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Can Tho food

Top 10 Can Tho foods that define the city’s culinary soul

31/07/2025 300 views

Located in the heart of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho is not only known for its floating markets and river landscapes but also for its rich and diverse cuisine. The food in Can Tho blends the rustic charm of southern Vietnam with bold, satisfying flavors. This guide introduces 10 must-try Can Tho food and the best spots to enjoy them, whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning foodie.

1. Rice noodle pizza (pizza hu tieu)

A playful spin on the classic hu tieu, rice noodle pizza in Can Tho showcases its culinary creativity. Instead of being served in soup, the rice noodle is flattened into a round, thin sheet, then grilled until crispy. It’s topped with stir-fried ground pork, shrimp, shredded egg, green onions, and fried shallots. The result is a dish with a perfect combination of crunch and chewiness, balanced with savory toppings and often served with chili sauce for an extra kick.

Where to eat:

hu tieu one of the best Can Tho foods

Rice noodle pizza is a creative twist on traditional hu tieu (Source: Collected)

2. Cong cake (banh cong)

A popular savory snack, Cong cake is deep-fried to golden perfection using a mix of rice flour, mung beans, and pork. The batter is poured into a small metal mold (called “cong”), topped with shrimp, and fried until golden brown. Crispy outside, fluffy inside, and packed with umami, it’s typically served with pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, lettuce, and a sweet fish sauce dip.

Where to eat:

  • Banh Cong Co Ut – 28 Ly Tu Trong Street
  • Banh Xeo, Banh Cong Hue Vien – 22 De Tham Street

banh cong can tho

Don’t leave Can Tho without trying its signature food (Source: Collected)

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3. Duck with fermented bean curd hotpot (lau vit nau chao)

Lau vit nau chao is a signature Can Tho food that combines tender duck meat with a rich, creamy broth made from fermented tofu (chao). The soup is flavored with lemongrass, ginger, and taro, creating a slightly sour, savory, and deeply aromatic flavor. Served bubbling hot alongside fresh vegetables and egg noodles or rice noodles, this is a hearty dish perfect for sharing.

Where to eat:

  • Lau Vit Nau Chao Thanh Giao – 1/8 Ly Tu Trong Street
  • Vit Nau Chao Ut Cung – 96A Tran Khanh Du Street
  • Quan Vit Nau Chao Cam Tu – 1 Ly Tu Trong Street
lau vit nau chao can tho

If you are a fan of bold flavors, Can Tho food like lau vit nau chao will not disappoint (Source: Collected)

4. Grilled apple snails with pepper (oc nuong tieu)

This rustic Can Tho street food favorite features apple snails grilled with cracked black pepper, garlic, and scallion oil. The snails are smoky, peppery, and slightly chewy. Some places add a buttery or sweetened sauce to balance the heat. They are usually served in their shells with a small fork and a dipping sauce made of lime, salt, and chili.

Where to eat:

  • Various snail restaurants and street stalls can be found across Ninh Kieu Ward, as well as in the night markets.
Can Tho food like oc nuong tieu brings together rustic ingredients and vibrant spices

Can Tho food like oc nuong tieu brings together rustic ingredients and vibrant spices (Source: Collected)

5. Fermented fish hot pot (lau mam)

Lau mam is one of the boldest and most iconic dishes in Can Tho cuisine. The broth is made by simmering fermented freshwater fish (usually ca linh – notched mud carp or ca sac – snakeskin gourami), which gives it a strong umami flavor. The hotpot comes loaded with regional vegetables such as water lily stems, bitter herbs, okra, eggplant, and slices of fish, shrimp, or pork belly. This dish showcases the essence of Mekong Delta ingredients, served alongside rice or vermicelli.

