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Mui Ne is renowned for its stunning coastal scenery. Besides its natural beauty, the local delicacies are an undeniable highlight that entices many travelers. With an abundance of fresh seafood, rustic culinary culture, and a distinct oceanic flavor, Mui Ne's specialties have repeatedly drawn visitors. If you're planning a trip to Mui Ne, don't miss this article to discover more about the delectable treats awaiting you!
1. Bánh Rế
These crispy-fried cakes exude the fragrant aroma of shredded sweet potatoes and the sweet, syrupy taste of caramelized sugar. Despite their simple preparation method and readily available ingredients, this specialty dish never fails to earn rave reviews from tourists, who find it irresistible and can't stop indulging after the first bite.
Being a delicious dish that appeals to the taste buds and preferences of many, Bánh Rế is often chosen by many as Mui Ne's specialty gift for friends and family. @atuankhang
Check out where to buy Bánh Rế
2. Bánh Căn
Bánh căn may not be unfamiliar to Vietnamese people. Surprisingly, many tourists feel like they haven't experienced enough of Mui Ne if they haven't tried bánh căn. For just around 30,000 VND/person, you can indulge in bánh căn with the authentic flavors of Mui Ne.
Mui Ne's rustic bánh căn, though humble, leaves a lasting impression from the first taste. The soft and smooth cake batter, adorned with shrimp, squid, and meat toppings, accompanied by finely chopped sour mango and dipped in either fermented fish sauce or soybean paste, is a delight for the senses.
On a cool afternoon, enjoying a piece of piping hot bánh căn, perfectly embodying the flavors of Mui Ne, while soaking in the characteristic sea breeze of the area, is perhaps a memorable experience of life.
Bánh Căn - Mui Ne's beloved rustic specialty, cherished by many tourists. @Shutterstock
Check out where to buy bánh căn in Mui Ne
3. Grilled Rice Paper with Fermented Shrimp Paste
Grilled rice paper with fermented shrimp paste is a favorite snack among children and young people in Mui Ne. If you're a fan of fermented shrimp paste, then you must try this dish when visiting Mui Ne!
The rice paper used here is thick sesame rice paper, so when grilled over charcoal, it becomes especially crispy and fragrant. In addition to basic ingredients like eggs, fried shallots, and scallions, the rice paper also contains some very distinctive ingredients of Mui Ne, including fermented shrimp paste, nem (fermented pork), and Vietnamese sausage.
The price of this Mui Ne specialty dish is very budget-friendly, usually under 20,000 VND per piece. Despite being inexpensive, this dish is nutritious and fibrous. When you take a bite, you'll feel the rich filling inside your mouth blending with the crispy texture of the rice paper, accompanied by the faint aroma of fermented shrimp paste - a scent that only shrimp paste enthusiasts would cherish.
Grilled Rice Paper with Fermented Shrimp Paste is a nostalgic snack that many young people in Mui Ne fondly remember from their childhood. @Collection
Check out the addresses for buying grilled rice paper with fermented shrimp paste in Mui Ne:
200 Tran Hung Dao, Binh Hung, Phan Thiet
17 Phan Trung, Phu Thuy, Phan Thiet
4. Unique Dish of Mui Ne: Dông
Dông is the name of a reptile species often found in sandy hills, feeding on small insects or young shoots to survive. In Mui Ne, Dông is used as a type of food because its lean meat is firm, fatty, sweet, and nutritious.
Dông meat is commonly prepared into tempting dishes such as Dông Salad served with grilled rice paper, Dông sausage, grilled minced Dông wrapped in betel leaves, grilled Dông,... The price of dishes made from Dông ranges from 80,000 VND to 120,000 VND per serving depending on the dish.
If you enjoy snacks accompanied by a bit of beer, then dishes made from Dông will be an excellent choice for you.
Check out the addresses of restaurants serving delicious dishes made from Dông in Mui Ne
Dông, a specialty of Mui Ne, is a perfect match for drinking sessions, just add a few cans of beer, and the party will be complete.@yeutre
5. Thanh Long Crab Salad
Thanh Long is a distinctive fruit of Mui Ne (Phan Thiet). Unlike in other regions where Thanh Long is only consumed as a fruit, in Mui Ne, it is also used to make salad.
The sweet and sour flavor of dragon fruit, combined with the savory taste of fresh and firm crab meat, will make Thanh Long Crab Salad a refreshing summer dish that tantalizes the taste buds.
Thanh Long Crab Salad is already delicious on its own, but it becomes even better when served with grilled rice paper or crispy shrimp crackers. In Mui Ne, this dish typically costs around 150,000 VND per serving (depending on the location and quality of service).
Check out the addresses to buy Thanh Long Crab Salad in Mui Ne:
Thanh Long Crab Salad - an eye-catching and delicious specialty.@baobinhthuan
6. Grilled Pork Sausage Rolls
Grilled Pork Sausage Rolls may look similar to spring rolls in the South, but the way they are prepared differs slightly. Grilled pork sausage rolls have a filling of finely ground shrimp and meat, wrapped in rice paper and grilled over small charcoal flames.
