Open since 1977, Banh Beo Kim Dinh has passed down from mother to son. The specialties here are Banh Beo (steamed rice cake) and Banh Bot Loc (shrimp dumpling), and while they are similar to other versions found across the central region of Vietnam, they taste distinctly different.
Made with small cup moulds, Banh Beo is a small, steamed rice cake shaped like a water fern (hence its name ‘Bèo’). It’s thick and glutinous and usually topped with scallions, crushed peanuts and bread crumbs. Served with a spoonful of the classic Vietnamese ‘Nước chấm’ (fish sauce based dipping sauce), each cake is intended as one mouthful and unites the flavors in a delicate, harmonious way.
Banh Bot Loc is a small, shrimp dumpling with translucent skin, enjoyed with a sweet chilli dipping sauce. Made with tapioca starch, it gives the dumplings an elastic and chewy texture.
Located across the road from Quy Nhon beach with extra seating on the promenade, this seafood restaurant in Quy Nhon is an ideal spot to take a break and enjoy the calm surroundings. The service here is very friendly and the owner speaks some English. There is also an extensive drinks and desserts menu for those looking to stay a little longer.
Find them at 18A NguyễnHuệ, Phường Lê Lợi, Thành phố Qui Nhơn
Opening hours: 7am – 8pm
Price: 15,000 vnd ($0.65 USD) per plate (about 10 pieces)
A couple of streets back from the beach, Ngo Van So street is home to many eateries serving a variety of Quy Nhon street food. Popular across every menu here is Nem Nuong (grilled pork roll), Nem Chua (fermented pork roll) and Tre (fermented pig’s ear).
Bun Thit Nuong Co Bon on 120 Nguyen Thai Hoc is the second restaurant of the original shop on 232 Tran Hung Dao. A classic Vietnamese canteen serving a variety of rice and noodle dishes, you can only order its signature Bun Thit Nuong after 2pm.
A classic Vietnamese-style eatery with simple furniture and basic facilities, Gia Vy 2 is undoubtedly an institution in Quy Nhon. With over 450 reviews on Google, this place is definitely no secret and is well known for being an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in Quy Nhon.
Set in a small fishing village a short drive south of Quy Nhon is Quan an Bong Benh. Open since 1992, this floating seafood restaurant is particularly popular with the locals for their creative way of cooking and receptiveness to customer feedback.
