The South-Central Coasts and Highlands Restaurants

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  • 1. B&B Café

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    One of Mui Ne’s best kept secrets is the beachside B&B Café. It feels out of place on the expansive grounds of Ca Ty Resort, but you can hang out here all day watching the kitesurfers and sipping reasonably priced fresh squeezed juices, blended coffees, and flavored sodas in shaded huts steps from the beach. The wooden chairs are hard, though, so bring a towel and sit on the beach or the grass. Meals can be ordered from adjacent restaurant.

    6 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan, Vietnam

    Known For

    • Prime beachside location
    • Lots of space to relax
    • Reasonably priced drinks
  • 2. Banh Xeo Tom Nhay Anh Vu

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    Take your pick of tom (shrimp) or bo (beef) to fill your Binh Dinh--style rice pancake. The local rendition of banh xeo is arguably the best in the country; they come smaller and zestier here than in other parts of the country, and can be wrapped in rice paper and green mango (a must). Wrap everything up, dunk it in some chili-laced fish sauce and tuck in. One's good for a snack; two makes a meal.

    14 Dien Hong, Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh, Vietnam
    093-279–8669

    Known For

    • Simple service
    • Servings of two pancakes
    • Local specialty dish
  • 3. Bicycle Up Cafe

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    A cute and quirky little coffee shop serving a range of drinks, including beer, cakes, ice cream, and yogurt, Bicycle Up is a great place to rest and recharge with a book (check out the homemade book light fittings), a coffee, or a fruit smoothie while listening to mellow music. This quiet refuge is perfect for a rainy day.

    82 Truong Cong Dinh, Dalat, Lam Dong, Vietnam
    0263-370–0177

    Known For

    • Cozy atmosphere
    • Excellent coffee
    • Street art outside
  • 4. Indochine Coffee

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    This stunning café was designed by international-award-winning Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia, who specializes in structures made completely out of bamboo. Part of the Indochine Hotel, it's a local drinks-and-ice cream spot overlooking the Dakbla River, with soaring inverted cone-shaped bamboo columns and many peaceful fish ponds.

    30 Bach Dang, Kon Tum, Kon Tum, Vietnam

    Known For

    • Unique bamboo design
    • River views
  • 5. Nem Viet

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    This is a basic metal-tables-and-chairs joint that's open to the street, serving up a delicious version of nem nuong (barbecued pork) served with platters of rice paper, herbs, pickled vegetables, fried wonton wrappers (for crunch), fresh rice noodles, sliced green banana, and star fruit, which are rolled together and dipped into a pork-and-peanut sauce. This is a Central Highlands specialty that's best washed down with a cold beer.

    14–16 Ly Thuong Kiet, Buon Ma Thuot, Dac Lak, Vietnam
    0262-381--8464

    Known For

    • No-fuss food
    • Authentic, street feel
    • Local specialty dish
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  • 6. Banh Xeo Cay Phuong

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    Opened in 1995, Banh Xeo Cay Phuong serves Central Vietnam–style banh xeo (sizzling pancakes), from 4:30 pm to 10 pm. A default order at this one-dish, family-run, off-street eatery is four palm-sized pancakes, but you can order as many as you like. Notice the original sign handpainted in classic South Vietnamese typescript.

    49 Tuyen Quang, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan, Vietnam

    Known For

    • Iconic national dish
    • Quaint environment
    • Authentic feel
  • 7. Com Ga Bay Quan

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    Like a lot of eateries in Quy Nhon, this place does simple, but truly delicious meals, with minimum fuss and maximum care. A good idea is to sit outside on the street corner and watch the world go by as you tuck into dinner. A huge menu on the wall proclaims a wide range of dishes to choose from, but you might have to just point out the one you want.

    47 Mai Xuan Thuong, Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh, Vietnam
    0256-381--2214

    Known For

    • Com ga (delicious, filling chicken and rice)
    • Suon (grilled pork chops)
    • Great people-watching spot
  • 8. Com Sau Thu

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    One of the most popular com binh dan (canteens) in town, Com Sau Thu has been making locals happy with their cheap and cheerful fare for more than 10 years. (The husband and wife Sau and Thu now have three shops, but locals agree the original one at this address remains the best.) The daily options are displayed in a glass case at the front of the restaurant, so you can just point to a range of dishes and then take a seat. Vietnamese people usually order one meat dish, one or two vegetable dishes, and a soup, and all are placed in the middle of the table and shared. There's no need to order rice because it comes automatically.

