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Cơm cháy Ninh Bình

4.740.000.120.000đ

Golden, crispy rice crust made from fragrant sticky rice, topped hot with goat sauce or a thick stir-fry of heart and kidney — the iconic dish of the cuisine of Hoa Lư Ancient Capital.

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Story of the dish

Legend holds that Ninh Bình rice crust originated in the late 19th century, when an eatery owner made use of the layer of scorched rice at the bottom of a cast-iron pot, drying it in the sun and then frying it until puffed. The humble dish gradually became a specialty served to guests, tied to this land of the ancient capital.

How it's made
Fragrant sticky rice (or tám thơm rice) is cooked, then spread thin at the bottom of the pot to scorch evenly, sun-dried or oven-dried, and deep-fried until golden and puffed. When served, it's topped hot with goat sauce, heart and kidney, shallots and garlic.
Season & how to enjoy
Delicious year-round — eat it right after the sauce is poured to keep it perfectly crisp.

Authentic pairings

Goat sauce
Stir-fried heart and kidney
Shredded pork floss

Tasting tips

Eat it right after the sauce is poured to keep it crisp.
Buy the vacuum-dried type as a gift — it keeps for 1–2 months.
Order it with lime-marinated goat to complete a full spread of Ancient Capital specialties.

Suggested eateries

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Cơm cháy Quê Hương
Hoa Lư Old Town · 400 m from the boat wharf · ~80k/portion · 10:00–21:00
4.8
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Nhà hàng Đức Dê
Trường Yên, Hoa Lư · 3 km · 10:30–22:00
4.6
C
Cơm cháy 1963
Ninh Bình City · 8 km · takeaway boxes available
4.7

Guest reviews

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Minh Anh
2 days ago
★★★★★

The Cơm cháy Ninh Bình here is authentic, generous portions at a reasonable price. Will definitely come back!

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Thu Hà
5 days ago
★★★★★

Cơm cháy Ninh Bình is a true Ninh Bình specialty, rich and unforgettable in flavor. Fast, clean service.

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Đức Long
9 days ago
★★★★☆

First time trying Cơm cháy Ninh Bình — better than expected. Going as a group, order a few more dishes for the full experience.

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