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Delicious dishes in Quy Nhơn carry the essence of Central Vietnam, contributing to the unique cultural beauty of this place. You may have heard of names like: bánh tét, chả cá, bánh ít,... in many places, but experience and savoring these dishes in Quy Nhơn to see what makes them different.
Chả cá - Quy Nhơn's Fish Cake
This is one of the delicious dishes in Quy Nhon that leaves a lasting impression on travelers. You can choose to have steamed or fried fish cakes, both are delicious. If fried, the fish cake will be more fragrant, while steamed fish cake is for those who want to eat 'healthy'. However, each cooking method has its own deliciousness. The fish cakes are always fresh, tender, combined with some characteristic spices of the region, most notably peppercorns. Locals here share that hand-mashed fish cakes are smoother and more delicious, of course, the effort of the maker is also more dedicated.
Specialty of Quy Nhon - Thanh Van Fish Cake
Fish cakes can be served with rice, noodles, or pho. In Quy Nhon, there is a famous fish cake brand called Thanh Van Fish Cake, address: 81/3 Tran Hung Dao, Hai Cang Ward, Quy Nhon City. This is the oldest fish cake establishment.
If you intend to buy fish cakes as gifts, you can do so in 2 ways: Buy directly and self-store to take home, or leave specific information, and the shop owner will send the goods to you on the specified date. The price of fish cakes bought in Quy Nhon is around 210,000 VND/kg.
Bun thit nuong (grilled pork noodle) and nem nuong (grilled pork sausage) from Mrs. Sau Quy Nhon
Featuring a simple yet nutritious culinary style, bun thit nuong has become one of the outstanding dishes that anyone traveling far from home remembers or tourists try once and never forget!
Despite being simple dishes, bun thit nuong and nem nuong require skill to achieve a complete, especially delicious flavor. With over 60 years of fame in Quy Nhon, bun thit nuong and nem nuong from Mrs. Sau have affirmed their unique and interesting characteristics.
Bun thit nuong - Nem nuong from Mrs. Sau
Bun thit nuong comes in two varieties: grilled beef noodle and grilled pork sausage noodle. Here, the meat and sausage are grilled over traditional charcoal stoves, preserving the authentic flavor that not every eatery can achieve. The grilled meat and sausage are fragrant, tender, and flavorful. Moreover, the dipping sauce is prepared according to a secret recipe, offering a distinct flavor that suits the taste of many people.
In addition to bun thit nuong and nem nuong, the eatery also offers many other delicious dishes such as sour fermented pork rolls and Vietnamese pork sausage.
- Location of the eatery:
Branch 1: 119 Can Vuong, Nguyen Van Cu Ward, Quy Nhon City.
Branch 2: 52 Nguyen Cong Tru, Ly Thuong Kiet Ward, Quy Nhon City.
- Fanpage link: https://www.facebook.com/bunthitnuongbasau
Quy Nhon-style braised squid
When visiting Da Nang or Phu Quoc, we often come across eateries inviting us to buy braised squid as gifts. However, you should try the flavor of this dish in Quy Nhon to see what sets it apart. It's chewy, spicy, with the aroma of squid blending with the spiciness of chili, pepper, and garlic. Each bite of squid offers a different taste sensation. Initially, you'll taste the spiciness of the chili, then as you chew longer, you'll experience the sweetness of the squid, complemented by a hint of sourness from the lime. It's irresistibly delicious.
This dish is kept in a sealed box, reasonably priced, making it very convenient to buy as a gift. Just head to the Quy Nhon street food alley on Tran Doc Street to get it. Prices range from 50,000đ to 60,000đ per box, which is quite generous and substantial.
Quy Nhon-style tamarind braised squid
Steamed rice cakes with galingale leaves
Not everywhere can you find this cake because of its distinctive ingredients. Steamed rice cakes with galingale leaves are made from countryside glutinous rice, fragrant and sticky mung bean filling, and indispensable galingale leaves. The galingale leaves are finely ground, strained for juice, then mixed with other ingredients, along with finely grated fresh coconut, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds. The ingredients are simple but create a cake that embodies the regional flavor of Quy Nhon. The price of this type of cake is also quite cheap, ranging from 30,000đ to 40,000đ for 10 pieces.
Here are some addresses where you can buy steamed rice cakes with galingale leaves in Quy Nhon:
- Thanh Liem's Steamed Rice Cakes with Galingale Leaves: No. 30 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Extended.
- Ba Du's Steamed Rice Cakes with Galingale Leaves: Tuy Phuoc town, Tuy Phuoc, Binh Dinh.
