Top 18 Famous Regional Fruits in Vietnam

The Four-Season Mango is a unique variety weighing 2-3kg per fruit. It has a thin skin and a juicy, sweet-tart flesh. The outer skin is not as smooth as typical mangoes, and the inner flesh is a vibrant yellow, almost like turmeric.

When eaten unripe, it offers a crisp, tangy flavor, but when ripe, it becomes soft and sweet. However, it is best enjoyed when green, as the ripe mango tends to be more prone to bruising and a softer, less firm texture. The green mango is low in fiber, with thin skin and plenty of pulp.

Price estimate: 50,000 VND per kg

Unlike the common bitter or overripe persimmons found in markets, the Cao Bằng Persimmon is a sweet-tart variety with a refreshing crunch. These fruits are about the size of a chicken egg, with a greenish-yellow color.

The persimmons are harvested and soaked in water for 3-5 days to remove the sap, making the fruit's skin firm and the flesh firm and crunchy. Cao Bằng's persimmons are truly a special Vietnamese fruit.

Price estimate: 65,000 VND per kg

The papaya tree has seen a decline in area, but it is still not rare. While the papaya tree's lifespan is short, its productivity is on par with many other fruit trees. Over the years, with the influx of new fruit varieties into Vietnam, the papaya has taken a backseat. However, decades ago, anyone visiting Long Khánh in the mornings would witness trucks and motorcycles loaded with ripe papayas being sent to local markets or shipped to other cities and provinces.

For many local farmers, the papaya tree is seen as a 'short-term crop'—it’s not very particular about soil, and after a couple of seasons, the papaya gives way to other more long-term crops.

The Long Khánh Papaya from Đồng Nai, when ripe, is irresistibly sweet, fragrant, and has a creamy texture, almost like butter. It's neither bland, sour, nor bitter—making it one of the best papayas in Vietnam.

Price estimate: 45,000 VND per kg

Each fruit weighs around 1kg, which is about the weight of its juicy segments. The pomelo's flesh is bursting with juice, yet still maintains a delightful crispness. When stored, its peel becomes as thin as an orange. Cam Biên Hòa Pomelo is known for its intense sweetness, balanced with a refreshing, mild tartness, making it a favorite among pomelo enthusiasts.

Pomelos, in general, and Cam Biên Hòa in particular, are packed with essential nutrients, especially high levels of vitamins. The rich vitamin and mineral content helps promote smooth, youthful skin, prevents aging, reduces acne, and cleanses the skin. It also boosts digestive health, improves appetite, and strengthens the immune system. For those looking to lose weight, it supports the process by helping achieve a slimmer figure.

Additionally, it aids in preventing and managing conditions like asthma, coughing, high cholesterol, and kidney stones.

Price estimate: 45,000 VND per fruit

For those who haven’t tried it, the benefits of this extraordinary fruit are hard to imagine. This green-skinned, bumpy fruit can be used as a main dish for the whole family. It can also be turned into cakes or fried, and recently, it has even been discovered that sake can serve as a meat substitute due to its flavor and health benefits.

The amino acid content in sake is even higher than that of soybeans. When eaten, you can’t forget the rich, chewy texture combined with the subtle, refreshing taste of this fruit.

Price estimate: 45,000 VND per kg

Known for its exquisite taste and nutritional value, Sáp Avocado is a standout variety from this region. When ripe, the skin of the avocado becomes plump and slightly rough to the touch, making it firm in your hand.

The shape of the avocado is neither too round nor too elongated, making it distinguishable from regular avocados. Although the seed is large, it is surprisingly light, and when the fruit is fully ripe, you can feel the seed move inside with just a gentle shake. The flesh of the fruit is golden and exceptionally creamy.

Price estimate: 50,000 VND per kg

Ben Tre Sáp Coconut is renowned for its exceptional flavor and rarity. This variety is quite scarce, with each tree typically bearing only 2 to 3 coconuts.

The defining characteristic of Sáp Coconut is its thick, dense flesh. In addition to the regular coconut meat, this variety contains an extra layer of sáp, a wax-like substance that forms when the coconut flesh mixes with the coconut water.

Price estimate: 150,000 - 200,000 VND per coconut

Doan Hung Grapefruit is known for its thin rind, dry, juicy, and plump segments with a fragrant aroma, offering a delicious and refreshing sweet taste. While this variety is grown in several places, the Chi Dam Grapefruit is the most prized, with an impressive shelf life of up to 6 months, maintaining its fresh taste and sweetness long after harvest.

Scientific studies have highlighted the golden benefits of the grapefruit plant for health, such as boosting immunity, helping treat diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, reducing harmful cholesterol, and preventing various cancers like breast, lung, and prostate cancers, as well as kidney stones. The compounds found in grapefruit support metabolism, detoxify the liver, and aid in weight loss and beauty. Doan Hung Grapefruit has earned the 'Golden Agricultural Brand' award.

Estimated Price: 60,000 VND per fruit

When people think of oranges, Ha Giang Scented Oranges immediately come to mind. If you're not from Ha Giang, you may not be aware of the specific harvest season for these unique fruits. This year, the season began in December and will run until February or March.

Ha Giang Scented Oranges have earned a place in the top 10 trusted consumer products, certified by the Vietnam Standards and Consumer Protection Association. They also received the 'Golden Dish' award from the Vietnam Food Science and Technology Association for being selected by consumers as a top culinary delicacy.

