Unforgettable Delicacies in Quy Nhơn

Indulge in the delectable flavors of Quy Nhơn

Savoring Delights – Explore the seafood paradise near Quy Nhơn at the unparalleled Quang Anh seafood haven

When in the coastal city, a must-visit for tourists is the seafood haven, Quang Anh, offering the freshest and most diverse seafood. This is the largest seafood restaurant in the Ô Loan Lagoon area, Tuy An district, Phu Yen province, often chosen by many tourists when exploring nearby attractions in Quy Nhơn. The place boasts an incredibly rich and varied natural seafood supply, especially during the beautiful sea season from March to September when various seafood gathers. At Quang Anh, you must indulge in these exceptional dishes:

Vua Cua Ô Loan's renowned menu dominates the Ô Loan Lagoon region with distinctly sweet crab dishes, abundant roe, and rich flavors... prepared in a variety of delicious ways that make you forget your way back.

In the summertime, the vibrant and fresh mantis shrimp are a delight – whether crispy and sweet, steamed with coconut water, or sizzling with garlic, they are simply addictive.

Here, you'll find a variety of snails, including the colossal Queen snail. They are not only incredibly fresh but also exceptionally large, offering diners a plethora of preparation options such as lemongrass steaming, grilling, salt-roasting, tamarind roasting, or salted egg sauce – all exquisite choices.

A must-try is the snakehead fish, a type of fish rich in essential amino acids that the human body cannot produce. This is an excellent source of high-quality protein, easy to digest, low in fat... ideally enjoyed when caught fresh and cooked immediately, whether in hotpot, steamed, grilled, braised, or in a sour soup – all equally exceptional.

The extraordinary blood cockles and red razor clams in Ô Loan Lagoon are rich in nutrients and famous for their luscious blood, delicate and firm flesh, and a sweet taste that surpasses all. Irresistibly delicious no matter how they are prepared.

The fantastic four for raw food enthusiasts must not miss: reef fish salad, ocean tuna, traditional Chinese medicine-stewed tuna eyes, and coconut water-dipped sashimi of mackerel.

Situated on a prominent street, the restaurant is easy to find, accommodating up to 1500 guests in a relaxed atmosphere, with the largest free parking space in Ô Loan Lagoon. Fresh seafood is sourced daily and varies with the seasons, providing diverse culinary experiences for guests from all regions.

• Address: Quang Anh Seafood Restaurant, An Hai Bridge, Ô Loan Lagoon, Tuy An District, Phu Yen Province.
• Phone: 0944157887
• Opening Hours: 9 am – 8 pm.
• Price Range: from 200K to 500K/person.

Jumping Shrimp Pancake

While you'll find shrimp pancakes sold in many places, the ones in Quy Nhơn have a distinct flavor compared to elsewhere. Sometimes, the difference lies in the dipping sauce – a delicious sauce can turn a regular shrimp pancake into a memorable treat. The filling of the pancake varies by region, but here, the special ingredient is red, round, and lively land shrimp that still wriggle when caught.

Crafted by the skilled hands of the pancake makers, with a recipe unique to them for both the pancake shell and the filling, you get to savor a crispy and fragrant shrimp pancake. Golden brown on the outside, you bite into a layer of fresh and tasty shrimp filling, with tender and flavorful beef, complemented by spring onions, bean sprouts, a touch of shallots, all rolled with fresh greens like herbs, lettuce, cilantro, and mango – what more could you ask for? It's not just about the taste; you experience it through sight, hearing the sizzling sound in the pan, and the enticing aroma making you want to dig in immediately. When you take that bite, it's crispy, sweet, refreshing, and a harmonious blend of flavors that words can't fully describe.

Sweet, savory, and refreshing, the first bite of the shrimp pancake is a delight (Photo by ST)

Just devouring two pieces of these pancakes is enough to satisfy anyone (Photo by ST)

Check out these great spots for delightful Jumping Shrimp Pancakes:

• 205 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, TP Quy Nhơn.
• 93 Hoàng Hoa Thám, TP Quy Nhơn.
• 17/14/6 Đinh Bộ Lĩnh, TP Quy Nhơn.
• 70 Xuân Diệu, TP Quy Nhơn.
• 14 Nguyễn Công Trứ, TP Quy Nhơn.
• Gia Vỹ Restaurant, 14 Diên Hồng, TP Quy Nhơn.
• Anh Vũ Eatery, 16 Diên Hồng, TP Quy Nhơn.
• 546 Nguyễn Thái Học, TP Quy Nhơn.

