Locations in Bến Tre · 1 found
Local Food You Must Try
Kẹo dừa
Chewy coconut candy made from coconut milk and malt - Bến Tre's most famous export, sold in every market and made in family workshops you can visit
Cá lóc nướng trui
Whole snakehead fish roasted directly over open flame until charred, then wrapped in rice paper with herbs and dipped in fermented fish sauce
Đuông dừa
Coconut palm grub eaten alive or grilled - a prized Bến Tre delicacy, fat and creamy with a mild coconut flavour, served at specialty restaurants and rural homestays
Bánh tráng Mỹ Lồng
Celebrated rice paper from Mỹ Lồng village, made with coconut milk for a richer flavour - eaten grilled with toppings or as a wrap
Bánh phồng Sơn Đốc
Puffed sticky rice crackers from Sơn Đốc village - grilled over charcoal until they balloon up, eaten plain or with coconut jam, a Bến Tre Tết specialty famous across the south
Bánh canh bột xắt
Thick tapioca noodle soup with pork or shrimp - the noodles are hand-rolled and chewy, a Bến Tre comfort food distinct from the rice-flour versions found elsewhere
Gỏi củ hủ dừa
Salad made from the tender heart of coconut palm, tossed with shrimp, pork, herbs, and roasted peanuts - a refreshing dish that uses every part of Bến Tre's beloved coconut tree