Every tourists coming to Nha Trang must admit that they are amazed by its delicacies, especially various kinds of seafood. Among many dishes, which are the best of Nha Trang cuisine that you must try? Let’s see a list of what to eat in Nha Trang.
Lac Canh grilled beef
One of the dishes that cannot be missed in the journey to Nha Trang is Lac Canh grilled beef. It makes you curious and want to try, then once you taste it, you cannot forget this dish.
When you google “Nha Trang”, the Lac Canh grilled beef restaurant will be always among top search results. Because the food here just can be described as excellent at very cheap prices. Meat and seafood could be ordered by plates and BBQ over charcoal over a small stove at your table. You should definitely try do-it-yourself barbecue here. It is an amazing experience.
- Try: Lac Canh Restaurant at 44D Nguyen Binh Khiem, Cai River, Nha Trang
- Price range: $4 to $5/dish
What to eat in Nha Trang? – It’s Vietnamese squid crepe
Banh Xeo Muc (Vietnamese squid crepe) is one of the dishes that make up the Nha Trang cuisine. One thing that makes Banh Xeo Muc different from traditional Banh Xeo is that it is added with fresh squid inside.
Unlike in Saigon, people use pan to bake Banh Xeo, in Nha Trang, ingredients are poured into an iron mold. So Nha Trang’s Banh Xeo has less oil and the cake is also more delicious.
One Vietnamese squid crepe is usually priced from $0.75 to $1.5. You can try it at the following addresses:
- Eateries near Ponagar Tower
- At the shop at 97 Hoang Dieu Street
- Banh Xeo chao To Hien Thanh at To Hien Thanh crossroad, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai
Jellyfish rice noodles – The pride of Nha Trang cuisine
Another dish that you must try when coming to Nha Trang is jellyfish rice noodles (Bun Sua). Although Bun Sua is processed simply, it has a special taste that makes you remember forever.
Bun Sua is not only a specialty of Nha Trang, it is also very good for your health. Edible jellyfish can reduce body heat and cure some diseases such as cough and lung inflammation. In addition, it is a great choice for those who are on a diet.
There are many places to try Bun Sua in Nha Trang such as:
- Bun Ca Co Ba
Address: 123 Yersin, Nha Trang
Price range: $1.25 to $2/bowl
- Bun Ca Min – Bun Ca Ninh Hoa
Address: 179 Bach Dang, Nha Trang
Price range: $1.5 to $2.25/bowl
- Quan Cay Bang – Bun Ca La Dam
Address: 6 Han Thuyen, Nha Trang
Price range: $1.25 to $2/bowl
Can Cake (Vietnamese mini pancake)
The locals make Can Cake (also called Banh Can in Vietnamese) with rice powder mixed with water then grilled up with egg and topped up with shrimp, squid, pork, beef, etc. Nowadays, tourists can choose Can Cake’s toppings according to their tastes. You can ask to add more egg, squid, mussels, anything that you like.
The sauce served with Can Cake also makes the taste of it better. To eat Banh Can like a local, you can try it with raw vegetables and lettuce with basil. The crispness of the outside, the crunchiness and charm of ingredients inside combine with the fresh of vegetables will make a perfect dish.
The best time to eat Can Cake is in the morning. And a fact is that you cannot leave Nha Trang without trying Banh Can. Here are the best places for you to visit:
- Banh Can Co Tu: on the way to Ponagar Tower
- Banh Can 151 Hoang Van Thu
- Quan Banh Can 47 Yersin
What are you waiting for? Why not come to Nha Trang and have a food tour right now?
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