Phong Nha – Ke Bang not only attracts tourists with its majestic caves and poetic Son River, but also “holds” anyone with its rich and unique cuisine. Coming to Phong Nha, you will have the opportunity to discover rustic but attractive dishes. Here are the Top 7 specialties in Phong Nha that you must try, and don’t forget to stop at The CharmCharm – Discovery Lodge Phong Nha to both relax and fully enjoy the quintessence of local cuisine.

1. Phong Nha grilled chicken

When mentioning Phong Nha specialties, we cannot help mentioning the famous grilled chicken. The hill chicken meat is firm, sweet and fragrant, marinated with spices and grilled over hot coals, creating an irresistible rich flavor. Dipped with spicy Cheo salt, this dish will surely make you remember it forever.

2. Grilled stream fish

The fish live in streams, the meat is firm and sweet. When grilled over hot coals, the fish gives off a fragrant smell mixed with lemon leaves and spices. Served with wild vegetables and a little wine, the flavor is even more perfect.

3. Stream snails

Stream snails are small but crispy and fragrant. They are often prepared in many dishes: stir-fried with lemongrass and chili, boiled with ginger or braised with sweet and salty sauce. This is an ideal snack, especially suitable for evening gatherings with friends.

4. "Banh loc"

"Banh Loc" is a "very popular dish" of Quang Binh. The cake crust is chewy, embracing the rich braised shrimp and pork filling. When eaten, dip it in spicy chili fish sauce, the delicious taste is irresistible.

5. "Chao canh"

A dish associated with the childhood of many people here. Soft noodles, fresh snakehead fish, sweet broth, a little onion, and green chili. A bowl of hot porridge will make you "sniff" in the middle of Phong Nha mountains and forests.

6. Braised eel with green banana

A rustic and sophisticated dish. The eel is cleaned, marinated with turmeric and special spices, and stewed with green bananas until soft and creamy. The sweetness of the eel blends with the flavor of the bananas, creating a warm, intimate feeling.

7. Son River Grass Carp Hotpot

Coming to Phong Nha without trying the Son River Grass Carp Hotpot is a big loss. The Grass Carp is fresh, delicious, and firm, cooked with pickled bamboo shoots, tomatoes, herbs, and special spices. The hotpot broth is sour and sweet, served with wild vegetables and fresh vermicelli, bringing a feeling that is both strange and familiar, typical of Phong Nha.

When staying at Discovery Lodge Phong Nha, you will experience all the specialties of Phong Nha such as outdoor BBQ parties, grass carp hotpot, local specialty cakes in a fresh natural space. This is an unforgettable culinary experience, bringing connection and complete joy to the trip.

Coming to Phong Nha, you will not only admire the beauty of the natural wonders of the world, but also immerse yourself in an emotional culinary journey. And to make the trip more complete, let The CharmCharm - Discovery Lodge Phong Nha accompany you - a place that brings peaceful moments of relaxation with a culinary experience full of Phong Nha.