Hearty hotpot with wild boar meat, forest mushrooms, and local herbs. A warming feast perfect for cool mountain evenings. Budget Level: 💰💰 Best For: Groups, Adventurous eaters Price Range: $5-10…

Sweet cakes made from local chestnuts, a specialty of the Tay people. Soft, fragrant, and perfect with tea. Only found in Cao Bang. Budget Level: 💰 Best For: Sweet lovers…

Charcoal-grilled pork skewers with sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves. The ultimate market snack, found at every Cao Bang morning market. Budget Level: 💰 Best For: Everyone Price Range: $0.50-1…

A unique spring delicacy — soup made with black ant eggs harvested from forest trees. Nutty, slightly sour, and surprisingly delicious. Budget Level: 💰 Best For: Adventurous foodies Best Season:…

Cao Bang’s version of banh cuon is thicker and heartier than Hanoi’s, stuffed with minced pork and wood ear mushrooms, served with rich bone broth. Budget Level: 💰 Best For:…

Cao Bang’s famous roasted duck seasoned with mac mat (a local aromatic leaf). Crispy skin, tender meat, served with sticky rice and dipping sauce. Budget Level: 💰 Best For: Foodies…