5 Famous Delicacies to Enjoy in Dong Hoi City

More than just seafood, Dong Hoi's coastal cuisine (Quang Binh) offers a plethora of delicious dishes inviting tourists such as banh loc, banh beo, or sliced fish cake soup.

Exploring Dong Hoi: Delight in 5 Famous Dishes

Ms. Xuan's Exquisite Banh Loc – Le Thanh Dong Street

The translucent outer layer of banh loc, combined with the sweet river shrimp filling, stir-fried with fatty pork and flavorful pepper, wrapped in banana leaves emitting a hint of hometown fragrance, hence Quang Binh's banh loc is so popular. A plate of 10 cakes costs 20,000 VND. Besides banana leaf banh loc, the stall also offers plain banh loc, fried banh loc, bánh nậm, and balut eggs served with deliciously spicy papaya salad. Ms. Xuan's banh loc is not only sold to locals primarily but also packaged daily into crates for transportation to various places.

Ms. Van's Signature Banh Beo – 82 Le Thanh Dong Street

Experience Quang Binh's Unique Bánh Bèo

Eel Soup – Thuy Duong Eatery, Phan Boi Chau Street

Unlike the crispy fried eel in the North, eel in the Central region is marinated whole then stir-fried intensely to eliminate the fishy smell. Eel soup with bread is a perfect choice for breakfast. Eel porridge and eel vermicelli are equally enticing options. Besides pre-cut lime slices, they also serve with a bunch of green peppers for those who enjoy a spicy taste.

Bánh Canh with Sliced Fish Cake – Dong Phu Area

You may have tried bánh canh with snakehead fish, crab, or pork ribs in many places, but bánh canh with sliced fish cake is not available everywhere. So, don't miss the chance to visit the street near Dong Phu Market when in Dong Hoi city and inquire at the humble breakfast eatery for this specialty. The freshwater fish is finely ground with rich spices, indispensable pepper, squeezed into bite-sized pieces, put into a bowl of bone broth soup, with long strands of noodles swirling, looking very appealing to the senses. The eatery also serves bánh canh with snakehead fish, priced from 20,000 VND per bowl, often accompanied by crispy fried shallots.

Aunt Thai's Fried Snails – Behind Quang Binh University

Discover the Intriguing Name: Spicy Fried Snails

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Reference: Travel guide Mytour