Experience natural cuisine at An Son Lake, Da Lat

Hidden in the mountains and forests of Dalat, An Son Lake Dalat is an ideal destination for those who want to find a peaceful, poetic space. With its charming landscape, rustic architecture like an ancient town and cuisine imbued with the flavor of the highlands, this place promises to bring memorable experiences. If you are looking for a place to relax, enjoy delicious food and enjoy the beauty of nature, let's explore An Son Lake through this article!

1. General introduction about An Son Lake Da Lat

An Son Lake Da Lat is a unique eco-tourism area, imbued with rusticity and peace in the heart of the mountain town. Built in the style of traditional stilt houses with thatched roofs and wooden walls, this place creates the feeling of being lost in an ancient village in the middle of cool green nature. The characteristics of An Son Lake are the wooden bridges across the peaceful lake, the shimmering lanterns at night, bringing aThe space is both poetic and nostalgic, reminding visitors of Phoenix Ancient Town or Lijiang.

An Sơn Hồ Đà Lạt là một khu du lịch sinh thái độc đáo, mang đậm nét mộc mạc và yên bình (Nguồn: Fanpage An Sơn Hồ)

2. Location and how to get to An Son Lake

An Son Lake is located at No. 85 An Son Street, Ward 4, Da Lat City, Located about 4km from the center of Da Lat. An Son Ho is an ideal destination for those who want to enjoy a peaceful space in the middle of nature but do not need to travel too far.

You can choose many different means of transport to get to An Son Lake as follows:

An Sơn Hồ có bãi đậu ô tô nhưng không quá rộng, vì vậy nên cân nhắc đặt bàn trước nếu đi vào giờ cao điểm. (Nguồn: Fanpage An Sơn Hồ)

  • Motorbike: Costing from 90,000 - 170,000 VND/day (excluding gas) - suitable choice for those who love flexibility and initiative. Riding a motorbike makes it easy to explore destinations on the journey. However, the road to the restaurant is quite steep and narrow, so prioritize vehicles with good brakes and move slowly to ensure safety.
  • Taxi: The cost is about 60,000 - 100,000 VND/trip, a convenient choice for those who want to move quickly without worrying about the road or weather. However, you may have difficulty calling a car during rush hour.
  • Self-driving cars: The rental cost is from 800,000 - 1,200,000 VND/day, very suitable for large groups who want to move comfortably and explore many different locations. However, the entrance road is quite small, so drivers need to be careful when turning around.

3. 3 delicious dishes to try at An Son Lake

Not only possessing a rustic, poetic space in the middle of the mountains and forests, An Son Ho also attracts diners with dishes imbued with Da Lat's identity. Fresh ingredients, skillful preparation and presentation imbued with local identity make each dish here a memorable experience. Below are 3 groups of delicious dishes You should not miss when coming to An Son Lake:

3.1. Typical fish dishes

Fish dishes at An Son Ho are highly appreciated thanks to the fresh ingredients. The restaurant has an on-site fish tank, ensuring that the fish are always fresh and delicious, with firm meat. In particular, diners can choose the fish themselves and ask the chef to prepare it according to their preferences. The dishes are prepared in a variety of ways, from crispy fried, fragrant charcoal grilled to rich hot pot dishes.

Below is a list of special fish dishes at An Son Ho:

Name of dish

Detailed description

Reference price

Crispy fried snakehead fish

Whole snakehead fish is fried until golden brown and crispy, with soft, sweet meat inside. Served with rice paper, raw vegetables and sweet and sour fish sauce.

270,000 VND/kg

Fried red tilapia

Golden, crispy crust, soft, fatty fish meat, well-seasoned, combined with raw vegetables and spicy garlic and chili fish sauce.

250,000 VND/kg

Sturgeon hotpot/grilled/sashimi

Dalat sturgeon is fresh and delicious, with firm, sweet meat and few bones. When dipped in hot pot, the clear water is refreshing, absorbing the light sourness of bamboo shoots and the sweetness of stewed fish bones.

In particular, sturgeon sashimi brings a fresh experience, each slice of fish is smooth, melting lightly on the tip of the tongue, mixed with the spicy taste of wasabi, creating an unforgettable flavor.

700,000 VND/kg

Crispy carp braised with pickles

Crispy carp braised with pickled cabbage has sweet and chewy fish meat, mixed with the light sour taste of pickled cabbage, rich braised sauce, enjoyed hot with vermicelli, very tasty

679,000 VND/child

Crispy goby with tamarind sauce

Crispy fried fresh goby fish, drizzled with sweet and sour tamarind fish sauce, creating a harmonious and attractive flavor.

149,000 VND/portion

Braised banana/turmeric grilled Eel

Eel stewed with banana and bean is rich in flavor or grilled with turmeric, extremely nutritious.

900,000 VND/kg

Grill /hotpot/ roast lemongrass Catfish

Catfish has few bones and fatty meat. Grilled dishes are rich in flavor, hot pot is refreshing and sour, fried lemongrass is crispy and fragrant. The dish is suitable for families and large groups of friends.

500,000 VND/kg

Những lát sashimi cá tầm tươi rói điểm thêm lá tía tô xanh mướt, tạo nên một tổng thể vừa tinh tế vừa hấp dẫn (Nguồn: Fanpage An Sơn Hồ)

3.2. Typical chicken dishes

At An Son Ho, chicken is processed from free range chicken, Hmong chicken and garden chicken – ensures firm meat, natural sweetness and rich nutrition. Chicken dishes are processed by charcoal grilling method, helping to preserve the flavor and create an attractive golden skin. In particular, chicken is marinated with Central Highlands spices such as mac khen and doi seeds, helping to increase the characteristic deliciousness.

