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When in Nha Trang for beach bliss and breathtaking views, your culinary journey is equally essential. Whether it's the main course or evening snacks, Nha Trang caters to every palate. The local delicacies here are not only delicious and nutritious but also budget-friendly. Explore the following dishes to truly experience Nha Trang.
1. Seafood Delight
A trip to the beach is incomplete without indulging in the freshest seafood. The seafood market is the heart of Nha Trang's culinary culture, offering a delightful mix of freshness, sweetness, tenderness, and crispiness. From crabs, snails, and shrimp to clams, oysters, and specialties like sea urchin and grilled king mackerel with chili salt dip, Nha Trang's marine wonders are a culinary feast.
Grilled scallops with garlic butter. @online
With snails this big, how can you resist? @travelhub
Tourists' favorite spots are the seaside restaurants, offering a perfect blend of dining, sea breeze, and the soothing sound of waves. These places come alive every evening, serving authentic Nha Trang delicacies. If you can stroll around the fishing village in the early morning, you'll get fresh seafood straight from the sea. Steaming or grilling to preserve the true flavor of the dish is an absolute delight!
Specialty grilled sea urchin with egg. @online
Juicy shrimp meat. @nhatrang24h
Here are some renowned seafood restaurants in the Nha Trang culinary scene that will be incredibly helpful for you. Check out which ones are near your hotel.
24 Snails Restaurant:
Xuan Anh Snail Restaurant:
Long Vu Snail Restaurant
Affordable Seafood:
Bai Duong Seafood:
Thanh Suong Seafood:
Sea Breeze Seafood:
Riverside Restaurant:
Nha Trang Fishing Village Seafood:
If you want to savor the freshest seafood, consider taking tours with stops at some small islands in Nha Trang. After hours of fun and exploration, indulge in delicious dishes made from freshly caught seafood right along the shore.
2. Grilled Beef with Peanuts Experience
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This dish has become an iconic brand in Nha Trang's culinary map. The divine Grilled Beef with Peanuts enchants anyone who tastes it, with tender, fragrant beef marinated in spices, served with grilled corn, fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, thinly sliced onions). Enjoying grilled beef with lime and salt and pepper is an unforgettable experience.
Grilled beef on charcoal. @nhatrangtoday
The legendary Lac Canh Grilled Beef restaurant is whispered about throughout the travel community enamored with Nha Trang cuisine. Make sure to spend a cool evening savoring this dish. However, the place tends to get crowded, so plan to arrive early or be prepared to wait in line.
Served with fresh vegetables and chili salt. @online
If time is tight and patience is thin, try another grilled beef spot at 16A Dang Van Quyen.
3. Ninh Hoa Grilled Pork Rolls
Fresh, finely ground pork, perfectly seasoned, molded around bamboo sticks, and grilled over charcoal. Just hearing about it brings to mind the familiar flavors of Nha Trang cuisine. The grilled pork rolls are fragrant, tender, not too chewy, and not too oily.
A hearty, colorful, and delicious portion. @travelnhatrang
This dish is especially notable for its thick, velvety dipping sauce, warm and comforting, accompanied by a basket of fresh, crisp greens. Roll after roll, you just can't stop. Additionally, you can enjoy grilled pork rolls with vermicelli, like the delectable grilled pork vermicelli bowl.
Remember to pair it with a luscious dipping sauce. @foodblog
In Nha Trang, there are plenty of budget-friendly grilled pork roll stalls, almost on every street. Whether it's rainy or sunny, grilled pork rolls are always a delight. Check out some of the famous Ninh Hoa grilled pork roll places in the Nha Trang culinary scene.
Grilled Pork Rolls:
Vu Thanh An Grilled Pork Rolls:
Aunt No's Grilled Pork Rolls:
Pre-rolled Grilled Pork Stall:
Dang Van Quyen Grilled Pork Rolls
Ngoc Tien Grilled Pork Rolls:
Nha Trang Grilled Pork Rolls:
4. Fish Noodle Soup, Fish Cake Noodle Soup, Jellyfish Noodle Soup
Nha Trang cuisine isn't just about seafood; it also features dishes like Fish Noodle Soup, Fish Cake Noodle Soup, and Jellyfish Noodle Soup. These famous dishes include fresh fish fillets, thinly sliced resilient fish cake, fish cake balls, crunchy jellyfish, and a few tomato slices. Imagining it already looks both visually appealing and mouth-watering. Add some fresh vegetables and chili for the perfect combination.