Quy Nhon-style steamed rice cakes with galingale leaves
Sea Urchin Paste
According to Quy Nhon travel experience, sea urchin paste is highly favored by many. Sea urchin paste is made from sea urchins marinated with whole salt, whole pepper, and garlic, then left to ferment in the sun or buried in ash for 10 - 15 days before it's ready to eat.
There are many types of sea urchins, but according to local wisdom, the type used for making this paste must be our local sea urchins. It's difficult to find this paste because the ingredients are expensive and rare. The place to buy delicious sea urchin paste is in My An Commune, Phu My District, Binh Dinh Province. The price of My An sea urchin paste ranges from 80,000 VND to 120,000 VND per jar (depending on the type).
Sea Urchin Paste
District Market Spring Rolls
When you hear the name of this dish, you might be a bit puzzled at first. Upon tasting, it seems similar to Thanh Hoa-style sour fermented pork rolls. The first sensation is a bit of chewiness from the pork skin, combined with the spicy taste of chili and the sourness of fermented meat. Add a bit of pepper, a bit of garlic, and all these flavors blend together. If you go to eat this dish in the evening with a few friends, enjoying it with some 'spirit', then you'll surely have another beautiful memory here. Talking about Quy Nhon street food, this Nem dish is a must-try.
The ingredients for making District Market Spring Rolls are quite simple, such as lean meat, pork skin, salt, sugar, MSG, spices, wrapped in guava or banana leaves. It's not difficult to find a place to buy District Market Spring Rolls. The name says it all, gather at the district market and you'll see the traditional spring roll village. Here you can freely choose. Prices start from 30,000 VND for 10 rolls.
District Market Spring Rolls, specialty of Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh
Straw-wrapped Pork Sausage
What specialties does Quy Nhon have? One dish you definitely shouldn't miss is the straw-wrapped pork sausage. The ingredients are extremely simple, mainly consisting of ears and meat from the pig's head seasoned with a bit of sesame, roasted rice powder, a hint of galangal, a bit of garlic, and black pepper.
The appearance of the straw-wrapped pork sausage is also very eye-catching, with dried straw contributing to the uniqueness of this dish. With the skillful hands of the sausage maker, the dish becomes more appealing and special. In Quy Nhon, you can find straw-wrapped pork sausage at 03D Tang Bat Ho, Quy Nhon City. Prices range from 25,000 VND to 30,000 VND per piece.
Straw-wrapped Pork Sausage, Quy Nhon
Banh Hoi with Pig Offal Congee
Among delicious dishes in Quy Nhon, if you don't try this Banh Hoi, it's a real pity. At first glance, it looks like bun roi in the North. To truly appreciate the taste of Banh Hoi, you should head to the city center. The Banh Hoi plate is presented with pure white color, sprinkled with evenly spread onions. Add some boiled pork, hot liver, esophagus, stomach of pork. Then sandwich them with some raw vegetables, green bananas, and dip in a special sweet and sour fish sauce.
Reference address: No. 22 Phan Boi Chau, Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh.
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Price: 25,000đ - 50,000đ
Banh Hoi with Offal Congee
Bun Tom Chau Truc
When visiting Quy Nhon, don't forget to enjoy the Bun Tom Chau Truc dish. This is a rustic and famous dish of this land, leaving an unforgettable taste in anyone who has tried it. Bun Tom Chau Truc consists of rice vermicelli, shrimp, fresh onions, and spices with a hint of pepper and chili. The shrimp chosen for this dish is different from ordinary ones because they are caught right at the Chau Truc lagoon. Local people here prepare this dish. A bowl of bun, though simple, allows you to taste the salty flavor of the vermicelli, the freshness and sweetness of the shrimp meat, along with a hint of fragrance from onions and pepper, making it deliciously satisfying.
Reference address: 43 Truong Chinh Street, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh.
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Price: Approximately 20,000đ
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Bun tom Chau Truc
Huynh De Crab
If you want to eat seafood in Quy Nhon, Huynh De crab is the perfect choice for you. The name is associated with legend, in the past, this crab was caught only to be offered to the king. The crab has thick, spiky shells, which makes it quite difficult to eat. However, the delicious, sweet taste of the crab meat makes diners ecstatic. The price of one kilogram of emperor crab is around or below 1 million VND. If you are familiar with coastal tourism, you can buy it as soon as the fishermen pull up their nets, preferably for dinner to have time to peel the crab meat. The simplest way to prepare this dish is to steam it.
Addresses selling delicious Huynh De crabs:
- Hoang Thao Seafood: Address at Eo Gio - Ly Luong village, Nhon Ly commune, Quy Nhon City, Phone number: (+84) 902 87 1080.
- Restaurant 114: No. 114 Xuan Dieu, Hai Cang Ward, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh, Phone number: 025 638 94429.
