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Curious about Sapa's delicacies? Wondering what to eat when visiting Sapa? Let's dive into this together!
Salmon
When in Sapa, indulging in salmon is a must – it's one of the renowned specialties of this chilly region. Imported and nurtured in Sapa, salmon becomes a nutritious and fresh delicacy for tourists. Enjoy salmon in various ways like hotpot with vegetables, fried, or raw with fresh greens, wasabi,... Where to savor salmon in Sapa? Sapa Song Nhi Salmon Restaurant at Thac Bac (open from 7am – 11pm); Duong Xuan Vien Restaurant at 038 Xuan Vien, Sapa Town (open from 7am – 11pm); Sapa A Phu Salmon Restaurant, 15 Fansipan (open from 9am – 11pm) are renowned spots, especially for salmon dishes ranging from 70,000 – 400,000 VND depending on preparation.
Sapa Salmon Delight
Victory Stew
Victory stew is one of Sapa's famous delicacies that you can't miss when visiting Sapa. For both foreign and domestic tourists, victory stew is a peculiar yet simple mixed hotpot of the H'Mong people, featuring a plethora of meat and vegetables cooked together, accompanied by offal, rich broth infused with various spices like orange peel, lime leaves, cloves, ginger, star anise, cardamom,... creating an irresistibly fragrant pot. Admittedly, victory stew may not look visually appealing at first glance and might not spark immediate interest, but trust us and give it a try, you'll definitely crave for more. The top spots to relish this special victory stew in Sapa are: A Quynh Victory Stew Restaurant (15 Thach Son), Lien Ton Restaurant (61-63 Xuan Vien), A Phu Restaurant (15 Fansipan) with prices ranging from 100,000 - 500,000 VND depending on the dish.
Victory Stew
Armpit Pig
Armpit pig, also known as Sapa mountain pig – one of the famous specialties of Sapa that you must try. With its peculiar name arousing curiosity among tourists, the pig is slaughtered and marinated with various spices before being roasted whole or grilled according to preference, enjoyed with a glass of apple wine, providing a delightful experience for tourists. Compared to common pig breeds in the lowlands, armpit pigs are smaller and lighter, perhaps explaining their name 'armpit pig'. You can enjoy delicious armpit pig at: Phuong Ngoan Restaurant (13C Nguyen Hue); Dung Trau Restaurant (85 Xuan Vien), Hoa Dong Tien Sapa Restaurant (29 Cau May, Sapa).
Armpit Pig Meat
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Stir-fried Vegetarian Noodles
Stir-fried Vegetables Noodles in Sapa may sound simple, but it's actually one of the special dishes in Sapa, especially when the noodles are stir-fried with fresh vegetables grown in the cold land. Sapa's Stir-fried Vegetables Noodles often use bitter greens like mustard greens or water spinach which become sweeter the longer you eat, along with beef, spices, and some other vegetables like onions, carrots added to create a beautiful and delicious noodle dish. With a fairly cheap price, only about 25,000 - 40,000 VND for a plate of noodles, you can find it at any restaurant or eatery along the streets when traveling to Sapa independently.
Sapa Stir-fried Vegetables Noodles
Black Chicken Hotpot
Black Chicken Hotpot is a delicious dish in Sapa with high nutritional value and is also one of the dishes you should try when visiting Sapa. Black chicken, when simmered with Chinese medicinal herbs, has the effect of treating insomnia, fatigue, enhancing male vitality, treating coughs in children,... In Sapa, when enjoying Black Chicken Hotpot, you will be served with a pot of herbal broth, along with mushrooms, fresh vegetables, and black chicken for hotpot dipping, suitable for gatherings on chilly evenings. Due to its high nutritional value, dishes made from black chicken or black chicken hotpot are quite expensive, ranging from 900,000 - 1,200,000 VND per hotpot. Hoang Minh Restaurant at 23-24 Sapa culinary area will be a good suggestion for a delicious Black Chicken Hotpot dining spot in Sapa that you should try.
Black Chicken Hotpot
Kitchen-smoked Buffalo Meat
Kitchen-smoked Buffalo Meat is a specialty that you can only find in the Northwest mountainous region, especially in Sapa. Fresh buffalo meat, after being carefully cleaned and marinated with spices, will be hung over the kitchen to smoke according to its name, the kitchen smoke will gradually dry and cook the meat over time. Kitchen-smoked Buffalo Meat has a smoky aroma, brown color, and when torn apart, it has a natural red color of the meat. You can enjoy kitchen-smoked buffalo meat as a snack or as a drinking appetizer with a glass of apple wine, or you can also buy it as a gift with prices ranging from 700,000 - 900,000 VND/kg of meat.
