Discover 15 must-try delicacies from Kiên Giang and grab some as souvenirs

Kiên Giang - a province nestled in the far southwest of the homeland, shines brightly on the map of Vietnam tourism. Tourism in Kiên Giang flourishes due to its favorable climate, poetic landscapes, and hospitable people. This region also treats visitors to a plethora of delicious dishes and renowned Kiên Giang specialties suitable for gifts. If you're still wondering what to eat or buy as gifts from Kiên Giang specialties, here are some suggestions for every traveler.

1. Delectable Kiên Giang specialties to try

Pickled herring salad

Kiên Giang specialties

The best pairing with Sim Phú Quốc wine is pickled herring salad. @Compiled

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Sour Soup with Turmeric and Lemongrass Enriched Giant Grouper

Giant grouper is a type of swordfish, difficult to catch. Its meat is firm, sweet, and nutritious, hence it is more expensive than other common sea fish. There are many ways to cook this type of fish, but the most exquisite is still making sour soup or sour hotpot with turmeric and lemongrass.

This type of fish is hard to find at the seafood market, so tourists can enjoy it at restaurants. @Compiled

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Crab Noodle Soup

Crab noodle soup, with its intricate and unique preparation, can make many tourists want to have seconds. This dish features broth simmered from snakehead fish. Some parts of the fish are minced into the broth, while others are stir-fried with fragrant ingredients like shallots, garlic, cinnamon, cloves, turmeric, curry, and coconut milk. Tourists are not only impressed by the aroma but also remember the rich, unique, and unforgettable taste.

Tourists can easily find stalls or street vendors selling crab noodle soup. @Compiled

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Rach Gia Fish Noodle Soup

Kiên Giang specialties

The preparation of Rach Gia fish noodle soup is more intricate than fish noodle soup in other regions. @Compiled

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Phu Quoc Razor Clam Rice

Although a familiar white rice dish for Vietnamese people, when the essence of the delta combines with the flavor of the sea, it becomes incredibly appetizing, making tourists want to eat endlessly. Fresh and sweet razor clams are stir-fried with onions and various spices, then mixed with fragrant rice.

Razor clam rice served with fresh vegetables, cucumber, and Phu Quoc fish sauce is truly a masterpiece. @Compiled

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Razor clam cake soup

Kiên Giang specialties

Razor clam cake soup mesmerizes food enthusiasts. @Compiled

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Banana Blossom Razor Clam Salad

In addition to clam porridge, grilled clams, and sweet and sour stir-fried clams, banana blossom razor clam salad is also a favorite dish among tourists when visiting Phu Quoc. The fatty razor clams, delicious banana blossoms, and the refreshing sweet and sour taste combined with the crunchy texture of peanuts make diners keep eating without getting tired.

Razor clam salad is always on the menu of restaurants. @Compiled

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Sea Urchin

Sea urchin, also known as sea hedgehog because of its spiky appearance resembling a cluster of bean sprouts. This is just a common seafood living in brackish water areas. Sometimes they can be frightening due to their insect-like appearance, but once tourists taste the crunchy and resilient texture of sea urchin meat, they will never forget it.

Sea urchin is prepared into various delicious dishes. @Compiled

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Steamed Rice Noodles

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Street vendors selling steamed rice noodles. @Compiled

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Sticky Green Rice

Sticky green rice is made using Thai rice as the main ingredient. Tourists can choose sweet sticky green rice to eat with palm sugar, coconut, mango, durian, or savory sticky green rice to eat with braised eggs.

Durian Sticky Green Rice. @Compiled

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2. Delicious specialties of Kiên Giang to buy as gifts

Phu Quoc Fish Sauce

With ingredients from fresh Phu Quoc sea anchovies and traditional meticulous production methods, Phu Quoc fish sauce has won over consumers worldwide. Fish sauce is likened to the 'national soul and pride' in Vietnamese cuisine, so those who receive this special gift will highly appreciate it.

Tourists can visit the fish sauce factories in Phu Quoc and buy fish sauce as gifts. @Compiled

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Sim Wine from Phu Quoc

Kiên Giang specialties

Sim wine is chosen by many tourists as a gift when traveling to Kiên Giang. @Compiled

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Phu Quoc Pepper

Due to its easy transportation, Phu Quoc pepper is one of the most purchased gifts by tourists. Thanks to its soil conditions and climate, Phu Quoc pepper is small, spicy, and more fragrant compared to pepper grown in other regions.

Buying Phu Quoc pepper as a gift is a very sensible choice. @Compiled

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Dried seafood

With over 200km of coastline and countless islands, Kien Giang boasts an endless supply of seafood. While traveling, tourists can indulge in seafood delights. Upon returning, they can also purchase various types of dried seafood as gifts for family and friends.

Dried shrimp, dried squid, dried fish, and various ready-to-eat dishes made from dried seafood can all be great gifts.

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Kien Giang specialties