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Ocean tuna eyes is a local delicacy you can find all around Phu Yen, from high-end restaurants to street eateries. The most common way to prepare it is by steaming or simmering with Chinese herbs, spices, garlic, onions, chili... Each portion of ocean tuna eyes simmered with Chinese herbs costs around 40,000 VND, including 1 to 2 eyes - roughly the size of a rice bowl or larger. This dish is a nutrient-rich medicinal meal favored by both locals and far-flung tourists.
Where to Eat Delicious Ocean Tuna Eyes
- Mrs. Tam's ocean tuna eyes eatery: No. 287, 289, and 293 Le Duan Street, Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen Province
- Chuc Xiu seafood restaurant: 05 Doc Lap, Tuy Hoa, Phu Yen
- Năm Ánh clay pot rice restaurant: 394 Hung Vuong Boulevard, Tuy Hoa, Phu Yen
2. Sun-Dried Beef with Golden Ant Salt in Phu Yen
To achieve the 'standard' flavor of Phu Yen sun-dried beef, one must select beef sourced from the Sơn Hòa mountains, naturally raised on grassy fields. After cleaning and marinating the beef with rich spices, it is sun-dried, air-dried, and then dew-dried. This complex 'one sun, two dews' process contributes to the indescribably delicious flavor of Phu Yen sun-dried beef. To enhance the taste experience, it is recommended to enjoy sun-dried beef with golden ant salt, a unique salt made from ants, ant eggs, salt, lemongrass, chili... The savory, tender beef combined with the spicy tang of golden ant salt truly creates a perfect ten.
Where to Buy Trusted Sun-Dried Beef in Phu Yen:
- Explore the flavors of Phu Yen with these must-visit stores: Ha Trung Store - 120 Hung Vuong Street, Ward 6, Tuy Hoa, Phu Yen.
Indulge in the local delicacy: Phu Yen Oyster Congee.
Phu Yen Oyster Congee is a street food specialty not to be missed in this region. The congee is cooked to perfection, offering a refreshing taste.
Not only delicious but also nutritious, this dish combines smooth congee with sprinkles of spring onions, creating an enticing color and aroma.
Best Places to Enjoy Delicious and Affordable Oyster Congee:
- Head over to these spots for a delightful bowl of oyster congee: Ha Trung Oyster Congee - 363 Le Loi, Ward 5, Tuy Hoa, Phu Yen.
4. Blood Cockles from Ô Loan Dam, Phú Yên
Blood cockles from Ô Loan have long been a familiar name on the map of Phú Yên's specialties, enticing every visitor to indulge at least once. These blood cockles exude a rich aroma, with delicious and high-quality meat, a source of pride for the people of Phú Yên.
This specialty can be prepared in various ways, such as grilled with scallion oil, steamed, or with tamarind sauce... What's more special, blood cockle blood pudding is a unique dish not to be missed. When enjoyed, it's often accompanied by roasted peanuts and a dash of lime juice to create a tantalizing sour-sweet flavor.
Where to Enjoy Blood Cockles from Ô Loan Dam:
- Nam Anh Seafood: 301 - 303 Hùng Vương, Ward 7, Tuy Hòa City, Phú Yên
- Thúy Kiều - Ô Loan Seafood: Ô Loan Dam, An Hải Commune, Tuy An District, Phú Yên
- Quán Hoa Sữa (Milk Flower Restaurant): 174 Lê Lợi Street, Ward 4, Tuy Hòa City, Phú Yên Province, Vietnam
5. Pork Offal with Rice Vermicelli, Phú Yên Style
When it comes to the unique delicacy of Phu Yen, one cannot overlook the delectable pork intestine wrapped in thin rice vermicelli, a dish whose name might sound unfamiliar to many. This specialty dish harmoniously combines various delicious components. The soft and smooth vermicelli intertwines with layers of savory pork intestine, sausage, fish cake, and spring rolls, creating a diverse and rich flavor profile.
