When you visit Quy Nhon, you’ll be treated to a plethora of local specialties. However, not all of them can be bought as souvenirs. So, let’s go through 15 Quy Nhon specialties that you should consider buying as gifts!
1 What Quy Nhon specialties should I buy as gifts?
Banh it la gai
Banh it la gai
Banh it la gai is one of the unique specialties of Quy Nhon, with a chewy and fragrant taste like no other. The main ingredients of this cake are taro, la gai leaves, and coconut. This cake can be preserved for 3-4 days, so you don’t have to worry about it spoiling when you buy it as a gift.
Reference price: About 4,000 VND/piece
Reference location:
+ Binh Dinh Specialty Store: 128 Chuong Duong – Quy Nhon City – Binh Dinh Province
+ Banh it la gai Quy Nhon – Binh Dinh: 110 Hoang Van Thu, Quang Trung, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province
Banh hong Tam Quan
Banh hong Tam Quan (Source: Internet).
If you come to Quy Nhon, don’t miss out on Banh hong Tam Quan, a popular specialty to buy as a gift. The cake looks rather rough but has a soft and chewy texture with a distinctive coconut flavor. You can keep this cake at room temperature for about 5 days.
Reference price: About 110,000 VND/kg
Reference location:
+ Binh Dinh Specialty Store: 128 Chuong Duong – Quy Nhon City – Binh Dinh Province
+ Binh Dinh Specialty Store Nhu Y: 156 Nguyen Hue – Quy Nhon City – Binh Dinh Province
Tre
Tre – a specialty of Quy Nhon.
Tre is a must-try specialty of Quy Nhon. It is made mainly from pork, combined with spices such as galangal, garlic, chili, and pepper…
Tre has a mild sour taste, is chewy, and has a spicy chili kick. To preserve tre better, it is recommended to store it in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Reference price: About 30,000 VND/200g
Reference location:
+ Phuong Nghi Store: Tay Son, Nguyen Van Cu, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province
+ Dich vu xu Nau: 61 Nguyen Lu, Ngo May, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province
Rượu Bầu Đá
Ruou Bau Da – a specialty of Quy Nhon.
When you come to Quy Nhon, don’t miss out on trying the local specialty, Ruou Bau Da. This liquor has a fragrant and mild taste with a sweet aftertaste.
As the alcohol content of this liquor is quite high, those who are not used to drinking alcohol should consider this before consuming it.
Reference price: About 60,000 – 160,000 VND/liter
Reference location:
+ Dich vu xu Nau: 61 Nguyen Lu, Ngo May, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province
+ Lang ruou Bau Da: Unnamed Road, Nhon Loc, An Nhon, Binh Dinh Province
Banh trang cha ca
Banh trang cha ca (Source: Internet).
Banh trang cha ca is a popular specialty of Quy Nhon to buy as a gift. The main ingredients of this dish are fish and a variety of spices that create a unique flavor. To enhance the taste of this dish, it is recommended to eat it with nuoc mam (fish sauce).
Reference price: About 100,000 VND/500g
Reference location: Man Khoa Store: 58 Vu Bao, Ngo May, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province
Nem cho Huyen
Nem cho Huyen (Source: Internet).
Nem cho Huyen is a meaningful specialty of Quy Nhon to give as a gift. When eating this type of nem, you will experience a crunchy and mildly sour taste. To enhance the flavor of this dish, you can grill it or eat it with herbs, chili, and garlic.
Reference price: About 50,000 VND/10 pieces
Reference location:
+ Nem cho Huyen: Phuoc Loc, Tuy Phuoc, Binh Dinh Province
+ Dich vu xu Nau: 61 Nguyen Lu, Ngo May, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province
Muc ngao
Muc ngao (Source: Internet).
Muc ngao is another specialty of Quy Nhon that we would like to introduce to you. This dish combines fresh squid with the spicy flavor of chili and garlic. To preserve this dish for a longer period, it is recommended to store it in a cool place.
Reference price: About 120,000 VND/250g
Reference location: Thanh Liem Store: 30 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Le Hong Phong, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province
Banh trang nuoc dua
Banh trang nuoc dua (Source: Internet).
Banh trang nuoc dua is a popular specialty of Quy Nhon chosen by many tourists as a gift when visiting this place.
The cakes have a distinctive fragrance and the rich taste of coconut. To enjoy the full flavor of these coconut pancakes, it is recommended to grill them.
Reference price: About 7,000 VND/piece
Reference location: Dich vu xu Nau: 61 Nguyen Lu, Ngo May, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province
Cha ca Quy Nhon
Cha ca Quy Nhon – a delicious dish not to be missed
Cha ca Quy Nhon is made from the freshest mackerel caught from the sea. The delicious patties contain a mixture of minced fish meat, crushed fish bones, and spices, which are then fried to create a golden and attractive crust.
Similar to Cha ram tom dat, this dish is easy to preserve and convenient to carry, which is why many tourists choose it as a gift.
Reference price: About 190,000 – 200,000 VND/kg (depending on the seller)
Reference location:
+ Cha ca Sau Dung, 101 Truong Vinh Ky, Nhon Binh, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province
+ Cha ca Phuong Teo, 36 Tran Doc, Tran Phu, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam
2 Quy Nhon specialties to enjoy at restaurants
Cha ram tom dat
Cha ram tom dat – a memorable delicacy
Cha ram tom dat is one of the famous specialties of Quy Nhon. This dish is also popular with tourists because of its delicious taste that represents the culinary culture of Quy Nhon: shrimp, pork belly, and spices are skillfully wrapped in a package.
This dish is also very easy to preserve in the freezer. When you want to eat it, just defrost and fry until crispy.
Reference price: About 100,000 – 150,000 VND/500g (depending on the seller)
Reference location:
+ Cha ram tom dat Binh Dinh, 31 Nguyen Thi Dinh, Nguyen Van Cu, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province
+ Cha ram Tom Dat – Minh Dung, 94 Chuong Duong, Nguyen Van Cu, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province
+ Co so san xuat nem cha di Anh, 101 Vu Bao, Ngo May, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province
Bun tom Chau Truc
When visiting Quy Nhon, locals and tourists often go to Bun tom Chau Truc. This dish is famous but has a rustic and characteristic taste of this land. Bun tom is made with rice noodles, shrimp, and onion. When you try it, you will experience a sweet and clear broth combined with fresh crab meat, enhanced with pepper and chili. Although it looks simple, the taste of this dish will leave a lasting impression.
Reference price: About 20,000 VND
Address:
+ Bun tom Chau Truc: 43 Truong Chinh, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province.
Bun tom Chau Truc
Banh xeo tom nhay
Banh xeo tom nhay is a dish that everyone should try when visiting Quy Nhon. This famous specialty has aroused curiosity among many people about its taste. The golden and crispy crepe is filled with fresh shrimp and bean sprouts. This dish is served with sour mango, salt, star fruit, herbs, and rice crackers, creating a perfect combination of flavors. Those who have tried it will surely crave more!
Reference price: about 15,000 – 20,000 VND/crepe
Address:
+ Banh xeo tom nhay Gia Vy: 14 Dien Hong, Le Hong Phong, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province.
+ Banh xeo tom nhay Ong Hung: 24 Dien Hong, Le Hong Phong, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province.
+ Banh xeo tom nhay My Cang: 144 Dong Da, Thi Nai, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province.