Kitchen-smoked Buffalo Meat
Grilled Mountain Stream Fish
Mountain Stream Fish in Sapa are types of fish caught from the streams, very tender and nutritious. The fish here are mainly grilled, mostly minnows, carp,... caught by local people in the forest, marinated, grilled crispy on charcoal stoves and served with flavorful chili garlic fish sauce. Mountain Stream Fish are sold in abundance outside the market at cheap prices or you can enjoy them at delicious Sapa eateries along the streets for about 70,000 - 100,000 VND/dish.
Grilled Mountain Stream Fish
Corn Cake
Corn Cake is a snack in Sapa, also known as “páu pó cừ” in the local language here. Corn Cake is made from ground young corn, then fried or wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until cooked. When eating Corn Cake, it is dipped in sweet and savory sugar, often used in snacks to ward off hunger or in family meals. If you have the opportunity to travel to Sapa and visit the small markets, remember to enjoy this special cake, it's also very cheap, only 10,000 - 15,000 VND for a steamed corn cake.
Homemade Corn Cake
Stone Sprout
Stone Sprout is a seasonal dish in Sapa, only available in winter or early spring. Stone Sprout is a type of vegetable that only grows in cold weather and is also a rare vegetable here. According to the travel experience of many tourists in Sapa, the colder the weather, the sweeter the Stone Sprout, this dish is usually boiled or stir-fried with buffalo meat to have a characteristic sweetness. Besides, Stone Sprout is also used as a medicinal herb, relieving fatigue, so it is very popular among tourists for tasting and buying as gifts. You can buy fresh Stone Sprout at the markets for about 50,000 VND/kg and please note that you can only find this specialty when traveling to Sapa in winter!
Sapa Stone Sprout Vegetables
Forest Hazelnuts
Forest Hazelnuts are a popular street snack in Sapa. Large hazelnuts, with a golden hue and a nutty, sweet flavor, will make you crave for more. Hazelnuts are usually steamed or roasted and are sold everywhere on the streets of Sapa, especially at famous tourist spots. You can buy them as snacks or as gifts for around 100,000 VND/kg of forest hazelnuts.
Forest Hazelnuts
Bamboo Rice
Bamboo Rice is a characteristic specialty of the Northwest mountainous region, this is a rustic dish made from glutinous rice put into clean bamboo tubes and grilled until cooked. When enjoying bamboo rice, you just need to remove the bamboo shell and eat it with sesame salt or other condiments. The sticky bamboo rice, with its sweet and fragrant flavor of bamboo, will make you feel the simplicity and uniqueness of this special dish. Bamboo rice is sold a lot in the market for about 10,000 - 20,000 VND/tube and you can also buy it as a gift.
Bamboo Rice
Bitter Bamboo Shoot Spring Rolls
Bitter bamboo shoot rolls, a delicacy hailing from Sapa's Tày community, boast a unique blend of flavors. The outer layer, crafted from tender Sapa bamboo shoots, is delicately boiled, peeled into thin layers, and then wrapped around finely minced chicken, seasoned with a perfect balance of salty and sweet spices. Encased in bamboo leaves and fried to a golden crisp, these bitter bamboo shoot rolls traditionally grace festive feasts in Sapa. Nowadays, they've found their way onto menus across Sapa's eateries.
Indulge in the essence of Bitter Bamboo Shoot Rolls
Beef wrapped in shepherd's purse
Beef wrapped in shepherd's purse stands out as a must-try delicacy in Sapa. Shepherd's purse, renowned for its presence in the Northwest mountains, accompanies thinly sliced beef marinated in a medley of spices. Rolled together and skewered onto thin bamboo sticks, the savory aroma of the tender beef melds perfectly with the slight bitterness of shepherd's purse, creating an irresistible delicacy for travelers exploring Sapa. Where to savor this delight in Sapa? You'll find it at local markets and food stalls, especially during chilly evenings. Beef wrapped in shepherd's purse always takes center stage as the preferred snack for indulging in Sapa's culinary delights.
Savor the Delights of Beef Wrapped in Shepherd's Purse
Sapa BBQ Delights
With Sapa's perennial chill, anything can be grilled here, catering to the diverse palates of travelers. As evening falls, bustling BBQ spots enveloped in thick white smoke create a warm ambiance, dispelling the chill in the air. Sapa's BBQ offerings are extensive, featuring pork, beef, chicken, eggs, and various vegetables such as corn, sweet potatoes, greens, and more. Marinated and grilled to perfection, these culinary delights become must-try delicacies when strolling around the town at night. Where to find the best and affordable BBQ in Sapa? Make note of these addresses: Hoang Lien BBQ at 4 Hoang Lien Street is a favored spot for delicious and budget-friendly meals in Sapa, or you can enjoy BBQ at the Sapa night market, another great option!
Indulge in Sapa's BBQ Delights
This article has answered the question 'What are the specialties of Sapa?' We hope it can be helpful for your upcoming trip to Sapa. Let's plan ahead with our Sapa Combo, including round-trip transportation and hotel accommodation at a great price! Wishing you a meaningful journey!
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