Banh Hoi with Pork Offal Congee

This is one of Quy Nhơn's delicious dishes that locals commonly enjoy for breakfast. Bánh hỏi is similar to vermicelli, but instead of the usual thick strands, it has very fine rice threads made from fragrant broken rice, a key factor for its deliciousness. Crafted through many meticulous steps by skilled artisans, the bánh hỏi is even more delightful when coated with a layer of oil on top for added richness, and garnished with finely chopped chives for vibrant colors.

Named bánh hỏi cháo lòng because when you enter any bánh hỏi eatery here, you'll be treated to two accompanying dishes: rice porridge and pork offal. Enjoying bánh hỏi with boiled pork or pork offal enhances the dish's sweetness and fragrance. Dip a piece of bánh hỏi into the rich and spicy fish sauce, then take a bite of the hot pork offal porridge – just the thought is enticing.

The porridge is cooked to a thin consistency, sweet-smelling, eaten with a plate of pork offal and bánh hỏi, simple yet extraordinarily delicious (Photo by ST)

Bánh hỏi cháo lòng is a familiar breakfast dish for the locals in this area (Photo by ST)

Here are some reference addresses for you!

• 38 Hoàng Quốc Việt, Quy Nhơn City.
• 42C Lê Lợi, Quy Nhơn City.
• 20 Diên Hồng, Quy Nhơn City.
• 76A Trần Phú, Quy Nhơn City.
• 41 Nguyễn Chánh, Quy Nhơn City.
• 120 Hàm Nghi, Quy Nhơn City.

Bún cá

At some point, bún cá has become an iconic dish representing the coastal beauty of sun and wind. Its uniqueness lies in the way the vermicelli is made, the fish cake preparation, and most notably, the broth. The broth isn't simmered from pork bones but from fresh fish bones, enhanced with a touch of purple onions, fragrant fruit, creating a clear broth without any fishy taste. Indulging in a bowl of delicious bún cá, with the perfect blend of vermicelli, flavorful broth, crispy fried fish cakes, assorted accompanying vegetables, and a bit of spicy and sour kick from chili and lime, ensures that even with just one taste, you'll forever savor the exceptional flavor.

Bún cá is a must-try delicacy in Quy Nhơn (Photo: ST)

The broth is primarily made from fish bones and fish heads, creating a sweet and clear flavor (Photo: ST)

Explore these great places for delicious bún cá!

• Quán Thùy – 261 Tăng Bạt Hổ, Quy Nhơn City.
• Quán 05 – 05 Phó Đức Chính, Quy Nhơn City.
• Quán Hạnh – 126 Trần Hưng Đạo, Quy Nhơn City.
• Quán 55 – 55A Trần Phú, Quy Nhơn City.

Rice Flour Cakes (Bánh bèo)

One of the delicious dishes in Quy Nhơn that deserves mention is the rice flour cake. The cakes boast harmonious colors, tempting with the addition of small, beautiful sprigs of cilantro atop the smooth, white, elastic layer of rice flour. The vibrant colors also come from finely ground peanuts, a sprinkle of shrimp or bits of crispy baguette. Enjoying rice flour cakes when they're still steaming, with warm dipping sauce melding into the freshly cooked dough, provides a delightful experience that can only be described as exquisite.

The best time to enjoy rice flour cakes is when they're hot, with smoke wafting above the bowl, the dough perfectly cooked, and the warm dipping sauce blending harmoniously (Photo: ST)

The white cakes sprinkled with shrimp or fish floss, ground peanuts, tiny cilantro leaves on top, and a few crispy baguette pieces (Photo: ST)

Explore the following locations to indulge!

• Bà Xê – Trần Nguyên Đán, TP Quy Nhơn.
• 742 Trần Hưng Đạo, TP Quy Nhơn.
• 20 Nguyễn Huệ, TP Quy Nhơn

Thorny Leaf Cake (Bánh ít lá gai)

Known as a gift to bring back from every visit to Binh Dinh, thorny leaf cake is not only chewy but also doesn't stick to your teeth. A bite reveals the soft, smooth, fragrant glutinous rice crust, with just the right sweetness from the coconut filling. The rich taste of peanut oil or the slightly spicy kick of ginger ensures you won't get tired of indulging in it.