    121 Tran Cao Van, Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh, Vietnam
    0256-382--3980

    Known For

    • Simple service---just point
    • Sharing dishes
    • Local popularity
  • 9. Dalat Night Market

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    Sampling a fresh banh trang nuong, aka Dalat pizza, from one of the night market street vendors is a must—a great snack to sustain you while you explore all that the night market has to offer. Banh trang nuong is a circle of rice paper, brushed with an egg and dried prawn mixture, barbecued on an open brazier, folded, and wrapped in a square of newspaper. There are many banh trang sellers at the top of the stairs next to the market. Along the stairs and at the base of the staircase are more food vendors, offering a range of soups, chao (rice porridge), and barbecued chicken feet.

    Near Dalat Central Market, Dalat, Lam Dong, Vietnam

    Known For

    • "Dalat pizza"
    • Rice porridge
    • Barbecue snacks
  • 10. Eva Cafe

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    A beautiful, restful garden café, filled with carvings and sculptures, this is the place to come for excellent coffee, sweet egg coffee (a Hanoi specialty of whipped egg yolk and coffee), and fruit shakes. The English-speaking owner, Mr. An, is a fountain of knowledge about the local area and is available to lead multiday treks or tours through nearby ethnic minority villages. He charges around $60 per person ($70 for solo travelers) for a two-day, one-night trek, including transport, lunch, and a gong show.

    5 Phan Chu Trinh, Kon Tum, Kon Tum, Vietnam
    0260-386--2944

    Known For

    • Hanoi-style egg coffee
    • Local expert owner
    • Peaceful atmosphere
  • 11. Khoa Cafe

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    This contemporary café is a head-turner with its open-plan design, pop art posters, and semi-industrial decor. Spacious and centrally located, it's most notable for its very respectable Western-style coffee and freshly squeezed juices, as well as a small selection of cakes, at very reasonable prices.

    182 Thu Khoa Huan, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan, Vietnam
    091-399--5868

    Known For

    • Stylish decor
    • Respectable Italian coffee
    • Laid-back atmosphere
  • 12. Nem Nuong Ba Hung

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    This plain but pleasant local eatery serves only one dish: nem nuong (barbecued pork skewers), with a range of edible accoutrements that are rolled up and dunked in a delicious dipping sauce.

    328 Phan Dinh Phung, Dalat, Lam Dong, Vietnam
    0263-382–4344

    Known For

    • One-dish specialty
    • Unfussy setting
  • 13. Ngo Van So Food Street

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    Qui Nhon's "eating street" is lined with dozens of little local places which come alive in the evenings. Make your way to the top of the street and amble around to peruse the options.

    Ngo Van So, Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh, Vietnam

    Known For

    • Banh canh ca (peppery fish noodle soup)
    • Banh xeo
  • 14. Nha Hang Chay Hoa Sen

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    This is the pick of Dalat's many vegan places, with a focus on fresh local produce rather than mock meat (although that's on the menu too), served up in a bright, airy space with wooden furniture. Hoa Sen is very popular with locals for a good reason: the food is delicious.

    62 Phan Dinh Phung, Dalat, Lam Dong, Vietnam
    02633-567–999

    Known For

    • Tom yum soup
    • Banana leaf salad
    • Locally sourced produce
  • 15. Quan Cha Cuon

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    This basic spot specializes in roll-your-own fresh spring rolls. One serving includes a plate of various cuts of meat, sliced boiled egg, and Vietnamese sausage, a plate of herbs and cucumber sticks, a plate of fried spring rolls, and a stack of stiff rice paper. Compile, roll, then dip into the sauce provided. If you get there at the right time, they might also serve the popular southern staple dish bun thit nuong (grilled pork meat, vermicelli noodles and fresh herbs).

    122 Tuyen Quang, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan, Vietnam

    Known For

    • Jovial staff
    • Tangy dipping sauce
    • DIY dishes
  • 16. Surf Bar

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    Curiously, there are two Surf Bars under the same ownership, within 100 meters of each other on Quy Nhon Beach. These shelters are the perfect places to relax in the early evening and take in the sunset, or to take some shelter from the sun during an afternoon on the beach.

    Xuan Dieu, Binh Dinh, Vietnam
    094-209–0909

    Known For

    • Reasonably priced beer
    • Decent cocktails
    • Smoothies

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