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Just wrapped up our team meeting yesterday, and tomorrow, the whole crew is determined to head down to Vung Tau for a thrilling adventure. But where should we eat for some delicious meals? Check out these 8 fantastic dining spots curated by Mytour to help you answer the question of what to eat when traveling to Vung Tau!
Natural Seafood Oasis
Address: 34 Tran Phu, Ward 1, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam
Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM daily
Price range: starting from 35,000 VND
When visiting Vung Tau, indulging in seafood delights is a must! For those unaware, Ốc Tự Nhiên stands out as one of the most renowned seafood eateries in the city, with 3 bustling branches catering to hundreds of tourists every night.
Ốc Tự Nhiên is famed for its delectable fare at reasonable prices. | Credit: Nguyễn Lê Quang TínThis place is renowned for its fresh and delicious seafood, expertly crafted and visually enticing. What sets it apart is the combination of quality dishes and wallet-friendly prices starting from only 35,000 VND. The branch introduced by Mytour is the second branch, situated right on Tran Phu Street, facing the coast. Gathering your friends and family for a seafood feast while enjoying the cool sea breeze in the evening will be absolutely perfect!
Diem Snail 2
Address: 4A Le Quy Don, Ward 1, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam
Opening hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price range: starting from 50,000 VND
Located on Le Quy Don Street, not far from Natural Snail, is Diem Snail - another equally famous snail restaurant, with two branches to serve tourists far and wide.
Diem Snail 2. | Credit: Internet
In a cool space, guests can enjoy delicious fresh seafood dishes, expertly cooked, flavorful, and visually appealing. Signature dishes to try here include fried rice, clam - chicken cartilage stew, grilled oysters, and spicy buttered snails. The second floor space of the restaurant is suitable for birthday parties and gatherings.
Big Mountain Hollow Egg
Address: Located on Vi Ba Road, heading towards the summit of Big Mountain
Opening hours: 05:00 AM – 08:30 PM
Price range: starting from 6,000 VND
Although not a specialty, the yogurt with hollow egg is gradually becoming a signature dish that you must try when visiting Vung Tau.
Big Mountain Hollow Egg. | Credit: Internet
The restaurant opens early with a diverse menu, ranging from various fruit juices (such as strawberry, passion fruit,...), refreshing drinks (fresh coconut, peach tea, pennywort juice,...) to fresh fruits, mango with shrimp paste, chicken feet with lemongrass and tamarind, and the highlight of the restaurant is the yogurt with hollow egg. Enjoying the dish while admiring the view of the distant mountains and blue sea is absolutely delightful.
Fish cake noodle soup
Address: Alley 54 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Thang Tam Ward, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam
Opening hours: 06:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Price range: 25,000 - 30,000 VND
Located in Alley 54 of Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, there's a humble yet popular fish cake noodle soup eatery that attracts many visitors. The secret lies in the fish cake, cut into thick, flavorful, and slightly sweet pieces, perfectly complementing the noodle soup.
Fish cake noodle soup for breakfast. | Credit: Internet
A serving includes fish cake noodle soup, fish cake, spring onions, fried shallots, and a bowl of chili fish sauce for seasoning. Additionally, you can order a side of fried dough sticks or try other dishes available at the eatery such as pork leg noodle soup, shrimp/squid noodle soup,...
Mr. Bay's beef noodle soup, beef vermicelli, braised beef
Address: 10 Tran Nguyen Han Street, Ward 1, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam
Opening hours: 07:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Price range: starting from 50,000 VND
Located on Tran Nguyen Han Street is Mr. Bay's beef noodle soup - beef vermicelli - braised beef eatery, known as a local breakfast spot with high-quality service.
Mr. Bay's beef noodle soup, beef vermicelli, braised beef. | Credit: Internet
Here, a bowl of pho is served with large noodles, accompanied by tender fresh beef and flavorful broth; a complete bowl of beef vermicelli with plenty of meat costs 50K; the braised beef dish features tender meat cooked with garlic satay sauce, very delicious. A major plus is that you can easily request extra fresh or blanched vegetables, perfect for vegetable lovers, it's truly amazing.
