Joanna James
Spread out over Vietnam’s southcentral coast is the touristy and culture-rich locale of Quy Nhon. Given its location facing the South China Sea, one will be thrilled to find out that the city lays claim to a fascinating culinary scene.
A popular choice for breakfast, Banh Hoi Chao Long is made with small vermicelli noodles and topped off with oil and chopped chives. What makes this dish all the more enjoyable boils down to the fact that diners will be served pork intestines and a bowl of hot porridge to go with it. In terms of where to go for some Banh Hoi Chao Long, make a note of Hong Thanh Restaurant.
Combining vermicelli, ram sauce, fresh vegetables, peanuts, a selection of herbs and your favourite seafood, Bun Ram is a serving that must be sampled at least once in Quy Nhon. Offered at eateries such as Chau True Rice Vermicelli, foodies will have access to a nutritious and appetising take on what the city stands for.
Crab season descends over Quy Nhon during spring (March – May) and summer (June – August), which can only mean one thing: visitors will be well placed to taste the local favourite called Huynh De Crab. For fans of steamed crab, then you can do no wrong with an order of Huynh De Crab. Facilities in the likes of Hoang Thao Seafood can be your ‘go to’ in this regard.
For a dish that is both aromatic and delicate, do take stock of Quy Nhon Banh Canh. Combining thick noodles and a seasoned broth that features pork sausage and meat, Quy Nhon Banh Canh will have you licking your lips with every mouthful.
A serving that will make your tastebuds jump for joy, Jumping Shrimp Pancakes, found at Gia Vy Shrimp Pancakes 2 will leave you with a new found love for local cuisine. Sink your teeth into fresh shrimps, onions and green beans but not before dipping same in a chilli garlic fish sauce.
Easily enjoyed at any of the city’s food markets, Tre Quy Nhon is a speciality that is the result of marinated pork belly and pork head meat coming together. The mixture is wrapped in guava leaves and fermented for not more than 3 days. After which, it can be eaten alongside rice paper, veggies and chilli garlic fish sauce.
Prepared on special occasions, Grilled Spring Rolls are a delicacy that should not be missed. A host of ingredients add to the flavour and texture of the spring rolls. These include bananas, coriander and dipping rice paper.
Imagine having a dish with jellyfish as its main talking point. This is what you get when you order Quy Nhon Jellyfish Noodles which comprises fresh jellyfish, vermicelli, vegetables and a distinct dipping sauce. Thus, for cuisine that is cool, crunchy and rich with every bite, look no further than Quy Nhon Jellyfish Noodles.
Enjoyed as a snack, side or main, Coconut Water Rice Paper that is also an excellent idea for a gift is one of Quy Nhon’s most sought-after culinary masterpieces. Created from black & white sesame, coconut fibre, coconut milk, wheat flour and rice flour, Coconut Water Rice Paper is grilled over charcoal and thereafter, sold at local supermarkets.
Made by hand with no trace of preservatives, Tam Quan Pink Cake is a classic example of how food can be soft, sticky, sweet and fatty at the same time. With regards to the main ingredients, rice dough, coconut rice and a generous addition of sugar go into preparing Tam Quan Pink Cake. Importantly, if looking for a mode of accommodation to be based at that will serve you well during your culinary adventures in Quy Nhon, then consider booking with Anantara Quy Nhon Villas that also features some of the finest fine dining in Quy Nhon.
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