Thorny leaf cake is a popular specialty often bought as a gift (Photo by ST)

Perfect thorny leaf cake is soft, with a smooth crust and a fragrant, moderately sweet coconut filling (Photo by ST)

Visit these places to buy thorny leaf cake as a souvenir!

• Bà Dư thorny leaf cake shop, Tuy Phước district.
• 138 Chương Dương, TP Quy Nhơn.
• 03D Tăng Bạt Hổ, TP Quy Nhơn.
• 156 Nguyễn Huệ, TP Quy Nhơn.

Rice Noodle Soup

When asked about delicious dishes in Quy Nhơn, one must definitely mention rice noodle soup. With broth simmered from fish bones, creating a uniquely sweet flavor, it also includes river crab, fresh shrimp, and fish cake when served, enhancing the broth's sweet and aromatic sea flavor. The noodle soup's filling is kneaded from eggs, shrimp, crab meat finely ground together with fish cake, all these delicious ingredients make the dish irresistibly appealing.

Short strands of rice noodles in a bowl of rich broth, accompanied by fish cake, quail eggs, and fresh green onions (Photo by ST)

Rice noodle soup is also a famous dish in this region (Photo by ST)

Savoring a bowl of hot rice noodle soup on a rainy day, accompanied by bean sprouts and fresh herbs, warms the heart.

5 rice noodle soup places that are always bustling with customers!

• Mrs. O's Rice Noodle Soup – 384 Bach Dang, Quy Nhon City
• O Hue Crab Rice Noodle Soup – 30 Truong Chinh, Quy Nhon City
• Ba Bien Shrimp Rice Noodle Soup – 173 Phan Dinh Phung, Quy Nhon City
• Tu U Crab Rice Noodle Soup – 16 Ngoc Han Cong Chua, Quy Nhon
• Clear Flour Rice Noodle Soup –  31 March Street

Grilled Spring Rolls

Although all made from minced or finely ground lean pork mixed with fat, and seasoned with ingredients like salt, pepper, sugar, garlic, etc., then shaped into round, medium-sized balls, placed on skewers, and grilled over glowing charcoal, what sets Quy Nhon grilled pork rolls apart is that the rice paper used to wrap the rolls is produced directly from the rice flour of the Binh Dinh region.

Wrap a piece of grilled pork with a sheet of rice paper, add fish mint, cucumber, star fruit or green mango, basil, coriander, pickled mustard greens, banana blossom, lettuce, perilla leaves, garlic shrimp, or slices of chili, and then dip it into a bowl of sauce, lift it to your mouth, and savor. Just talking about it makes your mouth water in anticipation.

A portion of grilled pork rolls ready to be enjoyed (Photo by ST)

Dipping the nem into the bowl of sauce, biting into a shrimp, and enjoying the fragrant and flavorful taste (Photo by ST)

Here are some great addresses for delicious grilled pork rolls that you can check out!

• Bà Chiến's Grilled Pork Rolls: 28 Lý Thường Kiệt, Quy Nhơn City
• Lợi's Grilled Pork Rolls: 113 Tăng Bạt Hổ, Quy Nhơn City.
• Bà Tám's Grilled Pork Rolls: 444 Nguyễn Thái Học, Quy Nhơn City
• Grilled Pork Rolls Stall: 47A1 Phan Đình Phùng, Quy Nhơn City
• Grilled Pork Rolls Stall: 07 Hải Thượng Lãn Ông, Quy Nhơn
• Grilled Pork Rolls Stall: Intersection of Phan Bội Châu – Trần Bình Trọng, Quy Nhơn
• Grilled Pork Rolls Stall: 59 Trần Bình Trọng, Quy Nhơn City

Fried Soil Shrimp Rolls

This dish is among the top delicious dishes in Quy Nhơn because not only on regular days but also on special occasions like Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year), this dish is a must-have in the last meal of the year. With simple main ingredients including soil shrimp, pork belly, rice paper,... but the fried soil shrimp rolls will keep you eating because the small, cute pieces are fried crispy, hot, with a distinctive aroma, a crispy and fatty taste, delicious and sweet, rolled with fresh vegetables, fresh vermicelli, and dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce. It's absolutely perfect.

Experience the crispy and sweet taste of soil shrimp in these fried shrimp rolls (Photo by ST)

The crispy rice paper layer outside and the golden, juicy soil shrimp and fatty meat inside make these fried rolls irresistible (Photo by ST)

Hurry up and gather your friends to enjoy these delicacies!