The owner is lovely, serving food quickly, with spacious, clean, and airy seating, plus parking space. Don't hesitate to visit this place to enjoy a delicious breakfast.
Russian Donut
Address: 130A Phan Chu Trinh, Ward 2, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam
Opening hours: 02:00 PM – 07:00 PM (closed every Monday)
Price range: 5,000 - 50,000 VND
If you've never tried a donut or if you love this treat but haven't found a place with affordable prices, then head straight to Donut Nga located on Phan Chu Trinh Street.
Russian Donut. | Credit: Internet
The donuts here are deep-fried until crispy then coated with a layer of sugar, chocolate, strawberry, along with various eye-catching and delicious toppings. If you like to eat a lot or are in a group, you can order a combo to enjoy different varieties.
Beef Hotpot 69 Do Chieu
Address: 11 Do Chieu, Ward 1, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam
Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Price range: starting from 100,000 VND
Beef Hotpot 69 is one of the famous hotpot restaurants in Vung Tau city, now with a new branch located at number 11 Do Chieu street, featuring a more luxurious and beautiful space. It's known that this brand was born in 1986, with the hotpot broth prepared with traditional flavors, using fresh ingredients.
The restaurant boasts a luxurious ambiance, suitable for hosting banquets if desired. | Credit: Beef Hotpot 69
The restaurant serves breakfast with options like pho - beef vermicelli, grilled beef skewers, and in the evening, the main dishes include: Beef salad with lime, crispy garlic tendon, braised beef tail with vegetables, beef dipped in sesame seeds / vinegar, along with the highlight being the mixed beef hotpot. The menu is diverse, the space is spacious and beautifully decorated, perfect for dining with family or even organizing birthdays.
Durian ice cream
Address: 117 Le Lai, Ward 3, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam
Opening hours: 09:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Price range: starting from 30,000 VND
A go-to spot for dessert enthusiasts craving smoothies, yogurt, avocado ice cream, and especially durian is the Durian Ice Cream shop located on the super trendy Le Lai street on social media.
Assorted durian dessert. | Credit: Durian Ice Cream 117 Le Lai
Here, the shop serves durian crepe cake, durian yogurt ice cream or assorted durian fruit mix similar to fruit bowls in Saigon, but the highlight is the huge durian chunks in the fruit bowl. Saigon doesn't have any shop like this yet.
Additionally, the shop is famous for its 199K Durian Hotpot menu served similar to a Cu Lao hotpot with various toppings to eat with the large durian chunks and fragrant coconut water.
Recommendations for a few Vung Tau hotels for your trip
The Wind Boutique Resort
Address: 84-B10 Phan Chu Trinh, Ward 2, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam
Price range: starting from 1,325,581 VND/night
The Wind Boutique Resort
The Wind Boutique Resort is a 4-star hotel located on Phan Chu Trinh Street, close to Vung Tau's Back Beach. From the first encounter, Mytour fell in love with this place and is confident you will too. Thanks to its spacious outdoor swimming pool with a water slide for children and Greek-style decorative details, this will be an ideal spot for entertainment and Instagram-worthy moments.
Additionally, the accommodation rooms here are designed in a modern and cozy style with vibrant spaces thanks to the presence of a variety of meticulously selected design items.
Chau Homestay - The Song Vung Tau
Address: 28 Thi Sach Street, Thang Tam Ward, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam
Price range: starting from 1,547,438 VND/night
Chau Homestay - The Song Vung Tau
Chau Homestay - The Song Vung Tau is a homestay apartment designed to accommodate groups of friends or large families for a weekend getaway in Vung Tau.
The accommodation here features spacious rooms up to 125m2 with 3 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen area, and a balcony overlooking Bai Sau, perfect for chilling out.
Conclusion
Hopefully, the article above has somewhat answered your question of what to eat when traveling to Vung Tau. Don't forget to choose Mytour to accompany you when booking hotels in Vung Tau!
