Famous Phan Thiet Specialties That Are Delicious and Everyone Loves

Are you traveling to Phan Thiet but don't know what to eat or what to buy as gifts? Check out the list of Phan Thiet specialties recommended by Sea Home Hotel, it will definitely make your trip even more "delicious".

Phan Thiet is not only famous for its sunset images stretching across the golden sand, the beaches full of fishermen, the islands precariously balanced in the middle of the sea, the intersection of two hot and cold ocean currents, but also famous for its delicious dishes that not only attract tourists but also make it hard for locals to resist. Let's "pick" some Phan Thiet specialties as gifts for parents and friends!

1. Herring Rolls - "Healthy" Phan Thiet Delicacy

When talking about Phan Thiet specialty rolls, we cannot ignore Phan Thiet herring rolls, a famous local specialty that not all tourists know.

To enjoy the most authentic herring spring rolls, the fish must be fresh, thick and preferably caught on the same day. The crispy, hot herring spring rolls combined with the fatty taste of steamed fish spring rolls, the sour taste of spring rolls, the freshness of herbs, and the rich taste of peanuts will surely make you addicted once you try them.

Places to eat delicious Phan Thiet herring rolls:

Dung - Herring Rolls: 104 Vo Thi Sau, Binh Hung, Phan Thiet City
Herring Rolls: 16 Dao Duy Tu, Phan Thiet

2. Banh Quai Vac - Banh Bot Loc - Delicious Snacks in Phan Thiet

Banh quai vac, also known as Phan Thiet banh bot loc, is a famous snack of Binh Thuan. When coming to Phan Thiet, you can easily find a "standard" banh bot loc shop to enjoy. The image of street vendors carrying banh bot loc poles has become a familiar symbol of this locality.

A delicious banh bot loc must have a transparent, soft and chewy crust, with delicious shrimp filling inside. When eating, you can dip the dish in traditional Phan Thiet fish sauce to enhance the flavor. A plate of specialty banh quai vac with evenly arranged banh ú nu, just looking at it will make you swallow your saliva.

Places to eat delicious banh quai vac in Phan Thiet:

Nhu Y tapioca dumplings: 35 Tran Quoc Toan street, Duc Nghia, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan
Vo Thi Sau tapioca cake: Vo Thi Sau street, Hung Long, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan
Ba Lai Restaurant: 9 Nguyen Thuong Hien, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan

3. Grilled Rice Paper with Shrimp Paste - Phan Thiet Specialty You Should Try

When mentioning delicious and attractive Phan Thiet snacks, you cannot miss the rice paper with shrimp paste. The coastal city of Phan Thiet "scores" the bottomless stomachs of food lovers simply with the crispy, hot grilled rice paper with shrimp paste, full of both aroma and flavor.

Crispy rice paper layer, meticulously spread with moderate shrimp paste, combined with some special toppings such as boiled quail eggs, sour sausage, pork roll, shrimp paste, chili sauce and a little fatty scallion oil. Surely this delicious specialty dish will satisfy any hungry stomach in need of "snack vitamin" supplement.

Where is the best place to eat grilled rice paper with shrimp paste?

Grilled rice paper with shrimp paste Binh: 200 Tran Hung Dao street, Binh Hung ward, Phan Thiet city
Grilled rice paper with shrimp paste: No. 43 Tuyen Quang Street, Binh Hung Ward, Phan Thiet City
Grilled rice paper with fish sauce: No. 182 Thu Khoa Huan Street, Phu Thuy Ward, Phan Thiet City

4. Duck Quang Noodles - A Unique and Delicious Phan Thiet Dish

Duck Quang noodles are a specialty of Phan Thiet, with a delicious and attractive flavor, making many tourists fascinated. In particular, Phan Thiet Quang noodles are different from Quang noodles in other places because of the unique combination of many types of broth. The broth is stewed from duck bones and meat, creating a sweet and rich flavor. The noodles are made from rice flour, eggs and especially gardenia seeds, creating a unique flavor.

Phan Thiet Quang noodles are often served with raw vegetables and roasted peanuts. This specialty dish has a slightly spicy flavor mixed with a bit of the characteristic sweetness of the broth, making everyone who enjoys it constantly praise it as delicious.

