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Ninh Binh not only possesses majestic natural landscapes and sacred temples but also boasts a renowned culinary scene. Below is a compilation of the finest restaurants in Ninh Binh that you should definitely indulge in if you happen to visit:
1. Thang Long Restaurant – Goat Meat, Burnt Rice
Everyone is aware of the renowned status of Ninh Binh goat meat, and there are numerous restaurants in Ninh Binh serving this delicacy, ranging from long-established venues to recently opened ones. However, to assess the quality of a restaurant, we need to consider criteria such as the dishes offered, ambiance, and service quality.
Specialty goat rare at Thang Long restaurant, Ninh Binh (Photo: ST)
Burnt rice is a must-try dish at all popular eateries in Ninh Binh (Photo: ST)
According to recent reviews by tourists, Thang Long restaurant is one of the top restaurants in Ninh Binh worth visiting. (On the reputable food review website Foody, the restaurant has received very high ratings)
The goat meat here is very fresh, cooked hot and spicy using traditional methods, which makes it very delicious. The crispy burnt rice dish is tasty and many customers buy extra to take home. The spacious and not overly crowded restaurant space is a big plus, and the attentive staff are highly praised, making the restaurant much more popular among diners than many other long-standing goat meat restaurants.
– Location: Bái Đính – Tràng An, Trường Yên – Hoa Lư – Ninh Bình (3.5 km from Bái Đính Pagoda and 3 km from Tràng An tourist area)
– Signature Dishes: Various goat dishes, crispy rice
– Price Range: Approximately 110k – 220k/person according to the menu
(Note: The restaurant opens from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. It's advisable to make reservations in advance at the following numbers: 01238880606 / 0975155458)
2. Mrs. Phan's Eel Vermicelli
Besides Nghệ An, Ninh Bình is also famous for eel vermicelli, exemplified by Mrs. Phan's eel vermicelli. You can enjoy this authentic dish right in the city center. This is a delicious eatery in Ninh Bình that has preserved its traditional charm to this day.
Mrs. Phan's Eel Vermicelli – Traditional delicacy maintaining its original charm (Photo: ST)
Ninh Bình's eel vermicelli broth is rich and flavorful (Photo: ST)
The renowned eel vermicelli brand of Mrs. Phan has been famous throughout the ancient capital since the 1960s. Before her passing, she passed on her skills to her three youngest sons, opening three restaurants side by side on Trần Hưng Đạo Street, becoming an unmissable destination for discerning diners visiting Ninh Bình.
In addition to selecting fresh eels for cooking, Mrs. Phan's eel vermicelli is particularly famous for its broth. The kitchen chefs stew eel bones along with pork bones to create a rich brown broth with a distinctive flavor. Served with shredded banana blossoms and fragrant herbs, the dish is uniquely delicious, enhancing the flavor of the vermicelli bowl.
– Location: On Trần Hưng Đạo Street
– Signature Dishes: Eel porridge, eel vermicelli, eel instant noodles.
– Price Range: 1 bowl of eel vermicelli for 40k, comes with complimentary vegetables and iced tea.
3. Đức Dê Restaurant
Consistently ranked among the must-visit restaurants when passing through Ninh Bình, Đức Dê Restaurant is renowned for its secret recipe in cooking traditional goat dishes. Located right in the city center, it's very easy to find and often chosen as a dining spot in Ninh Bình in many tours.
Đức Dê Restaurant is one of the popular eateries in Ninh Bình known for its famous goat dishes (Photo: ST)
The goat dishes served at the restaurant are typically fresh and seasoned with distinctive flavors (Photo: ST)
This is one of the long-standing delicious eateries in Ninh Bình with a good reputation. Featured in many culinary guides, the restaurant is often crowded, leading to some recent negative feedback regarding service quality.
If you're traveling with a small group and looking for convenient transportation, Đức Dê Restaurant is a good choice to explore the mountain goat cuisine of Ninh Bình. However, if you're traveling in a large group, you may consider some other spacious options such as Thăng Long Restaurant, Hoàng Giang Restaurant, etc.
– Location: 446 Nguyễn Huệ, Ninh Bình
– Signature Dishes: Goat specialties
– Price Range: 100 – 300k/person
(Note: The restaurant opens from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM. It's advisable to make reservations in advance at the following number: 0303 874 858)
4. Grilled Chicken Feet Street 8
A famous delicious and affordable snack in Ninh Bình is grilled chicken feet on Street 8. This is the locals' favorite spot on cool evenings, sitting and chatting with friends.
The divine grilled chicken feet on Street 8, Ninh Bình (Photo: ST)
Grilled chicken wings are also very tasty and favored by many (Photo: ST)
The chicken feet here are marinated and grilled over charcoal, enjoyed with a spicy-sour fish sauce dip and accompanied by Kim Son sticky rice wine. A very street-like, very Ninh Bình experience, isn't it?
Besides chicken feet, you can also enjoy various affordable street snacks along Street 8, such as preserved fruits, mixed noodles, stir-fried balut with tamarind sauce, mixed sweet soup, etc., at very low prices.
– Location: on Street 8, near Lương Văn Tụy High School
– Signature Dishes: grilled chicken feet, grilled chicken wings
– Price Range: 10 – 30k
Wishing you delicious and enjoyable meals in Ninh Bình!
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