8 Phan Thiet Street Foods to Try from Mui Ne

If you are staying in Mui Ne and want to try Phan Thiet street food, plan a separate trip into the town centre. Tuyen Quang and Vo Thi Sau streets have several of the snacks below, but they are not a short walk from most Ham Tien hotels. This guide gives you eight dishes, a specific place to look for each one, and the questions to ask before ordering.

Phan Thiet Street Food: Eight Dishes and Where to Look

Example addresses were cross-checked with published venue listings in October 2026. We have not confirmed each kitchen’s live hours or menu prices directly. Small stalls can move or sell out; check the map pin and recent opening information before making a special trip.

1. Banh can: small rice cakes with dipping sauce

These little cakes are cooked in round moulds. Ask which fillings are available and whether your order includes fish broth, meatballs or egg in the dipping bowl. An address to check is Banh Can Tam, 17 Tuyen Quang (map). Toppings can change the price, so confirm the total for your order first.

2. Banh xeo: a crisp seafood pancake

Phan Thiet’s banh xeo is a small, hot pancake often filled with shrimp or squid and eaten with greens and dipping sauce. Look up Banh Xeo Cay Phuong, 49 Tuyen Quang (map). Ask whether the price is per pancake or per plate, especially when sharing.

3. Banh quai vac: chewy shrimp dumplings

Banh quai vac are translucent, chewy dumplings commonly served with shrimp, herbs and a fish-sauce dip. Banh Quai Vac Co Luc, 164 Vo Thi Sau is an example address (map). Ask how many dumplings come in a box and whether chilli can be served separately.

4. Rang muc: grilled squid “teeth”

The name refers to the small edible part around a squid’s mouth, usually grilled on skewers or prepared in another style. Try searching for Rang Muc Loan, 202 Vo Thi Sau (map). Check the portion size and preparation before ordering; it contains seafood and may be spicy.

5. Banh trang nuong mam ruoc: grilled rice paper

This crisp snack gets its distinctive savoury flavour from fermented shrimp paste. Banh Trang Nuong Co Bay, 17 Hien Vuong is one address to check (map). Confirm the current location and ingredients if you have a seafood allergy or prefer a milder version.

6. Banh canh cha ca: thick noodles and fish cake

For something more filling, order the local thick-noodle soup with fish cake. Banh Canh 13 Tuyen Quang is a convenient address to check alongside the other Tuyen Quang stops (map). Ask whether the bowl includes fried or steamed fish cake and what extra toppings cost.

7. Cha cuon ca trich: local fish rolls

This Phan Thiet speciality combines fried fish rolls with rice paper, greens and a dipping sauce; recipes and accompaniments vary. An example is Quan Dung, 104 Vo Thi Sau (map). Confirm that the stall is open and serving the dish on your chosen day.

8. Banh mi xiu mai: bread with local meatballs

Do not overlook banh mi. In Phan Thiet, one local option pairs bread with xiu mai (pork meatballs); some kitchens offer egg or fish cake as extras. The local tourism listing says Quan Banh Canh Xiu serves banh mi xiu mai in alley 1A Kim Dong, near Phan Thiet Market (map). Ask what comes with one serving and check today’s hours and price before going; published opening times for this venue differ.

A practical route from Mui Ne

For a food outing, choose two or three places rather than trying to eat all eight dishes at once. Tuyen Quang groups the banh can, banh xeo and banh canh example addresses; Vo Thi Sau has the banh quai vac, rang muc and fish-roll examples. The banh mi example is near Phan Thiet Market on Kim Dong. Open each map pin and check travel time from your hotel in Ham Tien or Mui Ne. Do not assume that all stalls operate at the same time or that walking between them is comfortable in the heat.

Ask “Một phần bao nhiêu tiền?” (“How much is one portion?”) and “Quán bán đến mấy giờ?” (“Until what time are you serving?”). Bring some VND cash. If you would rather eat near your hotel, see our Where to Eat in Ham Tien guide; for more dish ideas, read the Mui Ne Food Guide.

Where the Jeep tour fits

Our standard Jeep tour explores the dunes, Fishing Village and Fairy Stream; it is not a food tour or transport into central Phan Thiet. Plan this street-food outing on your own after hotel drop-off, or on a separate day. After a 04:30 sunrise tour, check your actual return time before arranging a ride to town. Before a 14:00 sunset tour, leave enough time to return to your confirmed pickup location.