Buzz
The most famous spot in Quang Ninh is arguably the early morning hustle at Chợ Hạ Long, right by the seaside, where boats dock. Coming here in the early morning, you sense the bustling life, the hustle and bustle full of laughter of the hospitable locals. Heading out to sea for fishing and returning at dawn ensures the seafood is fresh and delicious, with the sound of boat paddles, chatter, and fishermen's calls creating a multi-tone, vibrant melody.
Strong, muscular men, their dark skin weathered by the sun and sea, carry buckets and tubs of fish for the women vendors.
Strolling through Chợ Hạ Long, you'll find countless types of shrimp, crab, fish, snails... many of which you've likely never seen elsewhere. Baskets of snails are neatly arranged, each snail vibrant with colors of yellow, red, brown, orange, resembling rolls of yarn. Large, peculiar-looking tubs of seafood sprawl around, with squid, octopus, sea cucumbers, scallops, abalones... One morning, stepping into Chợ Hạ Long, seeing layers upon layers of colorful sea creatures hanging from strings on both sides of the aisle, the vendors aren't as grumpy as you'd expect. Perhaps you've grown to love Hạ Long seafood market a little more?
Regardless of the season, whether it's raining or shining, spring, summer, autumn, or winter, the fish market is always bustling, with a pleasant, cool atmosphere and the gentle, genuine fishermen making you appreciate this land and its people even more.
Exploring the names of seafood in the market on one morning alone is no easy task. Hạ Long Fish Market has long been the main supplier of seafood for local markets, restaurants, and hotels nationwide. However, there's a restaurant in Hanoi that lives up to its slogan 'Directly from the boat to the plate', with the 'third party' being the fish market. Owned by a Hạ Long native who comes from a family of fishermen and seafood traders at Hạ Long Market 1, specializing in wholesale delivery to restaurants in Hanoi and Hạ Long, it's not hard to understand why the seafood here is the freshest and most delicious in this capital city. That place is...
Seafood Bay - Straight from the boat to the plate
What makes Seafood Bay so special?
While it's still octopus, crab, and oyster, only at Seafood Bay will you find a 'super squad' of 1.5 - 3kg octopuses; only at Seafood Bay will you find Van Don oysters, big, plump, and juicy, only 7 per kilogram, and also only at Seafood Bay will you find the unique, robust meat crabs, each weighing around 600g... All prepared according to the restaurant's special recipes, so the flavors can't be replicated by any other restaurant.
Exclusive Seafood Specialties at Seafood Bay
Are you sure you can resist the temptation of grilled oysters with a tender, sweet oyster topped with savory fat and crispy fried shallots and crunchy peanuts, or oyster beef with melted cheese and a lime sauce that balances the richness of cheese with a gentle touch of citrus? And you can't miss out on the Seafood Bay crab with fragrant, mouthwatering sauce that enhances the crab's flavor, perfect for dipping with accompanying bread.
Or for those who can't handle spicy, the octopus and coconut water seem tailor-made for them, with the fishy smell eliminated while the octopus meat is so tender and sweet, you won't tire of eating it; whereas the grilled octopus in chili sauce is a dish for spice lovers, inhaling the aroma, quickly grabbing a piece of hot octopus to experience the chewy, spicy, and flavorful sensation.
But these enticing seafood dishes are just waiting for diners to come and enjoy
Seafood Bay is like that, a place where there's no room for life's worries and troubles anymore, where diners feel like they're lounging on a windy beach because of the refreshing touches that allow everyone to feel the sea breeze weaving through every nook and cranny. That ambiance, that food, it's so perfectly overwhelming that once you're here, you can't help but want to come back again and again!
The restaurant also offers meaningful promotional programs: discounts for ladies, especially pregnant women!
>> For more information about Seafood Bay restaurant, CLICK HERE
Restaurant Address:
Seafood Bay Restaurant: 01 New Hoang Cau (intersection of Dang Tien Dong - Hoang Cau), Trung Liet Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi.
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