A bowl of vermicelli with fresh fish and rich fish cake. @jamja
Feel free to order a mix of fish and jellyfish. @vinpearlvillas&condotel
True connoisseurs of Nha Trang cuisine, when indulging in Fish Noodle Soup, Fish Cake Noodle Soup, or Jellyfish Noodle Soup, always add fish roe for a delightful combination of chewy and fatty. The steaming bowl of vermicelli is both refreshing and nutritious, easy to enjoy, making it a favorite for everyone. Travelers often choose this dish for a hearty breakfast, providing energy for the day.
A bowl of cool and refreshing jellyfish vermicelli. @online
Some places even offer choices like tuna and mackerel, adding an exciting flavor. The broth, made from various types of ocean fish, is both sweet and clear. The fish cake, crafted from fresh fish meat, and the jellyfish, crisp and fresh, are not fishy. Throughout Nha Trang, there are numerous stalls serving Fish Noodle Soup, Fish Cake Noodle Soup, and Jellyfish Noodle Soup, priced from 25,000 to 35,000 VND. If you want a delightful experience, try these recommended places.
Co Ba Fish Noodle Soup:
Fish Noodle Soup with Jellyfish:
Smooth Fish Noodle Soup:
Duc Fish Noodle Soup:
Ninh Hoa Leafy Fish Noodle Soup:
05 Beo Jellyfish Vermicelli:
Bang Tree Leaf Fish Noodle Soup
Nguyen Loan Fish Noodle Soup:
Lean Jellyfish Fish Noodle Soup:
Nha Trang Blissful Fish Noodle Soup:
Jellyfish Fish Noodle Soup:
5. Nha Trang Quang-style Noodles
While not a specialty of Nha Trang cuisine, the Quang-style noodles here are still delicious. The key difference lies in the noodle strands. Quang-style noodles from Quang province have thick, soft strands made from rice flour. In Nha Trang, the noodles are smaller, yellow, and chewy, resembling dry pho noodles.
A bowl of golden noodles that looks simply beautiful. @online
Seafood-inspired Quang-style noodles ensure a rich and flavorful taste. @khanhhoa
In the style of Nha Trang cuisine, Quang-style noodles are served with boiled meat, fish cake, and a broth full of flavor, but without grilled rice paper. Some places add pork sausage, chewy tendon, creating a visually stunning mixed bowl.
Enhance the flavor with added shrimp and fish. @jamja
Each eatery has its unique twist to create a distinct taste and brand. A bowl of Quang-style noodles costs around 25,000 - 30,000 VND at the places listed below, providing a satisfying meal.
Quang-style Noodles:
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Quang-style Noodles, Rice, Baby Clam Vermicelli:
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6. Chicken Rice
Not only is Hoi An's chicken rice famous, but Nha Trang's version is also a sensation. Each grain of rice is fluffy, golden, paired with shredded chicken, sweet ginger fish sauce, cilantro, fried shallots, pickled vegetables, cucumber, and a bowl of soup to complete the flavor. Food enthusiasts often add a few wings for bone chewing or order a plate of chicken liver for a leisurely bite.
A steaming plate of chicken rice with all the delightful flavors. @kenh14
The local chicken is so tender and delightful. @lozi
A portion of Nha Trang chicken rice looks visually appealing, and when eaten hot, it's simply irresistible. You can enjoy chicken rice for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even late-night cravings.
The golden and glossy rice grains. @internet
Some authentic and affordable chicken rice spots in Nha Trang:
Ha's Chicken Rice:
Ha's Chicken Rice:
Tram Anh's Chicken Rice:
Cu Li's Chicken Rice:
Hai Chua's Chicken Rice:
7. Savory Pancakes (Banh Xeo)
Following Nha Trang's culinary style, banh xeo is usually small, fitting snugly in a pan about the size of two palms. The golden, crispy outer layer is filled with fresh shrimp and squid from the Nha Trang sea. The fresher the filling, the chewier and sweeter, making it a delightful treat. Enjoy it with fresh vegetables and dip it in sweet and sour fish sauce for the authentic Nha Trang banh xeo experience.
