In the region of Ha Long there are many varieties of shell-fish, such as flat shell-fish, conches and giant clams. Each variety should be cooked differently, and has its own particular taste. One of the more popular dishes is ốc đĩa browned in chilli sauce. The ốc đĩa is a small flat shell-fish (đĩa means …
In the Quang Ninh sea many varieties of shrimp can be found, from the smallest morsel to the largest prawn, or even lobster. The most precious are these lobsters. Their shells are often used are decorative objects in hotels, restaurants or in fishermen’s homes in the sea region of Ha Long. As for prawns, their …
In all the coastal regions of Vietnam, squid can be found. Those in Nha Trang are renowned for their large size, while in Ha Long they are famous for their original taste. Squid is usually sun-dried and then grilled, or also browned in fat. Processing chả mực (chopped and grilled squid) requires clever hands and …


