Banh Khot (mounded rice cakes) is the specialty of the seaport of Vung Tau. It is a popular dish easily done and serving as breakfast.

The mounded rice cake is made of rice flour milled and seasoned with salt, sugar. Then coconut milk is added to make the mixture a bit greasy and saffron flour is also used for coloring. After being stuffed with ground shrimps, it was fried in the mould to have the small round shape. The dish is best served when it is still hot and eaten with raw vegetables, fresh chilies and shrimp paste. 

The cake is the perfect combination of sweet, greasy and savory tastes that make it a great favorite for locals and tourists alike. Banh Khot can be found in food stalls scattered in some streets in Vung Tau city but the best place might be located on 14 Nguyen Truong To street. Once coming here, you shouldn't miss the chance to enjoy this fancy dish.