Can Tho Mekong Delta Gastronomy — From Floating Market Breakfast to Nem Nuong
The highlight of Can Tho is the Cai Rang Floating Market at dawn. The standard practice is to take a boat tour between 5 and 6 a.m. and have breakfast on the boat, consisting of Hu Tieu noodles. In the city center, popular restaurants are concentrated around Ninh Kieu Pier, and all transactions are primarily cash-based (Vietnamese Dong). For boat tours, it is safer to book accommodation in advance rather than relying on touts at the pier.
Cai Rang Floating Market
Cái Răng Floating Market
Ninh Kieu Night Market
Ninh Kiều Night Market
Nem Nuong Thanh Van
Nem Nướng Thanh Vân
Banh Xeo Muoi Siem
Bánh Xèo Mười Xiềm
Can Tho Old Market (Cho Can Tho)
Cần Thơ Old Market (Chợ Cần Thơ)
Cai Rang Floating Market
Cái Răng Floating Market
The largest floating market in the Mekong Delta. The hu tieu and coffee sold on boats are a delicacy; it is lively if you go at dawn.
Ninh Kieu Night Market
Ninh Kiều Night Market
Night market next to the riverside pier. Great for enjoying grilled dishes and tropical fruits while feeling the river breeze at sunset.
Nem Nuong Thanh Van
Nem Nướng Thanh Vân
An original, long-standing restaurant specializing in Can Tho's famous Nem Nuong (grilled pork meatballs). Served as a set with rice paper wraps.
Banh Xeo Muoi Siem
Bánh Xèo Mười Xiềm
A restaurant famous for its large Mekong-style banh xeo. It is larger, crispier, and generously filled with herbs than the Hanoi style.
Can Tho Old Market (Cho Can Tho)
Cần Thơ Old Market (Chợ Cần Thơ)
A traditional market housed in a French-era building. Shop for dried seafood and fruit, and enjoy a meal at nearby riverside stalls all in one go.
