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Traveling to Nha Trang will be an amazing journey, and you cannot miss out on the specialties of Nha Trang as gifts when you return. For anyone visiting here for the first time, it will be evident that Nha Trang is not just a beautiful coastal city with many famous attractions and cuisines, but its specialties are also very unique and diverse. Check out the famous specialties below right away:
Nha Trang Squid Specialty
When it comes to Nha Trang specialties, you cannot forget about the dishes made from squid. Squid is not only a familiar seafood here but also a meaningful gift when traveling to Nha Trang for friends and family, greatly favored by tourists. Perhaps because Nha Trang is a coastal city, the seafood here is always fresh and carries a unique flavor.
Nha Trang Squid
Dried squid must be the original tube squid from the sea of Nha Trang. The squid is sliced and sun-dried for 7 days until completely dry, with fragrant, sweet, and tender meat, and less chewy. It can be processed into delicious dishes such as grilled dried squid, tamarind-flavored dried squid, spicy dried squid, dried squid salad, dried squid porridge,... You can buy dried squid at prices ranging from 500 – 700 thousand VND per kg of dried squid, 350 – 500 thousand VND per kg of sun-dried squid, depending on the size of the squid. The price of tamarind-flavored dried squid ranges from 40 to 55 thousand VND per 300g jar.
You can refer to reputable addresses to buy squid dishes in Nha Trang at affordable prices:
+ Dam Market Nha Trang at 09 Apartment B – Dam Market – Nha Trang – Market Management Office phone number: (84-58) 822560/ 812352/ 812388
+ New Village Market at 49 Ngo Gia Tu, Nha Trang - phone: 515364/ 510262/ 510261
+ Anh Thu Restaurant - 100 Tran Phu
Fish cake
Fish cake is one of the famous specialties, deliciously fragrant, very simple but attracting many tourists to Nha Trang to enjoy and bring back as gifts. The process of making a piece of fish cake is very elaborate, requiring meticulousness and meticulousness. After being carefully selected, the freshest fish are chosen, their bones are removed to take the minced meat along with dried onions, chili, herbs, eggs, fish sauce, salt, a little sugar... Or there are some types of cakes with fish bones, grinding the whole fish. Combined from various types of fish such as: tuna, anchovy, ponyfish, razorfish, parrotfish, and mackerel..., fish cakes are very fragrant and delicious. The pieces of fish cake are molded into round, flat pieces like donuts.
Fish cake Nha Trang (photo by ST)
Fish cakes come in two popular types: steamed fish cake and fried fish cake. Depending on your preference, you can choose the one that suits you. This is a delicious dish that tourists often buy as gifts for their relatives and families. If you are far away, you should buy fried fish cake as it lasts longer and avoids spoilage. But if you still want to eat steamed fish cake, you should put it in plastic boxes inside a cooler with ice to maintain its freshness. The price of fish cake is 150,000 - 200,000 VND / 1 kg.
You can find some places selling fish cakes such as:
+ Loan Nguyen Restaurant
+ 85 Ngo Thi Nham
+ Dam Market
Mango Rice Paper Nha Trang
Mango Rice Paper Nha Trang (Photo: ST)
Though made from simply ripe mangoes, peeled, washed, minced, and squeezed for juice, the process of crafting this delicacy is a testament to the artistry of Nha Trang's locals. They cook and stir the mixture until thick, pour it onto rice paper, let it dry, and wrap it in plastic for preservation. These rustic delicacies are renowned specialties of Nha Trang, perfect for souvenirs during your visit. Once you've tasted the flavor of this snack, it's unforgettable.
The price of this unique Nha Trang delicacy is quite affordable, around 25,000-30,000 VND per bag of 12 pieces or approximately 100,000 VND per kilogram. You can find it in any grocery store or market here. Some recommended spots to purchase mango cakes include:
- 11E Thai Nguyen, Nha Trang
- 127 Yearsin
- Stalls at Dam Market
Lime Chili Salt
Lime Chili Salt – A Souvenir from Nha Trang (Photo by ST)
Lime chili salt is a condiment for seafood dishes that's exceptionally delicious and indispensable when dining on seafood in Nha Trang. While it's just a dipping sauce, it's incredibly famous and popular in Nha Trang. Therefore, tourists visiting Nha Trang also want to buy this dipping sauce to bring back as souvenirs. It's always the top choice for coastal diners.
Lime chili salt is made from key ingredients such as lime, garlic, chili, sugar, and coarse salt. With skilled hands and careful craftsmanship, the chef has created an exquisite dipping sauce. Unlike other types of salt, Nha Trang lime chili salt is not packaged in plastic bags but sealed in long 20cm bottles with green shells, the characteristic color of lime. The salt has a salty, refreshing, citrusy taste with a spicy kick from the chili. Pairing it with seafood enhances the delicious aroma of the dishes. It's an indispensable condiment for seafood meals in Nha Trang. The price of a bottle of lime chili salt ranges from 20,000 to 30,000 VND.
