When folks think of Vung Tau, fresh seafood often comes to mind, but for many of us, it’s the irresistible Banh Khot that truly captures the city’s flavor. If you haven’t tried it, imagine a mini, crispy pancake, kinda like “banh can” from Central Vietnam, but with our own Vung Tau twist: a super crispy shell and a sweet, succulent shrimp filling. Trust me, it’s a game-changer! So, let’s dive into some of the best spots to grab this iconic dish around town.
- Dish Name: Banh Khot Vung Tau
- Perfect for: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, Snack time
- Price: From 60,000 VND/plate
Banh Khot Goc Vu Sua Vung Tau
First up on our Banh Khot tour has to be Banh Khot Goc Vu Sua. This place is, hands down, the most famous Banh Khot spot in Vung Tau. Seriously, every friend who asks me for recommendations already knows about it, but they still ask anyway, haha!
Goc Vu Sua uses only the freshest ingredients, and they’ve got a great variety of toppings – shrimp, squid, you name it.
It’s super popular because of its big, juicy shrimp, fresh herbs, and really tasty dipping sauce. And because it’s so well-known, it gets packed! If you come on a weekend, expect to wait a bit in line, but don’t worry, they’re pretty quick with the orders once you’re in.
While you’re here, you don’t just get to eat; you can also watch the chefs whipping up these delicious treats right in front of you. Tourists usually love pairing their Banh Khot with a refreshing sugarcane juice. It’s a surprisingly good combo!
- Restaurant Name: Banh Khot Goc Vu Sua
- Estimated Price: 60,000 VND
- Opening Hours: 7 AM – 10 PM
- Address: 14 Nguyen Truong To, Ward 2, Vung Tau City.
Fun fact from a local: While Banh Khot Goc Vu Sua is super famous, it’s mostly for the tourists. Us locals? We’ve got a bunch of other hidden gems up our sleeves! Keep reading to discover them all!
Trọng Hòa, Founder – Tho Dia Vung Tau
Banh Khot Co Ba Vung Tau
Unlike the more humble, street-food-style Banh Khot spots, Banh Khot Co Ba Vung Tau offers a more upscale dining experience in a swankier restaurant setting. But don’t let that fool you! Their Banh Khot still keeps that authentic, rustic flavor that we all love.
The Banh Khot here is super flavorful with generous fillings, and their accompanying fresh veggies are always clean and crisp. Besides Banh Khot, Co Ba Vung Tau also has a pretty diverse menu for you to pick from.
Some other delicious dishes you should definitely try here include cha que (cinnamon pork sausage), bun thit nuong (grilled pork vermicelli), com tam suon (broken rice with grilled pork ribs), bun ca ngu (tuna noodle soup), and more!
The restaurant is conveniently located on Hoang Hoa Tham street, connecting the Front Beach and Back Beach, making it super easy to get to. Plus, the spacious and airy ambiance is another big plus for Co Ba Vung Tau.
- Restaurant Name: Banh Khot Co Ba Vung Tau
- Address: 1 Hoang Hoa Tham, Ward 3, Vung Tau City.
Banh Khot Mien Dong Vung Tau
Banh Khot Mien Dong Vung Tau is a real local favorite! It’s located near Le Loi Hospital, pretty close to the city center. This spot is open in the mornings from 6 AM to 11 AM and in the afternoons from 3 PM to 9 PM. It doesn’t get overwhelmingly crowded all at once, so you can usually enjoy your Banh Khot without a long wait.
They sell Banh Khot in large plates for 25k and small plates for 20k. The Banh Khot here is beautifully made, with a golden crispy crust and fragrant, perfectly seared shrimp on top. The fresh herbs, shredded papaya, and dipping sauce are all spot on. The best part? You can ask for extra side dishes freely without any extra charge! The only downside is that the space is a bit small, so it might not be ideal if you’re with a large group.
- Opening Hours: 7 AM – 10 PM
- Estimated Price: 40,000 – 88,000 VND
- Address: 59 Ba Trieu, Ward 4, Vung Tau City.
Banh Khot Ba Hai Vung Tau
Banh Khot Ba Hai is another must-try spot. It’s got a decent size, a convenient location, and the service is super quick and friendly. A plate of Banh Khot at Ba Hai Vung Tau usually costs around 40k. The best thing about their Banh Khot is that it’s not too oily, so you won’t get sick of it, and they’re generous with the shredded papaya and fresh veggies.
The location is pretty easy to find too, near Xom Luoi Market and Ba Ria Vung Tau University. From Banh Khot Ba Hai Vung Tau, you can easily walk to the Front Beach park area in no time.
- Opening Hours: 6:30 AM – 12 AM
- Estimated Price: 20,000 – 44,000 VND
- Address: 42 Tran Dong, Ward 3, Vung Tau City.
Banh Khot Cay Sung
Even though it’s not super famous with tourists, Banh Khot Cay Sung is a true gem among Vung Tau locals. A plate of Banh Khot here goes for about 30k or 60k for a larger portion. Cay Sung’s Banh Khot shines with its fresh shrimp filling and beautiful, fluffy golden crust. The fresh herbs, dipping sauce, and papaya salad are perfectly balanced – not at all greasy or heavy.
- Opening Hours: 9 AM – 9 PM
- Estimated Price: 30,000 – 55,000 VND
- Address: 19 Hoang Hoa Tham, Ward 3, Vung Tau City.
Banh Khot Cay Tre/Bamboo Vung Tau
Here’s another Banh Khot spot you absolutely can’t miss: Banh Khot Cay Tre. This place is a go-to for many locals when they’re craving Banh Khot. It’s a simple, unpretentious eatery, but the quality is top-notch, rivaling any of the more famous spots.