Restaurants selling delicious duck Quang noodles in Phan Thiet:

Aunt Lien's Phan Thiet Quang Noodles: 152 Tu Van Tu, Phu Trinh Ward, Phan Thiet City
Phan Thiet Quang Noodle Shop Co Tam: 47 Nguyen Tuong, Phu Thuy, Phan Thiet city
Mi Quang Phuong: 29 Nguyen Du, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan

5. Phan Thiet Version of Banh Can

Banh Can Phan Thiet, a unique and delicious rustic dish, captivates visitors from all over the world with its rich and distinctive flavor of the sea. This Banh Can dish is mainly filled with seafood, such as fresh squid or fresh shrimp, along with meat and eggs depending on each person's taste. However, the special thing is not only the filling but also the accompanying dipping sauce.

Instead of meatballs in water like in other places, Phan Thiet's specialty is eaten with a bowl of special dipping sauce made from braised fish. The golden color of the dipping sauce and the strong aroma highlight the special and rich flavor of this dish.

Places to eat delicious banh can in Phan Thiet:

Lan Nguyet Cake: No. 8 Hai Thuong Lan Ong, Phan Thiet City
Duyen Phan Thiet Cake: 80 Vo Van Kiet, Phu Thuy ward, Phan Thiet
Duyen Banh Can Restaurant: 80 Vo Van Kiet, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan
Mrs. Xu's Banh Can: Ngu Ong Street, near Phan Thiet fishing port, Binh Thuan

6. Fish Cake Noodle Soup - Delicious Seafood Flavor in Phan Thiet

Banh canh is available everywhere, but have you ever tried the seafood-flavored rice noodle soup mixed with not only bone broth but also many other types of sea fish?

The difference of this delicious dish is the long noodles, the rice cake is opaque, the noodles are bigger than the noodles, ensuring enough energy for you to go around and visit all the beautiful scenery of Phan Thiet all day. The most important part is the fish cake, added with eggs, spices such as lemon, pepper, hot chili, ... if you want to eat more ham or pig's feet, remember to tell the restaurant owners.

Around Phan Thiet market, you will come across many delicious noodle shops, each shop will have a different way of cooking the broth and different flavors.

Places to eat delicious Phan Thiet noodle soup:

Xiu noodle shop: No. 1 HA Kim Dong street - Alley between Tran Quoc Toan bookstore and BiTi's store, go 30 meters in
Ba Ly fish cake noodle shop: No. 566 Tran Hung Dao, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province
Hai Thuong Lan Ong Noodle Soup Restaurant: Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (near Health Care Center), Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province

7. Phan Thiet Chicken Rice

You can easily find chicken rice in every alley, big and small restaurant in Saigon or any province. And Phan Thiet is the same, but there is one difference: Phan Thiet chicken rice has its own flavor!

The delicious taste of the food here leaves a strong impression on diners from the bowl of soup, the accompanying Vietnamese coriander, and the spicy, sour, and sweet flavors of the bowl of tears. We guarantee that you will never forget the taste of chicken rice from this white sand city after just one bite.

The best chicken rice restaurants in Phan Thiet:

Hanh Huong Chicken Rice: 55 – 57 Tuyen Quang, Binh Hung Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
Cao Thang Chicken Rice: 21 Cao Thang Street, Binh Hung Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
Tam Ky Chicken Rice: Nguyen Tat Thanh, Hung Long Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
Thuy Kha 2: 202 Thu Khoa Huan, Phu Thuy ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province
Chicken Rice: No. 139 Le Hong Phong, Phu Trinh Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province

8. Enjoy Fresh Seafood in Phan Thiet

When visitors come to Phan Thiet, the first dish that many people remember is seafood. It is one of the famous specialties of Phan Thiet.

You may not know, Phan Thiet seafood is considered to have the freshest taste and the cheapest price compared to other coastal tourist areas in Vietnam. This is the attraction of Phan Thiet's coastal cuisine that makes tourists coming here unable to leave the fresh seafood of this coastal tourist destination.

Addresses selling fresh seafood in Phan Thiet:

Mot Nang Seafood Restaurant: 122 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ward 2, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
Ngoc Suong Restaurant: 124A Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
Fishing Village Restaurant: 159 Huynh Thuc Khang, Mui Ne Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
Mr.Lobster Embankment Restaurant: 167 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ward 2, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
Phan Thiet Restaurant: 35 Pham Van Dong, Binh Hung Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
Restaurant (Thanh Oanh) BABA: Restaurant (Thanh Oanh) BABA
Cay Bang Restaurant: 02 - 04 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ward 1, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
Be Hieu Seafood Restaurant: Nguyen Tat Thanh, Hung Long ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province

9. Sea Fish Salad in Phan Thiet

Coming to Phan Thiet, you must definitely try fish salad - a specialty that captivates many diners. This dish has become an indispensable part of Phan Thiet cuisine, carrying the typical "flavor of the sea".

