One of the best things about staying in Ninh Bình is the food — and you don't have to go far. Here are our favourite local restaurants and street-food spots near the homestay, from regional specialities to late-night snacks. Distances are measured from Toffee Homestay.
Tip: addresses are written the Vietnamese way. The easiest thing to do is copy the name into Google Maps, or just show this page to a Zalo message and we'll point you the right way.
Ninh Bình specialities
If it's your first time here, start with the dishes the region is famous for — goat meat (dê núi), crispy scorched rice (cơm cháy) and eel.
Nhà Hàng Đức Dê — goat hotpot & grills
The classic spot for Ninh Bình goat meat, done many ways. Worth the short ride.
📍 Số 29, ngõ 458 Nguyễn Huệ, Nam Bình · ~4.2 km · View on map →
Nhà Hàng Cơm Niêu Việt Xưa — clay-pot rice
Traditional clay-pot rice and home-style dishes, right by Kỳ Lân lake.
📍 80 Đường Tràng An, Tân Thành · ~1.5 km (opposite Kỳ Lân lake) · View on map →
Cơm Đốt Thố Trạng Nguyên — baked pot rice
Another great choice for the famous baked rice pot.
📍 183 Đường Lương Văn Thăng, Đông Thành · ~2.5 km · View on map →
Miến lươn Thảo Linh — eel glass noodles
Local favourite for eel vermicelli, right by the Hoa Lư Ancient Town area.
📍 16-18 Đường Tràng An, Tân Thành · ~1.5 km · View on map →
Nhà hàng Vũ Bảo — freshwater fish & specialities
Known for cá nhệch (a regional fish dish) and other local specialities.
📍 Số 37 Nguyễn Huệ, Nam Bình · ~4.5 km · View on map →
Rice, noodles & comfort food
Bún chả Tình Mai
Grilled pork with vermicelli — a Vietnamese lunch classic.
📍 07 Phạm Hồng Thái, Vân Giang · View on map →
Bún mọc Tố Như
Comforting pork-and-mushroom ball noodle soup.
📍 74 Lê Hồng Phong, Đông Thành · ~2.7 km · View on map →
Cơm tấm sườn nướng Út Thương
Broken rice with grilled pork ribs — hearty and satisfying.
📍 45 Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Đông Thành · ~3 km · View on map →
Bánh cuốn chả nóng bà Liên
Steamed rice rolls served hot with grilled pork — a great breakfast.
📍 15 Võ Thị Sáu, Đông Thành · ~2.5 km · View on map →
Street food & snacks
For something lighter, a late-night bite, or dessert.
Chân gà nướng & Ăn vặt Phố 8
Grilled chicken feet and a spread of Vietnamese snacks.
📍 Khu Phố 8, Phường Vân Giang · ~2.2 km · View on map →
Bánh tráng trộn & Ăn vặt Bống Bống
Rice-paper salad and street snacks — fun and cheap.
📍 62 Lương Văn Tụy, Tân Thành · ~2 km · View on map →
Bánh mỳ cay Hải Phòng chính gốc
Spicy Hải Phòng-style mini baguettes.
📍 52 Đinh Tất Miễn, Tân Thành · ~1.8 km · View on map →
Ốc luộc mắm gừng bà Hoàng
Boiled snails with ginger fish sauce — a beloved evening snack.
📍 Ngõ 2 Tôn Đức Thắng, Đông Thành · ~2.8 km · View on map →
Chợ Quê Quán
Countryside-style eatery with a range of local dishes.
📍 Tràng An 2, Tân Trung, Tân Thành · ~1.8 km · View on map →
Chè Bưởi & Kem Xôi Huế — dessert
Finish with sweet pomelo chè and Huế-style sticky-rice ice cream.
📍 14 ngõ 10 Tràng An, Tân Thành · ~1.4 km · View on map →
"Not sure what to try first? Message us — we're happy to recommend something based on what you're in the mood for."
Most of these are a short scooter ride or taxi away. Rent a scooter with us for 150,000 VND per bike / 24 hours, including 2 helmets and 2 new raincoats, or ask us to arrange a car. Contact us at reception or on Zalo / WhatsApp.
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