Grilled Pork Sausage Rolls are served with various fresh vegetables, star fruit, and dipped in a tangy, spicy, and nutty tamarind peanut sauce. This makes grilled pork sausage rolls a fragrant and delicious dish that many people enjoy.
Not complicated or expensive at all, but Grilled Pork Sausage Rolls are the kind of food that many people say, 'eating one piece makes you want another.'
The price of a portion of Grilled Pork Sausage Rolls is not expensive, only about under 50,000 VND per serving depending on where you buy. Overall, if you come to Mui Ne, this will be a dish that is both delicious, cheap, and definitely worth a try.
Grilled Pork Sausage Rolls may seem similar but are different from spring rolls.
Check out the addresses for buying Thanh Long Crab Salad at Mui Ne
7. Quai Vac Cake
Quai Vac Cake in Mui Ne is made from tapioca flour. The flour is kneaded, molded into balls, and flattened to wrap the sautéed shrimp filling. After wrapping, the cakes are boiled until the outer layer is soft and translucent. The cakes are served with scallion oil, fried shallots, and sweet and sour fish sauce. For a fancier experience, you can enjoy them with spring rolls or Vietnamese sausage.
Quai Vac Cake is very easy to find when you visit Mui Ne, from inside restaurants to street food stalls. A portion of Quai Vac Cake is very cheap, starting from only 10,000 VND per serving. For those with an average appetite, a portion of Quai Vac Cake can keep you full from morning to noon.
Quai Vac Cake - delicious treat at an incredibly affordable price, easy to find in Mui Ne.
Check out the addresses for buying Quai Vac Cake at Mui Ne:
8. Fish Cake
As a coastal region, dishes made from fish in Mui Ne are particularly fragrant and delicious. One of the most popular dishes is fish cake. Fish cakes in Mui Ne are fragrant, with a higher ratio of fish meat to flour. They have a delicious aroma of fresh fish, naturally tender and flavorful.
If you're from a location a few hours away from Mui Ne by car, you can buy pre-steamed fish cake and keep it chilled with ice, making it a suitable gift for loved ones.
With guaranteed freshness and quality, fish cake in Mui Ne is priced at an average of 150,000 VND to 200,000 VND per kilogram, which is not too expensive compared to many other places!
Mui Ne's fish cake has a distinctive delicious fragrance compared to other regions.
Check out the addresses for delicious Fish Cake in Mui Ne:
Kim Ngoc, Ward Ham Thang, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan
Phan Thiet Market: 115 Ly Thuong Kiet, Duc Nghia Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan
42A, Van Thuy Tu Street, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan
10. Fish Sauce
In Vietnam and some Asian countries, fish sauce is an indispensable seasoning in cooking. It is used to flavor dishes, make dipping sauces, and for some exceptionally tasty varieties, even enjoyed on its own with rice.
Speaking of exceptional fish sauces, one cannot overlook Phan Thiet - Mui Ne fish sauce. With its proximity to the sea and abundant daily catches of fresh fish, fish sauce from Phan Thiet - Mui Ne is renowned for being fermented from fresh fish and processed according to traditional recipes passed down through generations.
Phan Thiet - Mui Ne fish sauce is often a traditional family recipe.
Explore quality fish sauce brands in Mui Ne:
Tứ Tuyệt Fish Sauce, Tĩn Fish Sauce, Hai Con Cá Vàng Fish Sauce, Ngọc Định Fish Sauce, Hải Thắng Fish Sauce.
11. Hotpot Thả
Hotpot Thả is a favorite dish among most tourists visiting Mui Ne. Hotpot Thả resembles seafood hotpot.
The dipping items for Hotpot Thả include fresh fish (such as Grouper or Threadfin fish) mixed and mashed with chili garlic and aged ginger sauce, just-cooked meat, and fried eggs (usually duck eggs).
Regarding vegetables, Hotpot Thả is served with water spinach, thin sliced star fruit, finely chopped cucumber, and banana flower. Additionally, this special hotpot dish is enjoyed with small pieces of grilled rice paper and rice noodles. The broth of this dish is cooked from shrimp, pork, and tomatoes. It can be dipped in Phan Thiet fish sauce to enhance the flavor.
Apart from the flavors, what makes many diners remember Hotpot Thả is the delicate flower arrangement, with the flower core being fresh fish and the 5 petals representing other ingredients in different colors, symbolizing the five elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, signifying wishes for good health.
Hotpot Thả - a favorite dish among most tourists visiting Mui Ne.
Check out the addresses of restaurants famous for Hotpot Thả:
How many delicious dishes listed above have you added to your must-try list when visiting Mui Ne? Mui Ne specialties don't stop at just the list above. If you want to fully enjoy the culinary essence of this beautiful land, quickly book cheap flights to Mui Ne on Mytour to start your experience!
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