Phan Thiet fish salad can be made from many different types of fish such as mackerel, anchovy, scad... Enjoying each piece of fresh, sweet fish, cool herbs, crispy sesame rice paper, dipped in rich Phan Thiet fish sauce, you will fully feel the wonderful flavor and joyful atmosphere of the meal.

Address of fresh and clean Phan Thiet fish salad restaurant:

Be Hieu Seafood Restaurant: 137 Hung Vuong, Phu Thuy Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
Tu Minh Restaurant: 17-19 Pham Van Dong, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province
Lam Tong Restaurant: 92 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
Seafood restaurants along Ca Ty river, drinking establishments on both sides of the road.

10. Steamed Fish Cakes in Phan Thiet

Coming to Phan Thiet without trying steamed fish cakes is a big mistake! This dish has become a culinary symbol of the coastal region, conquering tourists with its delicious and unique flavor.

Made from fresh caught sea fish, Phan Thiet steamed fish cakes bring a natural sweetness, combined with typical spices, creating a dish that is both strange and attractive. Steamed fish cakes are often used as gifts, expressing the affection and respect of the giver.

Addresses selling delicious steamed fish cakes in Phan Thiet:

Fried and Steamed Fish Cakes: 42A Van Thuy Tu, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province

11. Phan Thiet Beef Noodle Soup

When it comes to beef noodle soup, of course many people will remember the famous Hue beef noodle soup of the ancient capital of Hue. Sometimes, people also have some funny thoughts like beef noodle soup in Saigon or anywhere else is just a copycat version, an improved version of Hue beef noodle soup.

But wait, Phan Thiet has a famous beef noodle shop that is famous all over the place, and the name alone makes many tourists hesitate to try it, which is “dirty beef noodle” or “Vietnamese coriander beef noodle”. However, diners who come here “can’t bear to leave” because of the unique and strange flavor of this delicious dish. In fact, many tourists affirm that if they haven’t tried dirty beef noodle, it’s as if they haven’t set foot in Phan Thiet.

Delicious Phan Thiet beef noodle shops:

Beef noodle soup with Vietnamese coriander: 469 Tran Hung Dao, Phu Thuy ward, Phan Thiet city

12. Phan Thiet Version of Broken Rice

The next dish on the list of Phan Thiet delicacies we want to share is Phan Thiet broken rice. Many people will think that broken rice is a familiar, favorite dish of people in the South and Saigon. But no, in Phan Thiet, My Hong broken rice is very well-known by many people because of its characteristic marinated meat flavor as well as the delicious, aromatic fish sauce. Especially at the restaurant, there is a broken rice dish with grilled pork belly that is very attractive that you cannot miss.

Addresses of broken rice restaurants in Phan Thiet:

My Hong broken rice: 198 Tran Hung Dao, Binh Hung ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province
Broken rice 299: 299 Tran Hung Dao, Binh Hung ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province
Duy broken rice: 62 Hai Thuong Lan Ong, Phu Trinh ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province

13. Central Vietnamese Pancakes in Phan Thiet

Banh xeo, a familiar dish throughout Vietnam, but in Phan Thiet there is a unique "version" that will make you fall in love at first bite! The secret lies in the "standard Phan Thiet" way of enjoying it: crispy banh xeo, full of shrimp and meat, rolled with fresh vegetables and dipped in a bowl of divine fish sauce - crushed garlic and chili mixed with delicious fish sauce, creating a rich, unforgettable flavor.

Taking a bite of banh xeo, you will feel the sweetness of shrimp and meat, the freshness of raw vegetables, the crunchiness of rice paper mixed with the rich dipping sauce. All create a wonderful "symphony" of flavors.

Famous places to eat Banh Xeo Phan Thiet:

Cay Phuong Pancakes: 49 Tuyen Quang, Binh Hung Ward, Phan Thiet City
Cay Xoai Pancakes: 40 Tuyen Quang, Binh Hung Ward, Phan Thiet City
Aunt Ba's Pancakes: B60 Nguyen Phuc Nguyen Street, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan

14. Rice Vermicelli with Pig Intestines in Phan Thiet

If you come to Phan Thiet and do not enjoy the pork intestine rice vermicelli dish, you will definitely regret it. This specialty dish is a harmonious combination of ingredients: soft rice vermicelli interwoven with layers of pork intestines, sausage, fish cake and spring rolls, creating a diverse and rich flavor.

