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When embarking on a journey to discover a new land, in addition to visiting attractions and admiring beautiful natural landscapes, indulging in delicious local specialties is something every traveler wouldn't want to miss.
Can Tho specialties
If you're planning a trip to the Mekong Delta to explore the Western land, don't forget to savor the authentic Can Tho delicacies. This is a great way to gain insight into the culinary and cultural heritage of the locals. Let Mytour kickstart your culinary adventure with the unique flavors of Can Tho!
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The Western land, enriched with alluvial soil, gives rise to enticing delicacies @shutterstock
1. Floating Market Cai Rang Can Tho
Can Tho specialties
Here, you not only get insights into the unique culture of 'market shopping' in the riverside area but also have the opportunity to choose and purchase various fresh and delicious local fruits. The liveliest market is from 5 am to 9 am, so visiting Cai Rang Floating Market is a must on your Can Tho journey!
Visiting Cai Rang Floating Market is like stepping into the culinary paradise of Can Tho @shutterstock
2. Banh Cong - a delectable Can Tho delight
What are Can Tho specialties
Banh Cong, with its eye-catching golden color, offers an initial crispy sensation, blending the fragrant aroma of green bean flour, rich buttery taste, tender meat filling, and the sweet freshness of shrimp. Accompanied by vibrant fresh greens and an irresistible dipping sauce of sweet and sour or savory fish sauce, this distinctive flavor will leave an indelible memory.
Travelers can explore some Banh Cong vendors below with prices ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 VND
Specialty banh cong, a delicacy from the rivers and waters of Can Tho @waewaee.png
3. Can Tho Fish Sauce Hot Pot
Can Tho specialties
Featuring the specialty fish sauce hot pot, a fusion of typical ingredients from the iconic Western region, such as various types of fermented fish, snakehead fish, seafood, and greens like water spinach, water lily, wild cotton, morning glory, purple eggplant, and more. Initially, you may sense a strong aroma, but be cautious—it's addictive once you take the first bite.
If you find yourself in Can Tho, make sure to note down these highly acclaimed addresses for renowned Fish Sauce Hot Pot eateries.
You must absolutely savor the rich and distinctive flavor of the Fish Sauce Hot Pot @rio.thefoodlist_
4. Cai Rang Grilled Pork Rolls
Can Tho specialty dish
Made from finely ground pork, marinated with a special formula, and molded into long skewers grilled over charcoal, giving the dish a tantalizing aroma. Grilled pork rolls are often enjoyed with fresh vermicelli and various raw vegetables, balancing the sweet and sour flavors. Paired with a dipping sauce of soy sauce, chili, and garlic, it becomes a renowned specialty, enriching the culinary scene of the Cai Rang region.
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Irresistibly enticing grilled pork rolls, a culinary delight @internet
5. Can Tho Savory Pancakes
Savory pancakes, a familiar and rustic dish across different regions of our country. However, in the Mekong Delta, they are prepared with unique characteristics and ingredients, resulting in distinct flavors.
Featuring crispy golden pancakes and a filling of meat, shrimp, bean sprouts, taro, and in Can Tho, a special addition of coconut shoots. This creates a uniquely delicious and irresistible taste. Don't forget to enjoy them with fresh green vegetables and a sweet and sour dipping sauce, making you savor every crispy bite of these hot and freshly poured pancakes.
Can Tho specialties
6. Grilled Banana Sticky Rice
A well-known treat in the Can Tho region, featuring the enticing aroma of banana sticky rice grilled over a charcoal stove, harmonizing with the rich coconut milk. On chilly days, nothing beats enjoying a hot cup of grilled banana sticky rice.
The small, charming bananas are wrapped in a layer of soft sticky rice, grilled to achieve a crispy outer layer while remaining moist and fragrant inside. Sprinkled with sesame seeds and peanuts, accompanied by the fragrant aroma of coconut water. Once you savor the sweetness of grilled banana sticky rice, you will surely be impressed with this delightful Can Tho delicacy.
For a very affordable price starting from 10,000 VND, you can indulge in the delightful grilled banana sticky rice at the night market or along prominent streets like 30/4, Nguyen Van Cu.
The aroma of grilled banana sticky rice is sure to captivate you @riviu.vn
7. Duck Hot Pot with Fermented Tofu
Ninh Kieu Can Tho specialty
With the distinctive and unique flavor of red fermented tofu, the hot pot features the sweet taste of duck meat and the rich flavor of the fermented tofu. The aromatic and rich aroma of fermented tofu adds a special touch to this hot pot, complemented by side ingredients like tofu skin rolls, straw mushrooms, taro, and an array of fresh greens.
When in the Western rivers and water region, do not miss the Duck Hot Pot with Fermented Tofu, listed among the top 100 dishes, recognized as a typical specialty of Vietnam by the Vietnam Record Organization. You can try this hot pot at places like Thanh Giao, Cam Tu, Huong Lua, and more.
8. Cylindrical Sticky Rice Cake with Magenta Leaves
Can Tho specialty
Similar to the traditional Tet cylindrical sticky rice cakes you often enjoy, the magenta leaf cylindrical sticky rice cake, true to its name, features a purple outer layer created by mixing glutinous rice with magenta leaves and coconut water. The filling consists of a blend of green beans, meat, and salted eggs, creating a chewy and aromatic texture, harmonizing with the softness of the cake's outer layer for an indescribable flavor.
The cylindrical sticky rice cake is tightly wrapped and priced from 50,000 to 100,000 VND, making it a perfect gift for family and friends. You can find magenta leaf cylindrical sticky rice cakes at Cai Rang Floating Market, Binh Thuy Market, or An Nghiep Market, among others.
Can Tho specialty dishes are often chosen by travelers as gifts @internet
9. Hu Tieu Pizza
Can Tho specialty
Thin rice noodles are crisply fried, topped with layers of egg, meat, coconut milk, peanuts, fried shallots, and more, creating a visually appealing golden dish. The crispy texture of the noodles, combined with the sweet and savory flavors of egg, coconut milk, the aroma of shallots, and peanuts, make it a truly distinctive dish.
While exploring Can Tho, you'll have the opportunity to visit traditional noodle-making villages, witnessing the production process and enjoying delicious dishes made from Hu Tieu. It's an experience worth trying.
Sau Hoai Noodle Oven is renowned for its Hu Tieu Pizza, so when in Can Tho, be sure to savor this unique dish!
Discovering Can Tho, you shouldn't miss this exquisite delight @internet
Can Tho specialty
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