Last updated : 10:25 on 30/07/2025

Nha Trang not only attracts tourists with its beautiful coastline, but also has the most delicious specialties that cannot be missed. Let's find out the delicious dishes of Nha Trang today!

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Bird's Nest / Dishes from Bird's Nest

When mentioning Khanh Hoa, besides the image of blue sea, white sand and golden sunshine, tourists often think of the land of bird's nest specialties. Indeed, when coming to Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa, if you do not enjoy bird's nest, a precious source of nutrition from nature, it will be a pity.

Here, there are many reputable addresses to experience bird's nest dishes, but the most prominent is Sanvinest Khanh Hoa Bird's Nest Restaurant. This is a unit that has nearly 20 years of leadership in the field of processing bird's nest from Khanh Hoa's natural islands, ensuring the quality and quintessence of each product.

The restaurant's menu is extremely rich. In addition to nutritious bird's nest dishes such as seafood bird's nest or bird's nest soup, this place also offers unique, sophisticated dishes that still retain traditional flavors. Some outstanding dishes include mixed dimsum, scallop dumplings or braised beef noodles, creating a perfect combination of creativity and long-standing culinary culture.

Reference shop information

Address: CS1: 38 – 40 – 42 Tran Huu Duyet Street (old A1 Street), Vinh Diem Trung Urban Area, Nha Trang CS2: No. 9 Yersin, Loc Tho Ward, Nha Trang City

Opening hours: 6am-10pm

Reference price: From 50,000 VND

Nha Trang Seafood

Traveling to Nha Trang cannot be complete without a journey to discover the fresh and diverse seafood here. In particular, seafood from fishing villages is always famous for its excellent quality and affordable prices, captivating many tourists.

Nha Trang's outstanding seafood dishes include firm, nutritious lobsters, along with snails such as apple snails, fragrant snails and wool snails. Besides, you should not miss other specialties such as crabs, sea urchins, blood cockles and oysters, each dish brings a unique flavor of the ocean. Seafood prices in fishing villages usually range from 150,000 to 1,500,000 VND per kg depending on the type, ensuring to suit all needs of tourists.

Some famous fishing villages that you should visit to experience and enjoy seafood include Van Gia fishing village, Dam Mon fishing village located in Ninh Phong bay, Bich Dam fishing village on Hon Tre island, Hon Mieu fishing village (known through the Nha Trang Island Tour) and Ninh Thuy fishing village. Depending on your accommodation location, you can choose the right destination to add more fun to your trip.

When visiting fishing villages, you not only get to admire the scene of fishermen fishing right at sea but also have the opportunity to participate in this activity, choosing the freshest seafood. Then, you can ask local restaurants to prepare it on the spot, creating meals rich in the flavor of the ocean, unforgettable in the hearts of every visitor.

Nha Trang seafood restaurant is delicious and cheap

If you do not plan to visit the fishing villages, Hon Tam Travel suggests some extremely delicious - nutritious - cheap seafood restaurants in Nha Trang right in the city that you can refer to:

Thanh Suong Seafood

Address: 15 Tran Phu, Vinh Nguyen, Opposite Vinmec Hospital, View Map

A very famous restaurant in Nha Trang and probably the most counterfeited restaurant. The restaurant has different locations that are numbered in order.

Important Note: Thanh Suong Nha Trang Seafood Although it has been granted an intellectual property certificate, it is still often "imitated", causing bad experiences when traveling to Nha Trang. >>Read more

Thanh Suong's second location, as of Christmas 2024, has 1,571 reviews on Google, with an average score of 4.4/5 points. That means customer satisfaction is very high. Definitely a choice worth trying.

Harbor Seafood

Address: Lot 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Phuoc Dong, Nha Trang (on the road to the airport). This point is about 8 km from the city center. View Map

Although Ben Cang Seafood is not located in the center, the road is not inconvenient. With nearly 1,000 reviews and a score of 4.3/5; equivalent to Thanh Suong, it is also a restaurant worth trying.

