Dew-dried rice paper – Famous specialty of the mountain region
When mentioning Tay Ninh , everyone knows about dew-dried rice paper - a rustic dish that has become a brand. Unlike other types of rice paper, Tay Ninh rice paper is dried in dew at night, creating a soft, flexible texture and a light, very special aroma. The cake is often eaten with boiled meat, raw vegetables, dipped in sweet and sour tamarind fish sauce or rolled in grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves. In addition, visitors can also buy pre-packaged mixed rice paper, tamarind rice paper, rice paper rolls... as gifts.
Suggested places to buy: Long Hoa Market, Tri Hai, Ut Trang, and Nam Dung rice paper shops.
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Trang Bang noodle soup – A bowl of “light but rich” noodle soup
Trang Bang noodle soup is a popular breakfast dish, loved for its light, bland taste but still nutritious. The noodles here are handmade from rice flour, both chewy and soft, eaten with clear, fragrant bone broth. Lean meat, pork leg or trotters are stewed until just cooked, soft and melts in the mouth.A hot bowl of noodles, with a little lemon, chili, and herbs, is enough to warm your stomach and start your journey to explore Tay Ninh.
Suggested restaurants: Ut Hue noodle soup (QL22B, Trang Bang), Hoang Minh noodle soup
Tay Ninh shrimp salt - Rich, salty flavor found nowhere else
Although not a dish to be enjoyed directly on the spot, Tay Ninh shrimp salt is an indispensable “national ingredient” in many dishes such as mixed rice paper, mixed fruit, white rice, or simply used as a dip for mango, guava, and green plum. Good shrimp salt must have a beautiful orange-red color, large salt grains, moderate saltiness, mixed with a bit of chili spiciness and the aroma of roasted dried shrimp.Reputable places to buy: Thanh Danh shrimp salt, Di Hanh shrimp salt, Long Hoa market
Ba Den Mountain Lizard – A “unique” specialty for those who love to explore
Ba Mountain Lizard – sounds a bit “strange”, but is a rare, nutritious dish and is considered by Tay Ninh people as “animal ginseng”. Lizards only live in Ba Den rocky mountains, can be processed into many dishes: grilled with salt and chili, fried, cooked into porridge, stir-fried with lemongrass and chili... Lizard meat is firm, sweet, fragrant like chicken, very popular with those who like unique dishes. However, this dish is not widely available, you should order in advance if you want to enjoy it.
Location: Some specialty restaurants near Ba Den Mountain (contact in advance)
Trang Bang wild vegetables - Eat once and remember forever
Tay Ninh has more than 30 types of natural wild vegetables, picked around Trang Bang area. Wild vegetables are often eaten with rice paper rolls with meat, grilled beef, steamed fish... creating a very unique flavor, both rustic and full of nature. Some types of vegetables have strange flavors such as watercress, Vietnamese coriander, young coc leaves, wild coc shoots, frog vegetables... making visitors who eat them for the first time both surprised and delighted.Location: Pork roll shops in Trang Bang
Tay Ninh beef – Soft, sweet, rich in country flavor
If you come to Trang Bang and haven’t tried grilled beef, it’s a big mistake. Tay Ninh beef is famous for its soft, sweet and fragrant meat, especially grilled or rolled in rice paper with raw vegetables. A little tip: try steamed beef rolled in rice paper, served with wild vegetables and dipped in fish sauce – both delicious and “Tay Ninh standard”.
Suggested restaurants: Nam Sanh Beef and Ut Hien Beef
Tay Ninh Mountain Snails – A rustic but “rare” dish
Tay Ninh mountain snails live in caves, are very difficult to catch, so they are usually only available seasonally (from about April to October). The snails have a sweet taste, firm meat, and are delicious when prepared simply by steaming with lemongrass, stir-frying with garlic butter, or grilling with scallion oil. This is a dish that is not easy to find outside of Tay Ninh, so if you find it, don't hesitate to try it!Suggested restaurant: Aunt Sau Mountain Snail Restaurant (near Ba Den Mountain tourist area)
Some Tay Ninh desserts and snacks worth trying
- Salted yogurt: Unique snack, eaten cold, dipped in salt and chili, both sour and salty, very tasty.
- Tamarind/sate rice paper: Famous snack of Tay Ninh students, can be bought in pre-packaged bags.
- Palm sugar ice cream: Cool, sweet, great to eat after being in the sun.
Tay Ninh is not only beautiful because of its natural scenery, but also "retains" tourists by its rustic but unique cuisine . From familiar dishes such as rice noodles, rice paper, to specialties such as mountain lizards or rock snails, all bring unforgettable taste experiences.
Hopefully after this article, you will no longer wonder " what to eat in Tay Ninh ?" but only need to... prepare a hungry stomach to explore the wonderful cuisine here!
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