1. Cô Ba Bánh Căn – A Must-Try Addictive Dish
📍 Address: 40 Đặng Thúc Vịnh, Mũi Né
💰 Price: 20,000 – 50,000 VND
Unlike bánh căn from Đà Lạt, Phan Thiết-style bánh căn is filled with a variety of toppings like shrimp, squid, and quail eggs, served with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce or fermented fish sauce. Cô Ba’s bánh căn is famous for its crispy shell, generous fillings, and flavorful sauce, making it a must-try coastal specialty.
2. Bờ Kè Seafood – Fresh, Affordable, and Delicious
📍 Address: 120 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Mũi Né
💰 Price: 50,000 – 200,000 VND
For seafood lovers, Bờ Kè Seafood is a paradise. The seafood here is cooked immediately after being caught, ensuring ultimate freshness and natural sweetness. Must-try dishes include steamed crabs, grilled shrimp, hotpot with cobia fish, and grilled scallops with green onion oil.
3. Lẩu Thả – Phan Thiết’s Signature Hotpot
📍 Address: Quán 49, 49 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Mũi Né
💰 Price: 100,000 – 250,000 VND
Lẩu thả (Vietnamese fish salad hotpot) is a unique local dish consisting of freshly sliced fish, fresh herbs, vermicelli, crispy rice paper, and a rich hotpot broth. This specialty preserves the natural flavors of the sea while offering a refreshing, well-balanced taste experience.
4. Bánh Quai Vạc – A Cheap Yet Delicious Snack
📍 Address: Street vendors along Mũi Né Beach
💰 Price: 10,000 – 20,000 VND
This simple but tasty street food features chewy translucent rice dumplings filled with shrimp and pork, served with a sweet and savory dipping sauce. You’ll find local vendors selling these dumplings at super affordable prices along Mũi Né Beach—perfect for a snack while enjoying the sea breeze.
5. Gỏi Cá Mai – A Must-Try Refreshing Seafood Salad
📍 Address: Quán Việt, 147 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Mũi Né
💰 Price: 70,000 – 150,000 VND
Cá mai (a type of local fish) is prized for its firm texture, mild flavor, and lack of a strong fishy smell. It is thinly sliced and mixed with roasted peanuts, herbs, toasted rice powder, and fish sauce dressing, creating a refreshing and crunchy salad that is perfect for hot weather.
6. Phan Thiết Bánh Xèo – Crispy, Savory, and Flavorful
📍 Address: Cây Phượng Restaurant, 49 Tuyên Quang, Phan Thiết
💰 Price: 25,000 – 50,000 VND
Phan Thiết-style bánh xèo is smaller than its southern counterpart, with a thin and extra crispy shell. The filling typically consists of fresh shrimp, squid, and bean sprouts, served with a uniquely flavorful dipping sauce that highlights the natural sweetness of seafood.
Final Thoughts
Mũi Né’s food scene offers not only delicious flavors but also great affordability, making it the perfect destination for both budget travelers and food lovers looking for an authentic coastal culinary experience. If you’re planning a trip, make sure to save this list and eat your way through Mũi Né!
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