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Can Tho is known as the “land of white rice and clear waters”, offering travelers not only picturesque river scenes but also a rich culinary culture. When you have the chance to travel here, you will be drawn to the local and characteristic dishes by their appearance and flavors. Let’s start exploring Can Tho specialties with Kamereo in the following article!
Table of Contents
- Floating market fruits at Cai Rang
- Banh cong – Can Tho Specialty
- Can Tho fish sauce hotpot
- Grilled Cai Rang nem
- Can Tho pancake
- Grilled sticky rice bananas
- Duck hotpot with fermented tofu
- Purple leaf cake
- Tieu noodle pizza
Floating market fruits at Cai Rang
If you have the chance to visit Can Tho, you should not miss the Cai Rang floating market area. This address is a symbol of traditional commercial culture, with a long history and unique characteristics. At the Cai Rang floating market, buying and selling activities take place on small boats floating on the river, with hundreds of boats docked closely together.
In addition to experiencing the “market shopping” culture on the water, you also have the opportunity to choose and buy a variety of fresh specialty fruits from Can Tho and neighboring provinces. The market area is most bustling from 5 to 9 in the morning, so you need to schedule your time accordingly not to miss out.
Address: An Binh commune, Cai Rang district, Can Tho city.
Price reference: 15,000 – 200,000 VND/kg, depending on the type.
Banh cong – Can Tho Specialty
Banh cong is not only a traditional and popular dish in the local community. This dish has a characteristic shiny yellow color. Moreover, you will feel the characteristic crispiness when you put it in your mouth.
In addition, banh cong has the fragrant taste of green beans, the fatty flavor of smooth meat filling, and the sweetness of fresh shrimp that will make you unforgettable. To make the dish even more delicious, it should be served with fresh green vegetables and a variety of dipping sauces ranging from sweet and sour to rich fish sauce.
Address:
- Mrs. Ut’s banh cong: 86/38 Ly Tu Trong, An Cu ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.
- Can Tho banh cong: 178 3 Thang 2 Street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.
- Banh Cong 292: 292 30/04 Street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.
- Hue Vien Pancake and Banh Cong: 32 De Tham Street, Tan An, Ninh Kieu.
Price reference: 10,000 – 40,000 VND/portion.
Can Tho fish sauce hotpot
A Can Tho specialty you should not miss is fish sauce hotpot. This dish is a harmonious blend of characteristic ingredients from the Western region such as fermented fish sauce, snakehead fish, seafood along with water lilies, water mimosa, water spinach, purple eggplant,… Initially, the smell of fish sauce hotpot may be strong, but once you get used to it, you’ll be addicted.
Address:
- Can Tho fish sauce hotpot: 162/18 Tran Ngoc Que, Xuan Khanh ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.
- Da Ly fish sauce hotpot: 89 3/2 Street, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.
- Tran Viet Chau fish sauce hotpot: 24/41 Tran Viet Chau Street, Thoi Binh ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.
Price reference: 50,000 – 300,000 VND/portion.
Grilled Cai Rang nem
This Can Tho specialty is made from finely ground pork, marinated with a special formula, then skewered into long sticks and grilled on charcoal. Therefore, grilled nem emits a characteristic enticing aroma in a large space.
Grilled nem is often eaten with fresh vermicelli, raw vegetables, and homemade chili soy sauce. This is not only a famous delicacy but also contributes to the diversity and richness of the cuisine in Cai Rang, Can Tho.
Address:
- Anh Map Grilled Nem: 18 Nguyen An Ninh, Tan An ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.
- Grilled nem shop: 98 De Tham Street, An Cu ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.
Price reference: 50,000 – 100,000 VND/portion.
Can Tho pancake
Pancake is a popular dish in many regions of Vietnam. In the Western region, the way of making pancakes has many characteristic features in terms of unique ingredients and pancake pouring forms.
