Street food contributes to attracting tourists.

In the southeastern part of the province, the cuisine is quite diverse, including street food, which features both unique specialties and dishes that blend flavors from Central and Southern Vietnam, mixed with some characteristic Northern Vietnamese dishes, thus satisfying the needs of tourists...

A row of banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancakes) on Mui Ne food street (Photo: Ngoc Lan)

1. I recently took a group of old classmates to Phan Thiet for a class reunion combined with a trip . We went to eat banh can (a type of Vietnamese pancake) on Tran Phu Street in Phan Thiet ward. There were over 30 of us, so we had to wait almost an hour for the pancakes to be cooked in time. Despite the long wait, it was as if everyone knew what it was like, and no one complained, even though they were strangers visiting Phan Thiet. This dish is different from pho, banh mi, or its close relatives like banh xeo. The pancakes are cooked on the spot over hot coals; they're served piping hot with a crispy outer layer and a golden egg yolk topping. Finely chopped green onions are sprinkled on top, creating a harmonious and eye-catching presentation. Banh can is usually served with soft boiled pork skin, braised mackerel or tuna, tamarind or green mango, and a boiled chicken or duck egg drizzled with a sweet and sour fish sauce mixed with braised fish broth, creating a sweet, sour, slightly fatty, and fragrant flavor... It's so addictive that tourists have to wait to eat it.

Besides the banh can (rice flour pancakes), I had previously taken many groups to enjoy scad fish salad, herring spring rolls, grilled scallops with scallion oil, crabs, and other seafood from the roadside stalls. Most customers praised the food, and some even bought more for their families to enjoy the delicious dishes of "Phan Thiet's coastal region" before leaving...

Mr. Nguyen Phuong, a business owner in Ho Chi Minh City who often takes his family and company employees to Phan Thiet for vacation, said: "The southeastern coastal area of ​​the province, from La Gi to Lien Huong, not only has beautiful beaches and many picturesque landscapes, but also offers delicious food, especially fresh seafood, sold at various prices from affordable street vendors to high-end restaurants... thus catering to diverse tastes of tourists. I often bring my family and employees here for relaxation and tourism for that reason..."

2. In the southeastern part of the province, many delicious dishes are sold along streets such as Tran Hung Dao, Hung Vuong, Le Duan, Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ton Duc Thang... from grouper hotpot, fried catfish, banh can (rice flour cakes), fish noodle soup, duck meat pancakes, banh quai vac (fried dough sticks), elephant snail salad, anchovy salad, crab, conch, razor clams, scallops, octopus, hairy clams, conch, catfish, pomfret, silverfish, and fresh boiled or grilled squid... all available at sidewalk stalls, casual eateries, and upscale restaurants. Each dish is prepared with fresh ingredients and reflects the local characteristics, making them delicious, appealing to the palate, unique, and attractive to tourists.

The food reflects a very real issue that millions of tourists care about when traveling: cuisine. A trip or vacation without delicious, satisfying food is essentially wasted, ruining the entire journey. Furthermore, it's a memorable experience for diners, like a wonderful "symphony" of local flavors.

In Lam Dong province, for many years, the tourism industry has continuously strived to build brands for its cuisine. The national recognition of Lam Dong's hot pot and other dishes is a significant milestone, providing the tourism industry with the impetus to develop even more delicious dishes. Tourism offers many attractions. Besides beautiful and picturesque landscapes – from coastlines, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, mountains, forests, and deserts to rice paddies, gardens, spiritual sites, castle models, and other aspects – cuisine is one of the key elements that draws tourists in. Organizing "food streets" or night markets with numerous food stalls in communes and wards – areas with high tourist traffic – is a "double" opportunity for Lam Dong to promote its tourism and culinary brand, while also allowing millions of tourists to enjoy the delicious dishes and specialties of Lam Dong.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/am-thuc-duong-pho-gop-phan-thu-hut-khach-du-lich-442443.html