Buzz
Many still speak of indulging in seafood here, cheaper than dining by the sea. Indeed, it's no surprise as good news travels far and wide, surpassing even the most natural scents. Thus, visitors come to dine and shop, whispering recommendations to others, crafting the renowned reputation of this seafood restaurant in this marvelous locale.
Around 3 PM, regulars like Ms. H (from Cau Giay) return to 66 Tran Thai Tong alley to select fresh seafood for the occasion, sometimes opting for fresh clams to prepare at home, other times reserving fresh crabs and lobsters for evening gatherings here.
Every afternoon around 3 PM, many regulars visit Biển Đông restaurant to handpick the finest fresh seafood for their evening feast
The arrival time of various seafood types varies depending on their origin and type
Not only Ms. H, but many other regular customers also arrange their schedules to visit Biển Đông Seafood Restaurant, precisely at the time when seafood shipments arrive from places like Phu Quoc, Cat Ba, Nha Trang, Quang Ninh, and sometimes even Ca Mau, bringing in crabs from Pha Tam Giang. 2 PM is usually the time for crab and lobsters, while 3 PM is when clams, other types of snails, and fish are brought in. Regular customers often arrive well in advance, sometimes even an hour early, to handpick the freshest seafood for their evening meal at prices that insiders have coined as 'cheaper than the market'.
One of the most fascinating stories about the journey of premium seafood to the capital city revolves around the king of premium seafood - Nha Trang lobsters. To obtain these high-quality lobsters, fishermen dive deep beneath the underwater rock crevices, skillfully using lobster traps to gently capture them.
Lobsters – The king of seafood are also brought from the seas of Nha Trang and transported in a truly unique manner
As soon as the lobsters are brought up onto the boat, they are quickly immersed in icy water to enter a state of hibernation. From there, they are wrapped in newspaper, packed into insulated containers, and then transported to Cam Ranh Airport for immediate delivery to Hanoi.
Upon arrival, when released back into the tanks at Biển Đông Seafood Restaurant, the warm seawater causes the lobsters to awaken and return to their normal state, ensuring that the lobster quality at Biển Đông restaurant is always fresh and pleasing to diners.
The finest lobsters are often served at the dining table within just a few hours after being caught from the sea
Brought all the way from Phu Quoc, one of the most delicious dishes is fresh clams. Depending on the region, clams are known as tôm tít, tôm tích, tôm thuyền, or tôm búa. Phu Quoc clams stand out from other regions with their large size (also known as king clams), slightly tough shells but firm, white, chicken-like meat, with a naturally sweet aroma, as delicious as premium lobsters or crabs.
King clams brought from Phu Quoc boast deeply sweet, firm, chicken-like white meat, greatly favored by customers
With an average size of 4 - 6 clams/kg, they can be salt-roasted, steamed, or cooked into porridge for babies. Clams are a beloved seafood choice not only for their tenderness, rich calcium content, but especially because those from Biển Đông restaurant are consistently firm. Every day, the restaurant receives a fresh batch of clams as the previous day's supply usually runs out quickly. These clams need to be large, healthy, and fresh, carefully selected from each batch before being transported all the way to Hanoi.
These clams only have the opportunity to swim in the restaurant's tank for less than 24 hours because they are always in high demand
Besides, those who have visited Phu Quoc surely haven't forgotten the lingering memory of a night squid fishing trip. Drifting on the waves, bidding farewell as the sun sets, then sinking into the cold and vast sea at night. The lights on the fishing boats shimmer like stars, fishermen lower their nets into the water, and by 4 AM the next morning, they start hauling up the nets onto the boat, immediately placing them in ice chests without being soaked in water. After waiting for a few hours, they head to the shore to gather with other fresh seafood like crabs, lobsters, and fish to be airlifted to Hanoi for discerning diners.
Fresh and delicious squid roe are immediately chilled upon capture, and within a few hours, they are on a flight to Hanoi on the same day.
The exceptional freshness of the squid roe creates a rich sweetness, and when steamed, the roe clumps together like sticky rice.
The most beloved dish featuring squid roe at Biển Đông restaurant is steamed squid roe. Using top-quality Grade 1 squid with abundant roe, the steamed squid roe has a firm texture resembling sticky rice, with a dense and sweet flavor that lingers with each bite, leaving an unforgettable impression on anyone who tries it.
Steamed Phu Quoc squid roe is among the favorite dishes for most patrons at the restaurant.
In addition to squid roe, each trip back from Phu Quoc also brings along a variety of sea snails, conches, razor clams, scallops, blood cockles, sea cucumbers, cuttlefish, abalones, and sometimes even mantis shrimps and slipper lobsters, which are famous specialties of Phu Quoc.
A diverse selection of fresh fish and shrimp in the tank resembles a miniature version of the East Sea amidst the mainland.
Receiving seafood directly from the fishermen immediately upon reaching the shore is one of the main factors contributing to the freshness and affordability. Alongside the quality and freshness, the variety and continuous discount programs for regular customers are among the reasons explaining the attraction of Biển Đông Seafood Restaurant.
Check out the daily discount program at Biển Đông Restaurant:
>> Daily deals at our Cau Giay branch: 66 Tran Thai Tong alley
>> Daily deals at our Hai Ba Trung branch: Lots 20-22, Basement 1, Times City
>> Daily deals at our Hoan Kiem branch: 1059 Hong Ha, Chuong Duong
