Unmissable street food during day trip to Kien Giang
Kien Giang welcomes international and domestic visitors with extremely beautiful tropical islands but your trip will not really be perfect if you miss its mouthwatering street food.
Kien Giang is famous for Phu Quoc Island and herring sashimi is one of must-try dishes when you travel to this beautiful island.
Rice noodle. Photo: Nguyen Thi Binh An
Bún cá, or rice noodle soup with grilled fish, is a one of the most popular dishes in Kien Giang province. Visitors can enjoy tasting the famous street food on Mac Cuu road in Rach Gia city.
Steamed coconut cake. Photo: Vietnamnet
Ken noddle. Photo: VOV
Bún kèn, or traditional noodle soup, can be found on 30/4 road in Duong Dong town of Phu Quoc island, with the dish being a good suggestion for tourists. This unique dish is made from dried shredded fish, coconut milk, and curry powder.
Bánh ống lá dứa, or steamed coconut cake, is a specialty that is local of the southern region. The dish can easily be found in Ha Tien town, with the cake being steamed very quickly, typically for just one minute.
They sometimes add seasame for a better flavor. Photo: VOV
Photo: VOV
Xôi Xiêm, or Siam sticky rice, originates from Thailand and contains key ingredients such as mango, coconut, durian, and coconut milk.
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