Binh Dinh - the sunny and windy land of the Central region is not only famous for its traditional martial arts but also a "culinary paradise" that makes anyone who visits exclaim. Here, people do not need luxurious dishes, just rustic and simple dishes are enough to make diners remember. Let's discover 10 delicious Binh Dinh specialties that will make you "forget the way home"!

1. Quy Nhon fish noodle soup

Unlike fish noodles elsewhere, Quy Nhon fish noodles “score points” thanks to the sweet broth made from fish bones and chewy fish cakes, fragrant with pepper. A hot bowl of noodles in the morning, with a little green chili and raw vegetables will definitely make you “miss” it forever.

2. Jumping shrimp pancake

It is called jumping shrimp pancake because the shrimp are still fresh, just caught and poured into the pancake. The pancake is golden brown, crispy on the outside, and the shrimp is sweet on the inside. Rolled with raw vegetables, rice paper, and the signature sweet and sour fish sauce, it is impeccable!

3. Banh it la gai

Anyone who grew up in Binh Dinh cannot forget the fragrant, chewy smell of Banh It La Gai. It is a traditional cake of Binh Dinh people, with a soft, chewy crust made from sticky rice flour and Gai leaves, and a sweet, fragrant green bean or coconut filling – one bite and you will want another.

4. Binh Dinh Pork Roll

This is a dish that drinking enthusiasts will definitely love! Tre is made from pig ears, shredded pig skin, naturally fermented with galangal, garlic and wrapped in young guava leaves and covered by a layer of banana leaves on the outside. Binh Dinh Tre has a slightly sour taste, a characteristic aroma, and is extremely appetizing. This is an indispensable dish during Tet holidays of Binh Dinh people.

5. Bau Da Wine

Mentioning Binh Dinh specialties without forgetting Bau Da wine is a big mistake. Bau Da wine is also the pride of Binh Dinh people. Made from brown rice and special well water, this wine has a strong aroma, a deep spicy taste, and was once considered the "fairy wine of the Central region".

6. Nem Cho Huyen

Nem Cho Huyen is famous for its characteristic mild sour and spicy taste. Each spring roll is wrapped in a small, pretty package, made from fresh fermented pork. The spring roll has a mild sour and spicy taste, served with garlic, chili and raw vegetables for a truly delicious taste. Take a sip and you will be hooked!

7. Binh Dinh squid

Sweetened squid is made from fresh squid, simmered with sugar, garlic, chili and fish sauce to create a harmonious sweet, salty and spicy flavor, very suitable as a snack or to bring home as a gift.

8. Rice vermicelli and porridge

Coming to Quy Nhon without eating a plate of banh hoi chao long is like you haven’t really “touched” the flavor of the land of Nau! The banh hoi is smooth and white, each layer is skillfully arranged, fragrant. Add a few slices of boiled pork, sausage, hot intestines, served with fresh raw vegetables and dipped in a standard fish sauce – all blend together to create a rustic yet irresistibly delicious dish. This type of breakfast is both filling and meets the local “taste”.

9. Fried shrimp rolls

This specialty dish easily “scores points” with anyone thanks to the harmonious combination of fresh, sweet shrimp, soft, fatty pork belly and thin, flexible rice paper. The salty taste mixed with a little sweetness makes diners remember it forever after just one try. Another plus point is that this dish can be preserved for a long time while still retaining its full flavor – very suitable as a gift or to bring along on long trips.

10. Steamed crab Cu Lao Xanh

The crabs in Cu Lao Xanh are fresh and steamed right after being caught. The crab meat is firm and sweet, dipped with salt, pepper and lemon to fully enjoy the taste of the Central Coast sea. There is nothing more “chill” than eating this dish on a cool afternoon while watching the sea!

Conclude

Binh Dinh cuisine is not ostentatious, not sophisticated but touches the heart with its rustic, Central flavor. If you have the opportunity to visit the land of martial arts, do not forget to explore the top 10 specialties of Binh Dinh above - to see that not only martial arts, but also the cuisine here is enough to make you "fall in love".

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