Dalat, the city of flowers, is not only famous for its poetic scenery but also a culinary paradise with countless delicious specialties. From street snacks to famous hot pot dishes, Dalat cuisine always offers unforgettable experiences for visitors. Let’s explore the list of Dalat specialties that you must try to make your trip even more complete.
1. Banh Uot Long Ga (Steamed Rice Rolls with Chicken Offal): A Delicate Combination
Banh uot long ga (steamed rice rolls with chicken offal) is one of the unique and attractive Dalat specialties. Unlike banh uot in other places, which is usually served with gio cha (Vietnamese sausage), Dalat’s banh uot is combined with flavorful chicken offal, creating a particularly irresistible taste.
To make delicious and authentic banh uot long ga, the cook must be meticulous from the stage of selecting rice, grinding flour, and mixing bột (flour) in the right proportions. The banh (rice paper) is thinly steamed, smooth, and evenly made. Chicken offal is carefully selected, fresh, and processed to be non-fishy while retaining its natural chewiness and deliciousness. The harmonious combination of soft banh uot, flavorful chicken offal, and fresh herbs creates a wonderful dish, especially suitable in the chilly weather of Dalat.
Suggested places to enjoy delicious banh uot long ga in Dalat:
- Quan Trang: 15F Tang Bat Ho Street
- Quan Long: Alley 202, lot A16, Phan Dinh Phung residential area
- Quan Hang 68: 68 Phan Dinh Phung Street
2. Banh Can Dalat (Mini Savory Pancakes): Crispy, Warm, and Hearty
Mini savory pancakes banh can in Dalat, Vietnam served with dipping sauce and toppings
Banh can (mini savory pancakes) is a rustic, familiar dish but carries a distinctive flavor of Dalat. In the chilly atmosphere of the misty city, nothing is better than enjoying hot, crispy banh can.
Dalat banh can is made from rice flour, poured into small terracotta molds, and baked over a charcoal stove. The fillings are diverse, from chicken eggs, duck eggs to minced meat, and seafood. When eating, the banh is dipped in diluted fish sauce, with a little scallion oil and siu mai (meatball). The crispiness of the crust, the richness of the egg filling combined with the flavorful fish sauce creates an extremely attractive dish. Banh can is a great choice for a warm breakfast or afternoon snack.
Suggested places to enjoy delicious banh can in Dalat:
- Banh Can Le: 27/44 Yersin Street, Ward 10
- Banh Can Nha Chung: 13 Nha Chung Street
- Banh Can Doc Nha Lang: 15A Nguyen Bieu Street, Ward 1
- Banh Can Co Hai: 32 Dao Duy Tu Street
- Banh Can Ba Hai: 21 Nguyen An Ninh Street
3. Nem Nuong Dalat (Dalat Grilled Pork Sausage): Unique, Unforgettable Flavor
Dalat grilled pork sausage nem nuong served with dipping sauce, fresh vegetables and rice paper
Nem nuong (grilled pork sausage) is a famous Dalat specialty that visitors cannot miss. The special feature of this dish lies in the dipping sauce, which is prepared according to a unique recipe, creating a unique flavor that is hard to confuse with any other.
Nem is made from lean pork shoulder, minced, mixed with special spices, and then grilled over charcoal. When eating, nem is wrapped with rice paper, raw vegetables, cucumber, green banana, and dipped in a special sauce. The sweet and sour taste of the dipping sauce, the deliciousness of the grilled nem combined with fresh raw vegetables creates a delicious and attractive dish.
Suggested places to enjoy delicious nem nuong in Dalat:
- Quan Ba Nghia: 45 Bui Thi Xuan Street, Ward 2
- Nem nuong Ut Hue: 1 Chi Lang Street, Dalat
- Quan Hung Van: 150 Bui Thi Xuan Street, Ward 2
- Quan cha ram bap – nem nuong Tan Long: Alley 290 Bui Thi Xuan Street
- Nem nuong Phuong: 23 Nguyen Trai Street, opposite Dalat Railway Station
4. Banh Trang Nuong Dalat (Dalat Grilled Rice Paper): Unique “Vietnamese Pizza”
Dalat grilled rice paper banh trang nuong with various toppings
Banh trang nuong (grilled rice paper) is a popular street snack in Dalat, loved by many tourists. This dish is also likened to “Vietnamese-style pizza” because of the variety of toppings.
