Vung Tau Banh Khot & Seafood — A Culinary Expedition to the Seaside Near Ho Chi Minh City
Vung Tau is a popular day-trip destination for gourmet pilgrimages, as it takes about two hours from Ho Chi Minh City by ferry or bus. The long-standing stalls selling the famous banh khot (mini shrimp pancakes) mainly do business from morning through lunch, and it is cheaper to buy seafood at the market and grill it on the spot. Getting around the city is sufficient with a Grab motorbike, so be sure to bring plenty of cash (Vietnamese dong).
Bankot Gokbuseo
Bánh Khọt Gốc Vú Sữa
Gan Hao Seafood (Ha Long Coast Road)
Gành Hào Seafood (Hạ Long Road)
Somruay Seafood Market
Xóm Lưới Seafood Market
Oktenien (Snail Alley)
Ốc Tự Nhiên (snail alley)
Gokkotdien (Banbonglan Trungmuoi)
Gốc Cột Điện (salted egg sponge cake)
Bankot Gokbuseo
Bánh Khọt Gốc Vú Sữa
A representative long-standing shop for Vung Tau's famous Banh Khot (mini shrimp pancakes). Recommended to visit before lunch to enjoy wrapped in mu cha and herbs.
Gan Hao Seafood (Ha Long Coast Road)
Gành Hào Seafood (Hạ Long Road)
A large seafood restaurant with a sea cliff view. Reservations are essential for seats with a good view, and checking the market price is a must.
Somruay Seafood Market
Xóm Lưới Seafood Market
Local seafood market. A system where you buy crustaceans at market price, pay a cooking fee at a nearby shop, and eat them immediately.
Oktenien (Snail Alley)
Ốc Tự Nhiên (snail alley)
A popular restaurant specializing in Vietnamese-style clam and whelk dishes. The key is the combination of seasonings for each type, so be sure to ask for a recommended pairing.
Gokkotdien (Banbonglan Trungmuoi)
Gốc Cột Điện (salted egg sponge cake)
Famous for its salt egg sponge cake (half-bong-ran). Great to take away as a souvenir snack from Vung Tau.