Estimated Price: 40,000 VND per kilogram

Dong Banh Na from Lang Son is a rare delicacy known only to connoisseurs due to its limited availability. This variety of Na is highly sought after by traders even when the fruit is just the size of a finger, and orders are placed months in advance because the Na from this region is of exceptional quality, thanks to the unique soil conditions.

Only the trees in Dong Banh Na orchards produce the most aromatic and flavorful fruits. Grown on steep mountain cliffs, these fruits are large, sweet, and fragrant. To transport the Na from these rugged mountains, locals even use cable cars.

Estimated Price: 48,000 VND per kilogram

Vinh Kim Furnace-Processed Sapodilla has a sweet, milky flavor that's beloved in Vietnamese culture. This fruit is not only delicious but also boasts a wealth of health benefits. It is packed with essential vitamins, nutrients, and trace elements that support overall health. Additionally, sapodilla helps with weight loss and promotes stronger bones.

Vinh Kim Sapodilla is grown in Chau Thanh district, Tien Giang province. This specialty fruit is produced in the largest orchard area of its kind in Vietnam, earning popularity among consumers both domestically and internationally.

Estimated Price: 100,000 VND per kilogram

Ri6 Durian is a variety originally imported from Thailand, first cultivated in Tan Quy, Bien Hoa, and later spread across the southern and Central Highlands regions of Vietnam.

Ri6 Durian is known for its thick, golden flesh, rich fragrance, moderate sweetness, and creamy taste. With a seedless ratio of 40% per fruit, each durian weighs between 2 and 4 kg. These durians are harvested when they reach 80% ripeness, with the fruit's skin starting to crack and releasing its distinctive aroma as it ripens naturally.

Estimated Price: 50,000 VND per kilogram

Thanh Ha, Hai Duong has long been renowned for its delicious and fragrant lychees. The district accounts for nearly 50% of the lychee-growing area in Hai Duong province.

Thanh Ha Lychee originates from China. However, it was not planted immediately in Hai Duong but rather in the ancient regions of Chau Hoan (Thanh Hoa) and Giao Chi (under the Tang Dynasty). During the 7th century, under the reign of King Mai Hac De, the lychee tree was introduced to the Hong Chau region, present-day Hai Duong. The fertile soil of the Red River and Thai Binh River basins gave rise to lychees with a particularly fragrant and sweet taste in Thanh Ha.

Thanh Ha Lychee has thin skin, thick flesh, small seeds, and a pleasantly sweet flavor.

Estimated Price: 30,000 VND per kilogram

Longan is grown in many regions of Vietnam, but few places produce such fragrant and exceptionally sweet fruits as Hung Yen. The unique taste of Hung Yen longan is likely due to the area's ideal climate and soil conditions.

Hung Yen Longan has gained nationwide fame as a beloved specialty. The longan trees in the Chua Hien area of Hung Yen are particularly famous, with one tree known as the 'ancestor tree' having a plaque commemorating its role as a royal gift in ancient times. The longan trees bloom during the chilly spring rains, and if you visit during the flowering season, you’ll be enchanted by the subtle, fragrant aroma that fills the air.

Estimated Price: 150,000 VND per kilogram

Bac Ha is the capital of Tam Hoa plum in Lao Cai, the Northwest region, and even across Vietnam. The Tam Hoa plum has become a symbol of Bac Ha's tourism, with its springtime white plum blossoms filling the forest amidst ethereal mist, creating a poetic and romantic atmosphere. In summer, the ripe red plums hang from the branches, tempting visitors to taste them.

Tam Hoa Plum from Bac Ha was officially trademarked by the Department of Intellectual Property (Ministry of Science and Technology) in 2015, recognizing the unique value of Bac Ha's plums. These plums are primarily grown in the central communes surrounding Bac Ha town, including Na Hoi, Ban Pho, Hoang Thu Pho, and Thai Giang Pho. The plums begin ripening in early May, but they reach their peak ripeness in June, when the weather warms up and tourists flock to Bac Ha to experience the plum harvest season.

Estimated Price: 50,000 VND per kilogram

Proudly recognized as the top supplier of premium oranges in the North, Lai Vung XOAN Orange from Dong Thap is known for its golden flesh and intense sweetness, free from the sourness or blandness typical of other varieties. Packed with vitamin C, these oranges are excellent for boosting immunity, enhancing energy, hydrating the body, and even promoting brighter skin.

For this reason, Lai Vung XOAN Orange from Dong Thap is an ideal choice for families, especially pregnant women and young children. Have you and your family ever tasted these oranges? If not, now is the time to try — we promise you won’t be disappointed.

Price Estimate: 60,000 VND per kilogram

Have you ever tried boiled banana? Unlike regular bananas, which you can simply peel and eat when ripe, Ben Tre Sáp Banana has a unique way of being enjoyed. When the bananas ripen, they are boiled until perfectly tender, and then you can enjoy them!

Ben Tre Sáp Banana has a golden, waxy flesh that is both crisp and chewy. Inside, there is a small honey channel that is great for health. Moreover, this variety can be enjoyed in many ways: boiled with spices, grilled, or even cooked with pork belly.

Price Estimate: 40,000 VND per kilogram

Unlike the large, uniformly red grapes from China, Ninh Thuận red grapes are smaller, rounder, and ripen unevenly, with a slight tangy and bitter taste. Their thin skins range from bright red to a deeper shade of red, and the clusters are tightly packed, not easily separated.

Aside from being great for wine production, grapes also offer numerous health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, combating cancer, fighting viruses, and slowing down the aging process, among other amazing benefits.

Price Estimate: 55,000 VND per kilogram