TOP RESTAURANTS IN AN GIANG YOU MUST TRY

An Giang is not just known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, but also for its diverse and flavorful cuisine.  From hearty local specialties to dishes influenced by neighboring Cambodia, the province is a haven for food lovers. I will introduce you to top restaurants in An Giang that you absolutely must try.

1. Bún cá (Fish noodle soup)

Bún cá is a popular dish in An Giang, and anyone who visits the region must try it at least once.

The dish has a rich, sweet flavor from the fish stir-fried with golden turmeric, combined with the aromatic fragrance of lemongrass, making it irresistible to anyone who tries it.

Bun ca

When eating fish noodle soup, it’s served with various fresh herbs such as shredded banana flower, shredded water spinach, bean sprouts, Vietnamese coriander, and Bông điên điển (a local flower). In addition, fish cakes, balut (duck eggs), and dried shrimp are added, making the broth even more flavorful.

A bowl of fish noodle soup typically costs between 25,000 and 30,000 VND, depending on the restaurant you choose and whether you add extras like fish cakes, balut, or dried shrimp.

Address: No. 22, Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, An Giang Province.

Opening Hours: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM daily.

Prices: 25.000 – 30.000 VND

2. Lẩu mắm Châu Đốc (Fermented fish hotpot)

If you visit An Giang, you must stop by Châu Đốc to try the famous Lẩu Mắm here. The broth is made from Mắm cá sặc (fermented snakehead fish) or Mắm cá chốt (fermented small fish), giving it a distinct, aromatic fermented fish flavor. This hotpot is typically served with various types of fish such as catfish, Hu fish, Keo fish, along with some pork belly, fish cakes, shrimp, squid, and octopus.

It’s also accompanied by fresh herbs like water lily flowers, water spinach, and, of course, Bông điên điển (yellow flower).

Lau mam

A portion of this hotpot, suitable for 4 people, typically costs between 100,000 and 150,000 VND (4-6 USD).

Address: No. 160, Trung Nu Vuong Street, An Giang Province.

Opening Hours: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM daily.

3. Bò bảy món

In An Giang, the Seven Mountains (Bảy Núi) region is famous for its tender, flavorful beef, which is unmatched by any other beef in the country. Bò Bảy Món consists of seven dishes made from beef, including boiled beef with bánh hỏi (Vietnamese vermicelli), beef porridge, boiled beef entrails, stir-fried beef with leaves of giang, braised beef with bread, shaken beef, and beef steak.

Each beef dish typically ranges in price from 50,000 to 150,000 VND, depending on the dish you choose.

Address: No. 6, Nui Sam Ward, An Giang Province.

Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily.

Prices: 50.000 – 150.000 VND (2-6 USD)

4. Cơm Tấm Long Xuyên

Cơm Tấm Long Xuyên is famous for its bowl of fish sauce served alongside hot, soft, and fragrant rice.

What makes Cơm Tấm Long Xuyên special is that it is served with shredded bì (pork skin), grilled meat chopped into small pieces, a bit of egg cake or a rich fried egg, and pickled vegetables with a delightful balance of sour and sweet flavors that are hard to resist.

Broken rice is both quality and affordable.

Typically, a plate of Cơm Tấm Long Xuyên in An Giang costs between 25.000 and 35.000 VND (1-1.4 USD).

Address: No. 20-24, Phan Dinh Phung Street, An Giang Province.

Opening Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM daily

Prices: 25.000 – 35.000 VND (1-1.4 USD).

5. Xôi phồng (Fried sticky rice)

Xôi Phồng is a delicious dish in An Giang that involves several intricate steps, such as cooking sticky rice, grinding it finely, and then frying it to puff up.

Xoi Phong

The puffed rice is typically served with roasted chicken, beef, or BBQ pork, making it a flavorful and unforgettable experience.

A portion of Xôi Phồng usually ranges from 100,000 to 180,000 VND.

Address: No. 152/5, Tinh 942 Street, Cho Moi District, An Giang Province.

Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily.

