Buzz
Amidst the cool afternoon breeze, you can rendezvous with loved ones at Tô snail restaurant on Xóm Chiếu Street, indulge in a plate of snails for only 30,000 dong in the alleys of Lê Thị Bạch Cát or sit by the roadside at Chút Chít snail eatery.
Discover the must-try snail eateries in Saigon
Saigon boasts an abundance of delightful snail restaurants lining its streets. However, when the urge strikes to pick a spot for a leisurely gathering with friends over snails, you might not immediately think of a delectable venue. Consult the addresses below, see which one is closest to you, and simply drive over.
Chút Chít Snail Eatery
The eatery opens from around 5 pm to 10 pm daily. Situated in an alley off Cách Mạng Tháng Tám Street, District 10, Chút Chít is a sidewalk establishment so popular that you might have to wait 15 to 20 minutes to be served.
This place offers a variety of tempting dishes such as coconut braised snails, spicy salt grilled chicken feet, stir-fried water spinach noodles, and Thai-style steamed clams. Each dish averages between $1 to $3. Parking fee is $0.25.
Snail Bowl
Snail Bowl restaurant is located on Xom Chieu Street, District 4, and is one of the most beloved eateries in Saigon. True to its name, they serve snails in a large bowl here. If you go alone, you won't be able to enjoy many other enticing dishes because a bowl of snails here is very filling. The price for a bowl is $2.50.
When you visit the restaurant, it's best to go with a group of 4 to 5 people to enjoy more items on the menu. Recommended dishes include salt-roasted snails with tamarind, garlic stir-fried fat snails, and blood cockles sautéed with tamarind sauce. The restaurant is open until 10 PM.
Snail Paradise
Famous for its delicious fresh snail dishes, richly flavored, Snail Paradise is located in an alley on Nguyen Trai Street, District 1, a destination that many Saigonese diners seek out. The restaurant space is spacious but crowded in the evening.
Here, you can indulge in some exquisite dishes such as spicy stir-fried horse conch, garlic butter snails, fatty onion clams, or chili salt roasted abalones. Many customers who have dined at Dao snail restaurant praised the dishes for being flavorful and delicious, but noted that the prices are quite high, ranging from 60,000 to 110,000 dong per plate.
Snail Nhu
Located on Dien Bien Phu Street, District 10, Nhu snail restaurant boasts a cozy space that is not too spacious. The snail dishes here are highly praised for their deliciousness, making it a favorite spot among young people for dates.
You can order dishes such as blood cockles with garlic, spicy salt roasted crab claws, snails sautéed with water spinach or butter sautéed abalones... Despite its small size, the menu can be overwhelming. It's best to come with a group to enjoy more dishes. The average price per plate ranges from 20,000 to 110,000 dong.
Spring Love Snail
This snail restaurant seems to dominate the entire alley of Le Thi Bach Cat, District 11. Every day, after 5 PM, the alley is packed with customers. The prices of snails here range from 30,000 to 80,000 dong per plate. The various types of snails are seasoned richly, such as spicy salt roasted crab claws, curry stir-fried noodles, butter sautéed whelks, Thai-style steamed clams...
In addition, patrons can also opt for a selection of snails and request customization according to their preferences, with minimal price adjustments. It's advisable to sit closer to the end of the alley for better ventilation. The parking fee for the establishment is 4,000 Vietnamese dong.
As per Vnexpress.net
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourNovember 24, 2015