The pancake crust in the Western region is usually golden yellow and has a characteristic crispiness, making travelers irresistible when enjoying freshly baked crispy pancakes. The filling often includes: meat, shrimp, bean sprouts, and cassava. In Can Tho, coconut shreds are also added to create a unique and attractive flavor. Eaten with fresh raw vegetables and sweet and sour dipping sauce, pancakes not only make you dizzy with delicious taste but also create a special culinary experience.
Address:
- Mrs. Bo Pancake: 108/45 Tran Quang Dieu, An Thoi ward, Binh Thuy district, Can Tho city.
- Mrs. Sau Pancake: 161/13 Alley 13, Nguyen Van Cu Noi Dai, An Khanh ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.
- Dong Que Pancake: G72 Street 55, Kdc 586, Cai Rang ward, Can Tho city.
Price reference: 40,000 VND/portion.
Grilled sticky rice bananas
A characteristic dish of the Can Tho region is grilled sticky rice bananas. The dish is grilled on charcoal creating a delicious aroma. Especially when combined with creamy coconut milk, it is a special experience on chilly days.
Accordingly, sweet ripe bananas are wrapped inside a layer of sticky rice, when grilled, the outer shell becomes crispy. However, inside it is chewy, fragrant, with a bit of sesame, peanuts, along with fragrant coconut milk surely will make you addicted to this dish.
Address:
- Night market area.
- Major streets such as: 30/4, Nguyen Van Cu.
Price reference: 10,000 VND/banana.
Duck hotpot with fermented tofu
Considered a specialty of Can Tho, the Ninh Kieu area. With the characteristic flavor of red fermented tofu, the hotpot carries the sweet taste of meat and the rich flavor of tofu. In addition, duck hotpot with fermented tofu is also combined with various ingredients such as tofu skin, mushrooms, taro, and fresh green vegetables.
Therefore, when you have the opportunity to visit the Western rivers, do not miss the duck hotpot with fermented tofu, ranked in the top 100 specialties of Vietnam recognized by the Vietnam Record Organization. You can enjoy this hotpot at restaurants like Thanh Giao, Cam Tu, Huong Lua,…
Address: Alley 1 Ly Tu Trong, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.
Price reference: 100,000 – 200,000 VND/person.
Purple leaf cake
Surely you will be quite confused in choosing Can Tho specialty gifts when you have the opportunity to visit here. Kamereo highly recommends you to buy Purple Leaf Cake – a perfect choice bringing the flavor of the Western rivers to your family and friends.
Unlike traditional cakes, Purple Leaf Cake has a characteristic purple color shell, made from fried sticky rice with purple leaves and coconut water. The filling includes: green beans, meat, and salted eggs, creating a characteristic rich flavor. In addition, the filling combines perfectly with the chewy shell, making diners hard to forget once tasted.
Address: Cai Rang floating market, Binh Thuy market, or An Nghiep market,…
Price reference: 50,000 – 100,000 VND/piece, depending on the filling.
Tieu noodle pizza
Tieu noodle pizza is a specialty dish of Can Tho and is widely known in the Western region with the name “crispy fried noodle”. Tieu noodles are fried crispy and topped with eggs, meat, coconut milk, peanuts, fried onions,… creating a beautiful golden color. Especially, crispy noodles melt in your mouth, with the sweet, fatty taste of eggs and coconut milk, along with the aroma of onions and peanuts, creating a different culinary experience.
When visiting Can Tho, tourists should visit traditional villages that make traditional noodles. Here, you can observe the production process and enjoy delicious dishes made from noodles.
Address: Sau Hoai Tieu Noodle Oven – 14 476, An Binh, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city.
Price reference: 50,000 VND/portion.
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Above is a compilation of Can Tho specialties that you should not miss when you have the opportunity to visit. Traditional dishes bring the characteristic flavors of each region, creating wonderful experiences. Don’t forget to follow the Regional Specialties section to learn more about delicious dishes of Vietnam!
