Top 11 Most Famous Culinary Streets in Nha Trang

Actually, fish leaf noodle is not made from a fish called 'dầm' but rather it's the unique broth that distinguishes this noodle. If you plan to visit Nha Trang, don't forget to try this dish. Fish leaf noodles originate from Thanh My village - Ninh Hoa and have left a mark on many diners' hearts. These noodles are twisted into small, thin circles. Each piece is placed on a round banana leaf to prevent sticking.

The broth is made from various sea fish such as mackerel, barracuda, or tuna... All are rich in protein, sweet, and firm. After being cleaned, the fish is deboned and added to the pot of water. That's why this dish is called 'fish leaf noodle with dầm fish.' Fresh fish is selected to ensure it doesn't fall apart during cooking. Another secret here is to keep the broth clear. The accompanying greens for this noodle are usually lettuce, herbs, bean sprouts, and banana flower... All are finely chopped and mixed before serving. To enhance the flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lime, a bit of fermented shrimp paste, or shrimp sauce. If you stop by Yersin Road, you can enjoy both fish leaf noodle and jellyfish noodle.

When you hear the name Bun Cha Ca Nha Trang, you probably already guess that the main dish of the restaurant is the fishcake noodle soup. However, besides this dish, at Nguyen Canh Chan, you can find many other specialty noodle dishes from Nha Trang, especially the jellyfish noodle soup cannot be overlooked. A bowl of jellyfish noodle soup here features clear broth, thin vermicelli noodles, topped with tender fishcakes. The golden-brown fried fishcakes, slices of ripe red tomatoes, fresh green onions, served with lettuce, herbs, and bean sprouts. Add a bit of chili sauce, some slices of spicy green peppers for an extra kick.

You can order a bowl of jellyfish noodle soup to reminisce about Nha Trang. Because the jellyfish noodles of this coastal city are more famous. Those who have been away from home for a long time, when returning to Nha Trang, must find a dish of jellyfish noodles that carries the rich culinary culture of the Central region, naturally sweet without being cloying. The jellyfish used for cooking noodles are small, about the size of a thumb or big toe, opaque white, thick in texture, resembling coconut flesh. This type of jellyfish is caught by fishermen from distant islands, not causing itchiness when eaten. Jellyfish noodles must be served piping hot and spicy to be truly satisfying.

When it comes to Nha Trang, those eager to explore exotic dishes will be particularly interested in jellyfish noodles. A dish easily found in most eateries, big and small, in this coastal city. Jellyfish noodles may seem simple, but their preparation is intricate. The broth in jellyfish noodles carries the rich culinary culture of the Central region. This dish is prepared by simmering broth with various types of fish and other sea ingredients such as shrimp paste, bonito flakes... minimizing the use of spices and meat bones.

A recommended destination for travelers visiting Nha Trang and wanting to embark on a culinary adventure with jellyfish is the eateries on Phan Chu Trinh Street near Dam Market. Here, visitors can indulge in bowls of fragrant jellyfish noodles. Not only are they nutritious but they also reflect the hospitality of the coastal residents.

A dish that almost everyone knows, everyone wants to savor when visiting Nha Trang on vacation is the enticing fish cake noodle soup. This dish has left a good impression on tourists here. Those from afar or those who have tasted it often crave a bowl of Nha Trang fish cake noodle soup. Especially the fish cake noodle soup street on Ngô Gia Tự Street is an ideal stop for travelers.

Nha Trang fish cake noodle soup, although just a common dish, has become a specialty. Nha Trang fish cake noodles are delicious thanks to the broth made from various sea fish, making it richly sweet. The fish cakes are also made from fresh fish, so they are chewy, smooth, and sweet. Additionally, Nha Trang fish cake noodles are served with minced fish. Eating a bowl of fish cake noodle soup with minced tuna or mackerel, adding a bit of spicy Nha Trang chili sauce, you can truly taste the flavors of coastal cuisine.

