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If you ever find yourself in the land of Quan Ho Bac Ninh, make sure to indulge in the famous specialties compiled by Bách Hóa XANH below.
The land of Kinh Bac with its deeply rooted local specialties is sure to leave a lasting impression on visitors. Join Bách Hóa Xanh on a journey to discover these renowned specialties!
1. Vân Village Liquor
Van Village Liquor is the oldest and most renowned liquor in Northern Vietnam. This special liquor is made from a blend of 30 to 50 high-quality herbs, a secret known only to the locals of Van village.
Van Village Liquor
Van Village Liquor is entirely handmade and undergoes a meticulous process to ensure the finest drops of liquor. Its characteristic features include a crystal-clear color, a delightful aroma, and a smooth taste.
Cho Do Market - Nguyen Cao Street, Ninh Xa Ward, Bac Ninh Province
2. Ke Rice Crackers
Ke Rice Crackers are a rustic dish, a simple countryside gift but leave a deep impression.
Ke Rice Crackers
The large, round, shiny golden Ke Rice Crackers, with a chewy and fragrant taste of peanuts, sesame seeds, etc., have become an essential gift for travelers visiting or passing through Bac Ninh province.
Cho Do Market - Nguyen Cao Street, Ninh Xa Ward, Bac Ninh Province
3. Dinh To Soy Sauce
The soy sauce of Dinh To region has become a beauty in the culinary culture of Bac Ninh people for generations.
Dinh To Soy Sauce
Dinh To Soy Sauce has a reddish-brown color, thick consistency, fragrant aroma, and a sweet, savory taste of sticky rice, corn. It naturally sweetens from the fermentation process of corn and has just the right amount of saltiness, high nutritional value, used for dipping dishes such as: boiled vegetables, boiled meat, grilled fish, steamed rice cakes,... or used as a seasoning for braised dishes.
Hoa Dinh Market - Nguyen Van Cu, Vo Cuong, Bac Ninh, Vietnam
4. Ninh Xa Bui Spring Rolls
Ninh Xa Bui Spring Rolls have a golden color, a distinctive flavor combination of fatty pork, fragrant aroma of roasted rice powder, and the earthy taste of sung leaves that captivates diners far and wide.
Ninh Xa Bui Spring Rolls
Ninh Xa Bui Spring Rolls boast a golden hue, with a distinctive flavor derived from the richness of pork, the aromatic scent of roasted rice powder, and the earthy taste of sung leaves, delighting diners from near and far.
Tuấn Liên 1 Bui Spring Roll Restaurant - National Highway 38, Ninh Xa, Thuận Thành, Bac Ninh
Specialty Bui Spring Roll Restaurant - Bui Xa, Thuận Thành, Bac Ninh
Ancient Nem Bui Restaurant - Bui Xa, Thuận Thành, Bac Ninh
5. Đình Bảng Phu Thê Cake
Phu Thê cake (also known as su sê cake or xu xuê cake) is a traditional sweet cake. Đình Bảng is believed to be the place where this type of cake was first made.
Phu Thê Cake
This type of cake is often used during festivals and especially weddings. Phu Thê cake is sweet and special because of the chewiness of glutinous rice combined with a variety of fillings: coconut, papaya, lotus seeds, mung beans,...
Binh Thuy Phu Thê Cake Shop - 291 Tran Phu, Đình Bảng, Từ Sơn, Bac Ninh
Ba Lien Phu Thê Cake Shop - No. 31 Alley 122 - Láng, Lower Area, Từ Sơn, Bac Ninh
6. Chờ Village Tẻ Cake
Te cake is a traditional cake in the Red River Delta region and is typical in Chờ Village - Bac Ninh.
Chờ Village Te Cake
The cake is made from te rice flour, wrapped in dong leaves. The cake has a soft, chewy outer layer that is delicious without being too sticky. A hot piece of cake will surely delight any guest.
