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Tantalizing Taro Congee
Known by its intriguing name, this congee is crafted from a unique root vegetable found in the Northeast mountainous region. Regarded as a Hà Giang delicacy, locals skillfully prepare it, offering soothing relief akin to a cold remedy.
Taro Congee - Specialty of Hà Giang
This dish carries a bitter taste initially, but leaves a hint of sweetness lingering in the throat, which might be challenging for the unaccustomed palate. Slow-cooked to perfection, the bowl of congee boasts a thick consistency with the fragrance of glutinous rice, sweetness from pork, and a unique flavor from taro.
Price Range: 20,000 – 50,000 VND/bowl
Recommended Cháo Ấu Tẩu Dining Spots:
- Fragrance - Taro Congee: QL2, Hà Giang Town, Hà Giang
- Hoa Thế - Phở, Noodles, and Taro Congee: QL 4C, Mèo Vạc Town, Mèo Vạc, Hà Giang
- Ngân Hà Taro Congee: 161 Trần Hưng Đạo, Trần Phú, Hà Giang
Thắng Dền
At first sight of Thắng Dền, you might immediately think of bánh trôi and bánh chay in Hanoi, or bánh cống in Lạng Sơn. Made from glutinous rice flour with mung bean filling, these small round cakes are typically enjoyed in the winter, surely bringing delight and warmth to every traveler.
Thắng Dền - Hà Giang
The deliciousness of Thắng Dền lies in its broth, a sweet concoction of sugar, richness from coconut milk, and a hint of spice from ginger. Served hot and garnished with peanuts or sesame seeds, it truly is exquisite.
Price Range: 10,000 – 15,000 VND/bowl
Recommended Thắng Dền Dining Spot: 154 Trần Hưng Đạo, Hà Giang
Buffalo Meat Hanging by the Hearth
As a province nestled in the Northern mountains, Hà Giang also boasts the tradition of preparing buffalo meat hung by the hearth – a specialty of Hà Giang. Each piece of buffalo meat, marinated with various spices, is skewered onto large sticks and hung by the hearth, imparting a distinctive, delicious aroma.
Buffalo Meat Hanging by the Hearth
Buffalo meat hung by the hearth, being a traditional family dish in the mountainous regions, is never treated with preservatives like dried beef or chicken. This specialty of Hà Giang is often trusted as a gift for colleagues, family, and friends.
Price Range: 800,000 – 1,200,000 VND/kg
Recommended Places to Buy Buffalo Meat Hanging by the Hearth:
- Tam Sơn Town, Quản Bạ District, Hà Giang
- Border Guard Military Collective, Team 3, P. Nguyễn Trãi, Hà Giang
Grilled Moss
Grilled moss is considered a specialty of the Tày people – an ethnic group with a rich and diverse culinary culture. Because this dish is unique, ensuring its deliciousness requires certain knowledge and skills from the local people.
Grilled Moss
Being a nutritious dish with a distinctive flavor, grilled moss attracts a lot of attention from tourists, even becoming an addiction when visiting Hà Giang. Moreover, grilled moss is believed to have many health benefits, aiding in detoxification, cooling the body, improving blood circulation, enhancing immunity, and more.
Price Range: 20,000 – 50,000 VND/plate
Recommended Place to Enjoy Grilled Moss: Tày Village, Xuân Giang, Hà Giang
Sour Pho Hà Giang
Recommendation for sour pho address: Sour Pho Legacy, 12 Bach Dang, Hà Giang Town, Hà Giang
Triumph Broth
Triumph broth is a traditional dish of the H'mong ethnic group, famous in Sapa and Hà Giang, later introduced to the Dao, Tay ethnic groups, etc. Nowadays, Triumph broth has evolved, gradually adapting to the taste of tourists. People often use horse meat, beef, buffalo meat, or pork to make the dish more palatable and acceptable. When eating, you can also dip it in chili salt and lime to enhance the flavor.
Triumph broth
Price range: 100,000 – 350,000 VND per pot (for 4-5 people)
Prominent Triumph Broth dining spots:
- Dong Van Market Fair
- Moc Mien Triumph Broth Restaurant
- Mrs. Tu Lan's Triumph Broth Eatery
Piglet on the Shoulder
Another delicious dish from Ha Giang that you must not miss is the piglet on the shoulder. This is a small pig breed, weighing only about 10 – 15kg, raised freely so the meat is quite tender. Piglet on the shoulder can be prepared in many ways: grilled, steamed, or stir-fried, each with its own unique taste. Steamed piglet served with chili garlic fish sauce or lime pepper seasoning all provide enticing experiences. Grilled or stir-fried piglet with firm, flavorful meat, served with fresh herbs, is equally delightful.
