The finest fish sauce from Ba Lang, a coastal region.

Speaking of "Ba Lang fish sauce," it's a source of pride for the Hai Thanh area, Nghi Son town (formerly Tinh Gia), Thanh Hoa province. With a history of nearly 400 years, Ba Lang fish sauce is not just a condiment but also the "soul" of the cuisine of the central coastal region.

Lê Vân•09/01/2026

The name Ba Lang (Three Villages) originates from the merger of three ancient fishing villages: Thanh Giang, Thanh Thuy, and Thanh Xuan . This area boasts a strategic geographical location, being a bustling seaport (Cua Bang), allowing fishermen easy access to the freshest seafood for making fish sauce.

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