Seek out one of the most iconic and visually impressive dishes of the Mekong Delta: Elephant Ear Fish (Cá Tai Tượng Chiên Xù). This large gourami fish is deep-fried whole until its skin is incredibly crispy and golden, then served standing upright on a platter.

To eat it, diners typically take pieces of the crispy fish and soft white flesh and wrap them in rice paper along with fresh herbs, cucumber, pineapple, and vermicelli noodles, then dip the roll into a sweet and tangy fish sauce. It's a fun, interactive, and delicious Mekong Delta specialty.