Where to eat:

  • Lau Mam Can Tho – 162/18 Tran Ngoc Que Street
  • Lau Mam Da Ly – 89 Tran Hoang Na Street
  • Lau Mam Que Mi – 77 Huynh Cuong Street

6. Mango salad with dried snakeskin gourami (goi xoai kho ca sac)

This zesty Vietnamese mango salad highlights shredded green mango, dried snakeskin gourami (ca sac), peanuts, and fresh herbs, creating a dish that’s light yet full of character. The fish is usually grilled or pan-fried before being mixed into the salad. The contrast of sour, salty, sweet, and spicy flavors makes this a refreshing starter or beer snack.

Where to eat:

  • Common in local eateries around Ninh Kieu Ward.
Goi xoai kho ca sac is a fresh and unique food to try during Can Tho food tours

Goi xoai kho ca sac is a fresh and unique food to try during Can Tho food tours (Source: Collected)

7. Pancake (banh xeo)

Can Tho-style banh xeo is larger and thinner than the Vietnamese pancake found in central Vietnam, with a batter made from rice flour, turmeric, and coconut milk. It’s filled with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts, then pan-fried until crispy and folded in half like a taco. Served with a mountain of herbs and lettuce, it’s meant to be wrapped and dipped in sweet fish sauce.

Where to eat:

  • Banh Xeo 7 Toi – 45 Hoang Quoc Viet Street
  • Banh Xeo Mai Vang – C6B Tran Khanh Du Street
banh xeo can tho

Can Tho’s banh xeo is a giant version of the commonly found banh xeo in Vietnam (Source: Collected)

8. Tamarind sesarmid crab (ba khia rang me)

What to eat in Can Tho for a real taste of the Mekong Delta? Ba khia rang me is a top choice. Ba khia are small mangrove crabs found in the Mekong region. When stir-fried in tamarind sauce, they take on a sweet, sour, and slightly sticky flavor profile. The crabs are usually eaten whole, claws and all, with rice or by hand as a beer snack.

Where to eat:

  • Dinh Tien Hoang Street (Ninh Kieu Ward), which is nicknamed “Ba Khia Street” for its abundance of crab vendors and eateries offering dishes made with ba khia.
ba khia rang me

Ba khia rang me offers sweet-sour tamarind flavor with every crunchy crab bite (Source: Collected)

9. Tet cake with magenta leaf flavor (banh tet la cam)

Banh tet la cam is one of the most loved Vietnamese cakes. A vibrant version of the traditional tet cake, this Can Tho food features sticky rice dyed purple with la cam (magenta plant leaves). The rice is stuffed with mung beans and pork, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed for several hours. The result is a beautifully colored cake with a creamy, savory filling, commonly eaten during Tet but also available year-round from specialty makers. 

Where to buy:

  • Lo Banh Tet La Cam Sau Trong – Binh Thuy Ward

10. Fine rice vermicelli with grilled pork rolls (banh hoi nem nuong)

Banh hoi nem nuong is another cannot-miss dish on Can Tho street food tours. Banh hoi consists of ultra-thin rice noodles woven into sheets, which are then topped with scallion oil and paired with grilled pork rolls (nem nuong). Served with pickled carrots, herbs, and dipping sauce, this Can Tho food is light, aromatic, and full of texture.

Where to eat:

  • Nem Nuong Thanh Van – 17 Hoa Binh Street
  • Nem Nuong 98 De Tham – 98 De Tham Street
Banh hoi nem nuong is one of the best foods in Can Tho

Banh hoi nem nuong is one of the best foods in Can Tho (Source: Collected)

Check out the detailed list of top Can Tho restaurants

*Note: The information in this article is for reference purposes only and may be subject to change over time.

Can Tho food is a rich reflection of its river culture, regional ingredients, and warm hospitality. Each dish, whether it’s grilled snails at a night stall or a meticulously wrapped banh tet, tells a story of the land and the people. So don’t hesitate to go on a sensory journey of Can Tho food – one plate at a time.

Vietnam’s culinary and cultural journey doesn’t stop in Can Tho. As you continue to explore the country, destinations like Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, and Hoi An await with even more unforgettable flavors and experiences. Beyond food, these coastal gems are also home to world-class entertainment and resort escapes.

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