Emperor crab - Quy Nhon specialty
Jumping shrimp pancake
Perhaps, the savory crepe is no longer an unfamiliar dish, but when you come to Quy Nhon, you should try the jumping shrimp crepe here to experience its unique flavor. The golden, crispy pancake wraps around a filling of fresh shrimp, sprouts, and greens. Enjoy it with a few slices of sour mango, a bit of banana, a hint of starfruit, and a side of fresh vegetables wrapped in rice paper. The dipping sauce is extraordinary, keeping you indulged endlessly. It's guaranteed to satisfy all diners near and far.
Some addresses for delicious jumping shrimp crepes in Quy Nhon that you can consider are Gia Vy Eatery:
- Gia Vy Jumping Shrimp Crepe: No. 19 Dien Hong, Le Hong Phong Ward, Quy Nhon City. Price: from 15,000 VND/crepe.
- Mr. Hung's Jumping Shrimp Crepe: No. 24 Dien Hong, Le Hong Phong Ward, Quy Nhon. Price: from 20,000 VND/crepe.
- My Cang Jumping Shrimp Crepe: No. 144 Dong Da, Thi Nai Ward, Quy Nhon City. Price: from 15,000 VND/crepe.
Jumping Shrimp Crepe with Bean Sprouts
Hong Tam Quan Cake
One of the most famous specialties of Quy Nhon is undoubtedly the Hong Tam Quan Cake. As the locals say, 'the name says it all.' This type of cake comes from the Tam Quan region. The ingredients are simple, made from glutinous rice, sugar, and coconut, but not everyone can make a delicious cake out of them.
Cakes are often used in wedding ceremonies like bride and groom cakes in the North, but you should try them once or buy them as gifts. The cakes are carefully wrapped and easy to carry, so you can also buy this type of cake as a gift for family and friends.
Address to buy delicious Hong Tam Quan Cakes in Binh Dinh: 03D Tang Bat Ho, Quy Nhon City. Prices range from 100,000 VND to 150,000 VND depending on whether you buy a lot or a little.
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Hong Tam Quan Cake
Thuy Kieu Snail
This is one of the dishes that many tourists love when they come to Quy Nhon. The restaurant offers a variety of snails such as: sea snails, fat snails, rice snails, spiral snails, garlic snails, velvet snails, and scent snails. The dishes here are prepared in various ways such as steaming, grilling, salad, providing customers with many choices. The dishes have the salty taste of the sea, the sweetness of the snails, the spicy-sweet taste of the dipping sauce, served with herbs, basil, green mango, making it unforgettable.
Address: No. 5D Tang Bat Ho, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh.
Opening hours: 17:00 - 21:00
Price: 15,000đ - 20,000đ/plate.
Thuy Kieu Snail - Quy Nhon
Day Cake
If you've had 'bun nem' in Da Nang, when traveling independently to Quy Nhon, you shouldn't miss out on 'day cake'. This dish originates from Bong Son town, Hoai Son district. The main ingredients are rice flour, sesame oil, crushed peanuts, minced meat, and dipping sauce. It's simple yet addictive. This cake is sold everywhere, in alleys, streets, and by street vendors. You can easily have two portions at a time, and it's very cheap.
Address to buy Day Cake in Quy Nhon: 307 Tran Hung Dao, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh.
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Price: 20,000đ/portion.
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Day Cake
Coconut Rice Paper Cake
When it comes to Quy Nhon's specialty cakes, one cannot overlook this coconut rice paper cake. In this region, known for its coconut cultivation, Tam Quan is famous as the land of coconuts in Quy Nhon. Made from rice flour, coconut water, sesame seeds, peanuts, black sesame seeds, salt, and more, this cake is widely available in Quy Nhon, so you won't have trouble finding it. The price per cake ranges from 5,000đ for small ones to 8,000đ for larger ones. Coconut rice paper cakes paired with chili sauce are simply fantastic.
To buy delicious coconut rice paper cakes in Quy Nhon, you can visit: Specialty store Xứ Nẫu at 3D Tang Bat Ho, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh.
Coconut Rice Paper Cake
Bau Da Wine
Last but not least is the most special item. Not a dish but a drink. What makes this type of wine unique? This wine has been around since ancient times, made from a special distillation of water, and naturally fermented. Many people have come here to enjoy Bau Da wine and liken it to the finest elixir of the world. Sipping a bottle of Bau Da wine with some Tam Quan coconut rice paper cakes or Thuy Kieu snails will make you forget your way home.
Bau Da Wine in Quy Nhon ranges from 28,000đ to 125,000đ per liter. You can buy good quality wine at the Traditional Bau Da Wine Village, Cu Lam Hamlet, Nhon Loc Commune, An Nhon District, Binh Dinh Province.
Bau Da Wine
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