Quy Nhon is a little coastal paradise in Vietnam that’s brimming with culture and tradition, and food is very much part of its heritage, with fresh seafood, traditional cooking techniques and lively eateries creating a rich culinary world. Here’s how to enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine during your stay at the resorts in Vietnam.
Try Different Dishes
A good rule of thumb is to be adventurous. Quy Nhon’s culinary offerings are diverse, and there are plenty of classics to try. Keep an eye out for these favourites:
- Tre Binh Dinh – Marinated pork wrapped in dried rice straw or guava leaves to keep its flavour.
- Fresh seafood – You’ll find dishes of crab, squid, shrimp, clams and fish.
- Ban Xeo – Local pancakes with yellow, thin and crispy outer shells
- Bun Thit Nuong – grilled pork with vermicelli noodles
Explore Quy Nhon Food Street
If you want to explore the town’s street food scene, this vibrant stretch is where you need to be. You’ll find Quy Nhon Food Street on Ngo Van So Street, between Nguyen Hue and Xuan Dieu streets, and just a short drive away if you’re staying at resorts like Avani Quy Nhon Resort. It extends over 100 metres and is lined with around 30 food stalls, each with tables and chairs for diners.
Visit the Night Market
The Quy Nhon Night Market is perfect if you’re looking for an evening food tour. Spread across 5100 square metres, this bustling market is known for Vietnamese classics like banh xeo tom nhay (shrimp pancakes) and banh trang tron (dried beef salad). Don’t forget to enjoy a beverage or two, whether it’s a fresh juice or a delicious milkshake.
Drop by a Restaurant or Two
Quy Nhon’s authentic food isn’t just out on the streets; you’ll find it at the restaurants, too. BánhBèo Kim Đình is one, run by a mother-son duo, and known for its steamed rice cakes and shrimp dumplings. For some sustainable seafood delights, try Nhà Hàng Hải Sản Tươi Sống, which features an open-kitchen concept so that guests can appreciate the art of Vietnamese cooking.
