Nha Trang Rice Pancakes: Co Ly, Muc Co Loan, Hai Phuong

For banh can in Nha Trang, go to Banh Can Co Ly: it opens 10 AM to 9:30 PM daily, gives a generous portion with free iced tea and filled a family of three for close to VND 300,000. Pick Muc Co Loan for fresh squid, or Hai Phuong if you also want banh xeo.

Banh can is a small, crisp rice pancake baked in a clay mould. Three shops stand out: Co Ly for portions, Muc Co Loan for freshness and Hai Phuong for the bigger menu.

Quick picks

• Big portion, free iced tea: Co Ly.
• Fresh squid and shrimp: Muc Co Loan.
• Banh xeo as well: Hai Phuong.
• Budget about VND 45,000 for a mixed portion.

What banh can is

Banh can is a rice-batter pancake baked in a clay mould and eaten with fresh seafood. The batter is ground plain rice with a little water, left overnight to ferment lightly. In a few minutes the cake rises evenly with a crisp golden edge and a soft, moist inside. The seller tops it with shrimp, cut squid, anchovies or quail egg, and it comes with three dipping bowls.

Banh Can Co Ly - the big portion

Co Ly is at 186 Thong Nhat and opens 10 AM to 9:30 PM daily, with 4.9 stars from 126 Google reviews as of 12/10/2026. Fillings include squid, shrimp with quail egg, plain egg, clams and beef. One portion is generous and comes with free iced tea, and a family of three ate their fill for close to VND 300,000 in September 2026.

An afternoon visit in September 2026 was not crowded and the food came out fast.

Good for: a family and a big appetite. Skip if: you want an air-conditioned room. Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

Banh Can Muc Co Loan - fresh squid

Muc Co Loan is at 227 Vo Thi Sau and opens 8 AM to 10 PM daily, the longest hours of the three. It has 4.5 stars from 118 reviews as of 12/10/2026. At least three reviewers call the shrimp and squid fresh.

A reviewer paid VND 45,000 for a mixed portion of shrimp, squid, beef and quail egg in August 2026. The shop is small, with few seats.

Good for: an early or late snack with fresh squid. Skip if: you need a big table. Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

Hai Phuong - banh can and banh xeo

Hai Phuong is at 46/27 Hung Vuong, with 4.6 stars from 1,022 reviews as of 12/10/2026. Monday hours showed 11 AM to 11 PM; other days were not captured. The banh xeo is a reason to come, upstairs has air conditioning and the staff understand English well. A dish cost about 120 thousand dong in October 2026.

Good for: a bigger menu and a cooler room. Skip if: you want the cheapest plate. Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

How to choose

For the biggest portion, Co Ly. For the longest hours, Muc Co Loan. For air conditioning and English, Hai Phuong. The wider menu of local food, nem nuong among it, is in where to eat in Nha Trang and nem nuong in Nha Trang. For rides, see getting around Nha Trang.

Checklist

• Pick by priority: portion (Co Ly), freshness (Muc Co Loan) or banh xeo (Hai Phuong).
• Check hours: Co Ly 10 AM to 9:30 PM, Muc Co Loan 8 AM to 10 PM.
• Order a mixed portion, about VND 45,000 at Muc Co Loan.
• Check Hai Phuong hours on Google Maps.

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Not confirmed: Hai Phuong hours beyond Monday: only Monday hours were captured, so check Google Maps for other days. Prices today: ask before you order, as the figures here are dated reviewer reports.

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