Amidst a myriad of challenges, the majestic journey of the 'godly fish' unfolds in the 'river of divine death'.

This divine fish has graced royal ceremonies since the era of the 3rd Hung King. Beyond its role in enthroning kings and venerating spiritual deities, commoners, no matter their wealth, should not harbor hopes of indulging...

What's the legend of the 'godly fish'?

According to the annals of Dai Viet history, starting from the reign of the 3rd Hung King, monarchs were presented with a peculiar fish resembling a pig's snout, adorned with red fins, iridescent green scales, and a silver-white belly. Its delectable taste surpassed ordinary fish, and it was exclusively reserved for enthronement ceremonies and divine rituals.

The 'godly fish' species boasts a peculiar and extraordinary appearance.

This fish holds a prestigious position among the nation's five most precious aquatic treasures, bestowed by the heavens (known as the 'five precious elements of rivers and lakes'). It goes by the rather eccentric name of 'brother feather' or colloquially known among fishermen as... the pig-snout fish.

In the bygone days, commoners, regardless of their wealth, were denied the pleasure of savoring this heaven-bestowed pure delicacy.

The 'brother feather' thrives in swiftly flowing waters, resulting in firm and robust flesh. Coupled with its exclusive habitat in pristine waters, feeding only on the moss clinging to underwater rocks, their meat is clean, sweet, and exceptionally nutritious.

Embracing the livelihood of pursuing the royal fish in the river of death

Capturing the godly fish requires unconventional methods. Using a fishing rod won't yield the brother feather fish, as they dwell deep within cold and pristine rocky caves, seeking tranquility.

The colder the weather, the easier it is to catch the brother feather fish.

Rivers like the Gâm and Đà, with their swift currents and protruding underwater rocks, guarded by the reaper, present the paradox where capturing a brother feather fish requires the coordinated effort of three vigorous young men diving deep, each wielding a corner of a tightly woven net to encircle the predicted fish-hiding crevices. Subsequently, they create disturbances to make the fish flee outward.

The species of fish solely inhabit the deep abyss, concealed within frigid rocky caves, amidst swift-flowing waters.

Ironically, as the weather grows colder, the chances of hunting the fish increase, making the livelihood of fishermen pursuing the brother feather fish an inevitable challenge. Not to mention the risks of frostbite, bone ache from prolonged immersion, and the harrowing experience of being pressed by the water's force to the point of bleeding from ears and nose. Countless souls have perished, their bodies lost beneath the river of death, all in pursuit of the divine fish!

For the sake of the godly fish, many have met their demise in the depths of the river, beneath the submerged rocks.

Yet, even after capturing them, peace with the heavens remains elusive, for the brother feather fish cannot survive in overly polluted water for more than a few hours; otherwise, they perish instantly. Once caught, they must be released into truly clean water immediately, with constant water changes to sustain their lives.

When commoners also get to savor the 'divinely bestowed' brother feather fish

Fortunately, in modern times, even if you're neither a deity nor a monarch, you can still relish the fragrant, delicious, and nutritious meat of this extraordinary fish, surpassing all ordinary species that required risking lives to catch.

The brother feather fish and dishes featuring the divine fish at Phu Dong Restaurant - Thai Ha - Hanoi

At Phu Dong Restaurant, to elevate the pure, fresh essence of this heaven-bestowed fish, all vegetable ingredients used in its preparation must come from an organic farm on Ba Vi Mountain. It's 100% chemical-free, free from plant protection substances, and devoid of chemical fertilizers. Even the irrigation water must flow down from the sacred Vua Ba Mountain!

Phu Dong employs 100% organic vegetables, rendering them lush, fresh, crisp, and far superior to regular greens, accentuating the pure essence of brother feather fish meat.

Currently, there are many restaurants claiming to serve brother feather fish, but in the vast expanse of life's uncertainties, how easy is it to find such a rare and elusive delicacy? To avoid unjust expense, if you genuinely wish to savor this 100% pristine treasure, seek out reputable places, trusted and certified by regulatory authorities, such as Phu Dong Restaurant (175 Thai Ha, Dong Da)!

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Thach Anh.

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