Top 10 Famous Specialties in the Kinh Bac - Bac Ninh Region

Dinh Bang Wife Cake is typically a dish served during important festivals and Tet. The name of the cake reflects the emotional bond between husband and wife, symbolizing the love between them. It is often used in engagement ceremonies or weddings. The cake is chewy, with the crunchiness of papaya, coconut, the unforgettable richness of mung beans, or especially the traditional wrapping leaves made of dong leaves. The rice used in the cake must have the fragrance of glutinous rice, and when the cake is baked, it must have a certain softness, golden color, meeting the standard.

This is also a gift that many people use to give on festivals, Tet. These cakes cost about 10,000 - 15,000 VND each.

This soy sauce making profession has been around for a long time, the ingredients for making soy sauce include beans, soybeans, sticky rice, and yellow flowers distilled. All are fermented without any harmful chemicals. Made from standard natural ingredients, according to natural formulas, the jars of soy sauce are distilled and left for the right amount of time, hence having a distinctive fragrance.

This is a traditional dipping sauce that is still rich and flavorful, it carries the essence of the nation. Depending on the size, a jar of soy sauce will cost around 30,000 VND / liter.

Pillow Nem is an unforgettable delicacy in Bac Ninh. Just as its name suggests, when indulging in this nem, you can discern a notable difference from other types of nem found in other provinces. Pillow Nem is at its best when consumed on the day of preparation, boasting a delectably chewy texture that is irresistible. The nem is wrapped in fresh banana leaves, with adornments inside, and it becomes even more delightful when paired with sung leaves. The chewiness of the nem melds with the slightly bitter flavor of the leaves, offering a delightful sensation when enjoying this dish.

This dish is commonly savored during festive occasions such as Tet, engagement ceremonies, weddings, or as gifts. If you have the chance to visit, consider purchasing a nem to relish. It complements drinks wonderfully, especially for male enthusiasts. An average pillow nem costs around 20,000 VND.

Dinh To Rice Flake Cake is made from glutinous rice, ash water, a little lime, wrapped in banana leaves, dong leaves, and sugar cane juice. To make a fragrant rice flake cake, people burn rice straw to get ash, pour it into a basin, mix with lime water, then gradually remove the sediment. Glutinous rice is cleaned, soaked for the right amount of time, then drained. The leaves are then cleaned, steamed until soft, dried, and used to wrap the cake. The refreshing, sweet, and gentle taste brings about a sense of tranquility when enjoying it. Having a piece of cake alongside warm green tea is truly delightful. The cakes are also very affordable, ranging from 5,000 - 10,000 VND each.

This is a simple, familiar, rustic dish but incredibly delicious. It contains the rich and flavorful essence of the Kinh Bac Bac Bo homeland. The Ke rice cakes with the characteristic sweet and fragrant taste of peanuts, coconut, and sweet potatoes have warmed the hearts of many diners when they come here.

Ke rice cakes have become a famous specialty, a rustic dish. Travelers can be completely satisfied with a hearty Northern dish and use it as a gift when visiting here. These fragrant and crispy rice cakes cost around 15,000 - 20,000 VND each.

Ho Village Chicken is a chicken breed raised in Lac Tho (Thuan Thanh). In households, Ho Village Chicken is considered a precious pet. It is an offering to the village deity during village festivals.

This pet symbolizes nobility and grandeur, with a robust and powerful physique. Ho Village Chicken costs around more than a hundred per kilogram.