5 Superbly Affordable and Delicious Dishes in Phu Yen

Phu Yen boasts an abundance of rustic dishes, with an average price ranging from 20,000 to 30,000 VND, and some dishes priced as low as 3,000 VND, yet they are remarkably delicious.

5 Fantastic Budget-Friendly Dishes in Phu Yen

Pork Intestine Noodles

One of the popular dishes in Phu Yen, especially enjoyed in the morning, is Pork Intestine Noodles. This dish consists of two distinct parts: rice noodles and pork intestine. The rice noodles, resembling thin strands, are topped with scallion oil, providing a refreshing and slightly chewy texture. The pork intestine includes various parts such as heart, liver, intestine, young intestine, shoulder meat, all cleaned and boiled to perfection, resulting in a crunchy, flavorful dish without any off-putting odor.

A serving of Pork Intestine Noodles typically includes smooth, white rice noodles, tantalizing pieces of intestine, fresh vegetables, and a savory-sweet dipping sauce. Although it appears simple, the combination of the sweet rice flour, the fatty crunch of the intestine, and the rich dipping sauce makes it irresistibly delicious. Many say that the sweetness of the rice flour, the crunchy fattiness of the intestine, and the flavorful dipping sauce make it an unforgettable dish. In addition to Pork Intestine Noodles, eateries serving this dish often offer rice porridge with intestine as well. The price of this dish is typically only 20,000 to 30,000 VND per serving.

Phu Yen Chicken Rice

One Phu Yen delicacy worth trying when visiting the land of golden flowers on green grass is chicken rice. Phu Yen chicken rice is meticulously prepared, using native chickens and rice cooked with chicken broth, resulting in a shiny yellow color that is both fragrant and slightly fatty. Enjoying Phu Yen chicken rice wouldn't be complete without mentioning the accompanying vegetables: sliced cucumbers, cilantro, laksa leaves, and pickled shallots. Among these, pickled shallots are a distinctive feature of Phu Yen chicken rice. The slightly sour and sweet shallots help balance the fatty taste of the chicken, making each bite more delicious.

Apart from the delicious chicken rice itself, Phu Yen chicken rice also stands out for its dipping sauce. In addition to the main ingredients such as fish sauce, lime, sugar, garlic, and chili, some restaurants also add a bit of ground chicken, creating a rich and sweet flavor. Pour the sauce over the rice and savor slowly; you won't be able to resist the rich aroma blending together the flavors of rice, chicken, and fish sauce. The average price of this dish is around 30,000 VND.

Deep Sea Tuna Eyes

Deep sea tuna eyes are one of the prominent specialties of Phu Yen. True to its name, this dish consists of cleaned tuna eyes cooked with various vegetables and spices such as jicama, star fruit, and Chinese artichoke. Deep sea tuna eyes are rich and fatty, with plenty of meat around them. When you taste it, you can feel the sweet and fragrant flavor lingering on your tongue. A jar of deep sea tuna eyes costs around 40,000 VND, which is not expensive for such an interesting local specialty.

Sizzling Pancake with Shrimp and Squid

When venturing into the Central region, every corner boasts its own version of sizzling pancakes, each with its unique characteristics. In the provinces of Tuy Hoa and Binh Dinh, blessed with long coastlines and abundant seafood, sizzling pancakes here are made with shrimp and squid. In both cities of Quy Nhon and Phu Yen, it's easy to find stalls selling these delectable treats.

These small, soft pancakes are filled with fresh shrimp and squid. Served piping hot, they are perfect dipped in fish sauce or rolled in rice paper with fresh vegetables. Importantly, these pancakes are incredibly affordable, usually priced at only 3,000 Vietnamese dong. So, when visiting the area with the most beautiful coastline in the South Central region, don't forget to try the shrimp and squid sizzling pancakes!

Fish Cake Noodle Soup

In the South Central region, fish cake noodle soup is truly an indispensable dish for locals. With an abundance of fresh and delicious fish, the fish cake noodle soup here is exceptionally tasty. With just a bit of noodles accompanied by firm and sweet fish cakes, in a slightly sour and sweet broth, it becomes an irresistible bowl of noodles. And it's not just fish cakes; the people of Tuy Hoa also have other options like fish sausage – with thick, fragrant pieces of fish meat that will leave you wanting more. The average price of a bowl of noodles ranges from 20,000 to 35,000 dong.

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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour