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Long Xuyên – now a city under An Giang province, situated in the Mekong Delta region. Long Xuyên not only stands out with its floating market and national monuments but also captivates visitors with its rustic charm and unique flavors that distinguish it from other regions. Let's explore with PasGo!
1. Wild herb crispy pancakes
Though wild herb crispy pancakes may seem familiar, they offer an extraordinary and distinct taste.
Wild Herb Crispy Pancakes, a renowned specialty of Long Xuyên
Wild Herb Crispy Pancakes have a crispy crust and a sweet taste from shrimp, pork belly, and accompanying crunchy forest vegetables. In Long Xuyên, these pancakes are often dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce, offering a delightful and unique flavor with each bite.
Recommended spot for enjoying delicious Wild Herb Crispy Pancakes in Long Xuyên:
- 30/4 Crispy Pancakes – Lê Quý Đôn: 4/4 Lê Quý Đôn, Mỹ Bình Ward, Long Xuyên City, An Giang.
- Crispy Pancakes Addiction: National Highway 91, Bình Khánh Ward, Long Xuyên City, An Giang.
2. Long Xuyên Fermented Fish Hotpot
Fermented Fish Hotpot – The dish that defines the allure of Long Xuyên's floating region
Rich and flavorful, Long Xuyên's Fermented Fish Hotpot embodies the essence of the local specialty.
Typically, lemongrass is used to reduce the fishy smell of fermented fish hotpot. The broth is prepared with basa fish, snakehead fish, catfish, snakehead eel, various meats, shrimp, squid, clams, and seasoned with lemongrass, chili, and minced garlic for a rich flavor. The hotpot is complemented with a variety of vegetables, including bitter herbs, shredded morning glory, mint, red pumpkin flowers, and shredded banana flowers. It can be enjoyed with either vermicelli or instant noodles.
Recommended places for delicious Long Xuyên Fermented Fish Hotpot:
- Coconut Tree Restaurant - Fermented Fish Hotpot: 95/4 Trần Hưng Đạo, Long Xuyên City, An Giang Province.
- Hiếu Miên Restaurant - Fermented Fish Hotpot: 5D Lê Lai, Mỹ Bình Ward, Long Xuyên City, An Giang Province.
- Yen Ha Fermented Fish Hotpot Restaurant: Lộ Tẻ Intersection, Long Xuyên City, An Giang Province.
3. Pomelo Salad
Pomelo Salad is not only famous as a specialty of the 7 mountains of An Giang but also a specialty of Long Xuyên. It is made from the leaves of the pomelo tree, a wild plant found predominantly in Chau Doc and the Seven Mountains region of An Giang. The leaves are long, thin, and small, with a beautiful purple color when young.
Long Xuyên's Pomelo Salad has a bitter taste that may not be suitable for everyone, but if chewed thoroughly, you can experience its subtle sweetness. Additionally, it offers a savory, sweet, and chewy flavor from ingredients like shrimp, meat, dried fish... Besides being used in salads, pomelo leaves in Long Xuyên are transformed into various dishes such as pomelo leaves with braised fish, braised meat, or served with Thai-style fish sauce and fermented fish sauce.
4. Long Xuyen Fish Noodles
Long Xuyen Specialized Fish Noodles - a hearty and humble dish loved by the locals in the riverine region
Fish Noodles, or watery noodle soup, is the most famous dish in An Giang. While you can easily find fish noodle soup eateries throughout An Giang, the favorites among tourists are still in Chau Doc, Tan Chau, and Long Xuyen.
Long Xuyen Fish Noodles are crafted from the flesh of local snakehead fish, neither too tough nor too tender, paired with water mimosa, morning glory, and thinly sliced banana blossoms. The preparation of fish noodles is quite simple; first, the fish meat is carefully selected, then sautéed with golden turmeric and galangal. This process gives the noodle soup its distinctive golden hue. To achieve a sweet and aromatic broth, Long Xuyen locals simmer the broth for an extended period using chicken bones. Moreover, Long Xuyen Fish Noodles are not served with salt, chili, or lime for dipping but are directly seasoned in the bowl.
Address for Delicious Long Xuyen Fish Noodles
Long Xuyen City: 22 – 24 Nguyen Thai Hoc, My Binh Ward, Long Xuyen City. The Fish Noodles here are priced between 25,000 – 35,000 VND per bowl and also offer fish sauce noodles.
5. Long Xuyen Broken Rice
You've probably heard of Saigon Broken Rice, right? Well, Long Xuyen Broken Rice has a completely different flavor.
Long Xuyen Specialty Broken Rice – A delicacy for the discerning palate
Visiting Long Xuyen without savoring their Broken Rice is truly a missed opportunity. Long Xuyen Broken Rice has a distinct flavor, made with pork ribs, braised eggs, pork skin, and broken rice.
Unlike Saigon's Broken Rice with large pork ribs, Long Xuyen's specialty is made from marinated grilled meat, torn into small pieces, offering a tender, flavorful, and easy-to-eat experience. Moreover, the dipping sauce for Long Xuyen Broken Rice is meticulously crafted, adding a richer taste. Just a small amount poured over the rice is satisfying.
Address for delicious Long Xuyen Broken Rice
Loan Broken Rice - 21 Phan Dinh Phung, My Long, Long Xuyen City. Cây Diep Restaurant - 67 Ly Tu Trong, My Long, Long Xuyen City. (long-standing famous place with slightly higher prices)
If you love Broken Rice, on PasGo – Book & Deals, there are also some recommended Broken Rice restaurants for you:
Places to eat Broken Rice in Hanoi
Tuong Han Broken Rice - 126 Trieu Viet Vuong, Bui Thi Xuan Ward, Hai Ba Trung District
Tuong Han Broken Rice - 70 Dinh Vong Hau Street, Dinh Vong Hau Ward, Cau Giay District
Places to eat Broken Rice in Saigon
Muc Dong – Broken Rice Chain – 420 Huynh Tan Phat Street, Binh Thuan Ward, District 7.
Hoping that the top 5 specialties of Long Xuyen suggested by PasGo in today's article will provide you with more information and a better understanding of the local delicacies. To book a table at these restaurants on PasGo, you can call the PasGo reservation hotline: 19006005 or book through the website PasGo.vn; PasGo App for both iOS and Android operating systems.
Thank you all.
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