You can purchase lime chili salt at grocery stores in Nha Trang or at Dam Market.
Nha Trang Swallow's Nest
Nha Trang Swallow's Nest (Photo: ST)
One of the meaningful souvenirs from Nha Trang that you shouldn't miss is the Nha Trang Swallow's Nest. Swallow's Nest from Hon Noi is a famous delicacy in ancient Nha Trang, once reserved only for offering to kings and lords. But nowadays, with a variety of products at attractive prices, you can confidently buy them as unique gifts. Products made from swallow's nest include canned swallow's nest, swallow's nest porridge, processed swallow's nest, and blood swallow's nest.
Swallow's nest is a very good food not only for nourishment but also for increasing endurance, aiding digestion, promoting relaxation, improving sleep, and quickly stopping bleeding. Additionally, swallow's nest is also very beneficial for the elderly, children, and pregnant women. There are various prices for swallow's nest: 160k, 200k, 300k per box depending on the type and weight. The price of finished bird's nest products such as White Swallow ranges from 3.6 to 4.4 million VND per 100g, and top-grade raw White Swallow is priced at 4.4 million VND per 100g.
Due to its high value, Nha Trang Swallow's Nest is often counterfeited, so you need to thoroughly research before purchasing. Some reputable addresses where you can buy Swallow's Nest include:
+ Nha Trang Swallow's Nest Company: Address: 26 Van Don, Phuoc Hoa Ward
+ Swallow's Nest Retailer: Address: 111/8 Hung Vuong, Loc Tho Ward
+ Store 248 Thong Nhat - Nha Trang City - Khanh Hoa
+ Airport Store: Airport - Nha Trang City - Khanh Hoa
+ Pedestrian Street Store: Pedestrian Street - Nha Trang City - Khanh Hoa
+ Store 136 Thong Nhat - Nha Trang City - Khanh Hoa
+ Store 90 Tran Phu - Nha Trang City - Khanh Hoa
+ Store 48 Le Thanh Ton - Nha Trang City - Khanh Hoa
Dried Sea Cucumber
Dried Sea Cucumber - Nha Trang Specialty (Photo: ST)
Sea cucumber is known for containing valuable nutrients that contribute to health. Therefore, dried sea cucumber has become one of the sought-after food items for tourists to buy in Nha Trang in recent years. Dried sea cucumber can be used to soak in medicinal alcohol for consumption. Although the scent of alcohol soaked with dried sea cucumber may be somewhat unpleasant, it is highly favored by connoisseurs.
Fish Bladder Bubble
Fish Bladder Bubble Nha Trang (Photo: ST)
Fish bladder bubble is also included in the list of Nha Trang delicacies. With its distinctive flavor, fish bladder bubble can be used to prepare many delicious dishes, suitable for daily meals or festive occasions. In Nha Trang, apart from dishes made from swallow's nests, fish bladder bubble is also a popular exotic food.
Fish bladder bubble originates from various types of fish such as mackerel, carp, and pomfret. It is usually dried or lightly fried. It is used to prepare many delicious and exotic dishes such as soup or broth, fish bladder bubble stir-fry or fry.
Reliable addresses to buy fish bladder bubble in Nha Trang are:
+ Store 48 Le Thanh Ton - Nha Trang City - Khanh Hoa
+ Pedestrian Street Store: Pedestrian Street - Nha Trang City - Khanh Hoa
Ninh Hoa Fermented Pork Roll
Ninh Hoa Fermented Pork Roll (Photo: ST)
Ninh Hoa Fermented Pork Roll is a must-buy specialty when traveling to Nha Trang. The roll is made from seasoned pork wrapped with a bunch of intestines and then wrapped in banana leaves for about 3 days before consumption. With fermented pork rolls, you can buy them and prepare them as grilled rolls dipped in delicious spicy sauce. In Nha Trang city, there are many shops selling Ninh Hoa fermented pork rolls, but to buy the right original and delicious type, you should go to Ninh Hoa town, about 30km from the center of Nha Trang. The price for 20 small rolls is about 40,000 VND/bundle, conveniently strung together for you to take away.
You can buy delicious and high-quality fermented pork rolls at:
+ Nem Stall 25 Le Hong Phong
+ Nem Dang Van Quyen Stall 16B Lan Ong
+ Nem Dang Van Quyen Stall at the intersection of Phan Boi Chau and Han Thuyen
+ Nem Restaurant Nha Trang 39 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai
+ Nem Restaurant Nha Trang at the foot of Bong Bridge on 2-4 Street (south side)
