# bánh xèo meaning in Vietnamese: crispy pancake (A2)

> bánh xèo means “crispy pancake, Vietnamese crepe” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/banh-xeo/ · Updated 2026-10-31

**bánh xèo**: Vietnamese crispy pancake

Level: A2 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: banh xeo

## 1. Vietnamese crispy pancake (noun)

crispy pancake, Vietnamese crepe

Usually wrapped in lettuce and herbs and dipped in fish sauce.

- Mình đi ăn bánh xèo nha! — Let's go and eat crispy pancakes!
- Bánh xèo ở đây ngon và rẻ. — The pancakes here are tasty and cheap.

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