Moc Quan Seafood

Address: 74 Hong Bang, Tan Lap, Nha Trang. View Map

Moc Quan received a huge number of reviews with an almost perfect score of 4.9/5 points. It is worth noting that in the review section, there are many reviews in Korean, the customer segment is considered to be difficult and demanding. Needless to say, with such an impressive number, located right in the city center, this is definitely a must-visit place. Nha Trang delicacies are quite complete at Moc Quan, not just seafood.

Jellyfish/fish noodles

Nha Trang jellyfish noodles is a typical dish of this coastal region, on the list of delicacies not to be missed when visiting the coastal city. Jellyfish noodles have a refreshing, rich flavor of the ocean, making anyone who enjoys it fall in love.

The jellyfish chosen to make this noodle dish is fresh, caught directly from the sea every early morning. After being cleaned, the jellyfish is cut into bite-sized pieces, preserving its natural freshness. The broth of the jellyfish noodle dish is clear, simmered from fresh fish with tomatoes and some special spices, bringing a sweet and slightly sour taste.

The highlight of jellyfish noodles is the crunchy jellyfish, mixed with delicious chewy fish cakes, fresh green onions and a little bit of herbs. For those who love spicy food, just add a little ground chili to the bowl of noodles and the flavor will become richer, stimulating the taste buds more than ever.

Here are some foodie suggestions for the next name on this list of Nha Trang delicacies.

Nguyen Loan Fish Noodle Soup

Address: 123 Ng. Gia Tu, Tan Lap, Nha Trang. View Map

This is a long-standing restaurant in Nha Trang, also located in the center, right at Xom Moi market, on the bustling Ngo Gia Tu street. The restaurant has more than 900 reviews, which is a bit low for its age. The average score is 4.1, which is quite good. If you stay at a hotel in the city center, you can take the opportunity to come here to try it, and conveniently buy some gifts at Xom Moi market.

Noodle Soup – Two Fish Noodle Soup

Address: 156 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Phuoc Hoa, Nha Trang. View Map

The restaurant has more than 2,100 reviews with a total score of 4.4/5, which can be said to be very good. The restaurant is located on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, which is also a crowded area, which can be called the center of the city center. This restaurant is quite easy to get to, and you can also try it if you don't want to go far.

Hanh Nhien Fish Noodle Soup

Address: 32C Le Dai Hanh Street, Ward, Nha Trang. View Map

The restaurant has more than 1,000 reviews with a fairly high score of 4.6. The location is not too far, Le Dai Hanh street intersects with Nguyen Thi Minh Khai so it is convenient to travel.

Nha Trang pancake

Banh Can Nha Trang is one of the rustic dishes but leaves a deep impression on tourists when coming to this coastal city. Banh Can is made from rice flour, poured into small clay molds, grilled over hot coals to create a crispy crust but still soft inside. The special thing about Banh Can Nha Trang is the variety of fillings, from eggs, shrimp, squid, to beef, depending on the preferences of diners.

Banh Can is usually served with a special dipping sauce, which can be sweet and sour fish sauce or strong fish sauce, with some shredded green mango, scallion oil and crispy roasted peanuts. Some places also serve Banh Can with braised fish sauce or braised pork, creating a blend of traditional and modern flavors.

These small, fragrant, crispy and chewy cakes, dipped in a savory fish sauce, will surely make you exclaim. Some recommended banh can shops:

May Cake

Address: 32 Cuu Long, Phuoc Hoa. View Map

Banh Can Banh Xeo Co Tu

Address: 6A Thap Ba, Vinh Tho. (Thap Ba Street is close to Ponagar Tower Nha Trang.)

Ut Nam's Banh Can

Address: 19 Ngo Den, Vinh Tho (Entrance road) Thap Ba Mud Bath) . View Map

Nha Trang grilled spring rolls

Xem nuong Nha Trang is a unique snack that anyone who comes here should try at least once. Xem nuong is essentially a thin rice paper, covered with attractive ingredients such as quail eggs, sausages, beef jerky, fried onions, scallion oil and chili sauce. Then, the cake is grilled on a charcoal stove, bringing out the fragrant flavor and attractive appearance with a crispy golden crust.

