Buzz
From Bánh Căn Hiền II to Bánh Căn 38, these eateries in Sài Gòn always attract food enthusiasts with dishes originating from a land 'bathed in sunlight and kissed by gentle breezes.'
Bánh Căn Hiền II
Located on the 'culinary road of Phan Rang' on Hoàng Sa Street (stretch from District Tân Bình to District 3), Hiền II maintains a certain allure for diners who love baked goods. While the appearance of the cakes or the dipping sauces of the shop may not differ from others, upon tasting, diners easily recognize the difference. Apart from bánh căn, the rolls filled with vegetables, scrambled duck eggs, and fried fish cake, served with a dipping sauce boasting a rich sweetness and a slight sourness, also attract many diners.
Address: Bánh Căn Hiền 2, 989 Hoàng Sa, Ward 11, District 3.
Bánh Căn 38
With numerous accolades like the Southern Delicacies Gold Medal: bánh căn; Southern Delicacies Silver Medal: rolled pork; Third Prize for Outstanding Booth Decoration; Vietnamese Specialty Delight: bánh căn; Top 10 Most Beloved Restaurants at the 2012 International Food Festival... Bánh Căn 38 always secures a definite spot in the hearts of Saigonese diners.
Besides the flavor advantage of the dish, the eatery also attracts customers with 5 different types of dipping sauces including mango fish sauce, fermented fish sauce, peanut sauce, braised fish sauce, and minced meatballs, boiled eggs. Each cake paired with a different dipping sauce will bring customers varying experiences. Additionally, the restaurant also serves a plethora of other enticing dishes such as Vietnamese pancakes, crab noodle soup, water fern cake, Hue beef noodle soup, Hanoi grilled pork with noodles, tofu with shrimp paste, grilled fermented pork roll, baby clam with rice paper, rolled pork, spring rolls, and more.
Address: Bánh Căn 38 Restaurant, 154 Nguyễn Đình Chính, Ward 8, District Phú Nhuận.
Đạt's bánh căn comes in various lines. If you prefer a feeling of fullness, richness, you can opt for seafood bánh căn. However, customers from Phan Rang often go for plain bánh căn, as it is the original type of cake from this region, providing the most authentic experience.
Apart from bánh căn, the eatery also serves other specialty dishes such as fish cake noodle soup, jellyfish vermicelli.... The most peculiar dessert is cool agar with ginger jam.
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Address: 16 Trương Định, Ward 9, District 3.
Dalat Corner
Specializing in Dalat dishes like bánh căn, grilled rice paper... The bánh căn here is paired with sweet and sour fish sauce with minced lard and onions. This dipping sauce provides a unique and delightful experience for this dish.
Address: 386/43B Lê Văn Sỹ, Ward 14, District 3.
Phan Văn Trị Bánh Căn
Phan Văn Trị Bánh Căn (a name coined by customers) or Duyên Bánh Căn (as displayed on the signboard) is a sidewalk eatery that is always crowded from opening to closing. At first glance, the shop resembles more of a broken rice stall with its smoky stove and bustling crowd. The shop's advantage lies in its affordable prices and unique dipping sauce preparation.
Address: 670 Phan Văn Trị, District Gò Vấp.
An Huynh/As per Zing
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourNovember 25, 2015
