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Bac Ninh's specialties are a major draw for tourists. The region is famous for its ancient quan ho tunes, as well as its delicious and unique cuisine. Alongside these are the distinctive cultural heritage sites. If you're planning a visit to Bac Ninh, be sure to indulge in the local cuisine. The simple, rustic flavors will surely leave a lasting impression.
Signature Dish of Bac Ninh - Dinh Bang Wife Cake
Dinh Bang Wife Cake, also known as xu xe or su se cake, is a traditional sweet cake considered a specialty of Bac Ninh. The recipe for the cake varies in each region. However, Dinh Bang in Bac Ninh is said to be the first place to make this type of cake. Therefore, you should not miss this specialty when visiting this place.
The cake has a sweet taste, and when eaten, you can feel the fragrant stickiness of the glutinous rice. The cake is often wrapped in banana leaves to enhance its aroma. The filling is made from green beans, giving it a sweet and aromatic flavor. Additionally, the cake may also contain papaya, coconut, lotus seeds, etc. You can buy Phu The cakes as gifts for your relatives or friends.
Phu The cake with its yellow color on green leaves is very eye-catching (Source: Collection)
In the past, people believed that the green wrapping leaves symbolized loyalty and wholeheartedness. Phu The cake is often present at weddings and is a common sight on ceremonial trays. Therefore, this type of cake also holds significant meaning in the spiritual life of the people here.
The price of the cake ranges from 40,000 to 60,000 VND per piece or pair. This price range depends on the size of the cake and its intended use. Typically, cakes used in weddings will be larger and more substantial. Therefore, their prices will be slightly higher than usual.
Famous specialty of Bac Ninh - Bui village nem
Another famous Bac Ninh specialty is Bui village nem. This is a popular dish among people in the northern provinces. You can create many variations of nem from this dish. It is a famous traditional dish, rich in the flavors of Bac Ninh province.
To create this dish, it goes through many meticulous stages. The filling in nem is made from roasted rice that has been ground into powder. Along with that is the pork filling to enhance the taste. Nem is often eaten with sung leaves and dipped in chili sauce to complete the flavor.
A very popular and 'roll-up' dish that diners should not miss when visiting Bac Ninh (Source: Collection)
Bui village nem is over a hundred years old and is a very familiar dish to the people of Bac Ninh. Most tourists on the 2024 Northern Tour to Bac Ninh buy nem as a gift. You can buy this dish at stalls along the National Highway from Cau Ho to Thuan Thanh towards Hai Duong. The average price for each nem is around 30,000 VND.
Renowned Bac Ninh specialty - Diem village khuc cake
Diem village khuc cake is another Bac Ninh specialty that Mytour wants to introduce to you. This cake is often seen on festive occasions or full moon days. The locals often bring out the cake to invite distant guests.
The cake crust is made from glutinous rice and khuc leaves. The filling combines green beans and pork fat. When eaten, you can feel the richness and fragrance, very delicious. The simple ingredients come together to create a strangely delicious flavor.
Khuc cake is a very famous specialty in Bac Ninh (Image source: Collected)
It's not difficult for you to buy khuc cake. You can buy it to eat or buy it as a gift for your family and friends. Most shops in Diem village sell this cake. A portion of khuc cake usually costs around 60,000 VND, which is considered very reasonable.
Renowned Bac Ninh specialty - Cho village te cake
Cho village te cake is a specialty of Bac Ninh that is very popular with tourists. The cake is also known as rang bua cake. Te cake is quite popular in the Northern region, with the most famous being in Cho village. If you are a fan of cakes, you cannot miss this dish.
A rustic, simple type of cake but irresistibly attractive (Image source: Collected)
The cake is made from many simple ingredients such as dong leaves, plain rice flour, pork, and mọc nhĩ (a type of mushroom)... All these flavors blend together to create a very rustic, countryside flavor. The cake's shell is ivory-colored, elastic but not soft, with a bit of chewiness similar to giò, and fragrant with dong leaf. When eaten, you can feel the richness and crunchiness of mọc nhĩ.
Bac Ninh Specialty - Steamed beef wrapped in rice paper
One Bac Ninh specialty you shouldn't miss is steamed beef wrapped in rice paper. When in Bac Ninh, you cannot miss this famous dish. The beef, after being steamed, retains its softness, sweetness, and aroma. The meat is thinly sliced to roll with fresh vegetables and rice paper.
The dipping sauce is the soul of the dish. The person making the sauce must create a delicious and palatable flavor. Only then can you fully appreciate the delicious taste of the dish when you dip it. The dish may seem simple at first glance, but it is often highly regarded by diners.
This is a unique dish that impresses diners from the first try (Image source: Collected)
Steamed beef wrapped in rice paper may seem simple at first glance, but it has a very strong allure. It would be a pity if you visit Bac Ninh without trying this dish. The variety and uniqueness of the vegetables will stimulate your taste buds. Just one look and you will definitely want to eat it right away.
Bac Ninh Specialty - Tich Nghi Fish Porridge
If you're a fan of porridge, you can't miss the Tich Nghi fish porridge. According to legend, this dish is named after Mrs. Tich Nghi in Ve An ward, Bac Ninh. In 1977, her family opened a small porridge shop. Over time, the shop became famous throughout the Kinh Bac region. As time went by, this dish became more and more popular.
The fish used to make the porridge is carp or grass carp. When you taste it, you'll feel the sweetness and softness of the rice as it simmers. Combined with the fresh taste of fish and the aroma of vegetables, it creates a beautifully presented and delicious bowl of porridge. When eating, you can add garlic vinegar, pepper, dried chili, and a bowl of chili fish sauce.
