Dalat chicken intestine wet rice cake (Bánh ướt lòng gà Đà Lạt) is one of the signature dishes carrying the unique mark of the mountain town. Soft wet rice cake, shredded chicken, chicken giblets, tender young eggs, and sweet-and-sour fish sauce combine to create a light yet rich and flavorful portion. If you are looking for a delicious spot to try during your Dalat trip in 2026, here are the top 5 standout places you must try.
Wet rice cake is a familiar dish in many provinces and cities, but upon arriving in Dalat, it is uniquely customized and becomes one of the special culinary delights of Dalat.
A delicious portion of chicken intestine wet rice cake usually features multiple layers of flavors:
The beauty of the dish lies in its simplicity with no overly complicated ingredients. The deliciousness comes from the preparation of each ingredient and the ratio of the dipping sauce. Therefore, despite being the same dish, each eatery possesses its own distinct style.
The soul of the dish lies in the bowl of balanced sweet-and-sour fish sauce. Depending on each eatery's secret family recipe, the fish sauce balances the sweetness of rock sugar, the mild acidity of lime/kumquat, and a hint of spicy kicked minced chili. Drizzled evenly over the bowl of wet rice cake, the fish sauce blends together to enhance the richness of the chicken giblets without causing any greasiness.
Trang eatery has a long history and is often introduced as one of the addresses tied to the origin of chicken intestine wet rice cake in Dalat. Some sources indicate this brand started back in 1979.
The wet rice cake portion here is described as fresh, cut into fairly large pieces, combined with shredded chicken, giblets, and young eggs. The homemade fish sauce has a spicy-sweet and quite rich profile, making the dish easier to enjoy in the cold weather.
LONG CHUYEN chicken intestine wet rice cake is located in Alley 202 Phan Dinh Phung and is a popular choice for diners looking for an affordable, hearty style of chicken intestine wet rice cake. The fish sauce here tends to lean towards a mild Southern-style sweetness; if you prefer it saltier or spicier, you can adjust the seasonings at the table.
THAO chicken intestine wet rice cake is loved by many diners thanks to its quite generous toppings. The wet rice cake is combined with shredded chicken, giblets, young eggs, onions, and crispy shallots. The dipping sauce creates the eatery's own distinct mark.
Hang chicken intestine wet rice cake is favored for its wet rice cake served with chicken, giblets, liver, and heart. The dipping sauce leans towards a rich sweet-and-sour profile. The eatery has the advantage of being located on a major road, making it easy to find and more convenient for parking compared to places nestled deep in alleys.
21 Truong Cong Dinh chicken intestine wet rice cake is suitable for tourists who want to combine dining and sightseeing in the central area. The wet rice cake is typically served with chicken, giblets, liver, and onions. Prices are moderate compared to the general central standard, perfect for visitors strolling around the Foreigner Quarter to drop by and enjoy.
| Eatery Name | Address | Average Price Range | Highlight Features | Things to Note |
| Trang Chicken Intestine Wet Rice Cake | 15F Tang Bat Ho | 40,000 - 70,000 VND | Long-standing, rich flavor, right next to the market | Crowded, long waiting time, difficult for cars |
| Long Chicken Intestine Wet Rice Cake | Alley 202 Phan Dinh Phung | 35,000 - 60,000 VND | Clean giblets, good fish sauce, reasonable price | Located in an alley, hard for car access |
| Thao Chicken Intestine Wet Rice Cake | B6-12A Trieu Viet Vuong Street | 35,000 - 55,000 VND | Spacious atmosphere, enthusiastic service | Far from the main central road |
| Hang Chicken Intestine Wet Rice Cake | 39 Dong Tam | 35,000 - 60,000 VND | Easy to find, chewy and sweet shredded chicken | Main road can be quite noisy during peak hours |
| 21 Truong Cong Dinh Chicken Intestine Wet Rice Cake | 21 Truong Cong Dinh | 40,000 - 65,000 VND | Located in Foreigner Quarter, convenient for night strolls | Sloped road, limited parking space |
This dish is very versatile and can be used as a light breakfast, a substantial lunch, or a warming afternoon/evening snack. The golden hours to fully enjoy the freshness of the giblets and freshly made rice cakes are from 7:00 – 10:00 AM and 3:00 – 6:00 PM.
To have a complete vacation combined with a food tour, choosing an accommodation with a convenient location and a relaxing atmosphere is extremely important. Nesta Valley Dalat Hotel is the ideal choice for travelers on their journey to explore the mountain town.
Nestled amidst green spaces while maintaining convenient connectivity to the center, Nesta Valley Dalat Hotel boasts a modern, sophisticated design style with views embracing the poetic valley.
A notable feature of Nesta Valley is that 100% of rooms have private balconies, along with city or valley view options. After a day of eating and exploring Dalat, returning to your room, opening the balcony door, and enjoying the highland atmosphere is a rather distinct experience compared to just choosing a place to sleep.
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The average price ranges from 35,000 VND to 70,000 VND per portion depending on whether you order a regular bowl or add special toppings such as young chicken eggs, shredded chicken salad, or pork rolls.
Trang Chicken Intestine Wet Rice Cake eatery is open from about 06:30 to 20:00. Meanwhile, Long Chicken Intestine Wet Rice Cake eatery is open from about 07:00 to 18:30 daily (or may close earlier when ingredients run out).
Visitors can have this dish at any time of the day. However, the ideal times are breakfast or late afternoon (around 15:00 - 17:00), when the weather in Dalat begins to turn chilly.
From Nesta Valley Dalat Hotel, it takes only about 7 - 10 minutes by motorbike or car (about 3 - 4 km) to reach famous chicken intestine wet rice cake spots like Trang eatery (Tang Bat Ho) or Long eatery (Phan Dinh Phung) right in the city center.
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