• 71 Diên Hồng, Quy Nhơn City.
• 31 Nguyễn Lữ, Quy Nhơn City.
• 227/43/5 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng, Quy Nhơn City.
• 393A Nguyễn Thái Học, Quy Nhơn City.
• 67 Hoàng Quốc Việt, Quy Nhơn City.
• 33 Tô Hiến Thành, Quy Nhơn City.

Delightful Sea Snails, Clams, and Razor Shells

As a coastal city, Quy Nhon is a haven for delectable seafood like sea snails, clams, and razor shells. Don't miss the steaming hot bowls of fragrant lemongrass-infused sea snails, the crunchy and flavorful mixed snails, the creamy and savory coconut stir-fried razor shells, or the grilled razor shells and clams with aromatic scallion oil. Enjoy them with a touch of sour mango, fresh herbs, and spicy ginger fish sauce for an unparalleled culinary experience that will leave you in pure bliss.

Explore a variety of delicious dishes made from sea snails (Photo by ST)

Indulge in the flavors of the sea through the pleasure of seafood (Photo by ST)

Explore the exquisite Quy Nhon delicacies featuring delectable snails – a culinary adventure you must not miss!

• Anh Oc, Nguyen Tat Thanh Extended Street.
• Oc Thuy Kieu 5D – Tang Bat Ho, Quy Nhon City
• Oc Bay Thom – Lot 5 Ho Bieu Chanh, North Ha Thanh Area, Quy Nhon City
• Oc Co Xi 40 Dao Duy Tu, Quy Nhon City.
• Oc Ba Bong – Ngoc Han Cong Chua, Quy Nhon City.
• 94 Mai Xuan Thung, Quy Nhon City.
• 08 Le Lai, Quy Nhon City.

Lagu Bread

A long-time favorite in Quy Nhon, Lagu bread is served with Lagu broth, a mixture of ingredients including sweet potatoes, red beans, lotus seeds, carrots, and well-cooked pork. It has a delightful sweet aroma and a perfect balance of softness. The bread, generously spread with butter, is baked on a charcoal stove, creating a mouthwatering fragrance. Enjoying Lagu bread on a chilly day is truly a blissful experience.

Experience the unique flavor of Lagu bread if you haven't tried it before (Ảnh ST)

On a cool day, the sight of a plate of crispy, buttered Lagu bread with a piece of sweet, savory meat is simply wonderful (Ảnh ST)

Discover these Lagu bread locations waiting for you to savor!

• Alley 171 Nguyen Hue, Quy Nhon City.
• 132 Ngo May, Quy Nhon City.
• Intersection of Ngo May - Bien Cuong, Quy Nhon City.
• 05 Pho Duc Chinh, Quy Nhon City.

Fruit Smoothies

One of the delicious dishes in Quy Nhon you should try is fruit smoothies. Here, there is a variety of fresh and delicious fruits, and the prices are very reasonable. Treat yourself to a refreshing and nutritious fruit smoothie, easily found everywhere on the streets, from sidewalk stalls to upscale shops, with prices ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 VND only! You will feel like you've gained extra energy after enjoying this incredibly refreshing fruit smoothie!

You can easily find fruit smoothie stalls on the streets (Ảnh ST)

Refreshing glasses of fruit smoothies (Ảnh ST)

Explore the popular smoothie spots here!

• Kim Dinh Smoothie – 20 Nguyen Hue
• Ba Gu Smoothie – 24 Tran Binh Trong
• 606 Smoothie Tran Hung Dao
• Roundabout Smoothie on Ngo May Street
• 37 Smoothie To Hien Thanh

Remember Dessert

A snack that everyone living here knows and tourists find unforgettable is Remember Dessert. How can one forget the taste of this mixed fruit dessert, even if only eaten once? It contains a variety of fruits such as watermelon, pomelo, avocado, durian, and especially the coconut water, which is not diluted or bland but incredibly fragrant, rich, and thick. Take a spoonful, let the flavor gradually melt in your mouth, and it's nothing short of amazing.

Assorted sweet soup, a favorite among many (Ảnh ST)

Countless delightful sweet soups for you to choose from (Ảnh ST)

Visit Remember Dessert at 134 Ngo May for a quick bite!

Just listing a few above is already making your stomach growl with cravings, right? So, why hesitate? Come to the beautiful coastal city to not only experience something new but also indulge in these delicious dishes in Quy Nhon that leave a lasting impression!

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