Nha Trang grilled dish is not only a dish, but also an experience. When you stand in front of the oven, watch each layer of ingredients skillfully spread evenly on the cake surface, hear the pleasant sizzling sound when the eggs start to cook and feel the aroma spreading, you will understand why this dish is so attractive.

Grilled grilled meat is suitable to enjoy at any time of the day, from afternoon snack to evening stroll. The addresses selling delicious grilled meat in Nha Trang are often concentrated in night markets or near schools, where it is always crowded and bustling. If you have the opportunity to visit, do not forget to try this simple but charming dish.

Dang Van Quyen grilled spring rolls

Address: 16A Lan Ong, Nha Trang. (near Dam Nha Trang market, View map)

Nem Dang Van Quyen has been a famous restaurant for decades. For many locals, this is not the best nem restaurant but it is always the most crowded. Anyway, this is a familiar place on the Nha Trang tourist map and you should try it if you have never had it.

– Nha Trang grilled spring rolls, address 39 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, the restaurant opens from 10am – 10pm and also costs about 40,000 VND/serving.

Hung Hoa grilled spring rolls

Address: 46/21 Hung Vuong. View Map

The restaurant is hidden in an alley in the city center, suitable for those who do not want to go far but still want to enjoy the taste of the coastal city. The restaurant has about 300 reviews with a fairly good score of 4.4/5 points.

Mrs. Sau's Grilled Spring Rolls

Address 02 To Vinh Dien, open from 13:00 – 22:00, because it is a sidewalk restaurant, the price is also cheaper, only 30,000 VND/meal. The restaurant is suitable for backpackers and not fussy.

Fish cake noodles, fish cake noodle soup

Fish noodle soup is a typical dish of Nha Trang, and only when you come to this beautiful coastal city, you will have the opportunity to fully enjoy its unique flavor. This is a breakfast dish chosen by many tourists, especially those who travel independently, because of its simplicity but unforgettable flavor.

The broth of fish noodle soup is made from mackerel and swordfish bones, bringing a natural sweetness and a light aroma of the ocean. Combined with that are thin noodles, both chewy and soft, a few slices of steamed gray-white fish cakes made from fresh minced fish, and a little thinly sliced green onion to create a harmonious whole. When eating, you just need to add a little fresh chili and a plate of raw vegetables to have a perfect bowl of noodles. Each ingredient blends together to create a unique flavor, leaving an unforgettable impression on anyone who enjoys it.

If you want to try a different variation, fish cake noodle soup is an interesting choice. The broth is similar to fish cake noodle soup, but the noodles are chewier, adding a new flavor to the dish while still retaining the sweet taste of the fish. Both of these dishes are on the list of the best breakfast dishes in Nha Trang. You can find them at many street food stalls, but don't forget to visit some famous addresses to experience the most authentic taste.

Lac Canh Grilled Beef

Grilled beef Lac Canh is an indispensable dish in Nha Trang travel guide, especially famous not only with locals but also a favorite dish of foreign tourists. The attraction of this dish lies not only in its special flavor but also in its unique preparation.

Fresh beef is sliced into bite-sized pieces, carefully marinated with sweet honey and some special spices. When grilled over hot coals, the beef gives off an attractive aroma, completely different from regular grilled meat dishes. The grilled meat has a beautiful red color, the natural sweetness of the beef blends with the richness of the spices, making each piece of meat more attractive than ever.

The dish will be more complete when wrapped with fresh green vegetables, which helps balance the flavor and reduce the heat of the meat. In addition, Lac Canh grilled beef can also be eaten with bread, creating an interesting combination, enriching the culinary experience.

If you are looking for a unique, flavorful dish to explore Nha Trang culinary culture, Lac Canh grilled beef is definitely an option not to be missed.

Lac Canh Restaurant at 44 Nguyen Binh Khiem, View Map

The restaurant has a score of 3.8/5, a fair score, with nearly 3,300 reviews. This is a restaurant worth trying.

