Phu Tho Cuisine

“Nine-tusked elephant, Chicken with nine spurs, Horse with nine pink hairs” are the symbolic offerings that the 18th Hung King demanded from Mountain God and Water God to choose a groom in the legendary story “Mountain God – Water God” that everyone knows. Many believe that these are mythical creatures only found in legends and […]

Mentioning the ancient village of Hùng Lô, nestled along the poetic Lô River, about 5 km from the center of Việt Trì city, one would likely think of the ancient temple and the traditional houses that have witnessed the ups and downs of history. The area is also renowned for its simple and rustic traditional […]

The land of Phu Tho has long been known as the Central Highlands, not only famous for its terraced tea hills but also adorned with vast fields of lush and vibrant cassava hills. Cassava, once a staple crop helping people overcome times of hunger and scarcity, is now grown for its roots to feed livestock, […]

From ancient times, the cuisine of the Muong people, in general, and the Muong people in Tan Son district, in particular, has been immortalized in poetry and music with many rustic and unique dishes that are not found everywhere. Alongside sticky rice, stream fish, and jars of sour bamboo shoots, banana flower salad, known as […]

In the soul of the Vietnamese people, traditional dishes are an inseparable part. When far from home, the taste of these dishes stirs the hearts, evoking a sense of nostalgia. For those from the Lâm Thao region in Phú Thọ, what they remember most about their hometown’s cuisine is the banana porridge – a simple, […]

When it comes to the cuisine of Phu Tho, in addition to items like arrowroot salad, “tai” cake, sour pork, one cannot ignore the roasted palm worms – a dish that defines the rustic and distinctive culinary character of the midland region. Roasted palm worms are considered one of the unique and exotic dishes that […]

When mentioning the mountainous district of Tan Son, travelers are likely to think of attractive tourist destinations such as Long Coc tea hills (Long Coc commune), often likened to the “Halong Bay of the Central Highlands” with its lush green tea hills creating a picturesque landscape, and Xuân Sơn National Park (Xuân Sơn commune) – […]

Anyone who has set foot in the land of Yen Lap will immediately remember the place name Ho Ly – the “gem” of Phu Tho with its picturesque scenery of overlapping mountains and poetic rivers. They’ll also recall the charming Muong boys and girls with their graceful singing, seductive dances, and drum performances that captivate […]

The living area of the Mường people in Tan Son, Phu Tho, is surrounded by mountains, rivers, and streams, where they can live harmoniously with nature, relying on it for their livelihoods. Therefore, their culinary culture is “extracted” from nature through the skillful hands and rich imagination of the people, creating a unique and distinctive […]

When it comes to Banh Giay, a traditional Vietnamese rice cake, many people recall the legend of “Banh Chung Banh Giay” associated with Lang Lieu offering these cakes to King Hung as a precious treasure. This aromatic, sticky, and smooth cake carries profound meaning. Even today, people still offer Banh Giay to King Hung on […]