Savory mini pancakes - Banh khot

These miniature savory pancakes are a local favorite street food in Vung Tau, adored for their burst of flavor. Made from a light rice flour batter infused with coconut milk, they boast a delightful textural contrast. The exterior crackles with a satisfying crunch, while the inside remains soft and fluffy. 

Shrimp, pork, or mung beans are popular fillings on the top of the cake when the chef fries pancakes.  Dipping them in a sweet, tangy, and spicy dipping sauce is the best way to enjoy this food. Wrapped in fresh herbs and lettuce, each bite is an explosion of textures and tastes.

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Banh Khot

Some reference places that sell delicious Banh Khot with the price range from 1.18 to 4 USD depending on the portion.

  • Banh Khot Ba Tam: 52A Hoang Hoa Tham Street

  • Banh Khot Cay Xoai: 110 Co Giang Street

  • Ut Loan Khot Cake: 03 Ly Thuong Kiet Street

Vietnamese savory steamed rice cake - Banh beo chen

While Banh Khot is adored with its crispy shell, Banh Beo Chen offers a delightful alternative with its soft and savory rice flour base. The filling is a flavorful party of minced pork, peanuts, and onion fat, with a sprinkle of sweet and sour fish sauce for a unique kick. Each cup costs a mere 0.12 to 0.2 USD, making them the perfect budget-friendly street food in Vung Tau.

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Banh beo chen

Here are some eateries that you can try:

  • Ba Ba: No 314, April 30 Street

  • O Hue: No 33, Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street, Ward 4

  • Tuyet Mai: No 9, Phan Chu Trinh Street, Ward 2

Pork meatball banh mi

Pork meatball banh mi is Vung Tau's take on the classic breakfast food. A fairly filling meal, including fried eggs with onion fat and a plump meatball, costs only 1 - 1.38 USD. Otherwise, you can make it more savory by mixing it with options like savory liver pate, smoky sausage, or even fresh sardines. 

street foods in Vung Tau

Pork meatball banh mi

Recommend place to try the best taste of this food:

  • Hang Quyen: No 37, Co Bac Street, Ward 4

  • Nhut Ky: No 33 Trung Nhi Street, Ward 1

  • Mo Mo: No 03 Vi Ba Street, Ward 4

Hotpot Stingray

For a truly unique Vung Tau experience, try the city's beloved stingray hotpot. The delicate stingray flesh boasts a surprisingly meaty texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. As the flavorful broth simmers on your table, you get to cook thin slices of stingray, ensuring it reaches your perfect level of doneness. 

This hot pot will be served with the accompanying vegetables and rice noodles. As they soak up the rich broth, they create a symphony of textures and flavors. Be sure to have some sauce on hand for dipping – its sweet, sour, and spicy notes perfectly complement the richness of the stingray.

street foods in Vung Tau

Hotpot Stingray

Some eateries that you should try:

  • Ba Sau: No 06 Tran Hung Dao Street

  • Bay Co: No 552 Tran Phu Street

  • Co Hong: No 18 Hung Vuong Street

Crab thick noodle soup

Vung Tau's crab noodle soup is truly a feast for the senses. The milky white broth, rich and fragrant with seafood essence, is believed to be the dish's soul. Soft, chewy noodles provide the base for a delightful mix of shredded crab meat, crab cakes, blood, quail eggs, shrimp (depending on the restaurant), and raw vegetables. 

street foods in Vung Tau

Crab thick noodle soup

Moreover, you can eat with “banh quay” a crispy fried cake, dipping it into the broth like a flavorful sauce, adding another layer of texture and taste. Check out these must-try eateries:

  • Ba Ba: No 62, Tu Xuong Street

  • Mr. Vy: No 125 Vo Thi Sau Street

  • Ngoc Lam: No 73, Le Lai Street

Jellyfish noodle soup

For those willing to try something new, this unique dish is a revelation. The translucent strips of jellyfish offer a surprisingly pleasant texture, offering a subtle briny pop with each bite. Besides, the broth, simmered with fish bones or shrimp, is light and refreshing, creating a harmonious balance with the jellyfish. 

street foods in Vung Tau

Jellyfish noodle soup

The dish often comes with a delightful side of sliced green bananas and bean sprouts, offering a refreshing crunch and a textural counterpoint to the smooth noodles and jellyfish. Here are a few local favorites: 

  • No. 84, Nguyen Truong To Street, Ward 3

  • No. 84, Co Giang Street, Ward 4

  • 3 Cao Restaurant: No 23C, To Hien Thanh Street, Ward 4

Sweet and dessert

  • Salted egg sponge cake: The cake itself is incredibly light and fluffy, practically melting in your mouth with each bite. The sweetness of the cake perfectly complements the savory richness of the egg, creating a truly unique and unforgettable flavor. We highly recommend Golden Bakery - the most well-known shop selling this cake.

  • Donut Nga - Russia Donut: A must-try street food in Vung Tau for any sweet tooth. Whether you choose a classic jam, a rich chocolate cream, or even a fruity twist, each bite is a burst of deliciousness. The shop selling this delicious food can be found at 130A Phan Chu Trinh Street, Ward 2.

  • Yogurt and Flan: While cool, creamy, and perfectly tart, flan is smooth, rich, and slightly caramelized on top. Whether enjoyed separately or together, Yaourt and Flan are a fantastic way to experience a taste of Vung Tau's local delights. Yogurt Miss Tien - on your way to the lighthouse, a local favorite among young people in Vung Tau will offer delicious yogurt treats.

street foods in Vung Tau

Vung Tau also has various sweets and desserts waiting for you to enjoy 

For a related discussion, head to our article on things to do in Vung Tau!

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