Tamarind Squid

According to Nha Trang travel experience A favorite of many tourists, tamarind squid is an attractive specialty that can be bought as a gift or enjoyed right on the table. Fresh squid from Nha Trang sea after being dried will be rolled thinly and cut into bite-sized pieces. Then, the squid will be marinated with typical spices, including salty, spicy and sweet and sour flavors from tamarind. The combination of flavors creates a rustic dish but has a special addictive power. With its crunchiness, chewiness and rich flavor, tamarind squid has become a familiar drinking dish, indispensable in gatherings and happy conversations.

If you want to enjoy this dish in Nha Trang, pubs, beer bars or snail restaurants are ideal places. For tourists who want to buy tamarind squid as a gift or to enjoy, you can find it at the following locations:

• Dam Market: The most famous tourist market in Nha Trang. Address: No. 9 Apartment B, Le Loi. The market opens from 7am to 10pm. The price of squid with tamarind sauce here ranges from 20,000 - 180,000 VND, depending on the type of squid.

• Xom Moi Market: This is a long-standing traditional market, famous for its local specialties. Address: 49 Ngo Gia Tu. The market opens from 7am to 5pm. The price of tamarind squid is about 40,000 - 55,000 VND for a 300g box.

Nem chua Ninh Hoa

Like tamarind squid, Ninh Hoa sour sausage is also one of the typical specialties of Nha Trang, which can be bought as a gift or enjoyed on the spot. Unlike sour sausage in other localities, Ninh Hoa sour sausage is wrapped in star fruit leaves or star fruit leaves, bringing a unique and different flavor. The sausage is made from fresh pork, minced, then marinated with salt, pepper, sugar, chili, garlic and wrapped with a few leaves of Polyscias fruticosa. The outer layer is tightly wrapped with star fruit leaves or star fruit leaves to keep the freshness and characteristic flavor.

When enjoying, Nem chua Ninh Hoa brings a full range of salty, sweet, sour and spicy flavors, combined with the characteristic aroma of garlic and the fresh taste of Polyscias fruticosa leaves. This balance helps the dish not be boring but also creates a more attractive feeling when eaten with cold beer, especially in the hot sun of Nha Trang. Nem chua Ninh Hoa has long been an ideal "snack" on the drinking table, bringing a refreshing feeling after a long day of exploring the coastal city.

Tourists can easily find Nem Chua Ninh Hoa in markets or specialty stores in Nha Trang. However, you should choose reputable addresses, avoid buying poor quality or unknown origin products. If you are planning to travel to Nha Trang on your own, stay alert to ensure you bring back the most meaningful and quality gifts.

Squid pancake

Banh xeo is a familiar rustic dish of the South, but in the coastal city of Nha Trang, banh xeo has been transformed into one of the typical delicacies. Nha Trang banh xeo is often combined with fresh squid, fried until golden brown, with bean sprouts, quail eggs and served with raw vegetables. When enjoying, the cake is dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce, creating a harmonious, unforgettable flavor.

This is a snack loved by locals and tourists not only because of its delicious taste but also because of its very affordable price. With only about 25,000 VND for a serving, you can comfortably enjoy it with friends or relatives.

If you are looking for a place to enjoy delicious squid pancakes in Nha Trang, here are some suggestions worth trying:

7C To Hien Thanh Pancakes

Hai Phuong Pancakes – Night Market

Nha Trang Wet Rice Cake

Banh uot in the North is often known as banh cuon, both made from rice flour, spread in a thin layer on a steamer and filled with meat and wood ear mushrooms. However, banh uot in Nha Trang has a completely different style, creating a unique flavor of the coastal region.

In Nha Trang, wet rice cake is not served with wood ear mushroom meat filling but is combined with sour mango, spring rolls, raw vegetables and some typical spices. Each piece of cake is spread with a layer of fatty scallion oil, sprinkled with finely ground shrimp powder on the surface before rolling. When enjoying, wet rice cake Nha Trang is often dipped in rich chili fish sauce, accompanied by fresh green raw vegetables, creating a wonderful blend of sweet, sour, spicy and fatty flavors.

