Bình Dương Province

Steamed rice cakes topped with dried shrimp, shredded pork skin, and crispy fried shallots - a Bình Dương street food staple eaten for breakfast or as a snack

Chicken salad tossed with young mangosteen - the fruit's tartness replaces the usual green banana or lotus stem, a uniquely Bình Dương twist on a classic southern gỏi

Beef grilled directly on a roof tile over charcoal - the clay absorbs excess fat and imparts a subtle earthiness, a Bình Dương specialty served with fresh herbs and rice paper

Beef hotpot with a shrimp paste-based broth - pungent, rich, and deeply savoury, cooked at the table and eaten with vermicelli, raw vegetables, and fresh herbs

Crab paste noodle soup topped with sliced pig tongue - a Bình Dương variation of the classic bún riêu, adding a tender, gelatinous texture that locals swear by