Bánh xèo: A crêpe you eat with your hands.

What is bánh xèo?

Bánh xèo is a Vietnamese savoury crêpe made from rice-flour batter, commonly tinted yellow with turmeric and filled with sprouts and savoury ingredients. It is torn into pieces and wrapped with herbs and lettuce.

The appeal is changing texture: a lacy, crisp edge gives way to soft sprouts and filling, while nước chấm adds a salty-sweet-acidic finish.

How do you eat bánh xèo?

Use lettuce as a wrapper, add herbs, and dip each piece in nước chấm. Bánh xèo is a strong choice when you want something crisp, interactive, and made for sharing.