Chau Doc in An Giang is a very popular tourist destination nowadays. When visiting Chau Doc, you should try the local specialties and choose some unique gifts for your friends and family. Let’s find out what this place has to offer!
1 Introduction to Chau Doc Tourism
Along with Long Xuyen, Chau Doc is a major city in An Giang Province, located near the Vietnam-Cambodia border. When mentioning Chau Doc, one can immediately think of a unique cultural blend of Kinh, Cham, Chinese, and Khmer ethnic groups, along with bountiful nature and mystical spiritual stories.
With its picturesque landscapes, Chau Doc attracts a large number of visitors each year. Notable attractions include: Phuoc Dien Tu – Chua Hang, Nui Sam, and Tay An Co Tu, among others.
Introduction to Chau Doc Tourism
2 Top 15 Chau Doc Specialties to Try and Buy
Specialties to Try in Chau Doc
Chau Doc Hot Pot
This is one of the characteristic dishes of the Chau Doc region. The hot pot is made with fermented catfish and snakehead fish as the main ingredients.
It is a delicious and unique dish that will leave a lasting impression.
Estimated price: 100,000 – 200,000 VND/serving
Suggested restaurants:
– Luu Luyen Restaurant: 135 Trung Nu Vuong, Chau Phu B, Chau Doc, An Giang.
– Bay Bong 2 Restaurant: 121 Trung Nu Vuong, Chau Phu B, Chau Doc, An Giang.
Chau Doc Hot Pot
Goi Sau Dau
Goi Sau Dau is a favorite among tourists visiting Chau Doc. It is a harmonious blend of bitter leaves and flowers, sour star fruit, the richness of shrimp, and the sourness of thick tamarind sauce. Just the description alone is mouthwatering, isn’t it?
Estimated price: 100,000 – 150,000 VND/plate
Suggested restaurant: Bay Bong 2 Restaurant – 121 Trung Nu Vuong, Chau Phu B, Chau Doc, An Giang.
Goi Sau Dau
Banh Duc Chau Doc
This is one of the specialties of Chau Doc that is loved by people all over the country. Although the preparation method is not too complicated, the banh duc (rice cake) here has a very distinctive flavor that cannot be found elsewhere.
Banh Duc Chau Doc has a creamy taste, especially the delicious flavor of dieu hoang (a type of bean), leaving a lasting impression on those who try it.
Estimated price: 10,000 – 20,000 VND/cake
Suggested places to buy:
– Opposite Chau Doc Bus Station: QL91, Vinh My, Chau Doc.
– Chau Doc Market.
Banh Duc Chau Doc
Xoi Xiem Chau Doc
Xoi Xiem is a characteristic dish in the culinary culture of Chau Doc. It is made from gao nep (a type of sticky rice) that has been soaked and cooked to perfection.
What sets this dish apart is the fragrant aroma of pandan leaves and the harmonious, subtle blend of regional culinary essence, making it very suitable to the taste of Vietnamese people.
Estimated price: 15,000 – 30,000 VND/cake
Suggested place to buy: Chau Doc Market Gate
Xoi Xiem Chau Doc
Lau Ca Bong Lau
When it comes to Chau Doc specialties, Lau Ca Bong Lau (Bong Lau fish hot pot) cannot be missed. Fresh Bong Lau fish with firm meat, combined with vegetables, creates a harmonious and refreshing taste. Enjoying this specialty will surely leave a memorable impression of your visit to Chau Doc.
Estimated price: 700,000 – 150,000 VND/serving
Suggested restaurant: Loc Vung Quan – 175 Truong Nu Vuong Street, Chau Phu B Ward, Chau Doc City, An Giang Province
Lau Ca Bong Lau
Ca Loc Nuong Trui
This is a rustic specialty of Chau Doc. After being cleaned, the snakehead fish is grilled to perfection. The white meat, smoky aroma, and combination of herbs and vegetables make for a delicious dish.
Estimated price: 80,000 – 150,000 VND/plate
Suggested restaurant: Quan Tui – 173 Truong Nu Vuong, Chau Phu B, Chau Doc, An Giang
Ca Loc Nuong Trui
Bun Ca Chau Doc
Bun Ca Chau Doc (Chau Doc fish noodle soup) is always among the attractive specialties for tourists, leaving a special impression on every visitor to this land.
The aroma of herbs and the softness of the noodles combined with the rich broth create an irresistible appeal for this dish.
Estimated price: 30,000 – 60,000 VND/bowl
Suggested restaurants:
– Bun Ca Di Le: Le Cong Thanh Street, Chau Doc City.
– Pho Phu Huong: 78 Nguyen Van Thoai, Chau Doc, An Giang.
Bun Ca Chau Doc
Specialties to Buy as Gifts from Chau Doc
Mam Chau Doc
Chau Doc has a large reserve of delicious and unique freshwater fish. The fermented fish here is made from various types of fish such as snakehead, catfish, striped snakehead, etc. In addition, the combination of many famous traditional recipes creates a unique flavor for each type of mam (fermented fish).
Estimated price: 60,000 – 150,000 VND/500g jar
Suggested place to buy: Chau Doc Market – 44 Phan Van Vang, Chau Doc.
Mam Chau Doc
Tung Lo Mo
Tung Lo Mo is a famous specialty of the Cham people.
Unlike ordinary sausages, Chau Doc’s Tung Lo Mo is made entirely from pork. Because of this uniqueness, it is a very reasonable choice to buy it as a gift when visiting Chau Doc.
Estimated price: 150,000 – 200,000 VND/500g package
Suggested place to buy: Chau Doc Market.
Tung Lo Mo
Com Dep
Com dep is a famous specialty in Chau Doc. This type of young rice is made from milk-filled rice grains that are then screened, soaked overnight, sun-dried, roasted, and finally flattened.
Due to its elaborate preparation, com dep is a gift you shouldn’t miss when visiting Chau Doc!
Estimated price: 40,000 – 80,000 VND/kg
Suggested place to buy: Chau Doc Market.
Com Dep
Kho Chau Doc
Kho Chau Doc includes various types of dried fish and shrimp. Each kind has its own unique and delicious taste, catering to different preferences.
Chau Doc’s dried seafood products can be stored for a long time and are easy to transport, making them a great snack for rainy days.
Estimated price: 60,000 VND/100 gr.
Suggested place to buy: Chau Doc Market.
Kho Chau Doc
Thot Not Fruit
Thot not is a famous fruit in An Giang, especially in Chau Doc. Thot not is soft, sweet, and similar to coconut but cooler.
In addition, thot not can be processed into various delicious dishes such as cakes, jams, and wines.
Estimated price: 30,000 VND/10 fruits
Places to buy:
– Chau Doc Market.
– Thot Not Forest in Chau Doc.
Thot Not Fruit
May Gai
May Gai is a fruit with a rough appearance but a delicious, fragrant flesh inside. When ripe, it turns dark brown, emits a mild aroma similar to jackfruit, and has a unique taste due to the combination of sweet and sour flavors.
Estimated price: 35,000 – 40,000/kg
Suggested place to buy: Chau Doc Market.
May Gai
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