The flavor of Nha Trang wet rice cake is different from other localities because of the freshness of the ingredients and the way of preparation bearing the mark of the sea. This is a dish that is not only loved by the locals but also an attractive choice for tourists who want to enjoy a rustic, unique dish on their journey to explore Nha Trang cuisine.

The best place to enjoy Banh Uot in Nha Trang is San Banh restaurant on 19 Thang 5 street. The restaurant opens from 9am to 10pm and is famous for its extremely reasonable price, only 2,000 VND/cake. To be full, you only need to enjoy about 10 cakes, just enough to fully experience the unique flavor of this dish.

In addition, some other addresses are also worth trying including:

• Ms. Ha's Hot Wet Rice Cake Shop, located on Km4, 23/10 Street. The shop is open from 6am to 10pm and is famous for its hot, delicious rice cakes.

• Binh Minh Restaurant at 29 Le Dai Hanh. The restaurant opens in the morning from 6am to 11am, very suitable for a light breakfast with soft and chewy rice paper rolls and rich fish sauce.

These restaurants not only serve authentic Nha Trang rice paper rolls but are also on the list of cheap dining places, suitable for both tourists and locals.

Cracker

The name “banh dap” may be quite strange to tourists but it is a familiar rustic dish to the people of Nha Trang. Banh dap is a unique combination of crispy grilled rice paper and fragrant shrimp-filled rice paper spread with scallion oil.

This dish is best enjoyed while it is still hot. To eat, you sandwich the grilled rice paper with the rice paper with filling inside, then dip it in fish sauce or fermented fish sauce, the flavor will become rich and unforgettable. Some places are even more creative by sandwiching spring rolls in between, creating something new and attractive for diners.

Banh dap is not only an interesting snack but also very affordable with prices ranging from only 7,000 - 10,000 VND/piece. You can easily find this dish on the menu of the wet rice cake shops that Hon Tam Travel introduced earlier. These are all quality, cheap dining addresses in Nha Trang.

When visiting Nha Trang, don't forget to add Banh Dap to the list of delicious dishes you should try to fully experience the unique flavor of this coastal city.

Reference address: 16A Hong Linh and 69 Huynh Thuc Khang (near Xom Moi market)

Snails

Nha Trang pan-fried snails are one of the typical delicacies that any seafood lover can hardly ignore when visiting the beautiful coastal city. Known as the ideal night-time dish, Nha Trang pan-fried snails are not only a familiar brand but also a favorite destination for young people.

This dish has many types of snails such as apple snails, fat snails, sucking snails, fingernail snails, etc., prepared in a variety of ways such as boiling, stir-frying with lemongrass and chili, stir-frying with tamarind, or grilling with scallion oil. In particular, all types of snails are prepared in large pans, arranged close together, making it easy for customers to choose their favorite type of snail.

When enjoying, you just need to choose the type of snails you want and wait a few minutes. Hot, fragrant snail dishes will be served right at the table, served with ginger fish sauce or Nha Trang's signature green dipping sauce, creating an irresistible rich flavor. This is the perfect choice for gatherings with friends or family in the evening, snacking and chatting comfortably.

Below are some famous addresses with pan-fried snails that many people love:

• Snail Pan No. 1 at 1A Truong Sa Street, Vinh Nguyen Ward. The restaurant opens from 3pm to 10pm, prices range from 30,000 - 70,000 VND/plate depending on the type of snail.

• Long Vu Snail Restaurant, address 30 Thap Ba. This is a famous cheap restaurant with snails from 20,000 - 30,000 VND/plate, besides serving fresh seafood at extremely reasonable prices.

• Stir-fried Snails Linh - Sidewalk Snack, address 103 Ngo Gia Tu, Tan Lap ward. The restaurant opens from 3pm with prices ranging from 20,000 - 100,000 VND depending on the dish.

