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Crab Shack by Mrs. Mai is a well-known spot for young folks and locals who love seafood in Gò Vấp. Despite being located on one of Saigon's prime streets, the prices here are very reasonable.
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Crab Shack by Mrs. Mai opens from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. When you visit, you'll indulge in a diverse menu including: snails, moon snails, plowing snails, finger snails, sea snails,... rich in nutrients. The restaurant also serves other delicious dishes such as: spicy chicken feet, razor clams, crabs, mantis shrimp,... fresh and enticing. The food at Crab Shack by Mrs. Mai is prepared with rich flavors, perfectly seasoned, retaining the original delicious taste of the seafood.
2. Liên's Shellfish – Quang Trung, Gò Vấp
- Address:
- 17 Street 46, Ward 14, District Gò Vấp (near Chợ Cầu 2 Bridge), Ho Chi Minh City
- Alley 965/17 Quang Trung Street, Ward 14, District Gò Vấp, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Price range: from 20,000 VND
When it comes to delicious yet affordable seafood spots in Gò Vấp, Ốc Liên is definitely a must-visit. Offering a quality seafood menu priced at only 20,000 VND per portion, you can enjoy a variety of delicious snails to your heart's content.
The seafood cuisine at Liên's restaurant is carefully curated in their exceptional menu. 15 types of snails are prepared in various ways with irresistibly tasty seasoning. If it's your first time at the restaurant, you must try the aromatic snails in golden egg sauce, fragrant with salted eggs. Moreover, the restaurant also receives countless praises for their super popular passion fruit sauce and high-quality red chili salt dipping sauce!
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3. Tran Dao Snail Restaurant
- Address: 891/79 Street 1, Ward 3, District Gò Vấp, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Price range: from 30,000 VND
Priced from 30,000 VND, Tran Dao Snail Restaurant is undoubtedly a budget-friendly spot for those who adore the flavors of street food. The restaurant boasts a spacious and airy ambiance, with neatly arranged tables and chairs providing comfort to customers. The staff at Tran Dao are also quick, enthusiastic, and ensure minimal waiting time for guests.
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Not disappointing the diners' expectations, Tran Dao Delicious Snails offers a diverse menu of snails, with some best sellers being coconut stir-fried snails, aromatic butter stir-fried snails, or garlic-infused fried fat snails. Besides snails, the restaurant also offers a variety of other delicious fresh seafood such as grilled shrimp, razor clams, and oysters.
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4. Thao's Snail Restaurant
- Address: 42, Thống Nhất Street, Ward 15, District Gò Vấp, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Price range: from 20,000 VND
Thao's Snail Eatery stands as one of the long-standing renowned snail destinations in Gò Vấp District. Whether it's your first visit or you're a regular, you won't forget the specially delicious snail dishes here.
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Each dish at Thao's Snail Eatery comes in a small, convenient plate, perfect for you to indulge in various snail dishes without feeling overwhelmed. Rated as one of the best snail spots in Saigon, Thao's Snail Eatery impresses diners with high-quality snail dishes. From fragrant lemongrass boiled snails, spicy-sweet stir-fried snails to mouth-watering grilled snails, every dish delights customers.
A minor drawback is that the space at Thao's is a bit small and seating is limited. However, the serving staff at Thao's are very enthusiastic and friendly, providing fast service so you won't have to wait long.
5. Hoang's Snails – bustling seafood spot in Gò Vấp
- Address:
- – 32/2 Lê Thị Hồng, Ward 7, District Gò Vấp, Ho Chi Minh City
- – 40/40 Lê Thị Hồng, Ward 17, District Gò Vấp, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Price range: from 50,000 VND
Not only do you love snails, but you also have an endless passion for tantalizing fresh seafood? Then don't hesitate any longer, head straight to Hoang's Snails today! The spacious atmosphere, quality menu, and attentive staff at the restaurant will surely leave you extremely satisfied.
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Using 100% natural, delicious seafood sources, Hoang's Snails offers an extremely enticing menu with prices starting from 50,000 VND. The variety of snails here is extensive, from Cà Na snails, spiral snails, aromatic snails, moon snails, fat snails steamed, sour tamarind stir-fried, grilled with chili, salted roasted,... all incredibly tempting.
