Hung Yen specialties allure travelers from all corners of the country with their diversity and uniqueness. Besides indulging, many opt for Hung Yen specialties as gifts. Join Vntrip.vn in listing the renowned delicacies in Hung Yen through this article.
Hung Yen Longan
Hung Yen Longan is deemed a tempting Hung Yen specialty for travelers. Unlike numerous other longan varieties, nature has favored this land with longan possessing a uniquely delightful aroma. The fruits are sizable, with smooth, thin skin, thick pulp, and exceptionally sweet taste. Hung Yen Longan also features a distinctive fragrance and considerable crispiness. Typically during July and August, travelers visiting Hung Yen will have the opportunity to savor this fruit. When in Hung Yen, you can purchase longan as a gift. A modest countryside gift yet highly nourishing for the summer.

Luscious Longans (Photo: ST)
Banana Soy Sauce
Banana soy sauce is the top choice when purchasing Hung Yen specialty items as gifts. This type of sauce has long been regarded as a royal delicacy, not everyone can indulge in. Nowadays, banana soy sauce is becoming more prevalent, maintaining its rich flavor with little alteration. This Hung Yen culinary specialty is intricately crafted by locals and demands a significant amount of time. A batch of good soy sauce can last for two months under the condition of sunny weather.

Banana Soy Sauce (Photo: ST)
Banana Soy Sauce utilizes natural ingredients such as glutinous rice, yellow flower soybeans, and refined salt. After the fermentation process of glutinous rice, soybeans, and soy sauce, it produces a high-quality, delicious banana soy sauce. Dipping banana soy sauce with rice cakes or goat meat is truly irresistible to the taste buds.
Gau Village Sticky Rice Cake
Gau Village Sticky Rice Cake is a Hung Yen delicacy that you cannot miss when visiting here. It can be said that the diversity of Hung Yen cuisine is contributed by sticky rice cakes. Unlike many other traditional sticky rice cakes, Gau Village sticky rice cakes are made from rice grown on the land of Gau Village, soaked in village well water. With the same ingredients, glutinous rice, and green beans, but under the hands of Gau Village residents, the sticky rice cakes have a truly special flavor. Two types of sticky rice cakes that travelers should try are traditional green bean paste cakes and meat-filled cakes, both are very delicious and unique.

Gau Village Sticky Rice Cake (Photo: ST)
Miniature Quan Chicken Sausage
Miniature Quan Chicken Sausage is a Hung Yen specialty beloved by travelers when they visit here. This dish is skillfully crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Choosing the chicken for the sausage must be a lean and firm type of chicken. Then it is deboned, finely ground with pork fat, spread on mo cau leaves, and grilled over charcoal for a special aroma. The finished product is shiny golden pieces of chicken sausage, fragrant and flavorful. This specialty dish is often made by people from Miniature Quan village, especially around the Lunar New Year when the weather is cold. Enjoying a glass of wine with a piece of chicken sausage is truly delightful.

Miniature Quan Chicken Sausage (Photo: ST)
Dong Tao Chicken
Dong Tao chickens have long been known as a famous delicacy from Hung Yen. These special breed chickens have distinctive appearances and characteristics. Fully grown Dong Tao chickens boast thick, robust legs, exuding an air of grandeur. They are a rare and precious breed, primarily raised in Khoai Chau district, Hung Yen province. Dong Tao chickens are either kept as ornamental birds or crafted into various delectable dishes. Among them, the stewed herbal chicken feet stand out as a must-try delicacy.

Dong Tao Chicken (Photo: ST)
Are you already feeling the urge to visit this place with its enticing Hung Yen specialties? There are countless other delicacies awaiting your discovery in Hung Yen. Don't forget to share your fresh experiences with Vntrip.vn!
