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What are the specialties of Can Tho? Fish hotpot tops the list of delicious dishes in Can Tho that Mytour must mention first in this list. This fish hotpot carries the distinctive sweet and sour flavor of the delicious dishes of the Western region, the broth is cooked from snakehead fish, accompanied by various vegetables such as water spinach, water morning glory, banana flower,... will make you remember this special flavor forever. You can find fish hotpot at any restaurant or eatery in Can Tho. However, the best places to eat must be mentioned are the eateries in Ninh Kieu district - the city center and also a place with many beautiful spots in Can Tho that many people love.
- Best Places to Eat:
+ Chiến Restaurant - Specialties of the Mekong Delta: 211/ 10 Nguyen Van Linh, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
+ Mrs. My's Restaurant - Duck Cooked in Fermented Tofu: 1/20A Ly Tu Trong, An Phu, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
- Price Range: starting from 120,000 VND.
Fish Hotpot (@foodcollectionsmy)
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Fermented Fish Hotpot
Fermented fish hotpot is a delicious specialty of the Mekong Delta with its sweet, spicy taste and distinctive aroma, perfect for enjoying on cool days in Can Tho. The hotpot ingredients are diverse, including pork belly, shrimp, snakehead fish, fish balls, squid, and more, served with various vegetables such as water spinach, Chinese cabbage, and sesbania flowers, all very tasty. This is one of the famous delicacies of Can Tho that you shouldn't miss when visiting the Western region of Vietnam.
- Top Dining Recommendations:
+ Năm's Fermented Fish Hotpot: No. 98, Huynh Cuong Street, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
+ Cù Lần's Fermented Fish Hotpot: No. 1/2A, 30 Thang 4 Street, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
- Price Range: starting from 250,000 VND.
Can Tho's Fermented Fish Hotpot (@mint.tea1803)
Grilled Snakehead Fish
Grilled snakehead fish is one of the delicious dishes in Can Tho that you shouldn't miss on your trip. The wild snakehead fish is caught in the river, then cleaned and grilled without much marination. The fish meat is sweet and firm, after grilling it is topped with a layer of scallion oil and crushed peanuts. Grilled snakehead fish is served with raw vegetables, fresh vermicelli, and a dipping sauce made from sour and spicy fish sauce which will be very tasty.
- Top Dining Recommendations:
+ Green Field Restaurant: 211 Nguyen Van Linh, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho.
+ Grilled Snakehead Fish with Lemongrass: 573 Tran Quang Dieu, Binh Thuy District, Can Tho.
- Price Range: starting from 50,000 VND.
Grilled Snakehead Fish (@mylanhuong171)
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Cai Rang Grilled Spring Rolls
Cai Rang grilled spring rolls are made from finely ground fresh pork, marinated with fish sauce, sugar, garlic, etc., and grilled over charcoal. Cai Rang grilled spring rolls are wrapped in rice paper, served with raw vegetables, sour starfruit, rice vermicelli, pineapple, and dipped in sour and spicy fish sauce. This dish is eaten like grilled meat skewers, but Mytour guarantees that Cai Rang grilled spring rolls have an exceptionally delicious flavor that you should try once when traveling to Can Tho.
- Top Dining Recommendations:
+ Hai Van Grilled Spring Rolls: 98 De Tham, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
+ Banh Mi Nem Nuong 91: 91 De Tham, Tan An, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
- Price Range: starting from 30,000 VND.
Irresistible Cai Rang Grilled Spring Rolls
Can Tho Pancake
Pancake is a specialty dish of Can Tho loved by many tourists. Pancake is made from thin layers of rice flour on a hot pan, then filled with shrimp, meat, mushrooms, bean sprouts, etc., folded over. The hot and crispy pancake is served with raw vegetables and dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce - a delicious dish in Can Tho that cannot be missed in the daily life of the people here.
- Top Dining Recommendations:
+ Ngoc Ngan Pancake: 74 Le Loi, Cai Khe, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
+ Muoi Xiem Pancake: Nguyen Chi Thanh, Tra An Ward, Binh Thuy District, Can Tho.
- Price Range: starting from 40,000 VND.
Can Tho Pancake (@hongnhanly)
Crispy Rice Flour Cake
Can Tho Hollow Pancake (also known as conical cake) is a popular snack, familiar to many locals and tourists in the Mekong Delta. Hollow pancake is made from rice flour, mung beans, fresh shrimp, chicken eggs, pork,... are the main ingredients in this delicious cake. The name 'hollow pancake' comes from the tool used to make the cake, in the Mekong Delta there is a tool called a 'hollow', when making hollow cakes, people will put the cake ingredients into the hollow and deep fry them until evenly crispy. Hollow pancakes are served with various raw vegetables and dipped in familiar spicy fish sauce, usually enjoyed in the afternoon for the best taste.
