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Phan Thiet is not only famous for its fresh and abundant seafood market but also entices tourists with its local specialties. Simple, affordable, yet incredibly flavorful, the local dishes are a culinary delight. Each dish carries a distinct taste that leaves an unforgettable impression on anyone who has the pleasure of savoring them.
Seafood
When talking about delicious dishes in Phan Thiet, seafood cannot be overlooked. Easily spotted at local eateries, affordable seafood is lined up along the riverbank near Tran Hung Dao Bridge, facing the Doi Duong Sea and along the Mui Ne coastline along Thu Khoa Huan Street.
Grilled Scallops with Fragrant Garlic. @internet
You will witness live shrimp, crabs, squid, fish, and various types of shellfish, lively and active. Upon purchase, the owner will weigh them and cook them immediately, resulting in meat that is both tender and sweet, yet delightfully crispy. Seafood preparation in this coastal region is diverse, ranging from steamed dishes with ginger and lemongrass to sautéed options with tamarind, lard, garlic, and chili, or even baked with a layer of melted cheese.
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Along the riverbank, there are many stalls offering both affordable and delicious treats. @internet
Stepping into this place, you'll feel like standing under a culinary sky with countless delectable options from Phan Thiet that are simply irresistible. However, don't forget to inquire about the prices before deciding on your dish. To avoid emptying your pockets, take a peek at some affordable and delicious seafood stalls below:
06 Stalls:
Stalls along the riverbank:
Fish Cake Soup
Don't be surprised if someone orders a bowl of Phan Thiet-style fish cake soup generously topped with a crispy baguette. You'll understand the irresistible charm of this divine Phan Thiet delicacy!
A bowl of fish cake soup, substantial and satisfying. @internet
The rice flour noodles are loose and translucent, exuding a delightful aroma. The broth, sweet and rich, is infused with flavors from pork bones, fish, straw mushrooms, and sometimes even quail eggs. Not to forget the essential slices of chewy fish cake. People from Phan Thiet enjoy spicy food, so they often add pickled green chili in fish sauce, creating a spicy and pungent taste that tantalizes the taste buds.
Having breakfast like this will keep you full until noon. @internet
The broth of the fish cake soup in Phan Thiet and Mui Ne is notably slightly sweeter than in Saigon but truly enticing with its unique essence. Starting from only 15,000 VND at the stalls below, you can indulge in a steaming bowl of fish cake soup, satisfying your appetite with the authentic taste of Phan Thiet.
Fish Cake Soup:
Xiu Stall:
Fish Cake Soup:
Xiu Aunt's Fish Cake Soup:
Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street Stall:
Phan Thiet Turmeric Noodles
Turmeric noodles also make it to the list of Phan Thiet delicacies, holding its ground against the famous Quang Nam turmeric noodles. In Phan Thiet, this dish is enjoyed with duck meat instead of pork. Some prefer thigh meat, others opt for drumsticks, and some go for the wing tips.
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Shiny golden noodles. @internet
Phan Thiet Turmeric Noodles paired with duck meat. @delicious
Fragrant, tender, and fatty duck meat, accompanied by fresh herbs, peanuts, and shredded lettuce. In addition to various herbs, you can request extra rice noodles or a squeeze of golden egg noodles to make it even more satisfying. Prices at the stalls below range from 25,000 to 40,000 VND only.
Turmeric Noodles with Duck Meat
Duck Meat Turmeric Noodles at Hom Farm:
Turmeric Noodles (only available in the morning)
Turmeric Noodles across from Tuyen Quang School
Rice Paper with Fermented Shrimp Paste
Rice paper with fermented shrimp paste, baked on a red-hot charcoal stove during cold rainy days, is the epitome of joy among the delightful Phan Thiet dishes. Surrounding a glowing charcoal stove, simple straw chairs await the piping hot rice paper to emerge from the oven.
Fermented shrimp paste rice paper baked on a red charcoal stove. @chudu24
The filling includes lard, shallots, fermented shrimp paste, eggs, butter, sausage, and a bit of shrimp paste. This dish is prepared quite simply, but the filling inside is diversified, varying from one stall to another. Yet, overall, it's... delicious!
Crispy and Hot Rice Paper. @foody
This snack can be found at street corners, school gates, markets, or along the streets in the late afternoon. You can stroll through these street corners to find the perfect local Phan Thiet snack.
Goc Pho Grilled Rice Paper:
Grilled Rice Paper:
Grilled Rice Paper:
Three-Way Intersection Grilled Rice Paper:
Fish Hotpot
Fish hotpot is considered a legendary and traditional Phan Thiet delicacy. The hotpot broth is rich and flavorful with a perfect balance of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet. The fresh fish meat is both tender and fragrant, complemented by fish eggs and fish stomach, along with crispy and fatty pork fat, water spinach, and a few slices of chili for an excellent taste. Additionally, the large bowl of noodles and a basket of assorted greens, including bitter herbs, banana flowers, shredded morning glory, and bean sprouts, make the dining experience delightful. Don't forget the bowl of chili fish sauce to complete the Phan Thiet style.