They start making your Banh Khot when you order, so it’s always piping hot! The batter is crispy, the shrimp filling is big, delicious, and not at all greasy. And you get a generous portion of fresh herbs like lettuce, fragrant herbs, basil, and fish mint – feel free to ask for more!
However, the biggest drawback is that it’s tucked away in an alley, which can be a bit hard to find. Your best bet is to go down Phan Chu Trinh street, then look for Luong Van Can alley and turn in – you’ll be there in about 2 minutes.
- Address: 8B Luong Van Can, Ward 2, Vung Tau City
- Opening Hours: 8 AM – 10 PM
- Estimated Price: 40,000 – 80,000 VND
Banh Khot Ut Loan
Banh Khot Ut Loan is super easy to find, right on Ba Trieu street. The eatery is a bit small, but the Banh Khot here is so good! It’s fried until crispy, not too oily so you can keep eating without getting tired of it. The shrimp filling is fresh, and the dipping sauce is perfectly seasoned. You get plenty of fresh herbs, and you can always ask for more if you need.
Prices here are also very reasonable. A plate of 8 Banh Khot is only 25k! You can eat till you’re full, and grab a sugarcane juice or passion fruit drink to go with it – it really enhances the flavor!
- Address: 67 Ba Trieu, Ward 4, Vung Tau City
- Opening Hours: 8 AM – 10 PM
- Estimated Price: 25,000 – 40,000 VND
Banh Khot 14
If you’re with a group and want a Banh Khot spot with a bigger space, Banh Khot 14 is a great choice for you. It’s right on Hoang Hoa Tham street, number 14, so it’s super easy to find. The space is wide, clean, and they even have free Wi-Fi.
Besides the traditional shrimp Banh Khot, you can also order Banh Khot with baby squid filling as an alternative. Both the shrimp and squid fillings here are super fresh, the shrimp are big, and the accompanying herbs are carefully picked and clean.
- Address: 14 Hoang Hoa Tham, Ward 3, Vung Tau City
- Opening Hours: 7 AM – 8:30 PM
- Estimated Price: 50,000 – 80,000 VND
Banh Khot 368
Delicious, affordable, and friendly – those are my impressions as a local when I visit Banh Khot 368. It might not be the most famous Banh Khot spot, but the flavor here is amazing, rivaling any of the well-known places.
It’s located at 25 Thong Nhat, right on the corner of Thong Nhat – Le Lai intersection. The space is a bit small, but the Banh Khot makes up for it – it’s not oily, the batter is crispy, and you get tons of fresh herbs and pickled papaya. Feel free to ask for more! A plate of 10 Banh Khot is only 30k, and iced tea is free!
- Address: 25 Thong Nhat, Ward 3, Vung Tau City
- Opening Hours: 3 PM – 9 PM
- Estimated Price: 30,000 – 50,000 VND
Banh Khot Co Xuan
The next delicious Banh Khot spot I want to share with you is Banh Khot Co Xuan, one of the go-to places for us locals.
It’s located right on 30/4 street, so it’s pretty easy to find. Since it’s a local, casual eatery, the prices are super cheap – just 25k for a small plate, 50k for a large plate, and drinks are also very reasonable, only 10k for a can of Pepsi…
The Banh Khot here is perfectly fried, the batter is fragrant and crispy, and while the shrimp filling isn’t huge, the shrimp are fresh and sweet. The staff here are also super friendly. However, the shop is only open in the afternoon and can get quite busy, so you might have to wait a bit.
- Address: 438-449 Duong 30/4, Rach Dua Ward, Vung Tau City
- Opening Hours: 3 PM – 9 PM
- Estimated Price: 25,000 – 50,000 VND
Banh Khot 41
Banh Khot 41 is on Tran Dong street, close to Vung Tau city center. The place isn’t too big, but the dishes here are seriously good, especially the crispy, fragrant Banh Khot. It’s fried till crispy, very fluffy, not at all hard, and not too much oil, so you can eat it without getting tired. The shrimp are fresh, firm, and sweet, and the herbs and dipping sauce are perfectly seasoned – not too sweet, not too bland.
This spot is open all day, so you can go whenever you like, but it does get quite busy on weekends, so if you don’t want to wait long, try to go early!
- Address: 24 A Tran Dong, Vung Tau City
- Opening Hours: 7 AM – 11 PM
- Estimated Price: 30,000 – 70,000 VND
Banh Khot Co Hoang
Banh Khot Co Hoang is another delicious Banh Khot spot that’s hard to pass up. It’s located at 63 Co Bac, in a small alley, a bit far from the hotel area and Back Beach (if you go along Le Hong Phong street, you’ll see Co Bac street, walk a bit and you’ll find the restaurant). The Banh Khot here is so good, you absolutely have to try it. The Banh Khot is fried to just the right crispiness, and the fresh herbs are picked and washed meticulously. Prices here are also very reasonable; a plate of 10 Banh Khot is just 35k. However, the place is quite small, so it might be a bit cramped if you’re with a large group.
- Address: 63 Co Bac, Vung Tau City
- Opening Hours: 7 AM – 10 PM
- Estimated Price: 30,000 – 50,000 VND
So there you have it, folks! We’ve just gone through some of the best Banh Khot spots in Vung Tau, from the humble local eateries to the fancier restaurants. Make sure to jot down these addresses in your travel notebook so you can stop by when you get a chance to visit our beautiful beach city. Hope these recommendations make your Vung Tau experience even more interesting and enjoyable!
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