Buzz
This snail joint has been around for many years, but recently, it has unexpectedly caused a stir on social media due to the owners' penchant for wearing gold.
Quirky Saigon Snail Oasis with owners employing the 'ultimate trick' of adorning themselves with hundreds of gold pieces to charm guests
Snails are a popular snack across the country, and each restaurant has its own secret to attract customers. However, recently, netizens have surprisingly shared an address that, while not new, has sparked curiosity in Saigon - Snail Loan, where the owner wears over a hundred gold pieces (amount of gold) every night to welcome guests.
Wearing gold to attract more customers
Snail Loan is always among the top 5 must-visit snail joints in Saigon. Located at address block 12C Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment, ward 1, district 3, but according to the subjective opinion of many, finding this place is not easy at all because of the difficult and narrow streets. However, due to the delicious snails, culinary enthusiasts still brave the journey, making the restaurant almost fully booked around 6 PM.
Apart from snails, the restaurant also serves a variety of dishes such as oysters, clams, octopus, and mussels. Ms. Loan (the owner) takes care of cooking, while Mr. Dung (the one with 100 gold pieces) handles guest reception and payment. The online buzz revolves around these two owners – while Ms. Loan wears a closed bracelet, Mr. Dung adorns himself with an 'impressive' necklace.
It's known that the total amount of gold on Mr. Dung amounts to 100 pieces, equivalent to 4 billion VND. Many people wonder if the couple wears fake gold, and the resounding answer is no, it's entirely real gold. Mr. Dung explains that his hobby is similar to others who collect antiques or rare items. He likes gold and wears it as a personal preference.
Furthermore, wearing gold helps Mr. Dung attract more customers because they are curious and want to return for a second visit to see the owners adorned with more gold. However, some express concerns about the safety of the owners, given the not-so-good security situation in Saigon. Nevertheless, Mr. Dung and his wife continue to wear gold according to their personal preferences.
Lively, typical Saigon-style snail joint
Before gaining fame for the owners wearing 'all the gold they have,' Snail Loan was already known as a familiar spot for those who appreciate snails in Saigon. According to Mr. Dung, all the snails and seafood here are 100% fresh. They are prepared from early morning until 2 PM every day and then sold from early evening until late at night.
To break away from the usual, Oyster Loan introduces innovative twists like steamed fingernail snails, sautéed conch with avocado, and salt-roasted seahorse snails. Guests can even select seafood and ask the owner to prepare dishes according to their taste. In addition to market-priced items like red snails, abalones, conch, crabs, and shrimp, the prices for each dish here range from 50,000 to 150,000 VND per serving.
One of the unique aspects of Oyster Loan is the '4 complimentary items,' including free parking, cool towels, iced tea, and a delightful jelly dessert. The combination of fame and delicious food has attracted many food bloggers to film and promote the place, making it even more renowned.
According to Youth Knowledge
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourOctober 10, 2019October 10, 2019
