Nem nướng Ninh Hòa: Nha Trang's grilled pork rolls
Ninh Hòa is a small town north of Nha Trang, but its grilled pork rolls are famous across Vietnam – and every shop guards its own sauce recipe.
Nem nướng Ninh Hòa is a speciality of Khánh Hòa province: sticks of charcoal-grilled seasoned pork, rolled in rice paper with a crispy fried roll, herbs, green banana and star fruit, then dipped in a thick, savoury orange sauce. A set usually costs 40,000–70,000 VND. Order with “Cho tôi một phần nem nướng”.
At a glance
How to order
“Cho tôi một phần nem nướng.”
One set of grilled pork rolls. Add thêm bánh tráng if you run out of rice paper.
How to roll it
Take a sheet of soft rice paper, add lettuce, herbs, sliced green banana and star fruit, a piece of the crispy roll and a slice of grilled pork. Roll it up and dip it generously in the sauce.
The sauce
The thick orange dipping sauce is the soul of nem nướng Ninh Hòa. Recipes vary, but it is savoury and rich, often made with pork, rice and garlic. Every shop claims theirs is best.
Questions travellers ask
Where is Ninh Hòa?
A town in Khánh Hòa province, about 30–40 km north of Nha Trang.
How much does nem nướng cost?
Around 40,000–70,000 VND a set in Nha Trang.
Is nem nướng the same as nem chua?
No. Nem nướng is grilled; nem chua is a cured, tangy pork roll eaten uncooked.
What goes in a nem nướng roll?
Grilled pork, a crispy fried wrapper, lettuce, herbs, green banana and star fruit, wrapped in rice paper.
Prices are typical ranges we’ve seen and change often; tourist areas can charge more. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it. Last updated 2026-09-30.
