Halong Bay Street Food: 7 signature dishes (2024 Update)

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    Halong Bay Street Food Guide

    Halong Bay is not only famous for its breathtaking natural beauty but also a heaven for every street-foodie, especially seafood lovers. Since the bay is a coastal area, all of the dishes here are mostly based on seafood with light cooking style to preserve the freshness of the ingredient. 

    It’s difficult to narrow down to which one is the best, but here’s our 7 Halong Bay street food suggestions for you and where to eat them!

     

    1 Cha Muc (Fried Squid Cake)

    Cha Muc Halong

    Cha Muc is the signature dish of Halong Bay. Fresh squid is ground, mixed with wheat flour, shaped like cookies, and deep-fried until golden and crunchy. Often enjoyed with sticky rice or rolling rice cakes.

    Price: 120,000VND – 150,000VND (6–7 pieces)

    Where to eat: “Ba Kien” Cha Muc – Kiosk 46, Halong Market, Quang Ninh Province

    2 Sam (Horseshoe Crab)

    Sam Horseshoe Crab

    Sam is a famous specialty of Halong Bay, always served in pairs for good luck. Stir-fried Sam is a must-try for seafood lovers.

    Price: 700,000VND – 1,500,000VND per pair

    Where to eat: Madam Ty Restaurant and Dung Hoa Restaurant, Halong Bay

    3 Be Be Noodle (Mantis Shrimp Noodle)

    Be Be Noodle

    Be Be (Mantis Shrimp) noodle soup is a coastal delicacy where shrimp shells make a rich broth, poured over noodles with shrimp meat, veggies, and herbs.

    Price: 50,000VND – 100,000VND per bowl

    Where to eat: Vu Thi Mui Street, Hong Ha, or Huy Chien Restaurant, Halong City

    4 Sa Sung (Peanut Worm)

    Sa Sung Stir Fried

    Sa Sung is dried and stir-fried to produce a sweet, ocean-like flavor. Despite its odd appearance, it’s a true taste of Halong!

    5 Oysters

    Grilled Oysters

    Halong Oysters can be enjoyed steamed with beer, grilled with cheese, or eaten raw. Their freshness captures the taste of the sea.

    Price: 180,000VND – 200,000VND per kilogram

    Where to eat: Oyster King, Premier Village Halong Resort, or Phuong Nam Restaurant

    6 Tien Yen Chicken

    Tien Yen Chicken

    Tien Yen Chicken is naturally free-range, giving it a firmer texture and deep flavor. Best enjoyed steamed, fried, or grilled.

    Price: 150,000VND – 250,000VND per kilogram

    Where to eat: Green Grass 3 Restaurant, