Weekend Destination: Three Historic Eateries near Da Lat Market

Experience the unique flavors of Da Lat at renowned eateries, situated in the Hòa Bình area, just 400 meters from the bustling Da Lat Market.

Weekend Destination: Three Historic Eateries near Da Lat Market

Hòa Bình Area stands out as a culinary hotspot, close to Da Lat Market, a popular stop for long-haul drivers seeking affordable yet quality dining options. In the evenings, it becomes a favorite hangout for both the youth and tourists, offering a variety of signature dishes.

Grilled Rice Paper

When in Da Lat, most tourists aspire to taste the renowned grilled rice paper at least once. You can find numerous shops with similar quality throughout the city, and one of the most celebrated addresses is the grilled rice paper stall on Nguyen Van Troi Street. The stall opens from 4 pm until sold out, and evenings are always bustling with customers.

Still using familiar ingredients such as cheese, pate, onion fat, shredded beef, chicken eggs, quail eggs... evenly spread on a thin rice paper and grilled on a charcoal stove, but what attracts customers is not only the taste but also because this is one of the first places to sell grilled rice paper in Da Lat. Nearly 20 years, although the chef has not changed, the taste changes over time. Initially, her rice paper was simply grilled with onion fat, chicken eggs, quail eggs, shredded beef. Over the years, she added cheese, pate, sausage... updating various styles according to trends to suit the taste of young people.

However, when dining here, you must be prepared to wait. Because there is only one person grilling, sometimes it is not fast enough to serve customers, making the owner annoyed with customers. Therefore, many people call this place the 'crazy Mrs. Grilled Rice Paper' due to her unusual temperament. The shop does not offer takeout, and there are days when you have to wait for an hour to get food.

Address: 61 Nguyen Van Troi, Da Lat.

Soy Milk

Occupying a corner of the street near Dalat Market, Hoa Sua soy milk shop has been familiar to many people for decades. Passing by this area, you will surely be attracted by the crowd sitting overflowing onto the street, a long line of people waiting to buy milk. Especially on weekend evenings, the number of customers is immeasurable.

The menu includes four main types of milk: soy milk, green bean milk, peanut milk, and black sesame milk made from soybeans, giving it a fragrant aroma. Milk is usually consumed with sugar or sweetened condensed milk as desired. Guests can combine various types of milk to create unique flavors such as green soy (soy milk and green bean milk), peanut soy (soy milk and peanut milk)... Among them, the most famous is the 'cow soy' (soy milk mixed with sweetened condensed milk), which arouses curiosity in many people.

The taste and prices are quite reasonable, the seating is simple but spacious, budget-friendly, and lively, suitable for young people going out at night. The shop operates from 5 pm until the milk runs out, but if you visit around 9 pm, some types of milk may have run out. The mountainous streets are cold in the evening, sipping a hot cup of milk, and dipping a piece of bread are enough to warm you up.

Address: 64 Tang Bat Ho, Da Lat.

Steamed Rice Pancakes with Chicken Heart

The three-generation Trang steamed rice pancakes with chicken heart, located a few houses away from the Hoa Sua soy milk shop, has been a destination loved by both tourists and locals for a long time. The shop opens at 11 am and sells until around 8 pm every day, or sometimes earlier if it's crowded.

A common feature of the dish is that it is served in a bowl instead of a plate like other types of steamed rice pancakes. The chicken hearts are well-prepared, without any unpleasant odor and not tough, winning over even the pickiest eaters. The dish includes chicken hearts, shrimp cakes, steamed rice pancakes, and a bit of cinnamon leaves, soaked in a sweet fish sauce with a hint of chili. The hearts are flavorful and tender. The food is well-seasoned, pleasing to many palates. If you're not a fan of steamed rice pancakes, you can order a bowl of rice porridge with a side plate of salad, which is also quite satisfying.

Address: 15 F Tang Bat Ho, Da Lat.

According to Vi Yen/Ngoisao.net

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Reference: Travel guide Mytour