1. Phan Thiet Fish Sauce – Famous Specialty Across Vietnam
When mentioning Phan Thiet, one cannot overlook fish sauce – the pride of locals. Phan Thiet fish sauce is fermented from fresh anchovies, resulting in a rich, savory flavor and distinctive aroma.
Why buy as a souvenir:
High quality, traditional flavor
Bottled conveniently, easy to carry
Suitable as a gift for family or homemakers
Fish sauce shops are concentrated around the city center, very convenient for tourists staying at central Phan Thiet hotels.
2. One-Sun-Dried Squid – Gift with Strong Sea Flavor
Phan Thiet one-sun-dried squid is famous for its freshness and thick meat; when grilled, it's naturally aromatic and sweet. This is a gift chosen by many tourists after beach trips.
Suggested uses:
Charcoal grill, dip in green chili salt
Fry with fish sauce
Elegant and meaningful gift
If staying at a beachside hotel, you can easily buy one-sun-dried squid directly from reputable establishments or local seafood markets.
3. Bánh Rế – Sweet and Portable Gift
Bánh rế is a traditional Phan Thiet cake made from sweet potato or cassava, coated with mild malt sugar, crispy and melt-in-the-mouth.
Advantages:
Easy to preserve
Affordable price
Suitable as a gift for all ages
This snack is loved by tourists staying at Phan Thiet hotels because it's light and easy to pack.
4. Dried Seafood – Essential Sea Specialty
Dried seafood varieties like golden threadfin bream, dried squid, one-sun-dried mackerel... always top the list of most-bought Phan Thiet specialties.
Reasons to choose:
Rich flavor, easy to prepare
Suitable as a gift
Long shelf life
Tourists at central Phan Thiet hotels can easily visit markets or specialty shops for quality products.
5. Bình Thuận Dragon Fruit – Fresh Delicious Gift from the Sunny Land
Bình Thuận is famous for red and white flesh dragon fruit that's fresh and sweetly refreshing. Besides fresh fruit, many places process it into dragon fruit wine or jam, perfect as gifts.
Suggestions:
Boxed fresh dragon fruit
Processed dragon fruit products
Suitable as a gift for loved ones
Convenient Accommodation Suggestions for Buying Phan Thiet Specialties
To make sightseeing and specialty shopping easier, choose a beachside hotel or central Phan Thiet hotel. From there, quickly access markets, specialty shops, and famous attractions.
Peace Home Hotel is a suitable choice for tourists seeking a Phan Thiet hotel with convenient location, quiet space, and easy combination of relaxation – exploration – specialty shopping.
Phan Thiet specialties are not only delicious but also carry strong sea cultural imprints, perfect as gifts after trips. Hope these suggestions help you choose meaningful gifts and have a complete vacation in Phan Thiet.