Craving for the specialty of fast food of the Khmer people in That Son region
Thanh Mai |
An Giang - Khmer people in the That Son region have many fast food specialties that are attractive enough to make many people crave and miss them.
That Son land (An Giang), besides its mysterious and peaceful scenery, tourists can hardly miss the experience of exploring the world of "fast food" (fast food) specialties that are rustic but full of appeal of the Khmer people. Not fussy or flowery, the "fast food" of the Khmer people in That Son region captivates tourists with its simplicity, originality and rich local flavor. From beef skewers emitting smoke on the charcoal stove, grilled frogs with bamboo sticks imbued with the smell of "chúc" leaves, to crispy and buttery fried insect trays, or crispy and crunchy sweet and sour smashed custard apple dishes... All like painting a unique street food picture, just looking at it is enough to make tourists "crave".
The specialty of bamboo stick grilled frog is fragrant with "chúc" leaves, a citrus plant, but has a richer flavor and taste. Photo: Thanh Mai (Photo taken in September 2026)Close-up of crispy fried grasshoppers specialty. Photo: Thanh Mai (Photo taken in September 2026)Craving for crispy fried puffed rice dishes. Photo: Thanh Mai (Photo taken in September 2026)The fragrant fried cicada dish with chúc leaves is attractive enough to everyone. Photo: Thanh Mai (Photo taken in September 2026)The specialty of fast food of the Khmer people in the That Son region is the bait for snacking sessions... Photo: Thanh Mai (Photo taken in September 2026)The seller quickly prepares hot meals for customers at the stalls full of cakes and fruits, palmyra beverages, sketching the joyful and friendly culinary rhythm of the land of Bay Nui. Photo: Thanh Mai (Photo taken in September 2026)Grilled beef shank with piper lolot leaves emitting fragrant smoke on a charcoal stove. Photo: Thanh Mai (Photo taken in September 2026)Close-up of slices of cooked grilled meat neatly arranged on the grill. Coal smoke mixed with the taste of scallion oil and the characteristic aroma of chúc leaves and lốt leaves creates an irresistible attraction from the first sight. Photo: Thanh Mai (Photo taken in September 2026)The appeal of crushed custard apple fruit with sour, sweet, crunchy sugar. Photo: Thanh Mai (Photo taken in September 2026)Fresh custard apples are crushed just right to reduce the astringent taste, then stewed with sugar and granular salt. This crispy, sour, sweet, and harmonious snack always "captures the heart" of anyone who sets foot in the That Son region. Photo: Thanh Mai (Photo taken in September 2026)
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An Giang - At the Ro Pagoda Bull Racing Festival 2026, the pagoda organizes a culinary space with 5 Khmer specialties to treat bull owners, guests and cheerleaders.
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Dong Thap - A series of OCOP specialties, typical agricultural - aquatic and industrial - commercial strengths of the province are promoted at the regional linkage conference in Ho Chi Minh City.
An Giang - At the Ro Pagoda Bull Racing Festival 2026, the pagoda organizes a culinary space with 5 Khmer specialties to treat bull owners, guests and cheerleaders.
In the early days of September, when the Mekong River flows in a lot, it is also when linh fish appear in the upstream area of the Mekong River, opening the scene for specialty dishes.
