When mentioning the coastal city of Nha Trang or the city of thousands of flowers, Da Lat, besides being famous for their breathtaking beauty, experiencing the diverse specialties of Nha Trang and Da Lat is something you should definitely try. Let Mytour suggest some delicious, high-quality Nha Trang Da Lat specialties that you can enjoy or purchase as gifts!
5 outstanding Da Lat specialties
Fresh Flowers
Indulge in the heartwarming delight of Shumai Baguette - A comforting morning treat, tantalizing in the city of thousand flowers. (Image: Internet)
Grilled Rice Paper
Grilled Rice Paper in Da Lat is often likened by many foreign tourists as the Vietnamese version of “pizza”. It earns this title due to its appearance and the toppings, resembling Italian pizza. The only difference lies in the fact that the Vietnamese version uses thin rice paper as the base. What's more intriguing is that you can only find this delicacy in Da Lat at night markets or small alleys after 3 PM.
Grilled Rice Paper - A renowned street snack of Da Lat. (Image: Internet)
Artichoke Tea
Artichoke Tea is considered a miracle elixir for human health. This product has the ability to detoxify the body, beautify from within,... Artichokes in Da Lat are grown in the outskirts of the city - where the climate and soil conditions are optimal to produce the best artichokes. You can purchase this specialty in the form of dried or fresh artichoke flowers.
Cooling Artichoke Tea - a meaningful gift for loved ones. (Image: Internet)
Dalat Wine
Not as famous as the romantic wine of France, but Dalat wine still remains a source of pride for the people of the city of thousand flowers. Dalat wine is made from a unique ingredient: mulberries - a fruit only suitable for cultivation in cold climates. Experience this delightful beverage when you have the opportunity to visit Dalat.
Dalat Wine - A unique gift for loved ones. (Image: Internet)
Which specialties from Nha Trang should you choose to buy?
Nem Ninh Hoa
When it comes to Nha Trang specialties , nem Nha Trang must be mentioned. The product consists of two types: sour nem and grilled nem. Usually, grilled nem is enjoyed right in Nha Trang, while visitors will buy sour nem as gifts for their loved ones. The ingredients of sour nem include thigh meat, pork skin, marinated with special spices, wrapped in phuc bon tu leaves and packaged in banana leaves. Grilled nem is made from finely ground pork meat then grilled. After packaging, leave it in a cool place, and the next day the product can be used. Nem is also a Nha Trang Dalat specialty that many tourists love to enjoy when visiting these two beautiful cities.
Nem Ninh Hoa - A must-try delicacy when traveling to Nha Trang. (Image: Internet)
Swiftlet's Nest Soup
One of the top specialties, becoming a precious gift in Nha Trang Dalat specialties is: swiftlet's nest. Swiftlets usually make nests on high rocky cliffs so to harvest swiftlet's nests, people have to build bamboo scaffolding along the cliffs. With its easily digestible sweetness, swiftlet's nest soup acts as a nutritious food, reducing fatigue, exhaustion, insomnia... very effectively.
Nha Trang Swiftlet's Nest - A 'health' gift for loved ones. (Image: Internet)
Mango Rice Paper
Mango rice paper originates from Cam Ranh - the land renowned for the highest quality mangoes in Vietnam. The product boasts a delightful balance of sourness and sweetness, with a subtle hint of the natural aroma of mangoes, making it perfect for snacking. Therefore, if you happen to visit Nha Trang, don't miss the chance to try this local specialty.
Mango Rice Paper - a familiar treat when exploring Nha Trang. (Image: Internet)
Nha Trang Fish Cake
Nha Trang Fish Cake is a blend of fresh boneless or low-boned fish such as: squid, tuna, anchovy,... with a combination of traditional spices, creating delicious and smooth fish cakes. However, to achieve the best flavor for this Nha Trang delicacy, locals often choose pomfret - a rare and precious fish for processing. Nha Trang Fish Cake comes in 2 types: steamed and fried. If you buy it as a gift for your loved ones, choose the fried fish cake to avoid spoilage during transportation.
Nha Trang Fish Cake - Rich in the flavor of the sea. (Image: Internet)
Green Chili Salt
At first glance, this might seem like just a simple dipping sauce accompanying seafood dishes. However, Nha Trang's green chili salt with its unforgettable distinctive flavor is always the top choice in the list of Nha Trang specialties. The product is made from main ingredients such as sugar, salt, green chili... and creates a smooth sauce with a strong spicy taste.
Green Chili Salt - A Nha Trang specialty to gift to loved ones. (Image: Internet)
With the list of Nha Trang Dalat specialties that Mytour has just introduced to readers, hopefully, you can choose for yourself some delicious dishes to have interesting experiences in these cities, as well as buy as gifts for your loved ones! Contact the hotline Mytour for the best-priced 5-day 4-night Nha Trang Dalat tour.