Freshly caught herring are cleaned, placed on grills and cooked over charcoal fires right on the beach. (Photo: VNA)
Freshly caught herring are cleaned, placed on grills and cooked over charcoal fires right on the beach. (Photo: VNA)
Freshly caught herring are cleaned, placed on grills and cooked over charcoal fires right on the beach. (Photo: VNA)
Freshly caught herring are cleaned, placed on grills and cooked over charcoal fires right on the beach. (Photo: VNA)
Batches of golden-brown grilled herring reflect the dedication of women in the coastal communities. (Photo: VNA)
Batches of golden-brown grilled herring reflect the dedication of women in the coastal communities. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors enjoy grilled herring on the beach in Ben Hai commune. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors enjoy grilled herring on the beach in Ben Hai commune. (Photo: VNA)
Although grilling herring does not require sophisticated techniques, experience is essential to control the heat, ensuring the fish is evenly cooked while retaining its natural sweetness and distinctive aroma. (Photo: VNA)
Although grilling herring does not require sophisticated techniques, experience is essential to control the heat, ensuring the fish is evenly cooked while retaining its natural sweetness and distinctive aroma. (Photo: VNA)
Many visitors find grilled herring served with lime-pepper salt or chilli fish sauce by the beach an unforgettable culinary experience. (Photo: VNA)
Many visitors find grilled herring served with lime-pepper salt or chilli fish sauce by the beach an unforgettable culinary experience. (Photo: VNA)
Although grilling herring does not require sophisticated techniques, experience is essential to control the heat, ensuring the fish is evenly cooked while retaining its natural sweetness and distinctive aroma. (Photo: VNA)
Although grilling herring does not require sophisticated techniques, experience is essential to control the heat, ensuring the fish is evenly cooked while retaining its natural sweetness and distinctive aroma. (Photo: VNA)
The grilled herring trade not only provides jobs and income for coastal residents but also helps promote local culinary specialties. (Photo: VNA) ​
The grilled herring trade not only provides jobs and income for coastal residents but also helps promote local culinary specialties. (Photo: VNA) ​
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Grilled herring trade along Quang Tri coast

Every summer, the sight of women grilling herring for sale along coastal roads in the communes of Cua Viet, Ben Hai and Cua Tung in Quang Tri province has become a familiar image for both locals and visitors.