Here is a list of the best chicken dishes in An Son Lake:

Name

Detailed description

Reference price

Grilled hill chicken

Free range chicken, firm meat, grilled over charcoal, marinated with typical Central Highlands spices, served with salt, pepper, lemon and wild vegetables.

400,000 VND/child

Grilled Hmong Black Chicken

Hmong chicken is famous for its high nutritional content, firm and sweet meat. Grilled whole with mac khen, creating a unique and strange flavor.

390,000 VND/kg

Grilled free range chicken

Free range chicken, tender meat, grilled to perfection to retain its juiciness. Suitable for those who like grilled chicken but not too tough.

290,000 VND/kg

Note: You should prioritize choosing free-range chicken or H'Mong chicken for softer and tastier meat. Regular grilled chicken receives some feedback about the meat being a bit dry.

Thịt gà vàng ươm, da giòn rụm, kết hợp cùng các món chế biến đa dạng mang đến hương vị thơm ngon khó cưỡng (Nguồn: Fanpage An Sơn Hồ)

3.3. Some other typical dishes

In addition to typical fish and chicken dishes, An Son Ho also serves many dishes with the bold flavors of Da Lat and highland cuisine. These dishes are not only delicious but also prepared in a rustic style, preserving the original flavors of the ingredients. In particular, dishes such as grilled pork in bamboo tubes, stuffed snail rolls, and salted shrimp are very popular with diners when they come here.

Bàn tiệc đầy màu sắc với những món ăn đặc trưng tạo nên một bữa ăn trọn vẹn hương vị (Nguồn: Fanpage An Sơn Hồ)

If you want to fully enjoy the taste of the mountains and forests at An Son Lake, please reserve a table and order at least one day in advance, especially for elaborate dishes such as sturgeon sashimi, grilled pork in bamboo tubegoodSnail patties.

Restaurant has private dining hut located by the lake, creating a quiet, comfortable atmosphere, suitable for intimate meals with family or gatherings with friends. Sitting in the hut, enjoying hot dishes while listening to the sound of flowing water, you will feel relaxation, peace amidst the nature of Dalat.

4. 4 activities to try at An Son Lake

An Son Lake is not only famous for its mountain-inspired dishes, but also offers many interesting activities to help you fully enjoy the peaceful space in the middle of Da Lat nature. Below are 4 experiences worth trying when coming to An Son Ho:

4.1. Check-in with beautiful scenery

An Son Ho is an ideal check-in spot in the middle of Da Lat's nature. To take beautiful photos, come early in the morning or at sunset when the light is soft. You can walk on the wooden bridge across the water, enjoy the fresh air and take romantic photos as if you were lost in an ancient town in the heart of Da Lat. And don't forget to choose neutral-colored clothes to harmonize with the poetic nature here!

An Sơn Hồ sở hữu hồ nước trong xanh phản chiếu sắc trời, được bao quanh bởi cây xanh và rừng thông bạt ngàn (Nguồn: Fanpage An Sơn Hồ)

4.2. Picnic

An Son Lake is an ideal place for a picnic amidst the nature of Dalat. To make your picnic perfect, you should prepare a mat, snacks and choose a location under the shade of a tree. If you want more convenience, you can use the restaurant's outdoor table service. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture beautiful moments by the lake, especially at sunset!

An Sơn Hồ mang đến không gian picnic lý tưởng có hoa nở rực rỡ và khung cảnh thơ mộng, tạo nên những khoảnh khắc thư giãn trọn vẹn (Nguồn: Fanpage An Sơn Hồ)

4.3. Sitting by the lake watching the clouds, sunset, sunrise

To fully enjoy the sunrise and sunset moments at An Son Lake, you should come early to choose a beautiful location by the lake or on the wooden bridge. In the morning, bring a warm coat because the early morning dew is quite cold, in the afternoon choose a wooden chair to relax with a cup of tea to immerse yourself in the sunset. Don't forget your camera to capture the most poetic moments!

An Sơn Hồ là nơi du khách có thể lặng lẽ ngắm nhìn từng khoảnh khắc chuyển giao của ngày (Nguồn: Fanpage An Sơn Hồ)

4.4. Sing karaoke with friends and family

There is nothing more wonderful than gathering with friends and family, singing loudly in the open natural space of An Son Lake. With a private karaoke system in the huts by the lake, visitors can freely sing their favorite songs, immerse themselves in vibrant melodies or calm down with lyrical songs in the peaceful setting.

Just choose a song, hold the microphone and immerse yourself in the music, the stress in life seems to disappear. For a more complete experience, combine it with a BBQ party or enjoy mountain specialties right in the private hut area, creating a gathering full of joy and memorable memories.

An Son Lake Dalat is not only an ideal destination to enjoy mountain cuisine but also a perfect stop to immerse yourself in peaceful nature. Whether you want to enjoy a cozy meal by the tranquil lake, immerse yourself in the romantic sunset or simply find a relaxing place in the heart of Da Lat, An Son Lake offers memorable experiences. If you have the opportunity to visit the city of thousands of flowers, don't forget to add this place to your itinerary of discovery!

Are you ready to enjoy the poetic space and exquisite cuisine at An Son Lake, Da Lat? Plan your trip today with Vietnam Airlines to experience a convenient journey, high-class service and discover the peaceful beauty in the heart of the mountain town!