Binh Ngoc Chờ Village Te Cake Store - Chờ Town, Yen Phong, Bac Ninh
7. Tiền Village Noodles
Tiền Village Noodles in Khắc Niệm commune is renowned far and wide for its noodle-making craft, which has been passed down for hundreds of years.
Tiền Village Noodles
The white, fresh, and chewy noodles crafted by the villagers of Tiền Village through countless intricate and meticulous stages contribute significantly to the creation of the heaven of noodle dishes in the characteristic Vietnamese cuisine.
Hoa Đình Market - Nguyen Van Cu Street, Vo Cuong, Bac Ninh
8. Tích Nghi Fish Congee
Tích Nghi Fish Congee is a familiar dish not only to the people of Kinh Bac but also to tourists visiting Bac Ninh from all over.
Tích Nghi Fish Congee
Below the steaming bowl, a handful of fresh herbs grace the surface, just enough to wilt gently without losing their vibrant essence. The fish porridge served here is crafted from the finest carp or black carp, renowned for its firm, succulent flesh and delicate sweetness.
Duẩn's Carp Porridge Shop - 94 Thành Bắc, Ninh Xá Ward, Bắc Ninh
Chín Mười's Carp Porridge - 35 Thiên Đức Street, Vệ An Ward, Bắc Ninh
9. Charred liver pho
Once you've savored a bowl of charred liver pho, it's an experience that stays with you forever, a culinary masterpiece not easily forgotten.
Charred liver pho
What truly sets it apart is the meticulously marinated liver, seared to perfection and served atop fragrant, crispy noodles. The broth is a labor of love, resulting in a rich, aromatic essence that only the original charred liver pho from Bắc Ninh can offer.
Đáp Cầu Charred Liver Pho Shop - 91 Đấu Mã, Thị Cầu Ward, Bắc Ninh
Đáp Cầu Vĩnh Xương Charred Liver Pho Shop - 82 Trần Lựu, Thị Cầu Ward, Bắc Ninh
10. Diem Village Sticky Rice Cakes
Diem Village Sticky Rice Cakes are another renowned delicacy not to be missed. What sets them apart is their crescent moon shape, resembling a pillow-like pastry with no outer layer of glutinous rice.
Diem Village Sticky Rice Cakes
Enjoying freshly steamed sticky rice cakes is the ultimate delight. These cakes are distinguished by the aroma of khuc leaves and come in two flavors: savory filling with rich, aromatic meat and sweet filling with creamy, sweet mung bean that melts in your mouth.
Diem Village Sticky Rice Cake Store - Diem Village, Viem Xa, Bac Ninh
11. Dinh Bang Field Mouse Meat
Field mouse meat prepared with unique methods from the Dinh Bang region is a familiar delicacy to locals and even to discerning food enthusiasts among tourists.
Dinh Bang Field Mouse Meat
Field mouse meat can be prepared into various delicious dishes such as field mouse with beans, fried field mouse, sweet and sour stir-fried field mouse, steamed field mouse with lime leaves,... Once you've dared to try it, you won't forget it!
Establishments in Dinh Bang - Dinh Bang, Từ Sơn Town, Bắc Ninh
12. Lake Chicken
Lake Chicken is a prized livestock and prominent specialty traditionally offered as tribute to the kings since ancient times. It is also a ceremonial offering to the village chief during village festivals.
Lake Chicken
Adult Lake Chickens weigh around 5 - 6kg, with meat that is more flavorful than common chicken breeds. The skin is crispy and less fatty. Even simple preparation of Lake Chicken is enough to delight any diner.
Prices range from 500,000 to 1,000,000 VND per 1 kg
Address for enjoying Lake Chicken in Bac Ninh:
Eatery in Lac Ho Village - Dương Như Châu, Song Hồ, Thuận Thành, Bac Ninh
Above are suggestions for 12 famous specialties not to be missed when visiting Bac Ninh, compiled by Bách Hóa XANH. Stay tuned for more useful information in the next articles!
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Posted by: Nguyen Khanh Linh
Keywords: Highlighting the Top 12 Must-Try Specialties of Bac Ninh
