18 Mui Ne Specialties That Delight Tourists from Near and Far

Phan Thiet in general and Mui Ne in particular are very famous for their fish cakes made from freshly caught seafood. Many delicious types of fish are used to make fish cakes, such as mackerel, barracuda, and scad, etc. The fish cakes are either fried or steamed, giving tourists a choice. If you want to buy this delicious fish cake as a gift, you should choose the steamed version for longer preservation.

Where to buy delicious fish cakes:

• Phan Thiet Market
• Noodle soup stalls on Kim Dong and Tran Hung Dao streets, Tuyen Quang.

• 2. Rice Cracker - A Delicious Snack in Mui Ne

  

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  If you have friends who have traveled to Mui Ne, you've probably received at least one packet of "banh re" – a famous local specialty. Banh re is made from simple ingredients like sweet potatoes, cassava, and rock sugar. It's crispy and sweet, perfect to enjoy with hot tea to balance the sweetness. This easy-to-eat, affordable snack is an essential souvenir from any self-guided trip to Mui Ne. 

  Where can I buy delicious Vietnamese rice paper rolls?

  • Street vendors at the Sand Dunes, Bau Trang - Bau Sen, and the traditional market. 

3. Sticky Rice Cake with Milk - A Popular Snack in Mui Ne

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• Phan Thiet Market
• Ong Tho Rice Flake Production Workshop: Alley 20C, Dao Duy Tu Street

• 4. Banh Quai Vac (a type of Vietnamese pancake) - A Lunch Dish in Mui Ne

  

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  This is a popular Mui Ne dish, easily found in markets or street stalls on Doi Duong beach. Unlike the fried dumplings of the North, the Mui Ne version is steamed. The translucent wrapper allows you to clearly see the shrimp, meat, and mung bean filling inside. The dumplings are served with a mild fish sauce and fried shallots, which is quite delicious. Eating about 5-7 dumplings is enough to satisfy you in the afternoon.

  Where can I eat crescent-shaped dumplings?

  • Corner of Cao Thang and Tran Hung Dao streets 
  • Markets and street vendors in the Flying Sand Dunes, Bau Trang - Bau Sen

  • 5. Grilled Squid Teeth - A Mui Ne Specialty from the Sea

    

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    Grilled squid teeth are a favorite dish among beer lovers when traveling to Mui Ne on a self-guided trip. Squid teeth are actually small, round pieces of meat located right in the squid's mouth. They have a chewy, crunchy texture that's quite enjoyable and goes very well with beer. Squid teeth are often chosen as an appetizer when you dine at Mui Ne's specialty restaurants. 

    Places to eat delicious grilled squid teeth:

    • Grilled squid teeth restaurant near Phan Thiet Train Station 
    • Grilled squid tentacle stalls on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street

    • 6. Ham Tan Grilled Pork Skewers - A Delicious Breakfast Dish in Mui Ne

      

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      For food lovers, the famous Ham Tan grilled pork skewers are a must-try, ranking among the top Mui Ne delicacies. The name "grilled pork skewers" comes from the way the skewers are made. "Lụi" means "skewered." The skewers are threaded together in a chain and grilled over charcoal. The skewers are served with rice paper rolls filled with vegetables, dipped in a special fish sauce mixed with peanuts. This Mui Ne dish, with its elaborate preparation and serving style, is a must-try for diners from near and far.

      The best places to eat Ham Tan grilled pork skewers:

      • Ham Tan grilled pork skewers: 271 Huynh Thuc Khang Street, Mui Ne

      • 7. Banh Beo Chen (Steamed Rice Cakes in a Bowl) - The Pinnacle of Mui Ne Cuisine

        

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        Banh beo chen (steamed rice cakes in small bowls) is a simple breakfast dish for locals. The flavor of banh beo here is quite different from Hue-style banh beo because it's much sweeter. The cakes are served with mung beans, shrimp, pork, pork cracklings, and a dipping sauce made with fish sauce, tomato sauce, and crushed peanuts, creating a rich, eye-catching red color. You don't need to go to a fancy restaurant; a plate of banh beo from a street vendor is incredibly delicious and will leave a lasting impression.

        Places to eat banh beo chen (steamed rice cakes in small bowls):

        • Markets or street vendors are generally very easy to find.

        • 8. My Hong Broken Rice - Delicious and Unique Flavor

          

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          My Hong's broken rice dish is very famous for its delicious flavor, thanks to the way the meat is marinated and the fish sauce is prepared according to a "secret" recipe. The restaurant's "masterpiece" is the broken rice with grilled pork belly, once you try it, you'll be hooked. The restaurant is open in the mornings, so if you're traveling here, you definitely have to try it.

          • Address: 198 Tran Hung Dao, Binh Hung

          9. Mui Ne Fish Cake Noodle Soup

          

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          Fish cake noodle soup is a specialty not only of Phan Thiet; however, when visiting this coastal city, tourists should definitely not miss this simple yet flavorful Vietnamese dish. Similar to Saigon's preference for sweet flavors, Mui Ne's fish cake noodle soup has a richer, sweeter taste compared to fish cake noodle soup in other places like Nha Trang, Da Nang, etc. Tourists can also enjoy it with bread for dipping in the broth, which is a unique and delicious combination. 

          Addresses of places selling delicious fish cake noodle soup:

          • Ba Xíu Restaurant: No. 1 HA, Kim Dong Street
          • Ba Ly Restaurant: 566 Tran Hung Dao Street

          • 10. Stewed Sweet Potatoes - A Famous Delicacy of Mui Ne

            

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            Sweet potatoes are commonly enjoyed boiled, baked, or fried; however, in Mui Ne, locals have transformed them into a unique and delicious dish by stewing them. The sweet potatoes are peeled, sliced ​​thinly, then dried thoroughly before being stewed. Remember to sprinkle some grated coconut on top when serving. The crunchy, creamy texture is incredibly stimulating to the taste buds. 

