bánh rán

[ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ zaːn˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) A deep-fried glutinous rice ball in northern Vietnamese cuisine, filled with mung bean paste, scented with jasmine flower essence, and doused in syrup.

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Bánh rán nóng mua ở đầu ngõ ngon lắm.The hot fried doughnuts from the alley entrance are delicious.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: In the South, a similar filled pastry is commonly called bánh cam. [contributed-collins-enriched]

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) dorayaki

Common questions

What does “bánh rán” mean?

(noun) A deep-fried glutinous rice ball in northern Vietnamese cuisine, filled with mung bean paste, scented with jasmine flower essence, and doused in syrup.

Is “bánh rán” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.