Top awesome fruits to try when travelling to Vietnam

1. Rambutan (Chom Chom)

The appearance of this fruit might leave a deep impression on foreign tourists as it looks like a sea creature with its thick and rough shell. However, when the shell is removed, its flesh is juicy and sweet enough to amaze anyone who has a chance to taste. Some foreign tourists say that the rambutan has a very delicate flavor making them hungry for a second try.

It is worth noting that the best rambutan in Vietnam is Chom Chom Nhan – it is smaller with less thorns compared to other rambutans but its flavor is juicier and sweeter. On your Vietnam private tour, this fruit should absolutely be on the list of top fruits to try.

Rambutan in Vietnam - "Chôm Chôm" (photo credit: queminhngaymoi.vn)

2. Jackfruit (Mit)

Jackfruit is a popular fruit in Vietnam, which can be found in any region from the North to South. Contrary to the rough appearance, its sweet taste together with distinctive aroma might make foreign tourists curiously and willingly to give a try. A friendly reminder is that its sweet flavor can cause addiction, but you should remember not to eat too much as it can cause digestive disorder.

There are generally two types of jackfruits in Vietnam – one dry and crunchy while the other is sticky and sweeter. No matter which kind of jackfruit you would like to try, on your Vietnam vacation remember to buy the ready-to-eat bulks instead of the whole ones with sharp pickles.

Jackfruit in Vietnam - "Mít" (photo credit: giaoduc.net.vn)

3. Star apple (Vu Sua)

Star apple is another popular and unique fruit in Vietnam. Its Vietnamese name is “Vu Sua” – which is literally means “Milk from the breasts” in English. Just as its name, this fruit is juicy, fragrantly sweet and milky white like breast milk. The reason why its English name is Star apple lies in its shape. Cut it in half and you will see the segments form a star-like structure.

So how to enjoy this fruit? All you need to do is to halve it and use a spoon to scoop out the pulp. The sweet milk flavor with the thick flesh will make it hard for you to deny a second help. It is interesting to know that if you are from United State, you can also have a taste of this fruit in your own country since Vietnam was the first country globally allowed to export star apple fruits to the US in 2017. On your Vietnam customized holidays, this unique fruit is absolutely worth a try, don’t miss it!

Star apple "Vú sữa" - a unique fruit in Vietnam (photo credit: vietnamesefoodlovers.com)

4. Lychee

The season of lychee is summer, in this season, this fruit is enjoyed by the majority of Vietnamese people. Its sweet and juicy flavor can help ease away the summer heat and absolutely easy to enjoy. All you need to do is to remove the soft red skin with your fingers and have a bite.

It is worth noting that there is a special kind of lychee named “Vai thieu” which is sweeter and juicier than the others. Not only do the locals in Vietnam but also people from other countries such as China, Malaysia, Australia, etc. love the taste of “Vai Thieu”. That is why a large number of “Vai thieu” is exported to these countries every years and brings a considerable profit to Vietnam. If you intend to travel to Vietnam on a private tour next summer, don’t forget to give this fruit a try!

Lychee in Vietnam - "Vải" (Photo credit: antoanthucpham.org)

5. Longan (Nhan)

Together with the lychee, longan can make a summer more memorable with its special and fresh sweet taste. This fruit is often compared to the lychee and they are commonly referred as little brother of lychee fruits. Although lychee and longan are both sweet, each one of them has a different and unique taste that might leave a deep impression on anyone with just a bite. The most delicious Longan is grown in Hung Yen, which is absolutely a must-try during your trip in Vietnam.

Longan in Vietnam - "Nhãn" (photo credit: Soha.vn)

6. Dragon fruit (Thanh Long)

The dragon fruit of Vietnam has a strange appearance. It has pink skin with green scales and when cut in half, its flesh can be red or white. The red ones are of higher prices as they are sweeter and have higher nutritional values. Generally, dragon fruits are not very sweet with no fragrance. However, the delicate and elegant taste is still something makes this fruit unique and worth a try. Recent statistics show that dragon fruits have dominated Vietnamese fruit exports in the first 4 months of 2018, demonstrating how popular they are to foreign tourists.

Dragon fruits in Vietnam - "Thanh long" (photo credits: vietnamtradeoffice.net)

7. Mangosteen (Mang cut)

It is said that if durian is the king of tropical fruits then mangostreen can be considered as the queen. Don’t let its unattractive thick purple skin trick you into believing that there is nothing to expect from this fruit. Cut it in half and you might be hooked on the interior with white and soft flesh. And when the flesh is melting in your mouth, it will leave an unforgettable impression with the soft, creamy, both sweet and a little sour flavor at the same time. In the feudal time, Mangosteen was considered as a noble fruit and used in rich and royal family. Ask a foreign tourist the best fruits they have tried in Vietnam, the majority will place the Mangosteen on number one. On your holidays to Vietnam, Mangosteen is absolutely a must-try.

Mangosteen in Vietnam - "Măng cụt" (photo credit: giaoduc.net.vn)

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