What to Eat in Nha Trang Besides Seafood?
When mentioning Nha Trang, people often think of blue seas, fresh seafood, and rich ocean-flavored meals. But if you want a change of taste, this coastal city still offers many interesting things to explore.
Right in the heart of Nha Trang, dishes imbued with the breath of the river region create a unique color: aromatic fermented fish noodles, rich hot pots, tender mudskippers, My Tho and Sa Dec noodle soups, crispy pancakes, or spring rolls wrapped with wild forest vegetables.
Some dishes impress you immediately with their distinct fermented fish aroma. Others entice with a generous basket of fresh green herbs. And some are best enjoyed when everyone sits together, wrapping, dipping, eating, and chatting.
If you are in Nha Trang and looking for a taste of the Western Mekong region, start your food tour with the dishes below.
1. Bun Mam, Lau Mam – The Definitive Taste of the Mekong Delta
If you had to pick a dish to represent the rich flavor of the Mekong Delta, Bun Mam (fermented fish noodle soup) would definitely be among the top choices. The distinct aroma of fermented fish blends into the broth, served with fish, shrimp, squid, pork patties, and plenty of fresh herbs.
1.1. Tu Bun Mam Mien Tay (2 branches in Nha Trang)
Address: 23 Da Tuong, Nha Trang | 36 Yersin, Nha Trang
Highlights: Famous for special Bun Mam with shrimp, squid, snakehead fish, and chili stuffed with fish paste. Generous toppings – perfect for tasting a distinct Western Mekong flavor.
1.2. Quan Co 5 Dong Thap (2 branches in Nha Trang)
Address: 39 Thap Ba, Bac Nha Trang | 320 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Nha Trang
Highlights: Named after a Southern region, serving Southern-style Bun Mam, Lau Mam (hot pot), and dishes suitable for gatherings.
1.3. Quan An Ngo 12
Address: 12 Le Quy Don, Nha Trang
Highlights: Signature Bun Mam broth cooked from Linh fish paste, offering a mild sweet taste paired with rich fish fat. Served with wild water spinach, water lily, sesbania flowers, and banana blossom. Also offers Hu Tieu and beef crab hot pot.
2. Mudskipper Hot Pot (Lau Ca Keo) – Rustic & Memorable
Small mudskippers with soft, fatty meat cooked in a sweet and sour spicy broth accompanied by fresh greens make for a delightful communal meal.
2.1. Linh Ca Keo
Address: 16 & 20 Pasteur, Nha Trang
Highlights: A popular destination for group gatherings over a hot, bubbling mudskipper hot pot.
2.2. Tiem An Co Ba – Lau Ca Keo Nha Trang
Address: 47H CT4 Building, Thich Quang Duc, Nam Nha Trang
Highlights: Serves classic Southern dishes in a charming space recreating 1980s nostalgia.
3. My Tho & Sa Dec Rice Noodle Soup (Hu Tieu)
If Bun Mam is rich and bold, Hu Tieu tells the story of the Mekong Delta in a gentler way, featuring chewy noodles, clear sweet broth, pork, shrimp, and various toppings.
3.1. Hu Tieu My Tho
Address: 14 Tran Binh Trong, Nha Trang
Highlights: Known for signature chewy rice noodles, ideal for a fast breakfast or quick meal.
3.2. Hu Tieu Nam Vang Bayon
Address: 72B Yersin, Tay Nha Trang
Highlights: A great choice for dry noodles tossed in rich flavorful sauce.
4. Tay Ninh Young Beef (Bo To Tay Ninh) – Wrap & Dip
Mekong & Southern culinary offerings in Nha Trang go beyond soups. Tay Ninh young beef offers an exciting wrap-and-dip experience.
Bo To Tay Ninh Nam Sanh Quyet Thang – Nha Trang
Address: Cau Dua, Tay Nha Trang
Highlights: Menu features over 50 beef dishes. Signature lemongrass grilled beef cooked over charcoal, and steamed beef wrapped in rice paper with Tay Ninh forest vegetables dipped in fermented fish sauce. Also serves tail and hoof hot pots.
5. Dew-Soaked Rice Paper (Banh Trang Phoi Suong)
Soft rice paper wrapped with boiled pork and wild forest vegetables, dipped in savory sauce – a fun and delicious interactive dining style.
HP Dac San Trang Bang Tay Ninh
Address: 240A Ngo Gia Tu, Nha Trang
Highlights: Famous for dew-soaked rice paper rolls with boiled pork belly and wild herbs, alongside Trang Bang tapioca noodle soups. (Note: Trang Bang is in Tay Ninh; included here as a Southern flavor highlight).
🌴 Mekong Delta Food Tour in Nha Trang
A day in Nha Trang doesn't have to revolve around seafood. Start your morning with My Tho Hu Tieu, enjoy Bun Mam for lunch, grab crispy Southern pancakes in the afternoon, and wrap up your evening over a mudskipper hot pot or grilled young beef.
Rich, rustic, and generous – these meals bring people together. Explore more dining spots in Khanh Hoa on IIGO!