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6. Chanh's Snails Gò Vấp
- Address: 55/5 Nguyễn Văn Công, Ward 3, District Gò Vấp, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Price range: from 45,000 VND
Speaking of delicious snail spots in Gò Vấp, omitting Chanh's Snails would be a big oversight. The snails at this place are fresh and tasty, accompanied by a flavorful spicy fish sauce and very pocket-friendly prices.
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An interesting aspect of preparing snails at Chanh's Gò Vấp is that the owner soaks the snails in metal or rice water to help them expel mud, then rinses them several times. The snail dishes here are beyond amazing, such as spicy coconut stir-fried snails, snail salad, or crispy steamed snails, you can't get enough of them.
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Although nestled in an alley, finding Chanh's Snail Eatery is not difficult. Despite the limited space, the venue still has enough room for you to gather with friends.
7. Ú 9999 Snail Eatery
- Address: 556 Phạm Văn Chiêu, Ward 16, District Gò Vấp, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: 4:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- Price range: 30,000 VND – 60,000 VND
Ú 9999 Snail Eatery is a popular snail dining spot in Gò Vấp favored by many diners. Alongside the spacious and comfortable space, what keeps customers coming back to Ú 9999 is the taste of the dishes. Specializing in Saigon snails, with standout dishes like butter stir-fried aromatic snails, garlic-infused fried fat snails,... Under the skillful hands of the owner, a menu of incredibly enticing snail dishes, rich in flavor, will make it hard for you to resist.
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8. Tamarind Tree Snail Spot
- Address: 128 Street 1, Ward 16, District Gò Vấp, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Price range: from 25,000 VND
Gò Vấp Tamarind Tree Snail Spot brings delicious, quality snail dishes with an extremely budget-friendly style. This simplicity is clearly evident in the plastic tables and chairs, as well as the familiar snail bowls and dishes.
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The restaurant serves various types of snails along with other snacks such as clams, mussels, and quail eggs stir-fried. Overall, the food is delicious, nutritious, and reasonably priced. Boiled dishes like snails, clams, and mussels are tender and flavorful, with perfectly balanced dipping sauce; stir-fried dishes are rich in flavor and enjoyable.
9. Saigon Snails
- Address: 137 Dương Quảng Hàm, Ward 7, Gò Vấp
- Opening hours: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Price range: 20,000 VND – 70,000 VND
Saigon Snails is a must-visit spot for delicious snails in Gò Vấp. The menu here is not limited to snails but also includes enticing dishes such as steamed clams, stir-fried blood cockles, crispy crab claws, and cheesy grilled oysters.
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One of the highlights at Saigon Snails is undoubtedly the dipping sauce. The snail dipping sauce here is absolutely delicious, with a perfect blend of lemongrass, ginger, chili, and lime leaves mixed with characteristic fish sauce. The seating area is quite comfortable, spacious, and there's ample parking space available. The owner is very enthusiastic, friendly, and serves food super quickly!
10. Nghi Snails – over 60 delicious snail dishes in Gò Vấp
- Address: 75 Street 18, Ward 8, District Gò Vấp, Ho Chi Minh City
- Opening Hours: 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Price Range: 30,000 VND – 60,000 VND
Nghi Snails is the ideal dining spot for snack enthusiasts in Saigon. If you visit the restaurant for the first time, you'll surely be amazed by the extensive menu featuring over 60 unique and exciting dishes.
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The various types of snails, clams, and crabs at Nghi Snails are carefully selected from reputable sources to ensure freshness and quality. One of the best-selling items at the restaurant is the snails with salted egg sauce. These delicious and tender snails are generously coated with a thick layer of golden salted egg sauce, creating an unforgettable taste. The dipping sauces at Nghi Snails are also diverse, ensuring there's something for every palate. Once you try it, you'll remember it forever!
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So now, whenever you're craving snails, you've got a handy list of delicious snail spots in Gò Vấp right in your pocket! Go ahead and indulge in these enticing dishes, and don't forget to share your experience with Mytour!
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