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Enjoying fish hotpot under the clear moonlight and cool breeze. @mainp
served with vermicelli or noodles. @cotuhomestay
Cô Tu's Homestay, a beloved spot among backpackers, claims that if you visit Phan Thiet and haven't tried fish hotpot, it's like... you have to come back again. However, there are still other hotpot places with the authentic taste of Phan Thiet that will make you forget the way back.
Ty's Fish Hotpot
Sang Nho's Fish Hotpot:
May Hue or Ngoc Lan's Fish Hotpot
Waiting Bread
At the Le Hong Phong Bridge intersection near the market, every night crowded with people parking around a line of bread stalls, patiently waiting their turn, locally known as waiting bread. The stall opens from 7 PM and sells until late, but it's always crowded.
Dumpling-filled bread for a student-style breakfast. @internet
Bread filled with dumplings, pork, eggs, fried and steamed sausage, then added with pickles, crispy vegetables, delicious and satisfying, typical of Phan Thiet's delicacies. The owner also adds a bit of black sauce, a bit of rich sauce, or a few drops of spicy fish sauce, eat it once and you'll always remember this flavor.
A breakfast that is both cheap and delicious. @forevervanny
Cuttlefish Teeth
Among the excellent snacks and appetizers in the delicious Phan Thiet dishes, cuttlefish teeth stand out. At affordable eateries, cuttlefish teeth can be grilled, dipped in green salt and pepper, steamed with ginger and lemongrass, stir-fried, or crispy coated and eaten with a bit of pickles or cilantro.
Specialty cuttlefish teeth. @internet
Almost every restaurant and affordable eatery offers cuttlefish teeth. But to get freshly grilled cuttlefish teeth, you can visit the eateries along Pham Van Dong Street along the Ca Ty River, Nguyen Tat Thanh Street towards Doi Duong Beach, or the night food area on Vo Thi Sau Street near Dong Hai Church.
Enjoying each skewer of grilled cuttlefish while sipping on intoxicating beer. @internet
Sizzling Pancakes, Mini Pancakes
One of the delightful Phan Thiet dishes to snack on in the late afternoon that everyone loves is sizzling pancakes or mini pancakes. The sizzling pancakes here are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, perfect for dipping in a cup of fish sauce. The fragrant and crispy pancakes are made from batter, filled with minced meat, shrimp, and squid, complemented by a savory peanut fish sauce. A bite into the crispiness is a delightful sensation for your taste buds.
Golden and steaming hot sizzling pancakes. @internet
Morning warmth filled with smoky goodness. @internet
Phan Thiet mini pancakes are simple but incredibly delicious. This dish can be enjoyed with various dipping sauces depending on the eatery. Some places serve it with fish sauce and braised fish, others with lard, and there are places that offer it with a small meatball, star fruit, or finely chopped sour mango.
Adding fresh green onions enhances the fragrance of the fish sauce. @internet
A plate of 5 pairs of mini pancakes is enough to satisfy your hunger. @internet
On cool days, just head to these eateries, sit by the red-hot fire, and wait for each pair of crispy pancakes to land in your bowl—it's absolutely heavenly.
Mango Tree Sizzling Pancakes:
Phoenix Tree Sizzling Pancakes:
Sizzling Pancakes with a Twist
Rice Cake Delights:
Rice Cake Delights:
Mai Fish Salad
This is one of the renowned and rare delicacies of Phan Thiet that almost every tourist wants to savor. The authentic Phan-style salad features firm, crisp fish meat that is neither chewy nor fishy, and most importantly, it must be fresh. The chosen fish for the salad has to be lively and wriggling. Give it a try!
Mai Fish Wrap with Fragrant Peanuts. @internet
Tiny mai fish, squeezed with lime, marinated with spices, mixed with coriander, onions, mint, and roasted peanuts. Enjoy it with a dipping sauce made of fragrant tamarind, ripe banana, garlic, chili, and sugar, or wrap it in rice paper with fresh vegetables. It's not only delicious but also refreshing and light. Gather your friends and explore a few places where you can indulge in this delightful dish right away!
Bang Tree Eatery
Fish Spring Rolls
The spring roll filling is made from fish and cassava. The delicious specialty rice paper is fried to a crispy golden brown, visually enticing. The dish is served with fresh vegetables, eggs, sausage, spring rolls, and peanut sauce. Eating this dish requires an extra roll to make it perfect.
Spring rolls presented in banana leaves. @monapixel
A satisfying meal. @monapixel
The renowned spot for authentic Fish Spring Rolls in Phan Thiet is Dung Eatery on Vo Thi Sau Street. As you descend the Tran Hung Dao Bridge, turn right onto Vo Thi Sau Street, go another 800 meters, and you'll find the eatery on the right.
Served with delectable dipping sauce. @saostar
Hopefully, this article has provided you with great ideas for enjoying the delightful dishes of Phan Thiet on your visit to this beautiful region. And don't forget to choose Mytour for the best hotel deals in Phan Thiet for a joyful and comfortable trip.
