Savor Delicious Traditional Cakes on Sam Mountain

TMG – If you have never made “bánh thuẫn”, a traditional cake from the Mekong Delta, this Mid-Autumn Festival, come to La Giang Restaurant to learn how to make the perfect star-shaped cakes baked in an earthen oven.

Every Saturday afternoon at La Giang, nestled on Sam Mountain, we invite you to experience a typical countryside baking session. Under our expert guidance, you’ll create your own fragrant, golden “thuẫn” cake using a distinctive mold and a unique baking process employing two sources of heat—from below and above. As the cake bakes and expands, symbolizing plenty, prosperity, and growth, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural significance of this beloved treat, especially during festive seasons.

As the cake bakes and expands, symbolizing plenty, prosperity, and growth, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural significance of this beloved treat, especially during festive seasons.

Once your cake comes out piping hot from the oven, enjoy it with a fragrant cup of tea while looking out at the sun setting over the Mekong Delta from the scenic gazebo, one of the best places to view the sunset. The serene landscape, coupled with the tasty treat, creates a memorable moment in this gorgeous corner of southwestern Vietnam.

Every “thuẫn” cake tells a story, and every sunset is a unique masterpiece. Visit La Giang on Sam Mountain and experience the simple pleasures of life in the Mekong Delta.

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