What Delicious Dishes to Try at Tan Uyen Night Market?

As a small city with many industrial zones, Tan Uyen is filled with entertainment and food spots at very affordable prices. Among them, Tan Uyen Night Market—also known as Tan Uyen Night Street—is a popular evening hangout for both locals and tourists. Visit any evening and you'll be immersed in the bustling, down-to-earth atmosphere of a local market filled with enticing dishes. The market features a variety of stalls selling everything from shoes, accessories, food, handicrafts, to street food and traditional delicacies.

As a small city with many industrial zones, Tan Uyen is filled with entertainment and food spots at very affordable prices. Among them, Tan Uyen Night Market—also known as Tan Uyen Night Street—is a popular evening hangout for both locals and tourists. Visit any evening and you'll be immersed in the bustling, down-to-earth atmosphere of a local market filled with enticing dishes. The market features a variety of stalls selling everything from shoes, accessories, food, handicrafts, to street food and traditional delicacies.

• Address: Tan Uyen Night Street, Street No. 7, Uyen Hung Ward, Tan Uyen City, Binh Duong
• Opening hours: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM daily

Tan Uyen’s night market cuisine showcases the rich flavors of Southern Vietnam, especially its diverse street food—offering almost a complete food map of Binh Duong in one street. With many affordable and appealing options, it’s a haven for food lovers.

Grilled skewers are a common and popular snack at night markets and food courts. Right at the entrance of Tan Uyen Night Market, visitors are greeted by the irresistible aroma from the skewer stalls. Skewers here are marinated with a variety of ingredients including beef, seafood, and vegetables—vividly colorful and highly tempting. Some standout items you should try include grilled chicken feet, beef in lolot leaves, grilled quail eggs, and enoki mushrooms wrapped in beef.

Grilled skewers are a popular street food found in most night markets and street food zones.

For those with a sweet tooth, the dessert stalls at Tan Uyen Night Market are sure to impress. You'll find colorful bowls of traditional Vietnamese sweet soups (chè), including banana chè, bánh lọt (pandan jelly), mixed chè, black bean chè, corn chè, and Thai-style chè. Enjoying a refreshing bowl of sweet soup during your night market stroll is the perfect way to re-energize and cool down.

Bánh xèo is a rustic and traditional Vietnamese dish that originated from the southern and central regions. At Tan Uyen Night Market, you can enjoy this crispy treat right at one of the food stalls. Tan Uyen's version is similar to the Mekong Delta style—large-sized pancakes made in wide pans, with a slightly thick base that's less crispy but filled with flavorful ingredients. It’s typically served with bean sprouts, fresh herbs, and a sweet-and-sour dipping sauce unique to Binh Duong locals.

A bánh xèo in Binh Duong is large in size, just right for 1–2 people to share.

Nitrogen ice cream once created a buzz with its signature effect of emitting cold, smoky vapors. This dessert is made using liquid nitrogen, flash-frozen to create a theatrical effect where cold mist billows out when eaten—earning it the nickname “dragon breath ice cream.” These treats are sold from small carts along Tan Uyen Night Street, drawing attention for their uniqueness and visual appeal.

Papaya salad with fermented crab (gỏi đu đủ ba khía) is a popular street food featuring pickled crab meat. It’s a rustic dish full of countryside flavors from the Mekong Delta. At Tan Uyen Night Market, the spicy-sour salad stall is always crowded, with the vendor swiftly tossing strands of papaya in seasoning and topping it with fresh crab.

Besides strolling through Tan Uyen Night Market, you can visit several other local attractions:

Biconsi is a major shopping mall in Uyen Hung, Tan Uyen, located right next to the night market. This five-story mall offers a range of modern amenities. In front of Biconsi is a small park where locals gather in the evening to walk, watch movies, and relax in the open-air exercise area and cinema.

Thanks to its position along the poetic Dong Nai River, Tan Uyen has developed several nature tourism attractions, such as:

• Mat Xanh Ecotourism AreaCovering 60 hectares beside the gentle Be River, Mat Xanh is perfect for a weekend retreat. Here, you can immerse yourself in green nature and enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, lake swimming, bonfires, and watching sunrise and sunset.
• Han Tam Dang Ecotourism AreaLocated further from the city center, Han Tam Dang offers a peaceful nature experience. It lies upstream of the Be River, with lush vegetation and ancient trees creating a tranquil environment—ideal for relaxing and disconnecting.

The Dong Nai River flows through Tan Uyen City.

• Vinh Loi Revolutionary BaseA destination for historical tourism, Vinh Loi served as a vital outpost during various resistance wars. Visitors can admire the 14.4-meter-high victory monument and explore a memorial complex spanning 1.7 hectares with various commemorative features.
• Bung Cu Communal HouseThis cultural and historical site was built around 1850 and officially recognized by King Tu Duc in 1852. Aside from its religious significance, Bung Cu is also where the traditional martial art Vo Co Truyen Tan Khanh – Ba Tra originated and is still preserved today.

Tan Uyen City is located about 40km from Ho Chi Minh City and 20km from Thu Dau Mot City. With such proximity, you can reach it in about 1 hour via various transport methods:

• By coach: Take a bus from Mien Dong Bus Station to Tan Uyen, with tickets costing around 80,000 VND/person.
• By motorbike: From HCMC, follow National Highway 1A and follow road signs to Tan Uyen. Traveling by motorbike offers the flexibility to explore every corner of this blossoming city.

Once in Tan Uyen, go along Provincial Road 746, then turn right onto Street No. 7. You’ll find the night market located between Tan Uyen Stadium and Biconsi Mall.

As a small market in a newly established city of Binh Duong, Tan Uyen Night Market retains a simple, humble charm. Many residents here are workers who migrated to live and work in local industrial zones. So, when visiting, consider the following:

• Keep your belongings and bags secure to avoid pickpocketing.
• Combine your visit with other local attractions for a more fulfilling trip.
• Due to the hot climate (similar to HCMC), pack lightweight, breathable clothing.
• Always ask for prices beforehand to avoid being overcharged.
• As a small city, a 1-2 day weekend trip is ideal for exploring Tan Uyen.

See more: Travel Guide to Ho Chi Minh City – Attractions, Food & Flights

Tan Uyen Night Market, along with many fascinating attractions in the city, has opened up new opportunities for tourism in Binh Duong. If you're a food lover or someone who enjoys discovering new destinations, don’t miss out on this vibrant market.

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