy Trần has long carved a space of his own in food. First experiencing the kitchen as a young chef in Germany and grounded in the flavors of his Vietnamese heritage, he is now the owner and head chef at Chan Chan Noodle, where he brings a fresh, contemporary perspective to classic dishes. Huy’s fusion approach—often vegetarian or vegetable-forward—is ideal for those craving Vietnamese comfort with a clean, modern twist. Now that his wife is expecting their first child, his recent recipes place greater emphasis on nutrition and wellness, especially meals tailored for pregnancy. Whether you’re looking for beautifully plated bowls or health-conscious takes on familiar flavors, Huy’s videos continue to inspire with a blend of style, substance, and personal story.
Cooking Vietnamese food abroad can sometimes feel like chasing memories—but these bloggers make it joyful, achievable, and surprisingly intimate. Whether you’re missing your daily bún bò Huế ritual or just looking for a way to reconnect through a bowl of cơm tấm, following these creators is a step back toward Vietnam—one dish at a time.
A Note for Non-Vietnamese Food Lovers
If you're an expat who used to live in Vietnam and still crave its flavors, or you're currently based here and want to start cooking Vietnamese meals at home, there's something here for you too. Newt (@milktpapi) offers content entirely in English, while Huy Trần often includes English subtitles in his videos. And if you fall in love with a dish but can’t follow the language? Just leave a comment—Vietnamese people are among the friendliest in the world, and chances are, someone will happily guide you through it.