Discover unique culinary addresses not to be missed when coming to Sa Pa

(Fatherland) - Delicious food, beautiful views, many cool check-in corners, these are extremely special restaurants in Sa Pa, Lao Cai that you should try during this year-end cloud hunting season.

Van Sam Restaurant

Van Sam Restaurant is located inside the Fansipan Cable Car Station, named after a rare tree that only grows at an altitude of 2,500m or higher on the top of Fansipan. It is an ideal destination for those who want to explore the unique flavors of the Northwest mountains and forests. Entering the restaurant, diners will be immediately attracted by the large, airy space filled with natural light. Large glass windows open up to the majestic view of Fansipan peak, creating a feeling of closeness to nature and absolute relaxation.

Van Sam's interior is delicately designed, harmoniously combining wood, stone, brocade and sophisticated decorative motifs, creating a cozy yet extremely luxurious space.

The buffet menu at Van Sam is a fascinating culinary adventure, with more than 60 dishes made from fresh ingredients. Here, visitors can enjoy specialties only available in the Northwest such as black sticky rice cake, grilled pork, bamboo rice, horse meat thang co, roasted Ta Van duck, frog meat, stream fish and typical Sapa vegetables. Not only stopping at traditional cuisine, the restaurant also offers diverse dishes from Asia, Europe, Thailand, Korea to Halal dishes from India, meeting the needs and tastes of visitors from all over the world .

Buffet price: 300,000 VND/adult; 250,000 VND/child.

Ban May (Fansipan)

Nestled at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, Ban May is a peaceful little village that not only preserves the unique cultural values ​​of ethnic minorities but is also an ideal destination to enjoy unique Northwestern cuisine.

At Ban May, processed foods are all fresh, locally grown and raised products such as Ta Van duck, armpit pig or cat cabbage. In particular, dishes also use rare herbs such as angelica and jiaogulan, only found at altitudes above 2000m, not only creating a unique flavor but also bringing many health benefits. Visitors to Ban May will enjoy special dishes such as horse meat stir-fried with ginseng and angelica, fragrant herbal fish soup or grilled chicken with mac khen. Each dish not only conquers the taste buds but also tells stories about the culture and life of the people of Sa Pa.

In addition, the space of Ban May is also a special factor. The ancient ethnic houses, the cool green bamboo fences and the warm atmosphere around the flickering campfire will make diners feel like they are immersed in the life of the ethnic minorities in the mountains. Diners also have the opportunity to participate in the flower dance, bamboo dance, sing together lively songs and share stories of everyday life.

Ban May is the ideal destination, where you can not only enjoy unique cuisine but also fully immerse yourself in the Northwest cultural space, bringing a unique experience in the heart of Sa Pa mountains and forests.

Lan Rung Brocade Restaurant

Located in the Lan Rung brocade village tourist area, Tho Cam Restaurant not only attracts visitors by its space decorated with unique brocade patterns but also by its rich menu, imbued with the typical flavors of the Northwest. With a capacity of up to 400 diners, the restaurant is an ideal choice for tourist groups, especially large parties or special events such as gala dinners, campfires, or team building.

The menu at the Lan Rung Brocade Restaurant features outstanding specialties such as salmon salad, sturgeon hotpot, roasted local pig, grilled local chicken with mac khen, and typical grilled dishes of Sa Pa such as local chicken, wild deer meat, mountain goat, horse, bamboo rat, grilled intestines, and grilled bamboo rice. In particular, the restaurant uses fresh, natural ingredients from the highlands, bringing rich flavors, authentic mountain and forest flavors.

In addition to the attractive cuisine, Tho Cam Restaurant also leaves an impression with its beautiful space, an ideal place for those who love taking pictures. Visitors can admire the panoramic view of Sa Pa town with clouds, sky and mountain wind. The colorful brocade decoration corners, with every sophisticated detail, are also interesting highlights for unique check-in photos. Surely every moment here will be unforgettable memories, and the vivid photos will be proof of a trip full of experiences.

Cat Cat Village

Cat Cat Village, a familiar destination for Northwest travel enthusiasts, not only because of its unique scenery but also because of its unique culinary flavors in an open space with a poetic view of streams and waterfalls next to curved bamboo bridges. Here, you can enjoy snacks such as hot sticky rice, men men, sticky rice cakes, five-color sticky rice, corn wine, etc., typical of ethnic people.

From now until the end of 2024, Cat Cat Tourist Area offers free experiences of Northwest cuisine and activities such as beeswax painting, linen weaving, weaving... with local people, very worth experiencing.

For gourmets, there are many restaurant options in the tourist area to enjoy special dishes such as bamboo shoot and pork soup, chicken stewed with chestnuts or stir-fried horse. The rich flavors and elaborate, meticulous preparation of the locals here will surely make visitors feel the warmth, closeness and authenticity of the Northwest cuisine.

Besides, Cat Cat Village is also an ideal place for tourists to buy specialties with the bold flavors of the Northwest mountains and forests, such as dried buffalo meat, corn wine, apple wine, chestnuts, etc. These dishes will definitely be great gifts for family and friends after a trip.

Source: https://toquoc.vn/kham-pha-nhung-dia-chi-am-thuc-doc-dao-khong-nen-bo-qua-khi-den-sapa-20241128143926776.htm