A Family That Lives from the Land 

Hidden deep inside a valley — accessible only by boat through a cave —
a local family led by Lady Thai has lived and farmed here for decades.

Their life follows a simple rhythm:

• grow what they eat

• raise animals naturally

• cook only what the land provides

This is not a staged experience.
It is a real self-sufficient farm in Ninh Binh.

Ingredients You Gather Yourself 

Before any fire is lit, you walk into the garden.

• Fresh herbs are picked by hand

• Vegetables come straight from the soil

• Ducks and chickens are raised freely within the valley

The duck you may cook is a natural mallard,
and the chicken is the traditional Vietnamese Ri breed —
known for its firm texture and rich flavor.

There is no industrial feed.
No artificial process.

Only what nature allows.

Cooking with Fire, Not Recipes 

Cooking happens the way it has for generations:

• over firewood

• with simple tools

• guided by experience, not instructions

You might help roast a duck slowly over the fire,
or grill chicken while sitting beside the family.

There is no pressure to “get it right.”

Because here, cooking is not a lesson —
it is a shared activity.

Eating in a Hidden Valley 

When the meal is ready, something changes.

There is no restaurant.
No background music.

Only:

• the sound of the forest

• the quiet flow of water

• the presence of people around you

You sit together.
You eat slowly.
You listen.

This is what many travelers remember most —
not just the food, but the feeling of being there.

A Different Way to Experience Food in Ninh Binh 

Most visitors come to Ninh Binh for landscapes.

But very few experience how people truly live here.

This is not:

• a restaurant

• a cooking class

• or a performance

It is a moment of connection —
between you, the land, and the people who call it home.

Looking for Vegetarian Options? 

If you prefer a plant-based meal,
you can explore our vegetarian farm experience here:

👉 [Discover vegetarian farm-to-table experience in Dundj Valley]

A Simple Menu, Guided by Nature 

There is no fixed menu in Dundj Valley.

Each meal depends on what the farm and the forest provide that day.

However, guests can usually choose between three main experiences:

🦆 Roasted Duck (Mallard)

Slow-roasted over firewood using naturally raised mallard ducks from the valley.
Rich, flavorful, and deeply connected to the land.

🍗 Grilled Chicken (Vietnamese Ri Breed)

Traditional free-range chicken, grilled over charcoal.
Firm texture, authentic taste — very different from industrial chicken.

🥗 Vegetarian Option

A fresh selection of seasonal vegetables, tofu, and herbs,
all grown and prepared directly from the farm.

What Comes with Every Meal 

No matter which option you choose, the table is always shared:

• Fresh spring rolls (made together with the family)

• Seasonal greens from the garden

• Tofu / pork / shrimp (depending on availability)

• Local rice and simple dipping sauces

Everything is prepared based on what is available that day —
to ensure freshness, not consistency.