Chau Doc Delicacies: Top 15 Tasty Treats to Try and Buy as Gifts

"Beyond its scenic beauty, Chau Doc boasts an array of delectable specialties that are worth indulging in during your travels. Uncover a culinary journey through 15 of Chau Doc's finest delicacies, promising an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more."

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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!

1Introduction 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

2Top 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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