Golden and crispy banh xeo. @24h
Savory pancakes, known as banh xeo, are a rustic dish with a strong Central and Southern Vietnamese essence. Each region prepares banh xeo in its unique way, influenced by the local specialties. A piece of Nha Trang's banh xeo costs only around 5,000 VND, and indulging in four to five pieces leaves you delightfully satisfied.
Banh xeo filled with fresh shrimp. @internet
Banh xeo is typically available from the afternoon until evening, serving as a delightful snack in Nha Trang. Some renowned banh xeo places you should know include:
Banh Xeo Corner:
Xeo Street Eatery:
Sizzling Crisps Hub:
Golden Skillet Pancakes:
Golden Hue Pancakes
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8. Rice Cakes
Imagine a drizzly day, a slight rain, sitting by the red charcoal stove, eagerly awaiting each pair of golden rice cakes in the oven - nothing could be more anticipated. This is the quintessential Nha Trang street food for students and young locals.
Fish sauce is the key element that enhances the rich flavor of rice cakes. @dulich24
The outer layer of rice cakes is made from flour and eggs, baked to perfection over charcoal without oil, and rolled in a bowl of finely chopped shallots. Pouring the batter into the stove, they add fresh fillings like shrimp or squid. Shrimp remains whole and firm, while squid is small in size but thick in texture. In some places, rice cakes have only egg filling, or minced beef or pork.
Rice cakes with shrimp and meat filling. @internet
The dipping sauce for rice cakes is fish sauce with a tiny mắm ball, a bit of grated mango, chili, and raw vegetables - a delight for every batch of cakes that comes out of the oven. In the late afternoon, along the streets, whether in a shop or on the sidewalk, almost every rice cake vendor is always crowded.
Classic rice cakes with only chicken eggs and quail eggs. @ktv
Here are some renowned rice cake spots in Nha Trang for your reference:
Rice Cake Haven
Rice Cake Paradise:
Rice Cake Delights:
Rice Cake Extravaganza:
Rice Cake Fiesta:
Rice Cake Delight:
9. Dipping Bread
Dipping Bread is considered a familiar, comprehensive Vietnamese bread dish. This is undoubtedly a true delicious, affordable breakfast of the people of Nha Trang. The dipping bowl includes egg sauce, chili sauce, cucumber, scallions, meatballs, quail eggs, fried eggs & fish cake (a lot) served with a hearty baguette true to Nha Trang cuisine.
A portion of fragrant Dipping Bread. @internet
Such a breakfast portion costs around 15,000 - 20,000 VND, and if you add a hot soy milk, it provides enough nutrients for the day. Doan Ket Dipping Bread shop is located in a deep alley, known only to the locals. If you oversleep, you might miss the chance to enjoy this dish. It sounds enticing, so make sure to wake up early to have the opportunity to savor this meal.
With so much goodness, the price is surprisingly affordable. @internet
10. Wet cakes, smashed cakes
White flour forms the base for shrimp floss and onion oil. @internet
Nha Trang's smashed cake is essentially wet cake wrapped in a crispy grilled rice paper. When eating, simply break it into small, delicious, crispy pieces with your hands and enjoy the satisfying crunch.
Smashed cakes served with a delightful dipping sauce. @internet
For tasty wet cakes or smashed cakes, the flour must be fragrant and fresh, the shrimp filling fresh, seasoned just right, and the dipping sauce perfectly balanced. Despite its simplicity, the preparation requires careful attention, and the ingredients must be fresh and delicious.
Enjoy the crispy crunch of smashed cakes. @internet
Finding places offering smashed and wet cakes in the morning in Nha Trang is as easy as strolling along the streets. Here are a couple of spots:
Smashed cakes, wet cakes:
Smashed cakes, wet cakes:
Hot rice sheets by Mrs. Ha:
Smashed cakes, wet cakes at Binh Minh:
Diên Khanh wet cakes
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