Roasted piglet on the shoulder
Price range: 100,000 – 140,000 VND per kilogram
Prominent Piglet on the Shoulder dining spots:
- Au Viet Restaurant, Dong Van Town
- Trung Van Restaurant, Ha Giang
Bac Me Bamboo Rice
Ha Giang is a land known for its fragrant varieties of sticky rice, contributing to the recognition of Bac Me Bamboo Rice – a specialty of the Tay ethnic group here. With its simple appearance, just grilled or cooked rice with sesame salt or more extravagantly with grilled chicken, is enough to captivate many hearts.
Bac Me Bamboo Rice Ha Giang
Cooking Bac Me Bamboo Rice not only requires delicious sticky rice, but also bamboo tubes, banana leaves, and bamboo – these are the ingredients that create the aroma, attractiveness, uniqueness, and sweet taste of this dish.
Price range: 25,000 – 50,000 VND
Prominent Bac Me Bamboo Rice dining spots:
- Bac Me Market Fair
- Dong Van Market Fair
Dong Van Steamed Rice Rolls
Dong Van Steamed Rice Rolls is perhaps the top choice when it comes to delicious dishes in Ha Giang. The special feature of this dish is the thin, long, large rice rolls, not eaten with fish sauce but with rich, flavorful bone broth, garnished with some cilantro leaves, making it visually pleasing.
Dong Van Steamed Rice Rolls
These rice rolls usually come with two types of fillings, either minced pork or rich, creamy egg filling, undoubtedly enticing you to come and enjoy it once again.
Price range: 30,000 – 40,000 VND per bowl
Prominent Dong Van Steamed Rice Rolls dining spots:
- Mrs. Bich's Steamed Rice Rolls, H. Dong Van, Ha Giang
- Mrs. Ha's Steamed Rice Rolls: 31 Old Quarter, Ha Giang Town, Ha Giang
- Ngan Nga Steamed Rice Rolls: Dong Van Town, Ha Giang
Triangle Buckwheat Cake
Around October to November every year, people often flock to Ha Giang to admire and enjoy the Ha Giang buckwheat flowers.
Buckwheat seeds are ground to make cake flour, ensuring the cake is not dry but has a smoother crust. Typically, buckwheat cakes are baked over fragrant charcoal, with a soft, fluffy interior. They are a street food delicacy, light and portable, making them suitable as gifts as well.
Triangle Buckwheat Cake
Price range: 10,000 – 15,000 VND per piece
Prominent Triangle Buckwheat Cake dining spots:
- Dong Van Market Fair
- Meo Vac Market Fair
Mèn Mén
Mèn mén is an incredibly unique and exotic dish, from its name to the flavor it brings. It is made from mashed corn, a very rustic dish, commonly eaten by the people of Ha Giang with dishes like vegetable soup, meat soup, or mixed soup. Many may find this dish a bit challenging to eat, but Mytour's advice is to eat it with vegetable soup, as it is the easiest way to enjoy it while still fully experiencing its overall flavor.
Mèn mén
Price range: 15,000 – 20,000 VND per bowl
Prominent Mèn Mén dining spot: Hà Giang Street Market
Five-color Sticky Rice
As a highlight of Ha Giang's cuisine, five-color sticky rice will leave you in awe the first time you see this dish. The rice comes in 5 common colors: white, red, green, purple, and yellow, representing the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. With five-color sticky rice, not only do you get visual appeal and delicious taste, but it also holds significant cultural importance. This dish is indispensable in every meal of the Ha Giang ethnic people – a cultural symbol of the region.
Five-color Sticky Rice
Price range: 5,000 – 20,000 VND per package
Recommendation for buying Five-color Sticky Rice:
- Dong Van Market Fair
- Meo Vac Market Fair
Here is the list of the top 12 specialties of Ha Giang along with prominent locations. We hope this article will provide you with useful information to experience Ha Giang tourism in the best way possible. Additionally, Mytour will assist you in answering questions about Ha Giang tours, flight tickets, accommodations, tour packages, and more in various destinations. Contact us now for detailed and careful advice!
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