Phan Thiet not only attracts visitors to the beautiful natural scenery but also to the special local food that is extremely attractive. Among them, it is impossible not to mention the "Hot Pot Drop"
Drop hot pot is a dish of fishermen in Mui Ne for a long time, people often put what they earn from the sea into an iron bucket, then pour water into it and cook it up in a hot pot.
The reason why Hot Pot Drop is known as a Phan Thiet specialty is that the main material that makes this hot pot dish is caught in the Phan Thiet sea, the main material of the dish is apricot or fish throughout; The fresh fish, just caught from the sea, is brought back to clean and season.
Diners are served with vermicelli, raw vegetables, sliced pork belly, and thinly sliced fried eggs.... blended to create a hot pot dish with a unique flavor, along with an eye-catching decoration. derived from the philosophy of yin and yang of the five elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, corresponding to the five colors on the dish: white, blue, black, red, and yellow, and five flavors including spicy, sour, salty, sweet, bitter.
Nowadays, this dish is included in the menu of many local restaurants and hotels serving tourists, creating a special cuisine culture of Phan Thiet that is closer to visitors.