Things to do in Mekong Delta
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Vi Huong
A cheap and cheerful local hole-in-wall, the Vi Huong sticks with wholesome traditional dishes like sour soup, fish in clay pot and pork with rice.
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Hang Ky
The Hang Ky is a reliable stop for a selection of traditional dishes and is set in a large, airy space that sometimes plays host to wedding parties.
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La Ca
This stylish barbecue restaurant is fun, unless you happen to be a suckling pig, the house speciality. Staff are on rollerskates to speed up service.
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Cuong Thinh
A huge open plan restaurant, Cuong Thinh is popular for its traditional mains and palm-lined ambience. It’s 2km south of town on the road to Vinh Long.
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Tu Ton Rose Garden
The most famous garden is called the Tu Ton Rose Garden, which has over 500 different kinds of rose in 50 different shades and colours.
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Hong Phat
This restaurant features air-conditioning, a bonus on a hot day. English menus, grilled meats, plenty of seafood and friendly staff make it a reliable choice.
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Viet Hoa
One of the most popular restaurants in town, this is run by a Chinese family who stuck around. Greatest hits include a famous fish kebab and some bubbling hotpots.
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Gop Gio
This long-running Vietnamese restaurant has a leafy terrace and is popular for its fresh seafood, with dishes such as shrimp with mango or steamed grouper with ginger.
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A Chau
Head here for the tasty banh xeo (fried pancakes), a house speciality that you roll up and dip in fish sauce. The lau de (goat hotpot) is also a winner.
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Huong Bien
This old favourite has recently relocated to the new part of town near the bridge. The menu remains blissfully simple with fewer than 20 dishes, but it draws a local crowd.
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Hung
Located opposite the Hung Vuong Hotel, this is one of the best restaurants in town. Hung is a huge eating space with delicious grilled meat and fish and is perpetually busy.
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Com 36
This is the real Vietnamese deal, with bare-bones furnishing, no decor and no English menu, but the authentic food is displayed behind a glass counter so just point and eat.
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Ao Dai Moi
A popular place for breakfasts, head here for a mean pho or a won ton soup with noodles. The name means ‘new ao dai’ and Ao Dai Moi is run by a local tailor.
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Xuan Thanh
You know you have hit the coast when shrimp is the cheapest dish on the menu. This local eatery has an English menu boasting a range of seafood and grills, plus cheap breakfasts.
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Chua Dat Set
Buu Son Tu (Precious Mountain Temple) was founded over 200 years ago by a Chinese family named Ngo. Today the temple is better known as Chua Dat Set, or Clay Pagoda.
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Vinh Trang Pagoda
The monks at Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful and well-maintained sanctuary, provide a home for orphans, disabled and other needy children. Donations are always welcome.
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Ong Met Pagoda
The chief reason for visiting the large Khmer Ong Met Pagoda is its accessibility, as it’s right in the centre of town. The friendly monks will happily show you around.
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Tan Nghia
Arguably the most sophisticated restaurant in town, this place has a likeable setting next to the river. The menu includes a good range of meats and seafood and it pulls a regular crowd.
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Khmer Minority People’s Museum
Opposite the Ang Pagoda entrance is the nicely presented Khmer Minority People’s Museum, which displays photos, costumes and other artefacts of traditional Khmer culture.
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Dong Khanh
For a varied menu, try the popular Dong Khanh, where dishes include squid with mushrooms and a filling fish hotpot. The tablecloths add a touch of class, as does the English-language menu.
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Bac Lieu 2
Located on the road to Soc Trang, this long-running local favourite offers a good range of Vietnamese classics in clean surroundings. It’s about 700m north of the roundabout towards Soc Trang.
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Eden
Next door to La Veranda, this is an outpost of the popular Pham Ngu Lao bar-restaurant. It has a fine location with tables on the sand and a covered interior with pool tables and internet access.
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Military Museum
Devoted to all things militaristic, this museum has the usual assortment of American War weaponry and Ho Chi Minh portraits. Missiles and a fighter aircraft sit on the front lawn.
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Cao Dai Temple
If you missed the one in Tay Ninh, My Tho has its own colourful but smaller Cao Dai Temple that’s worth a look. It’s west of the town centre between Ð Dong Da and Ð Tran Hung Dao.
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Suoi Da Ban
Suoi Da Ban is a white-water creek tumbling across some attractive large granite boulders. There are deep pools and it’s nice enough for a dip. Bring plenty of mosquito repellent.
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