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Phan Thiet, a coastal city known for its luxury resorts stretching along the shoreline, features a long coastline that creates picturesque landscapes and abundant seafood resources. As a result, the culinary scene in Phan Thiet ranges from high-end dishes to humble, traditional meals, catering to every type of traveler visiting on a Phan Thiet tour
Diverse Street Food in Phan Thiet
According to Mytour, one of the main attractions that leaves a lasting impression on visitors to the Phan Thiet beach tour is the incredibly diverse and rich street food scene.
Exploring the coastal city and savoring hot, mouthwatering dishes like pier-side seafood, bánh căn, bánh xèo, and mì quảng are wonderful ideas for travelers on a Phan Thiet tour.
Pier-side Seafood
In recent years, many tourists visiting Phan Thiet have developed a habit of stopping by the seafood bars at night along the pier beneath Tran Hung Dao Bridge, on the way to Doi Duong Beach, or at the temporary seafood stalls that are scattered all along the Mui Ne coastline.
The refreshing, breezy atmosphere, vibrant energy, diverse seafood menu, and reasonable prices make these seafood spots always bustling. In addition to various seafood like shrimp, squid, fish, scallops, crabs, and shellfish, visitors can also enjoy unique dishes made with 'dong,' a local specialty.
Grilled Rice Paper
Grilled rice paper with fermented shrimp paste is a must-try delicacy when visiting Phan Thiết. Sitting around the glowing red charcoal stove, witnessing the cooking process firsthand, and inhaling the irresistible aroma of crispy grilled rice paper rolls filled with shallots, shrimp paste, butter, eggs, sausage, and spring rolls—this is the unique experience you can expect from this delicious street snack.
To savor this signature dish only found in Phan Thiết, visitors can easily find it anywhere in the city, from schools to small alleyways.
Bánh Mì Chờ
Located under the Lê Hồng Phong bridge, right at the corner of the roundabout near the market, you'll spot the sandwich shop run by two sisters. This shop opens only from 7 PM until late at night, and the later it gets, the more crowded it becomes, earning it the affectionate nickname 'Bánh Mì Chờ' (Wait for Sandwiches).
They offer a variety of fillings, from meatball, fried and steamed sausages, to boiled eggs and grilled pork. The warm, crispy bread is spread with a bit of dark soy sauce and seasoned to perfection, creating an unforgettable flavor that keeps visitors coming back to enjoy the food of Phan Thiết.
Squid Jaws
The menu for dishes made with squid jaws is quite diverse, including grilled, steamed, stir-fried, fried, and squid egg rolls, all of which are available in many spots around the city. However, the most delicious and distinctive ones can be found at the squid jaw restaurants on Nguyễn Tất Thành Street or Võ Thị Sáu Street.
Squid jaws are often served with pickled vegetables and Vietnamese mint leaves to enhance the flavors of the dish. It's a popular snack that many people seek out and is definitely a must-try when visiting Phan Thiết.
Căn Cake
Phan Thiết's Bánh Căn stands out from the versions in Vũng Tàu or Đà Lạt. The appeal of Bánh Căn Phan Thiết lies in the simplicity of its rice flour batter, the rich and reddish-colored fish sauce, and the diverse flavors of side dishes such as braised fish sauce, crispy pork fat, meatball skewers, minced mango, and sour starfruit, all of which create a unique and memorable taste experience.
Typically, Bánh Căn in Phan Thiết is sold in the evening. The cakes, freshly removed from the hot pan, are served crispy with a bowl of fish sauce poured over them. They are accompanied by various side dishes depending on the customer's preferences.
It's not difficult for visitors to enjoy Bánh Căn Phan Thiết. A few well-known places where tourists can stop by include Bánh Căn at 168 Thủ Khoa Huân, the Bánh Căn shop at 8 Hải Thượng Lãn Ông Street, or the shop located at the foot of Dục Thanh Bridge.