To enhance the distinctive flavor of this specialty dish, it is common to spread a layer of fragrant scallion oil on top. When enjoying the pork intestine wrapped in thin rice vermicelli, dipping it in chili garlic fish sauce further enriches the bold flavor, perfect for starting a day full of energy.
Places to Enjoy Pork Intestine Wrapped in Thin Rice Vermicelli in Phu Yen
- Yen Restaurant: 118 Hung Vuong, Ward 6, Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen
- Hoa Da Restaurant: Next to National Highway 1A, Tan My Commune, Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen
- Ba Trieu Restaurant: 123 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 7, Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen
6. Phu Yen Mai Fish Salad
If you are wary of the strong odor of mai fish, then this is the perfect specialty dish for you. Phu Yen specialty - mai fish salad not only smells delicious but also lacks the unpleasant fishy odor. The fish is thoroughly cleaned and sliced thinly, then mixed with peanuts and fresh aromatic herbs.
- Xứ Nẫu Restaurant: 222 Trường Chinh Street, Ward 7, Tuy Hoa, Phu Yen
- Thành Tâm Restaurant: 53 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 7, Tuy Hoa, Phu Yen
- Banh Canh Post Office Restaurant: Near the post office, close to Tuy Hoa Market, Tuy Hoa, Phu Yen
8. Chóp Chài Phu Yen Mountain Goat
Chóp Chài mountain goats are a famous specialty in Phu Yen. In the Chóp Chài mountain range, on the outskirts of Tuy Hoa city, there are many goats raised freely. They are nurtured entirely naturally and eat natural food, giving the goat meat a special flavor when cooked into delicious and unique dishes.
Chóp Chài goat meat is used to prepare many delicious and flavorful dishes. One of them is steamed goat wrapped in fig leaves. With the sweetness of fig leaves wrapping the goat meat and a special fish sauce dip, it ensures a delicious dish that's 'finger-licking good'.
Chóp Chài Goat Restaurant Addresses:
- Eastern Goat Restaurant: Giai Son Hamlet, An My Commune, Tuy An District, Phu Yen Province
- Chóp Chài Goat Restaurant: 644 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Phuoc Hau 1 Residential Area, Binh Kien Commune, Tuy Hoa City
- Royal Goat Hotpot 2: Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Tuy Hoa City
9. Phú Yên's Savory Grilled Corn with Fermented Anchovy Sauce
Indulge in the simplicity and rustic charm of Phú Yên's grilled corn with fermented anchovy sauce, beloved not only for its distinct flavor but also for its uniqueness compared to other dishes.
Phú Yên's grilled corn combines the natural sweetness of corn with the unique blend of fermented anchovy sauce and scallion oil, creating a rich and savory flavor that captivates many travelers exploring Phú Yên.
Renowned Corn Grilling Spot: Phú Yên's Flavorful Fermented Anchovy Sauce Corn Stall
- Cô Mập's Corn Stall: Phú Yên University
10. Phú Yên's Corn Noodle Soup
Indulge in the exquisite taste of Jellyfish Salad at Dam O Loan
Embark on a journey to Dam O Loan (Tuy An district, Phu Yen province) and treat yourself to the renowned jellyfish salad. Blanched jellyfish mixed with fresh greens, roasted peanuts, coconut rice, lime juice, spicy fish sauce... served with rice paper or rice crackers. Though simple to prepare, the flavors of this dish are incredibly addictive, leaving travelers longing for more after just one bite.
Top Picks for Delicious Jellyfish Salad in Dam O Loan:
- Tuấn Restaurant: Dam O Loan, An Hai Commune, Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen
- Son Hai Restaurant: An Hai Bridge, An Ninh Commune, Tuy An District, Phu Yen
- Phuoc Nguyet Restaurant: An Hai Port, Tuy An District, Phu Yen
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What's your favorite specialty dish from Phu Yen?
