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Tuna eyes - The taste of the sea
When visiting Phu Yen, you absolutely must try tuna eye, a dish that sounds unusual but is incredibly captivating. The large tuna eyes are simmered in an earthenware pot with spices such as pepper, ginger, onion, and jujube. The dish has the characteristic sweet and fatty taste of the tuna eyes, combined with the spicy kick of pepper and the aroma of various herbs.
The sensation of savoring each tender, smooth piece of tuna eye in your mouth is truly a unique and unforgettable experience. This dish is usually served with fresh vegetables, rice noodles, and a bowl of sweet and sour fish sauce. A famous place to try tuna eye is Mrs. Tam's restaurant on Le Duan Street.
Tuna is not an unfamiliar ingredient to many people, however, it is a dish that not everyone knows about or dares to try.
Tuyet Nhung Chicken Rice - A perfect combination of flavors
When it comes to Phu Yen-style chicken rice, Tuyet Nhung restaurant is a name that many food connoisseurs seek out. The chicken rice here uses fragrant, sticky rice cooked in chicken broth, giving it a golden color and a wonderful aroma. The chicken is free-range, with firm, chewy meat. The dish is further garnished with thinly sliced lime leaves and served with pickled cucumbers and onions.
The golden-brown chicken pieces are boiled until tender, not mushy, and have a rich flavor that permeates deep into every fiber of the meat.
Each tender, juicy piece of chicken, combined with the fragrant rice, a touch of spiciness from the chili, and the tangy flavor of the fish sauce, creates a complete and satisfying meal. Tuyet Nhung Chicken Rice, located on Le Thanh Ton Street, is always crowded with customers because of its irresistible taste.
Shredded chicken is arranged on top of fragrant rice with a golden turmeric color and a hint of richness from the chicken broth.
Rice noodle soup with chives - A must-try specialty.
Banh canh he (rice noodle soup with chives) is a simple yet memorable specialty dish from Phu Yen, offering a delicate yet rich flavor. The rice noodles are chewy and soft, immersed in a sweet broth made from pork bones. What makes this dish unique is the generous layer of fresh, finely chopped chives covering the bowl, along with fragrant slices of fish cake.
For authentic banh canh he (rice noodle soup with chives), the bowl must be completely covered with chives.
The slight spiciness from the chili peppers, the aroma of chives, and the fish cake blend together to create an irresistible dish. To enjoy this dish, visitors can visit the small eateries along Hung Vuong Street.
Vietnamese savory pancake (Banh Xeo) - Crispy and hot.
Phu Yen-style banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake) offers a unique experience with its filling of fresh shrimp and squid from the sea. The pancake has a crispy crust and a rich, savory filling made from pork, shrimp, and fresh squid. When eaten, the pancake is wrapped in fresh vegetables and rice paper, and dipped into a sweet and sour fish sauce mixed with finely ground peanuts.
With each bite of the Vietnamese savory pancake (banh xeo), you'll immediately taste the crispness of the crust, the sweetness of the seafood, and the nutty flavor of the peanuts. Mrs. Nam's restaurant near Tuy Hoa market is the ideal place to enjoy this dish.
Phu Yen-style banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake) stands out with its filling of fresh shrimp and squid from the sea.
Rice vermicelli with pork offal porridge - A perfectly balanced breakfast.
Banh hoi chao long (rice vermicelli with pork offal porridge) is an interesting and popular breakfast combination in Phu Yen. Banh hoi, a type of thin rice vermicelli, is steamed and topped with fragrant fried shallots. The dish is served with tender, fresh boiled pork offal and a bowl of hot porridge.
The delicate sweetness of the porridge, the chewy texture of the pork offal, and the smooth consistency of the rice noodles will satisfy many diners. To enjoy this traditional dish, Co Tu restaurant on Nguyen Hue Street is an unmissable choice.
Rice vermicelli with pork offal porridge is a must-try dish when visiting Phu Yen.
From fresh seafood caught from the East Sea to rustic dishes with authentic local flavors, Phu Yen's cuisine has gradually won the hearts of countless visitors. Each dish tells a story, a culinary experience that, once tried, you'll find hard to forget.
