Yen duc Village: A Taste of Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
In the charming Yen Duc village of Quang Ninh province, visitors can experience genuine Vietnamese countryside cuisine where most ingredients come directly from local fields and households.
The traditional meal begins with seasonal salads (Nom) made from banana flowers or green papaya, perfectly balanced with fresh herbs and crushed peanuts. The main courses include Lotus Seed Chicken Soup (Ga ham hat sen), where village-raised chicken is slowly cooked with locally harvested lotus seeds.
Other signature dishes include Grilled Pork with Mac Mat Leaves (Thit lon nuong la mac mat), Betel Leaf-Wrapped Shrimp (Tom cuon la lot), and Fish Grilled in Banana Leaves (Ca nuong la chuoi). These are accompanied by seasonal stir-fried vegetables and white rice grown in the village’s own paddies.
The meal concludes with traditional sweet soups (Che) made from lotus seeds, black beans, or mung beans, depending on the season.
What makes this culinary experience special is that the chefs are skilled local villagers who have inherited their cooking expertise through generations. They maintain authentic flavors and traditional cooking methods, ensuring each dish represents true Vietnamese countryside cuisine.
This farm-to-table experience offers visitors not just a meal, but a genuine taste of Vietnamese rural life and food culture, creating memorable dining moments in an authentic village setting.
Price (Lunch / Dinner)
| Set Menu | Price/ person (VND) |
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Set Menu 1 · Seasonal Salad (Banana Flower Salad or Papaya Salad) · Chicken Stew with Lotus Seeds · Grilled Pork with Mac Mat Leaves · Shrimp Wrapped in Betel Leaves · Grilled Fish in Banana Leaves · Seasonal Stir-Fried Vegetables · Steamed Rice · Seasonal Dessert (Lotus Seed Dessert or Black Bean Dessert or Green Bean Dessert) |
400.000 |
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Set Menu 2 · Seasonal Salad (Banana Flower Salad or Papaya Salad) · Chicken Mushroom Soup · Yên Đức-style Vegetarian Spring Rolls · Grilled Pork with Mac Mat Leaves · Steamed or Fried Fish · Shrimp Wrapped in Betel Leaves · Seasonal Stir-Fried Vegetables · Steamed Rice · Seasonal Fresh Fruit Dessert |
350.000 |
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Set Menu 3 · Seasonal Salad (Banana Flower Salad or Papaya Salad) · Chicken Mushroom Soup · Yên Đức-style Vegetarian Spring Rolls · Grilled Pork with Mac Mat Leaves · Steamed or Fried Fish · Seasonal Stir-Fried Vegetables · Steamed Rice · Seasonal Fresh Fruit Dessert |
260.000 |
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Set Menu 4 · Seasonal Salad (Banana Flower Salad or Papaya Salad) · Yên Đức-style Vegetarian Spring Rolls · Grilled Pork with Mac Mat Leaves · Steamed or Fried Fish · Seasonal Stir-Fried Vegetables · Steamed Rice · Seasonal Fresh Fruit Dessert |
230.000 |
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Set Menu 5 · Green Salad · Yên Đức Spring Rolls · Stir-Fried Noodles with Beef · Seasonal Fresh Fruit Dessert |
180.000 |