Spend an evening exploring Nha Trang snails, you will definitely not forget the blend of unique flavors and bustling atmosphere at the snail restaurants here.

Grilled fish with green chili

Grilled fish with green chili is an ideal dish for those who love spicy food. This dish uses fresh fish, marinated with special spices and super spicy green chili of Nha Trang, creating a rich and attractive flavor. After marinating, the fish is wrapped in foil and grilled on a charcoal stove or in the oven, until the fish is golden brown, fragrant, and spicy. Grilled fish with green chili is often served with raw vegetables and rice paper rolls, dipped in rich fish sauce, making the dish more delicious.

Even if you are not a fan of spicy food, but try grilled fish with green chili in Nha Trang once, you will definitely not forget this unique flavor. To enjoy this dish, you can visit the following addresses:

• Grilled Fish with Eight Birds Nest at 130 Bach Dang. The restaurant opens from 5pm to 10pm, grilled fish here is sold by weight, priced at about 300,000 VND/kg, with each grilled fish weighing from 5-7 taels, suitable for 4 people.

• Grilled Fish Ms. Uyen at 6 Hon Chong, open from 2pm - 10pm.

This grilled fish with green chili is not only a delicious dish but also a unique culinary experience, helping you understand more about Nha Trang's culinary culture.

Mai fish salad

Mai fish is a special fish found in Nha Trang sea, small as a finger and scaleless. Mai fish meat is sweet, crispy and has absolutely no fishy smell, making it an ideal ingredient for making sweet and sour salad. The process of making Mai fish salad requires meticulousness and patience, because the maker must separate the meat from the small fish, then clean it, soak it in ice to make the fish meat firm, then mix it with spices such as onion, garlic, fish sauce, salt, sugar, lemon, chili...

Mai fish salad is often served with raw vegetables and a special dipping sauce made from peanuts, creating a unique combination of sweet and sour, salty and nutty flavors. This Mai fish salad is very popular in seafood restaurants and coastal restaurants in Nha Trang. If you want to enjoy fresh and reasonably priced Mai fish salad, you can visit the following addresses:

• Mai Co Hang Fish Salad On Ho Tung Mau street, the restaurant opens from 10am - 5:30pm, prices range from 50,000 - 200,000 VND/dish.

• Ha Ra Fish Salad at 166 2/4 Street, open from 3pm – 10pm, with affordable prices from 20,000 – 100,000 VND/dish.

• Mango Garden Restaurant at 84 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, open from 9am - 11pm, price from 50,000 - 500,000 VND/dish depending on choice.

Mai fish salad is not only a delicious dish but also a unique specialty you cannot miss when coming to Nha Trang.

Chicken rice

Nha Trang chicken rice is an interesting specialty of the coastal city, although it is not related to seafood, it is worth trying. The rice is cooked from chicken broth, giving it a rich flavor and eye-catching yellow color. The boiled chicken is soft, chewy, served with rice, fried onions, raw vegetables and a little fish sauce. When eating, mix everything together to feel the flavors blending together, creating a simple but extremely attractive dish.

Nha Trang chicken rice is very popular and you can find it in delicious and cheap restaurants here. Some addresses you can refer to:

• Chicken Rice No. 8 To Vinh Dien: The restaurant opens from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., with prices ranging from 20,000 - 35,000 VND/plate.

• Ha Chicken Rice: The restaurant is located at 75 Ngo Gia Tu, open from 9am - 9pm daily, prices range from 30,000 - 100,000 VND depending on the dish.

Are you ready to try?!

The Nha Trang delicacies The dishes mentioned above not only attract tourists by their richness and diversity but also carry the distinctive flavor of the sea. Each dish is an interesting experience that you cannot miss when coming to this beautiful city. To make your Nha Trang trip more complete, do not forget to refer to other articles of Hon Tam Travel, like Nha Trang travel experience, 21 famous tourist destinations, or suggestions about island tour experience. If you want to explore Nha Trang conveniently and fully, do not hesitate to book a Hon Tam tour to have the best experiences. Wish you a happy and enjoyable trip!