Buzz
Immerse yourself in the charm of sitting by the Hạ Long beach (Quảng Ninh), admiring the sunset, relishing budget-friendly seafood, and sipping on a crisp and cold beer.
Hạ Long is renowned for its upscale seafood restaurants with intricately crafted specialties. However, their prices can be quite daunting. If you happen to be here, you can opt for a different experience by enjoying the favorite dishes at the sidewalk seafood stalls.
Indulging in sidewalk seafood is not only appealing to tourists but also adored by the locals. They affectionately call it 'beer with oysters' as these stalls often feature the popular delicacy of milk oysters.
Every evening, the streets along the seaside promenade are filled with the aroma of grilled oysters and fragrant clams, tempting passersby to pause and invite friends: 'How about some beer with oysters?'
Termed as budget-friendly, the beloved Hạ Long seafood items here are priced from 30,000 to 150,000 VND per generous plate. The menu is diverse, featuring dozens of seafood options, from familiar ones like rock oysters, blood cockles, and razor clams to intriguing ones like geoduck, razor clam, and pen shell.
Freshness Unleashed: Seafood Delights in Hạ Long
Due to the sidewalk charm, seafood here undergoes simple yet delightful preparations such as grilling, boiling, steaming, or enjoying it raw with lime and tamarind. This simplicity preserves the distinct flavors, making it a gastronomic delight.
Each seafood type in Hạ Long boasts a unique flavor, challenging even the most discerning food enthusiasts to evaluate their preferences. It's hard to resist the soft, tender milk oysters, whether grilled with rich fat onions or enjoyed raw, slowly peeling the shell and savoring it with a squeeze of lime.
Blood cockles display a vivid red, offering a delightful sweetness; pen shell provides a unique blend of white, tender, and a mysterious texture. Alongside are the well-cooked snails, satisfyingly crunchy when dipped in a spicy and tangy sauce. Add a few glasses of absorbing beer, and you'll forget the way home in no time.
Apart from the rich, sweet taste of the sea and its nutritional richness, Hạ Long sidewalk seafood captivates with its incredibly refreshing atmosphere. Unlike crowded sidewalk seafood stalls, here you can completely relax in the coolness of the evening, with the sea breeze blowing gently, and you might even sit until late into the night.
The familiar beer with oysters stalls in Hạ Long isn't situated near tourist areas. Seafood enthusiasts often seek the rows of sidewalk stalls around Ben Doan or along Ao Ca Lake. If you have the chance to visit Hạ Long, don't forget to invite your friends for a delightful feast here.
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Source: Travel guide on Mytour – By: iHay
MytourJuly 1, 2013
