Treat your taste buds to the distinctive local food of Cao Bang. A must-try specialty is Banh Cuon Cao Bang, steamed rice rolls served hot, dipped in a clear bone broth soup rather than the fish sauce dip common elsewhere in Vietnam. Other local delicacies include seven-flavor roast duck (Vit Quay 7 Vi), sour pho (Pho Chua), local sausages (Lap Xuong), and sticky rice dishes like Xoi Tram (sticky rice with Canarium fruit).

Exploring local eateries in Cao Bang City or trying food stalls at markets is the best way to discover these unique flavours of Northeast Vietnam cuisine.