In particular, onions and lard are decorated enchantingly on each piece of cake, creating a rich and attractive taste. We are sure that this delicious dish will please even the most demanding diners.

Places to eat delicious rice vermicelli with pig offal in Phan Thiet:

Phu Long rice vermicelli: Ham Nhon commune, Ham Thuan Bac district.
Thu Khoa Huan Rice Vermicelli: 244 Thu Khoa Huan, Phu Thuy Ward, Phan Thiet City
Hoang Cam Rice Vermicelli: 41 Tuyen Quang, Binh Hung Ward, Phan Thiet City

15. Phan Thiet Squid Teeth

Coming to Phan Thiet and skipping squid teeth is like not experiencing all the cuisine here! Yes, you heard right, real squid teeth! Don't frown, because this dish is "extremely" delicious!

Squid teeth, the "rare" part on the head of the squid, are separated and processed into many delicious dishes such as crispy fried, stir-fried, fragrant steamed or grilled, served with fresh Vietnamese coriander. You will feel the crunchiness of the outer layer of flour, mixed with the smooth, rich taste of the squid teeth inside. Add a little fragrant Vietnamese coriander, the flavor of the ocean seems to spread throughout the mouth.

Where to eat delicious squid teeth in Phan Thiet?

Loan Squid Teeth: 202 Vo Thi Sau, Hung Long ward, Phan Thiet city
Hanh Squid Teeth: Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Phan Thiet City

16. Lau Tha - An Extremely Fun Phan Thiet Culinary Experience

Try hot pot, a famous Phan Thiet specialty that cannot be compared anywhere else. Fatty pork belly, fresh and delicious shrimp, mixed with the refreshing taste of broth and a little spicy chili, all are "dropped" into a boiling hot pot. Crispy rice paper dipped in sweet and sour hot pot, you will feel the perfect harmony of fresh ingredients.

There is no sadness that a hot pot can't solve. Let's make a date with friends to "sniff" and "exclaim" over a hot pot of Phan Thiet.

Addresses selling delicious Phan Thiet Hotpot:

Mui Ne Soc Nau Hotpot Restaurant: 03B Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City
Vietnam Home Mui Ne Restaurant: 74 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ward 1, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan

17. Phan Thiet Fish Sauce - Rich in Fresh Fish Flavor

When mentioning Phan Thiet, people often think of not only fresh seafood, but also an indispensable flavor in every family's kitchen, which is Phan Thiet fish sauce. The main ingredient in making this specialty dish is anchovies, which must be fresh to produce a delicious, rich flavor. Depending on the specific processing process, it will create a unique fish sauce flavor for each brand.

Famous places selling delicious Phan Thiet fish sauce:

Tin Fish Sauce: 360 Nguyen Thong, Phu Hai, Phan Thiet – Mui Ne.
Golden Fish Fish Sauce: 65 Nguyen Thong, Phu Hai Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
Hai Thang Fish Sauce: Truong Chinh Street, Phu Tai Ward, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan
Ngoc Dinh Fish Sauce: 188 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ham Tien Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province

18. Squid with Tamarind Sauce - A Delicious Snack in Phan Thiet

Although you can find squid braised in tamarind in many places, to enjoy the typical, rich flavor of this dish, you must definitely come to Phan Thiet. The secret lies in the elaborate preparation and fresh ingredients from the sea.

Fresh or pre-processed squid is grilled, thinly sliced, then marinated with special spices and carefully braised with tamarind. Each piece of squid is imbued with a harmonious sweet and sour taste, a slight spiciness of tamarind, combined with the characteristic aroma of the ocean, creating an irresistible dish. We can choose spicy or non-spicy tamarind squid, add a little fragrant garlic or strong five-spice powder, depending on our preference.

Where to buy original Phan Thiet tamarind squid?

Phan Thiet Khanh Huong specialty store: No. 137 Ton Duc Thang, Phu Thuy ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province.
Hai Tuan Phan Thiet Clean Seafood: No. 35-37 Street No. 4, Ocean Dunes Beach Street, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province.
Family Restaurant 06 Restaurant: No. 06 Dang Van Ngu, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province.

