Vung Tau is not only attractive to tourists with its blue sea, coastal roads, attractive check-in points and experiences, but also has rich and diverse cuisine. When coming to Vung Tau on September 2nd holiday, many delicious local dishes will help tourists have more culinary experiences during their trip.
Banh khot - a long-standing typical dish of Vung Tau
When going to Vung Tau, banh khot is a dish mentioned by many tourists. Small rice flour cakes are poured in molds, when cooked, they have a crispy outer shell, while the inside is soft, and are served with shrimp or squid, oysters... depending on the tourist's preferences.
The hot and crispy cake is wrapped by diners with raw vegetables, pickled vegetables and then dipped in chili fish sauce. The crispness of the cake flour, the delicious taste of seafood, along with the spiciness and saltiness of the dipping sauce, blend to create an irresistible deliciousness for many diners.
Visitors can enjoy banh khot made in traditional style on Tran Dong, Ba Trieu streets... (usually only sold in the morning). Or there are many shops selling both morning and evening according to their own recipes in many places in Vung Tau.
stingray hotpot
One of the favorite dishes of tourists is stingray hotpot. The hotpot usually has a light sour taste of bamboo shoots, light spiciness or richness depending on the restaurant's cooking method; eaten with stingray meat and vermicelli (or instant noodles).
In Vung Tau, there are quite a few restaurants selling stingray hotpot. Some restaurants are often sought after by local people such as Ly Tuong restaurant; Hoang Minh stingray hotpot; Ut Muoi stingray hotpot, Hung Chi seafood, Co Hong stingray hotpot,...
Fresh seafood
With the advantage of being near the sea, many eateries and restaurants in Vung Tau also serve fresh seafood, with many diverse processing methods. Many restaurants with stable seafood sources and good service quality are sought after by many people such as: Ganh Hau, Nori, BoHo, Tam Nguyen oyster, Oc Moi, Oc A Dong 2...
However, tourists should contact to book tables in advance at establishments, to avoid running out of tables during the holidays. At the same time, for seafood dishes according to current prices, tourists should carefully check prices and weight before processing, to avoid incurring unexpected costs.
Salted egg orchid - gift to take home when leaving Vung Tau
In addition to fresh or dried seafood, Vung Tau also has salted egg sponge cake that many tourists choose to buy as gifts for relatives and friends when coming to Vung Tau.
There are types of salted egg orchids made into small cakes fragrant with the smell of egg butter, combined with the saltiness of salted eggs to create a characteristic flavor. Or there are types of soft, foamy orchids, not too sweet, served with salted egg filling and characteristic cheese sauces; you can add floss and shrimp paste depending on your preference.
There are many brands for tourists to choose from, each brand has its own advantages such as: Goc Cot Dien orchid cake, Golden Bakery, Nguyen Hoang Bakery, Davi Bakery, Tan Phat...
From hot and crispy banh khot, attractive stingray hotpot to fresh seafood dishes and a variety of other dishes, cuisine in Vung Tau will bring tourists many choices. Through delicious local dishes, it will contribute to helping tourists feel more fully the atmosphere and life of Vung Tau beach city.
