Restaurants
Restaurants and eateries worth trying in Nha Trang.
Costa Seafood
Costa Seafood is an upscale seafood restaurant in The Costa Nha Trang complex, serving local and imported seafood in a modern seaside setting near Tran Phu Street.
Louisiane Brewhouse Nha Trang
Louisiane Brewhouse is a beachfront craft brewery and restaurant in Nha Trang, serving house-brewed beer, Asian and Western dishes, plus a relaxed poolside setting with weekend live music.
Specialties
Specialties and dishes tied to Khanh Hoa.
Banh can (Vietnamese mini rice pancakes)
Bánh căn is a popular type of cake in the South Central region, especially in Khanh Hoa. Its shape is similar to bánh khọt, but the preparation is completely different: bánh căn is made from grilled rice flour, while bánh khọt is fried rice flour. It is often served with green mango, sour star fruit, cucumber, and a special dipping sauce.
Bird’s Nest
Yen sao, or edible bird’s nest, is a premium food and traditional health product made from swiftlet nests. It is considered a delicacy in East Asian cuisine and is counted among Vietnam’s classic “Bat Tran” delicacies. Bird’s nest is known for its nutritional value and is used in many nourishing dishes.
Fish cake banh canh noodle soup
Fish cake banh canh is a Nha Trang specialty with chewy rice or tapioca noodles, a clear fish-bone broth, and fragrant fish cakes. It is usually served hot with herbs, chili, and lime.
Jellyfish noodle soup
Jellyfish noodle soup is a coastal Central Vietnam dish popular in Khanh Hoa. Fresh crunchy jellyfish is served with rice noodles, light broth, herbs, and vegetables for a clean seafood flavor.
Nha Trang fish cake noodle soup
Nha Trang fish cake noodle soup is a distinctive variation of the Central Vietnamese fish cake noodle soup, featuring fresh fish cakes made from local fish such as mackerel and snakehead fish. The dish is typically served with thin rice noodles, a clear and sweet broth, and fresh herbs, creating a rich and unforgettable flavor.
Ninh Hoa Grilled Pork Sausage
Nem nuong Ninh Hoa is a famous specialty of Khanh Hoa, made from finely ground pork mixed with fat, shallots, garlic, fish sauce, and spices, then grilled over charcoal. It is usually served with rice noodles, fresh herbs, and either peanut dipping sauce or sweet-and-sour fish sauce.