Banh trang (rice paper) is grilled over charcoal until crispy, then topped with toppings such as chicken eggs, scallions, pork cracklings, dried shrimp, sausage, cheese… Depending on your preference, you can choose different toppings to create your own unique banh trang nuong. In the chilly weather of Dalat, enjoying a hot, crispy banh trang nuong is simply perfect.
Suggested places to enjoy delicious banh trang nuong in Dalat:
- Banh trang nuong Di Dinh: 26 Hoang Dieu Street, Ward 5
- Banh trang Co Lung: 41 Bui Thi Xuan Street
- Banh trang nuong 61: 61 Nguyen Van Troi Street
- Banh trang nuong Bui Thi Xuan: 180 Bui Thi Xuan Street
5. Banh Mi Xiu Mai Dalat (Dalat Bread with Meatballs): Warm Flavor for Breakfast
Dalat bread with meatballs banh mi xiu mai served in a bowl with broth
Banh mi xiu mai (bread with meatballs) is a familiar breakfast dish of Dalat people and loved by many tourists. Xiu mai (meatballs) in Dalat are considered more delicious than in other places because of their unique flavor and meticulous preparation.
Xiu mai is made from minced lean meat, with just the right amount of chewiness, not mushy. The broth is simmered from pork bones, so it has a sweet and clear taste, not greasy. Crispy bread, dipped in hot xiu mai broth, with a little scallion and fresh chili, you have a delicious and warm breakfast right away.
Suggested places to enjoy delicious banh mi xiu mai in Dalat:
- Alley No. 1, Thong Thien Hoc Street
- 41 Yet Kieu Street
- Banh mi Hoa Le: Beginning of Nha Chung Street
- 26 Tran Nhat Duat – Hoang Dieu Street
- Quan Co Suong: 14 Anh Sang Street, Ward 1
6. Kem Bo Dalat (Dalat Avocado Ice Cream): Sweet, Cool Dessert
Dalat avocado ice cream kem bo topped with coconut flakes and peanuts
Kem bo (avocado ice cream) is a famous dessert in Dalat, loved by many sweet tooths. This ice cream is special because it is made from Dalat avocado, a type of avocado with a rich, fragrant, and characteristic delicious taste.
Dalat avocado is pureed, mixed with condensed milk, fresh cream, and shaved ice, creating a cool, sweet, and creamy ice cream. Dalat avocado ice cream is often served with dried coconut, roasted peanuts, and a little durian (optional). Even if the weather in Dalat is chilly, avocado ice cream is still a great choice for you to enjoy.
Suggested places to enjoy delicious kem bo in Dalat:
- Kem bo Thanh Thao: 76 Nguyen Van Troi Street
- Kem bo and che Nari Dalat: 74C Nguyen Van Troi Street
- Kem bo Phung Dalat: 97A Nguyen Van Troi Street
7. Sua Dau Nanh Dalat (Dalat Soy Milk): Warm Drink for Chilly Nights
Dalat soy milk sua dau nanh served hot in a glass
Soy milk is a familiar, rustic drink but carries a special flavor when enjoyed in Dalat. On chilly nights, nothing is better than sipping a hot, fragrant, and delicious glass of soy milk.
You can easily find hot soy milk stalls on the streets or night markets of Dalat. Soy milk here is usually cooked thick, with a mild sweet and fragrant taste. Dalat soy milk is often served with pastries, creating a light and warm meal.
