What Banh tieu is
Hollow fried sesame bread, eaten plain or with condensed milk.
Banh tieu is listed as a bakery item in the Vietnam guide, where the index tags it vegetarian. Treat those labels as a menu translation rather than the full picture. Portion size, garnish and cooking method change from one counter to the next, and so does the price.
Where to find Banh tieu
Banh tieu is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Vietnam. Look for a shop with a short list of items and a steady stream of local customers.
The Vietnam guide also covers 9 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Banh tieu sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 11 food entries we track for Vietnam, 11 are budget, 0 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 11 | Phở bò, Bánh mì, Bún chả |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 0 | — |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Banh tieu is one of 2 bakery item entries and 11 budget items; 3 items share the vegetarian tag.
Dietary notes
- Vegetarian tag: the indexed dish contains no meat or fish, but confirm stock, sauces and cooking fats with the kitchen.
How to order it
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Vietnam items that make most sense alongside Banh tieu, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Vietnam items share the most tags with Banh tieu, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Banh tieu: common questions
What is Banh tieu?
Hollow fried sesame bread, eaten plain or with condensed milk. It is listed in the TasteBridge Vietnam guide as a bakery item.
How much does Banh tieu cost in Vietnam?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Banh tieu vegetarian?
Banh tieu is tagged vegetarian in our data. That describes the dish, not every kitchen: ask about stock, fish sauce, lard or shared cooking surfaces if you need to be strict.
Where can I try Banh tieu?
Our index lists it across Vietnam, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as bakery item for Vietnam. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.