When you set foot in Nha Trang, you cannot miss indulging in the cuisine here. Seafood street on Nguyễn Tất Thành Street is the street where you should take a break to enjoy incredibly unique dishes. There is no debate because seafood is one of the strongest points of Nha Trang cuisine.

Nha Trang is right next to famous lobster islands across the country, and moreover, the sea brings a rich abundance of seafood. There's nothing more wonderful than enjoying seafood in Nha Trang. The renowned seafood street where you can find it is Nguyễn Tất Thành Street. The seafood is very fresh, diverse, and reasonably priced. The plump lobsters are delightful. Under the skillful hands of the welcoming chefs, you will surely be satisfied.

Jellyfish noodles are a renowned specialty of Nha Trang. Although this dish is not unfamiliar in Saigon, the jellyfish noodles in Nha Trang have a peculiar allure, a fresh and sweet flavor from the fresh jellyfish brought in from the sea at the end of the day, that's the taste of the ocean. The jellyfish noodles in Nha Trang on Bà Triệu Street are extremely famous, praised by many newspapers.

The jellyfish are caught from the sea and meticulously processed. The chefs are careful to preserve the chewy and crunchy texture, then they are arranged on top of the noodles. When enjoying, you pour in some hot broth, a bit of chili, a bit of pepper. Travelers will perceive a spicy and fragrant taste spreading on their tongues. The sweetness from the broth stimulates the taste buds of travelers when they first taste the crispy, sweet, and naturally crunchy texture of fresh jellyfish, with a refreshing sensation, it certainly won't disappoint diners.

Both sides of Tháp Bà seafood street are always bustling with customers. Especially in the evening, eateries are always crowded with people coming and going. When you set foot in Tháp Bà, you not only immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery but also get amazed by the cuisine here.

You can freely choose from various types of seafood and some shellfish that you might have never heard of before, such as cà na, vú nàng, bàn tay, ốc nhảy... Talented chefs have cooked boiled, grilled, stir-fried, steamed, tamarind sauce, cheese-fried dishes that captivate diners. Truly, this is a paradise for seafood lovers. If you're one of them, don't miss out on this place when you visit Nha Trang.

Grilled spring rolls are considered a highlight of Nha Trang. The best ones are found on Lê Lợi Street. A portion of grilled spring rolls is quite elaborate and eye-catching. It consists of about 8 pieces of minced grilled meat. It is served with crispy fried rice paper, various types of fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and sour onions.

Nha Trang spring rolls also use shredded pig skin like Thanh Hoa sour pork. However, instead of being wrapped in banana leaves, the spring rolls here are wrapped in gut leaf or young khế leaves to create fragrance. When eating Nha Trang spring rolls, you will feel the aroma of meat, the sweet and sour taste, crispiness, and slight spiciness blending together very interestingly. Especially, the grilled spring rolls are served with papaya salad, bringing a quite unique flavor to the diners.

Fish noodle soup is well-known, but cooked with dầm leaves, perhaps only famous in Nha Trang. Many tourists choose this dish because the name sounds very strange. Then they are immediately attracted by the clear broth taste, the freshness of fish, the mild sourness of tomato, lime flavor, the delicious freshness of raw vegetables, and the richness of shrimp paste. This is truly a novel dish that captivates diners when they come here.

The fish noodle soup stall is located right on Phan Bội Châu Street. If you visit Nha Trang, you should stop by Phan Bội Châu Street and try the fish noodle soup with dầm leaves. Because it will give you a delicious and exotic sensation with a very distinctive flavor.

Many people might not be able to eat raw food. But if they once taste pickled mackerel fish on Ngô Sĩ Liên Street, they will surely have to reconsider. The small mackerel fish, translucent flesh, sliced and mixed with vegetables, chili, and peanuts. The fish is raw but carefully processed, not at all fishy, rather chewy, and delicious.

Travelers eating pickled mackerel fish often find it to have a sour, sweet, mildly spicy taste, all very refreshing. The dipping sauce is well-balanced, not greasy at all. Those who eat pickled mackerel fish always feel a chewy sensation on the tip of their tongue. Surely, this is a dish that leaves a lasting impression on travelers when they come here.