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    Steamed Rice Rolls with Squid Patty

    Bánh cuốn chả mực

    4.5₫30k-60kBest in the morning as a light breakfast.
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    Overview

    Silky steamed rice rolls filled or served with Ha Long's iconic hand-pounded squid patty — a light yet flavor-packed Quang Ninh breakfast classic.

    Banh cuon cha muc pairs the delicate texture of freshly steamed rice rolls with Ha Long's prized cha muc (squid patty). The thin, soft rice sheets are made from rice flour batter steamed to order, then served alongside golden-fried hand-pounded squid patty. The combination balances the mild, silky rolls with the crispy, chewy squid, all tied together with a savory dipping fish sauce. A staple breakfast dish in Ha Long and wider Quang Ninh, it showcases how locals elevate their most beloved seafood specialty into an everyday meal.
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    What's in it

    • rice flour
    • cuttlefish
    • fish sauce
    • shallot
    • pepper
    • cooking oil
    When to eat

    Best moments to enjoy it

    BreakfastMorning

    Best in the morning as a light breakfast.

    The story

    Origin & history

    A natural evolution of Ha Long's beloved cha muc culture, locals began pairing freshly steamed banh cuon with cha muc as a complete breakfast. The dish is now a staple morning meal across Quang Ninh.

    At the stall

    How to order & pay

    Ordering

    Ask for extra cha muc on the side. Best eaten immediately while the rice rolls are still warm and soft.

    Paying

    Cash only at most local stalls.

    Good to know

    Allergens, nutrition & health

    Allergens

    Contains shellfish (cuttlefish/squid) and fish sauce; rice flour is gluten-free

    Nutrition & benefits

    Light and easy to digest; high in protein from squid.

    Health notes

    One of the lighter ways to enjoy cha muc — steamed rice rolls add little fat to the dish.

    Where to eat it

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      Ngõ 1 Nhà Hát, Hồng Gai, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam

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