No Vietnamese kitchen is complete without its condiments. From fish sauce-based dips to spicy chili pastes and tangy pickles, these essentials add balance, depth, and personality to every meal. Here are 10 Vietnamese condiments that deserve a permanent spot on your table.

What Does “No Measures” Mean? The name No Measures was inspired by my mom—like a lot of Vietnamese moms, she never used measurements when she cooked. No cups, no spoons, no recipes written down. Just instinct. Just feeling. And somehow, it always came out right.

Cơm Gia Đình is the heart of Vietnamese home cooking. These are the meals that brought us to the table every day—a simple spread of rice, a savory protein, vegetables, and soup meant to be shared with family. The dishes in this chapter are comforting, practical, and full of the flavors many of us grew up with. Nothing fancy, just the everyday meals that quietly become the ones we remember most.