Prices: 100.000 – 180.000 VND (4-7.2 USD)

6. Gà đốt lá chúc Ô Thum (Grilled chicken with Chuc leaves)

Anyone who visits An Giang must try the legendary Gà đốt lá chúc Ô Thum. This dish originates from Cambodia. The Chuc leave serve as a special seasoning, giving the grilled chicken its unique and distinctive flavor that is unlike any other.

O Thum grilled chicken is a famous specialty of That Son – Bay Nui region, An Giang.

The grilled chicken is golden, fragrant, and the spices are perfectly absorbed into the meat, preserving its natural sweetness while blending with the distinct aroma of the Chúc leaves. Each bite of chicken, dipped in chili salt and lime, paired with a fresh corn salad, leaves a lingering flavor on the tongue.

Address: Tuyen Huan Cave, An Giang Province.

Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM daily.

Prices: 150.000 – 300.000 VND (6-12 USD)

7. Bánh bò thốt nốt (Thot not cake)

Bánh bò thốt nốt is made primarily from thốt nốt sugar and the flesh beneath the dark purple skin of ripe thốt nốt fruit. The cake has a delicate sweetness, an enticing fragrance, and a beautiful golden color.

An Giang’s specialty cake

There are two types of thốt nốt cakes: Châu Đốc thốt nốt cake and Tân Châu thốt nốt cake, and they differ from each other. The Châu Đốc version consists of small, cute cakes, while the Tân Châu version is a large loaf.

Banh bo thot not Tan Chau

A Châu Đốc thốt nốt cake typically costs between 5.000 to 10.000 VND each, while a Tân Châu thốt nốt cake ranges from 10.000 to 35.000 VND each.

You can find Châu Đốc thốt nốt cake at various tourist spots around the Ba Chua Xu Temple on Sam Mountain.

In addition, you can buy Tân Châu thốt nốt cake at there:

Address: No. 13, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Tan Chau Town.

8. Gỏi sầu đâu (Sau dau mix salad)

Gỏi sầu đâu is considered one of the most famous dishes in An Giang. The Sầu Đâu leaves are used in a variety of dishes, such as Sầu Đâu salad with meat, shrimp, seafood, or even fish salad, as well as dried, grilled Sầu Đâu salad. Each variation is absolutely delicious.

Goi sau dau

A typical Sau dau salad includes boiled pork belly, boiled shrimp, grilled dried fish, cucumber, green mango, and, of course, young Sầu Đâu shoots that have been blanched in boiling water, all mixed together with a sweet and sour chili fish sauce. When you taste it, you’ll experience the balance of sourness combined with a bitterness that makes the dish unforgettable.

Address: No. 955B, Tinh Lo Street, Tri Ton District, An Giang Province.

Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily.

Prices: 20.000 – 70.000 VND (0.8 – 2.8 USD)

9. Ếch nướng Tri Tôn (Grill Frog)

Ếch nướng is a delicious and unique dish, a must-try specialty in Tri Tôn, An Giang, that is hard to resist. The frog is skinless, marinated with spices, and a bit of fresh turmeric to create an eye-catching color.

Ech nuong Tri Ton

The frog is grilled by turning it 2-3 times, allowing the meat to tighten up and the fat to melt out. The aroma spreads and is incredibly enticing to diners.

Address: No. 214, Bui Van Danh Street, An Giang Province.

Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM daily.

Prices: 30.000 – 80.000 VND (1.2- 3.2 USD)

10. Cơm cị – cà púa (An Giang special rice)

Cơm nị – cà púa is a specialty of An Giang that piques the curiosity of many diners. The dish originates from the Cham people of An Giang.

Cơm nị – cà púa consists of two distinct components that are inseparable, and when combined, they create an irresistible flavor. The process of making this dish requires great skill, from preparation to cooking and presentation.

Besides Com Ni, Ca Pua can also be eaten with bread.

The careful selection of ingredients and meticulous preparation have made Cơm nị – cà púa a perfectly crafted dish in every detail.

Ni rice is elaborately prepared and has an eye-catching yellow color.

Note: An Giang’s Ni Ca Pua Rice dish often appears in traditional meals of Cham families or during ceremonies at the church and is not easy to find in local restaurants.