Meals in Viet Nam, whether for lunch or dinner, usually include rice. Traditionally, meals are prepared by wise or mothers for the whole family to eat, but now some families may only have one meal a day at home, and not all family members may be present. Different tastes, cooking methods, and dishes are also found between the three regions of North, Central, and South, although these differences have become smaller nowadays.

More foreign restaurants have been opened in Viet Nam, especially in big cities, since Viet Nam opened its doors to foreign investors.

Young people in Viet Nam like fast food because of its convenience. Vietnamese fast food shops have been opened, and the most successful Vietnamese fast food chain is Pho 24. In recent years, there have been more Vietnamese fast food chains such as Bun Bo Hue 3 A3.

Most employees in Viet Nam have lunch somewhere nearby their workplace.

The most successful Vietnamese fast food chain is Pho 24.