4 things you must eat when traveling to Hai Phong, Vietnam

Not only is Hai Phong famous for its attractive scenes and destinations but the cuisine in Hai Phong is also very appealing and delicious. So, let’s join in Hai Phong food tour with us!

Nem Cua Be – Fried crab spring roll

It’s such a regretful thing if you forget to enjoy fried crab spring rolls made of fresh sea-crabs when you come to Hai Phong. What is more, unlike typical Vietnam spring roll, the ingredients of this dish are sea-crab, minced pork, egg, mushroom, onion and vermicelli. The crispness of the rice paper but soft and sweet inside would make you want more. Additionally, Nem Cua Be is served with the fish sauce adding sugar, lemon and chilly.

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Address: 88 Tran Nhat Duat street
Price: VND 35,000 – VND 70,000

Banh my cay – Spicy stick sandwich

Another famous dish in Hai Phong is Banh my cay. This is a kind of local sandwich with pate, spicy chilly sauce, and some meat. What makes this dish special is the size of the bread: thin and long, which makes the sandwich crispy when you bite. It is an interesting dish to try.

Address:

• Ba Gia – 57 Le Loi Street
• Khanh Nap 192 Hang Kenh Street

Price: VND 2,000 – VND 5,000

Banh da cua – Crab brown rice noodle

This is a very beloved and special dish in Hai Phong, when the rice noodle is quite different from the one we usually see and eat – it has a brown color, and thicker. A bowl of Banh da cua includes brown rice noodles, shrimp, fish ball, fried onion, and some vegetables. Thus, it is a perfect combination as you can enjoy both kinds of seafood as well as the soft noodle and slightly sweet broth.

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Address: 148 Hang Kenh street
Price: Around VND 25,000

Thach gang – Glass jelly

Thach Gang will be a perfect choice for you in the summer in Hai Phong. It is made from the indigo berry, a special kind of herb which brings freshness. Enjoying a glass of this jelly in the hot summer is all you need.

Address:  Cat Bi and Co Dao markets
Price: VND 10,000