When in Bac Ninh, be sure to try the Tich Nghi fish porridge (Image source: Collected)
There's nothing better than eating Tich Nghi fish porridge on rainy days. Many tourists who come to Bac Ninh seek out this dish. The special thing about the fish porridge is that the fragrant vegetables are placed at the bottom of the porridge. The porridge temperature is just right to cook it without making the vegetables too soft. This is truly a Bac Ninh specialty that you should try when you're here.
Signature dish of Bac Ninh - Charred liver pho
A famous specialty of Bac Ninh known for its delicious aroma is charred liver pho. This is a very unique and flavorful dish that you shouldn't miss. This dish is famous for its complexity in preparation. Once you've tasted it, you won't forget this unique flavor.
The pieces of liver are usually marinated very carefully. They are then grilled, releasing a fragrant aroma. The broth is also meticulously prepared, simmered from meat and bones. Charred liver pho has soft white pho noodles, served with bean sprouts and fresh herbs.
Charred liver pho in Bac Ninh is one of the famous specialties of Bac Ninh (Image source: Collected)
Pho noodles, combined with tender liver and crispy lungs, create an irresistibly delicious flavor. When you eat it, you will taste a very distinctive flavor that only Bac Ninh has. It would be a shame if you visited Bac Ninh and missed this dish.
Famous specialty of Bac Ninh - Dinh Bang rat meat
When you hear about rat meat, many people may hesitate to eat it. However, Dinh Bang rat meat is a very popular specialty of Bac Ninh. Not only locals but also tourists visiting here highly appreciate this dish. Sometimes, they are even served on wedding feasts.
After being caught, rats are cleaned thoroughly and hung up to drain. Some places in Dinh Bang will roast them until they turn golden and then peel off the skin to create a fragrant, fatty flavor when cooking. The meat of field rats is white and has a chewy texture like chicken meat. Rats can be processed into many dishes such as grilled rat meat, rat meat cooked with beans, sweet and sour rat meat, etc.
At first glance, this dish may seem somewhat intimidating, but it has a surprisingly delicious flavor (Source: Collected))
According to villagers, rat meat is very mild and has many health benefits. For example, it helps restore health and reduce pain... But boiled rat meat with lemon leaves is still the most beloved dish. If you set foot in Bac Ninh, you must try this dish.
Famous specialty of Bac Ninh - Dinh To soy sauce
Dinh To soy sauce is a well-known specialty of Bac Ninh. It is a type of dipping sauce that many people know about. Among them, fermented soybeans are considered the most important ingredient for making soy sauce. However, to get delicious soy sauce with a beautiful color, corn and yellow rice are added.
Dinh To soy sauce has a natural sweetness and a moderate saltiness. This is because of the natural fermentation process in mature water with a specific salt ratio. The sauce is rich in nutrients. It is often used as a dipping sauce for grilled fish, boiled meat, boiled vegetables, rice cakes... Or sometimes used as a seasoning for braised dishes.
A bowl of soy sauce may seem simple at first glance, but it greatly enhances the flavor of the meal (Source: Collected))
To truly experience the cuisine of Kinh Bac, do not miss out on Dinh To soy sauce! There are quite a few dishes here that are served with this sauce. This specialty with its rich flavor will surely leave a lasting impression on you.
Famous specialty of Bac Ninh - Sky swallow specialty
If you pay attention, you will notice that in restaurants and eateries in Bac Ninh, there are dishes made from sky swallows. This is a very familiar specialty of Bac Ninh that many diners love. The dishes are made from birds such as grilled birds, roasted birds, stewed birds with Chinese medicine, bird rice,...
Just looking at the golden brown skin makes you want to eat it right away (Source: Collected))
With a diverse source of ingredients, there will be many different bird species for you to choose from. The distinctive cooking methods will impress you about the cuisine of Bac Ninh. Depending on the bird species and the way of processing, the prices will vary. On average, it ranges from 50,000 to 200,000 VND.
Famous specialty of Bac Ninh - Van village wine
Van village wine is a famous Bac Ninh specialty often bought by tourists as gifts. Its intoxicating, intense flavor is sure to make you feel 'drunk.' On major occasions such as death anniversaries, Tet holidays, or gift giving, this type of wine is indispensable. Gradually, it seems to have become an indispensable ritual for the people here.
Van village wine is famous for its longevity in the northern region of our country. The wine is synthesized from 30 to 50 high-quality northern medicinal herbs. It seems that only the villagers hold the secret of that transmission. The wine has a distinctive, rich flavor and is not too bitter. Drinking it will make you feel indescribably elated.
Van village wine is stored in very eye-catching containers (Source: Collected))
The wine is completely handmade and goes through many stages. Each stage requires meticulousness and care. This type of wine is not only sought after by domestic tourists but also by foreign visitors. This will surely be a meaningful souvenir on your trip.
Banh da ke is a famous Bac Ninh specialty that has been around for a long time. This cake has become a part of the childhood of many people here. The cake is made from familiar and rustic ingredients. They are made from old rice that is soaked and then finely ground.
During the cake coating process, people will coat it carefully so that the cake remains crispy and delicious. Sesame, poppy seeds, or peanuts are sprinkled on the surface of the cake. This brings a nutty flavor. The price for a cake is quite cheap, only about 10,000 VND. This has become a familiar souvenir for tourists to buy when they come here.
Banh da ke is often bought by many tourists as gifts (Source: Collected))
Specialty of Bac Ninh - Banh da ke
Visit this place once to enjoy the specialties of Bac Ninh. That land not only has sweet folk songs but also has a famous culinary background. The traditional delicious dishes with a strong countryside soul will make you remember forever. To book a tour to Bac Ninh, contact Mytour via hotline Mytour today. We hope that the information we share will be useful to you.