            Where can I buy stewed sweet potatoes?

            • Near the train station, at the intersection of Cao Thắng and Lê Hồng Phong streets.
            • Phuong Market, Thu Khoa Huan Street

            • 11. Rice Vermicelli with Pork Offal - A Delicious Mui Ne Specialty

              

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              If Da Lat is known for its steamed rice rolls with chicken offal, then Mui Ne has its rice vermicelli with pork offal, a dish that many tourists seek out for its delicious flavor. The pork offal is served separately with a plate of rice vermicelli and fresh vegetables as the main course, accompanied by a bowl of hot, comforting rice porridge. This unique way of eating and its amazing taste have made this rustic Mui Ne delicacy "addicted" to countless tourists and locals alike. 

              Places to eat banh hoi with pork offal:

              • Hoang Cam Restaurant: 41 Tuyen Quang Street
              • Quan Canh Restaurant: 174 National Highway 1A, Phu Hoa Hamlet, Phu Long Town, Ham Thuan Bac District, Binh Thuan Province

              • 12. Crab and Dragon Fruit Salad - Rich in Flavor, Refreshing

                

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                Phan Thiet is known as the "kingdom of dragon fruit" thanks to its high-quality, sweet dragon fruit. Perhaps that's why the famous dragon fruit crab salad also originated here. This dish delights diners with its creative combination of salty seafood and the refreshing sweetness of dragon fruit. Furthermore, the slightly sour taste of the dragon fruit makes the dish less greasy and adds a unique flavor.

                • Address: Home Restaurant, a Vietnamese restaurant, 125A Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street.

                • 13. Soft Rice Paper Rolls - A Must-Try Mui Ne Delicacy

                  

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                  If you're still wondering "what to eat in Mui Ne?", you should definitely try the chewy rice paper rolls that have won the hearts of countless snack lovers. The ingredients are simple: just chewy rice paper, shrimp paste, pork cracklings, and quail eggs. All rolled together and eaten, it's surprisingly delicious.
                  Where to eat delicious and chewy rice paper rolls:
                  • The intersection of Tran Hung Dao and Thu Khoa Huan streets. 
                  • Right at the Tam Bien intersection, near Tieng Xua cafe.

                  • 14. Mui Ne Seafood

                    

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                    Seafood is always among the most sought-after dishes in Mui Ne by tourists. Thanks to its coastal location, Mui Ne's seafood is exceptionally fresh and delicious, delivered to restaurants as soon as fishing boats dock. Besides basic options like clams, prawns, and scallops, lobster and king crab are two outstanding choices, with flavors that are indescribably delicious. The prices of these two dishes are also remarkably affordable compared to other regions. #teamKlook, don't miss out! 

                    A tip for food lovers: from March to the end of April is king crab season. During this time, you can enjoy fresh, delicious crab at a much cheaper price.

                    Addresses for delicious seafood:

                    • Mui Ne Fishing Village - you can go there to choose your seafood and then ask the fishermen to prepare it for you.
                    • Bien Dong Seafood Restaurant - 179 Huynh Thuc Khang Street, also near the fishing village. The owner is friendly and often gives discounts to those who are "smooth talkers".

                    15. Monitor Lizard - A Unique and Delicious Specialty in Mui Ne

                    

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                    Mui Ne's famous monitor lizard is a renowned specialty, often prepared into various delicious dishes and well-known to many discerning foodies. You can enjoy this dish at Vietnam Home Restaurant. This is a very popular restaurant in the Nguyen Dinh Chieu Western Quarter and is well-known to many domestic and international diners.

                    • Address: 125A Nguyen Dinh Chieu

                    16. Squid Eggs & Squid Teeth in Mui Ne

                     

                    Walking around Phan Thiet Market or Mui Ne Market, you can find stalls selling squid teeth and squid eggs prepared in various ways. The squid eggs are white, steamed hot, and served with cilantro, pickles, and a sweet and sour dipping sauce. The squid teeth are rich, chewy, and very satisfying to eat; they can be grilled, steamed, or fried. A mixed portion of squid teeth and eggs costs around 50,000 VND.

15. Monitor Lizard - A Unique and Delicious Specialty in Mui Ne

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• Address: 125A Nguyen Dinh Chieu

16. Squid Eggs & Squid Teeth in Mui Ne

Walking around Phan Thiet Market or Mui Ne Market, you can find stalls selling squid teeth and squid eggs prepared in various ways. The squid eggs are white, steamed hot, and served with cilantro, pickles, and a sweet and sour dipping sauce. The squid teeth are rich, chewy, and very satisfying to eat; they can be grilled, steamed, or fried. A mixed portion of squid teeth and eggs costs around 50,000 VND.

 

 

17. Authentic Central Vietnamese Seafood Pancake

 

Seafood-filled banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake) is undoubtedly a delicious dish not only in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, but also in many famous coastal cities across Vietnam. Compared to banh xeo from the Mekong Delta, banh xeo from Mui Ne, Phan Thiet has a thicker crust and is smaller in size. An average person can eat 5-10 pieces to feel full. The banh xeo is fried in a small pan over charcoal fire and served with a rich, savory-sweet fish sauce.

 

 

18. Grilled Hill Chicken - Mui Ne, Phan Thiet

When traveling to Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, besides fresh seafood, grilled chicken is another Mui Ne specialty you shouldn't miss. Mui Ne chickens are free-range, so their meat is thick, juicy, and has a certain firmness. They are often prepared grilled, boiled, in porridge, or in salads. A portion of grilled chicken in Mui Ne costs from 250,000 VND/kg depending on the place.