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Discover budget-friendly and delicious eateries in Vung Tau
During summer vacations, holidays, or weekends, Vung Tau welcomes a large influx of tourists from various regions and Ho Chi Minh City. They come not only for sightseeing but also to savor seafood and local specialties, including the renowned banh khot. Here is some information about delectable eateries in Vung Tau and local delicacies.
Breakfast Options
- Pho Binh on Truong Cong Dinh Street (intersection with Nguyen Du Street): known for its deliciousness and bustling atmosphere.
At Nghiệp Ký's noodle haven, the owner playfully elevates the noodle-making spectacle, reaching a height of about 1.5 meters, adding a delightful touch. Location: 127 Ba Cu, near the front beach of Vũng Tàu, priced at 35,000 VND/bowl.
Quyền's Pho is nestled on Thống Nhất Street near Vũng Tàu's cathedral. Huỳnh's Pho can be found on Đội Cấn Street, while Mạnh's Pho is close to the martyrs' monument (with a northern flavor that's delicious), priced at 30,000 – 35,000 VND/bowl.
For a taste sensation in noodle soup and rice cake, head to Bà Triệu Street. The rice cake and noodle soup here surpass those in Saigon by far.
Indulge in delicious Hue-style beef noodle soup or fish noodle soup at Sỏi's eatery on Trương Công Định Street, priced at 35,000 VND/bowl.
If you fancy steamed rice rolls and duck vermicelli or eel vermicelli, make your way to Hoàng Văn Thụ Street: delicious and reasonably priced at 25,000 VND/bowl for vermicelli and 20,000 VND/plate for steamed rice rolls.
Craving for Hanoi-style grilled pork with vermicelli? Hồ Tây 1 on Lê Lai Street and Hồ Tây 2 on Nguyễn Tri Phương extended offer a satisfying serving at 35,000 VND per plate.
Visit the sandwich spot at the corner of Đồ Chiểu – Lý Thường Kiệt (unnamed but owned by Yến). Operating only in the evening (6-12 PM), Yến's place offers delicious sandwiches, sticky rice, and exceptionally tasty sauce and pate. The place is always crowded, so be prepared for a bit of a wait.
If you're with kids, consider getting porridge from Dinh An: prices range from 15,000 to 25,000 VND/portion. Alternatively, check out the intersection of Ba Cu – Lý Thường Kiệt. It's a small roadside stall, a bit dim, but very popular with a bowl priced at 25,000 VND.
Try the pig's heart at Tuấn's place on Đồng Khởi Street (near Lê Lai intersection).
Lunch and Dinner Options
Indulge in Niêu Hoa Sữa's clay pot rice at 569/19A Nguyễn An Ninh.
For a hearty rice meal, head to Phú Vinh's eatery at 10 Lý Tự Trọng Street.
Nhà Lá eatery on Nguyễn An Ninh Street: delightful flavors at budget-friendly prices.
Bamboo restaurant at Bãi Dâu (along the Hạ Long coast road).
Gành Hào (Pineapple Beach) eatery: stunning views, reasonably priced seafood. Gành Hào 1: tasty dishes, generous portions, friendly staff, despite being busy, the atmosphere remains cheerful. Gành Hào 2 is located at the submarine port.
Huơng Dương broken rice: on Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa Street.
Office lunch at Sỏi eatery: on Trương Công Định Street.
Dinner at the row of eateries on Đồ Chiểu Street: rice, noodles, pho, pigeon congee, watercress and green bean soup, fruit smoothies...
Various Hotpot Dishes
Try the stingray hotpot or frog hotpot at 46 Trương Công Định (frog stir-fried or spicy stingray) or Trận số 7 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa (spicy stingray and crispy fried stingray with tamarind fish sauce): affordable and delicious.
Indulge in the fish head hotpot at Bảy Giai eatery (on Hoàng Hoa Thám Street): abundant fish, tasty fish cakes.
Snack Delights
Pigeon congee: 56 Đồ Chiểu Street.
Alibaba ice cream, watercress and mung bean smoothie: also in the Đồ Chiểu area.
A Khèn eatery, also in the Đồ Chiểu area. The ice cream and smoothies here are renowned, and the pastries are equally delightful, reasonably priced.
Russian-style grilled dish: grilled pork ribs skewers, large and aromatic pieces, served with Russian salad and crispy golden fries. You can find it at Viet Nga or Vườn Bàng at 37/4 Nguyễn Thái Học.
Salted egg sponge cake: Gốc Cột Điện at 17B Nguyễn Trường Tộ.
Drinking Spots
Hạ Long bar on Cô Bắc Street.
Goat specialty - Hưng's goat hotpot, on Tôn Thất Tùng Street: authentic goat cuisine guaranteed.
Additionally, you might want to try Tám eatery on Bình Giã Street, quite popular but located in an alley with no car parking.
For delicious frog dishes, head to Thanh Hằng on Thống Nhất Street (newly numbered as 51B), just before the Tú Xương intersection.
For tasty porcupine, check out Bốc Lửa Porcupine eatery, 2-3 houses away. It used to be less crowded, but might be busier now.
Saigon-style steamed lemon chicken at Chu Mạnh Trinh Street.
Phương Nam buffalo meat eatery on Bình Giã Street, near the Bình Giã – Nguyễn An Ninh intersection, close to the ponds on Bình Giã Street. Their famous stir-fried buffalo tripe with sour star fruit is a must-try.
Vũng Tàu's Banh Khot
Apart from the mentioned dishes, Vũng Tàu is renowned for a special treat - bánh khọt. Noteworthy is Bà Hai's bánh khọt, where the cakes, though not as oily or large as Gốc Cây Vú Sữa's, are wonderfully crispy. The shrimps are smaller but each cake holds 2-3 of them. The unique rich aroma of the cake complements the perfectly seasoned fish sauce and the minimal acidity. However, the shopkeeper's whims can lead to unexpected closures, especially on the 1st and 15th of the lunar month. On weekends, the place tends to be crowded, so arriving around 7 AM ensures a quicker serving, while after 8 AM may involve some waiting. On weekdays, it's more relaxed.
Next, head to Gốc Cây Vú Sữa. Address: 14 Nguyễn Trường Tộ Street, Vũng Tàu. Priced at around 35,000 VND for 8 pieces.
Cây Đa Bánh khọt: situated near Vũng Tàu Cathedral, Vũng Tàu Middle School, 21 Lý Thường Kiệt. Conveniently located with other snack stalls like coconut water and beef jerky, it suits groups with diverse preferences. The fried cakes are less oily, shrimps are appropriately sized, and there's plenty of fresh vegetables. If you want garlic shrimp, remember to ask the owner to include it. The downside here is the pickled veggies, made with papaya and carrots, tend to be bitter as they are not prepared well and are placed directly into the fish sauce.
Gift Shopping
Buy seafood as gifts from Phụng San and Thành Phát seafood markets, lining the entirety of Hạ Long Street up to Trần Phú Street.
Source: Ngoisao.net
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourAugust 16, 2016
