Thang co Thắng cố
Thắng cố is the northwest highland stew of horse or buffalo meat and offal, simmered with thảo quả, cinnamon, and star anise. In Sa Pa it comes with a cup of rượu ngô.
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Why it matters
It is feast food for guests, festivals, and village visits. At Cát Cát it was on the Gầu Tào stalls on 28 February 2026.
Taste
The pot has a strong, gamey ngai ngái smell, and the first spoonful can take getting used to.
How to enjoy it
Eat it from the shared pot and drink rượu ngô alongside, the way highland meals pair them.
Where to try it
Cát Cát when Gầu Tào is on, and Anh Dũng on Xuân Viên, which lists thắng cố ngựa. The Vân Sam buffet at the Fansipan cable station has also listed it.