- Top Dining Recommendations:
+ Aunt Ut's Hollow Pancake: 86/38, Ly Tu Trong Street, An Cu Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho.
+ Tam Hiep Hollow Pancake: 221a, Hoang Quoc Viet Street, An Binh Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho.
- Price Range: starting from 10,000 VND.
Can Tho Hollow Pancake (@nhatvivianlee)
Can Tho Broken Rice Cake
Broken rice cake is one of the delicious dishes in Can Tho that attracts many curious diners to taste. Broken rice cake consists of 'tầm' made from rice flour, resembling short vermicelli but without the sourness, and 'bì' made from pig skin and lean meat sliced finely, all put into a bowl and topped with a bit of thick coconut milk that has been simmered. Broken rice cake has a sweet taste of coconut milk, the savory and fragrant taste of 'bì' marinated meticulously, and the spicy taste of chili garlic fish sauce mixed together very appealingly. Similar to hollow pancake, broken rice cake is a must-have snack in every afternoon in Can Tho, bringing the rich flavor of the Mekong Delta that many people love.
- Top Dining Recommendations:
+ Hẻm 2 Pham Ngu Lao Broken Rice Cake: An Hoa, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho
+ Dimsum Rice Cake: 16B1 Ung Van Khiem, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
- Price Range: starting from 20,000 VND.
Rich and Creamy Coconut Broken Rice Cake (@nicookingneating)
Roast Pork Vermicelli Bundles
Roast pork vermicelli bundles are a specialty dish of Can Tho originating from Phong Dien district. The vermicelli here is made from pure rice flour, while the pork is meticulously marinated and roasted until golden brown, then topped with a layer of fragrant scallion oil. Phong Dien vermicelli bundles are served with raw vegetables and traditional sweet and sour dipping sauce, a familiar breakfast dish for the people of Can Tho that you should try at least once.
- Top Dining Recommendations:
+ 3CE Restaurant: 390 P1 Lo Ngan Hang, An Khanh, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
+ Phong Dien Vermicelli Bundles: Truong Ninh, Truong Phong, Phong Dien, Can Tho.
- Price Range: from 25,000 VND to 30,000 VND.
Roast Pork Vermicelli Bundles (@foodiebylybeos)
Duck Cooked in Fermented Tofu
Duck cooked in fermented tofu is a delicious dish in Can Tho that is extremely famous with both domestic and international tourists. This dish was once listed in the Top 100 typical Vietnamese dishes selected and announced by the Vietnam Record Organization. Duck cooked in fermented tofu is prepared very simply, the duck meat is cleaned, marinated with spices, and then cooked in a clay pot until tender. Fermented tofu is a familiar seasoning in the Mekong Delta made from fermented tofu, if you come from the North, you may be less familiar with this dish and if you eat it for the first time, you may find the taste challenging. However, once you have tasted duck cooked in fermented tofu, Mytour guarantees you will be addicted to this special dish and always want to enjoy it on every trip to Can Tho.
- Top Dining Recommendations:
+ Cam Tu Restaurant: Alley 1 Ly Tu Trong Street, An Phu Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho.
+ Hương Lua Fermented Tofu Duck: 80 Vo Van Kiet, An Hoa, Can Tho.
- Price Range: from 100,000 VND to 250,000 VND.
Can Tho Fermented Tofu Duck (@bakerliciousslinda)
Grilled Pepper Snails
Grilled Pepper Snails in Can Tho are a super delicious snack loved by young people and many Can Tho tourists. Large snails are caught, cleaned, then grilled on charcoal until cooked. Afterwards, the chef adds pre-prepared fish sauce mixed with pepper, chili, garlic, sugar, etc. into the snail shells while grilling until the liquid inside the shells gradually dries up, indicating they are ready to eat. Grilled pepper snails have a spicy but not overpowering flavor, the aroma of pepper and garlic blended together will give you a unique and irresistible taste. When traveling to Can Tho, don't miss out on this interesting specialty dish from the Mekong Delta.
- Top Dining Recommendations:
+ Chị Tôi Restaurant: 27-29 Le Loi, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
+ 77 Night Snail Stall: 305 Nguyen Van Linh, An Khanh, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.
- Price Range: starting from 50,000 VND.
Grilled Pepper Snails (@huutringuyen91)
Recently, Mytour compiled a list of the most famous dishes in Can Tho. If you know of any other Can Tho specialties, feel free to share with Mytour and your friends to enjoy! Plan and book your flight to Can Tho now to experience the essence of Western cuisine in this beautiful city! If you're not confident in your ability to travel to Can Tho independently, consider booking one of the great value Can Tho tours available at Mytour with incredibly exciting itineraries that will help you explore this special city to the fullest.
Wishing you a fulfilling and meaningful trip to Can Tho!
Thao Chi
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