Suggested places to enjoy delicious soy milk in Dalat:
- Quan Hoa Sua: 64 Tang Bat Ho Street, Ward 1, Dalat
- Sua dau nanh Dung Beo: 2/2 Nguyen Van Cu Street
- Sua Co Lan: Alley 184 Phan Dinh Phung Street, Dalat
8. Lau Ga La E Dalat (Dalat Chicken Hot Pot with E Leaves): Sour, Spicy, and Flavorful
Dalat chicken hot pot with e leaves lau ga la e in a pot with vegetables and noodles
Lau ga la e (chicken hot pot with e leaves) is a Dalat specialty loved by many people, especially on cold days. Although not originally from Dalat, when enjoying this hot pot here, you will feel a more special and attractive flavor.
La e (é leaves) is a vegetable that tastes sour and acrid when eaten raw, but when cooked with chicken, it creates a mild sour taste, slightly spicy, and somewhat similar to lemongrass. The hot pot broth has a natural sweetness from chicken bones, combined with the sourness of e leaves, creating an extremely unique and attractive flavor. Lau ga la e is usually served with fresh vermicelli, mushrooms, and green vegetables.
Suggested places to enjoy delicious lau ga la e in Dalat:
- Quan Tao Ngo: 27 Le Dai Hanh Street
- Lau ga la e Phu Yen: Lot A6 Hai Thuong, Dalat
- Lau ga la e Thuy Hieu: 21 Hung Vuong Street, Ward 10, Dalat
- Quan 668: 2 Chu Van An Street, Ward 3
- Quan Hanh: 1 Yersin Street, Ward 10
9. Banh Mi Chao Dalat (Dalat Bread Skillet): Hearty, Convenient Breakfast
Dalat bread skillet banh mi chao with fried egg, sausage, pate and bread
Banh mi chao (bread skillet) is a popular breakfast dish in Dalat, loved by both locals and tourists. At an affordable price, you can enjoy a skillet of bread full of toppings such as fried eggs, siu mai, sausage, pate…
Dalat banh mi chao is usually served with soy sauce or salt, pepper, and lemon. Dipping bread into the rich sauce, enjoying it with delicious toppings is an unforgettable culinary experience. This is a great choice for an energetic breakfast to explore the city of flowers.
Suggested places to enjoy delicious – nutritious – affordable banh mi chao in Dalat:
- Banh mi chao Tasty: 245 Hai Ba Trung Street
- Banh mi chao 303: 303 Hai Ba Trung Street
- Bami Co Bong: 11, Hoa Binh area, Dalat, Lam Dong
- Banh mi chao Icolor: 19 Dang Thai Than Street
- Hem: No. 81, Phan Dinh Phung Street, Ward 1, Dalat, Lam Dong
10. Ga Nuong Com Lam Dalat (Dalat Grilled Chicken with Bamboo Rice): Highland “Masterpiece”
Dalat grilled chicken with bamboo rice ga nuong com lam served on a wooden plate
Ga nuong com lam (grilled chicken with bamboo rice) is a Dalat specialty that you cannot miss when coming to this highland region. The combination of fragrant sticky com lam (bamboo rice) and flavorful grilled chicken creates an irresistible “masterpiece” dish.
Com lam is cooked from fragrant sticky rice in bamboo tubes, crispy burnt on the outside, soft and fragrant on the inside. Grilled chicken is marinated with rich spices, grilled over charcoal until golden brown and fragrant. Com lam eaten with sesame salt is already delicious, now with grilled chicken, it becomes even more attractive.
Suggested places to enjoy delicious ga nuong com lam in Dalat:
- Tiem ga Lung Chung Doi: Alley 1 Dang Thai Than Street
- Quan Co Sinh: 178 Hung Vuong Street
- Quan Khuong Duy: Mangline intersection, Ankroet – Cam Ly street, Dalat, Lam Dong
- Quan Huong Rung: No. 6B, Ankroet street, Da Phu, Ward 7, Dalat, Lam Dong
- Quan Kim Gia: No. 65/1, Quang Trung street, Ward 9, Dalat, Lam Dong
Dalat cuisine always brings interesting and unforgettable experiences for visitors. With the list of Dalat specialties above, hopefully you will have a truly complete and memorable trip. Bon appétit and have beautiful memories in the city of flowers!