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Vung Tau boasts numerous delectable dining spots, but many come with a hefty price tag. Fear not! We've curated a list of budget-friendly yet scrumptious eateries just for you. Trust us, these Vung Tau dining hotspots below will add an extra layer of excitement to your trip.
Uncover Vung Tau's top 12 dining delights without worrying about splurging.
Ut Loan's Crispy Pancakes
Situated modestly along Ba Trieu Street, Ut Loan's eatery entices visitors with its irresistibly crunchy pancakes, never too greasy to overwhelm. Their fish sauce is richly flavorful, and wrapping the fresh greens with the pancakes, dipping them into the sauce, guarantees an explosion of flavors that will leave you wanting more.
Address: 67 Ba Trieu, Ward 4
Huong Duong Broken Rice
Situated across from Vung Tau Bus Station, finding this eatery is a breeze. Known affectionately as the 'haunted broken rice' joint, Huong Duong serves customers day and night without ever running out. With an extensive menu, you'll be spoiled for choice here.
Address: 142 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ward 3
Natural Snail Restaurant
This is the go-to snail spot for anyone visiting Vung Tau. With surprisingly affordable prices and deliciously fresh snails, it's no wonder why this place is so beloved by tourists. However, due to its popularity, the restaurant is always packed, so be prepared for a bit of a wait.
Address: 32 Le Quy Don, 34 Tran Phu
Natural Shellfish Paradise
As one of the top dining spots in Vung Tau, similar to Natural Snail Restaurant, Natural Shellfish Paradise boasts spacious seating but is always bustling with customers. Specializing in shellfish and fresh seafood, the prices here are incredibly budget-friendly. It's advisable to make a reservation or arrive early for the best service.
Address: 245 Truong Cong Dinh, 443 Truong Cong Dinh
West Lake Grilled Pork Vermicelli
While Vung Tau has numerous vermicelli restaurants, the most delicious and popular among customers is West Lake Grilled Pork Vermicelli. To enjoy the best flavors, the vermicelli should be dipped in a warm fish sauce that's perfectly balanced between salty and sweet, with additional pickled vegetables such as papaya and carrots.
Address: 32 Le Lai
Tran Dong Oyster Congee
Located on Tran Dong Street, this is just a small eatery specializing in two main dishes: oyster congee and offal congee, situated near the Nameless Rice eatery. The spiciness of ginger combined with fresh oysters will leave you craving for more. Aside from oyster congee, they also serve delicious offal and blood cockle congee.
Address: 63 Tran Dong
Hoang Minh Stingray Hotpot
As one of the well-known dining spots in Vung Tau, Hoang Minh Stingray Hotpot is famous for its delicious, sweet, and fresh stingray flavor. Prices here are slightly higher compared to other eateries in the area; however, recently, many customers have expressed dissatisfaction as you have to queue for a table 99% of the time.
Address: 44 Truong Cong Dinh
Phat Beef Hotpot
This is also a delicious beef hotpot restaurant in Vung Tau that has been open for quite some time, yet the taste remains unchanged. There's no doubt about the quality here. The broth is perfectly balanced, rich, and flavorful. The mixed beef hotpot includes a variety of ingredients like corn, beef tripe, tendon, and stomach, all incredibly tender and marinated in traditional flavors, making it very tasty. The restaurant has a simple and spacious design, easy to find as it's right on the main road. It's beloved by many tourists and locals in Vung Tau.
Address: 4 Ton That Tung, Ward 7, Vung Tau City
Nghiep Ky Wonton Noodles
The specialty wonton noodles here are delicious, with chewy and high-quality noodles, flavorful broth, and well-stewed ribs that are incredibly tender, even the cartilage. Another interesting aspect is that eating wonton noodles here is quite enjoyable as you get to witness the 'master noodle maker' performing.
Address: 127 Ba Cu, Ward 4
Long Huong Thick Noodle Soup
Located right in front of the entrance to Ba Ria - Vung Tau city, Long Huong noodle soup is a place that tourists always visit when coming to this city. The thick noodles here are made entirely from tapioca flour, so they often have a milky white color, soft but chewy and not soggy or broken. The broth is clear, sweet, and deeply flavorful, enticing the eater.
Address: 11 Cach Mang Thang 8, Ba Ria
Stacked Rice Sheets
Vung Tau stacked rice sheets are often served with slices of roasted pork, grilled pork, pickled papaya, wrapped in rice sheets along with some raw vegetables, and dipped in a bit of chili lime fish sauce, accompanied by some fragrant fried shallots. You won't help but marvel at how delicious it is. Sour, spicy, salty, sweet, fatty, all perfectly balanced in one dish.
Address: 42 Binh Gia, Ward 8
Ngoc Lam Stingray Thick Noodle Soup
Ngoc Lam Stingray Thick Noodle Soup has a fairly airy space, with attentive staff. After about 5 minutes, you'll be served a bowl of special stingray thick noodle soup. The noodles here are made from wheat flour, so they're chewy, combined with a sweet and fragrant broth infused with the aroma of stingray, providing a rich flavor of fresh seafood.
Address: 126a Hoang Hoa Tham, Ward 2
By Tieu Duy
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
TravelVibe.comFebruary 10, 2020