19. Types of Dried Fish in Phan Thiet

Coming to Phan Thiet, in addition to fresh seafood, do not forget to enjoy the specialty dried fish, a flavor that "causes nostalgia" for both tourists and locals. Phan Thiet dried fish is made from fresh fish, dried in the sun using traditional methods or dried in modern ovens, ensuring deliciousness and safety.

With a variety of flavors, from spicy to sweet, Phan Thiet dried fish satisfies every taste. Try different types of dried fish and find your favorite flavor!

Some places specializing in providing dried fish in Phan Thiet:

Address: No. 65, Truong Van Ly, Duc Long ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province
Address: No. A5 Le Quy Don, Phu Thuy ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province
Address: 175 Huynh Thuc Khang, Mui Ne ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province

20. Phan Thiet Rice Paper Cake

Although Banh Re originated from Phan Rang, it has become a "memorable" specialty of Phan Thiet. This rustic dish requires the skill of the chef, from choosing fresh cassava (or sweet potato) to frying it until golden brown. Just one bite and you will feel the sweet, crispy, and irresistible aroma.

You can easily find banh re in specialty stores, street vendors, Phan Thiet markets or traditional craft villages. With a price of only 15,000 - 20,000 VND for a pack of 10, banh re is an ideal snack to enjoy on the go or as a gift for relatives after a trip to Phan Thiet.

21. Banh Duc Ba Lai Phan Thiet Version

Hearing the name "Ba Lai Cake", everyone must feel strange, right!? This cake is considered one of the delicious dishes of Phan Thiet. Phan Thiet tourists who come here, whoever eats it once will never forget it.

Phan Thiet's Ba Lai cake has a special aroma and fat, similar in appearance to the Western-style pork skin cake but with a much fatter and firmer taste. The dish is attractive because of the 3 layers of green, yellow, and brown coffee milk stacked on top of each other, which is especially eye-catching and delicious with the flavors: the fat of fresh milk, the richness of green beans, the bitterness of chocolate, the fragrant smell of vanilla and pandan leaves, especially Phan Thiet's Ba Lai cake has just the right amount of sweetness, not too rich or harsh.

Address selling Mrs. Lai cakes in Phan Thiet:

Mrs. Lai's cake shop: 9TF Nguyen Thuong Hien, Duc Thang ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province.

22. Phan Thiet One-Sun Dried Squid

Phan Thiet dried squid, a unique specialty, is made from high quality, fresh and flavorful squid. The squid is specially processed, with a drying process through exactly one sun to bring out the characteristic crispness and natural sweetness. Enjoying the dried squid grilled on a charcoal stove, you will feel the wonderful blend of the sweetness of the squid, the saltiness of the sea and the aroma of the fire.

Reputable addresses to buy dried squid in Phan Thiet:

Cay Bang Restaurant - Mui Ne
Lam Tong Restaurant: 92 Nguyen Dinh Chieu

23. Milk Green Rice Cake - Famous Sweet Dish of Phan Thiet

Banh com sua, a specialty dish imbued with the soul of Phan Thiet countryside, is not only a delicious dish but also a symbol of reunion and luck during Tet holiday.

Each square piece of cake, carefully trimmed, brings satisfaction at first sight. Taking a bite, you will feel the sweet taste of sugar, the richness of fresh milk, mixed with the characteristic crunchy taste of roasted green rice. A little bit of ginger spice adds to the appeal of this cake.

Addresses to buy delicious milk green rice cake in Phan Thiet:

Phan Thiet Market
Hoa Thuan Milk Rice Shop: 658, Tran Hung Dao Street, Lac Dao, Phan Thiet City
Organik Farm: 360 Nguyen Thong, Phu Hai, Ham Thuan Bac, Binh Thuan

24. Phan Thiet Hill Chicken Specialty

Phan Thiet hill chicken is famous for its firm, chewy and fragrant meat, completely different from industrial chicken. Raised naturally on gentle hills, hill chicken has a rich flavor, sweet meat, making it hard for you to forget.

Phan Thiet hill chicken can be processed into many delicious dishes such as grilled with salt and chili, boiled, steamed, stir-fried,... Each dish brings a unique taste experience, but all highlight the natural and delicious flavor of hill chicken.

Where to eat delicious hill chicken in Phan Thiet?

GA TA DOI CAT Restaurant: 179 Vo Van Kiet, Phu Thuy, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan
Ms. Lieu Chicken rice: 162 Tuyen Quang, Phu Thuy, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan
Toc Toc Chicken Rice: B23 Vo Van Kiet, Phu Thuy, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan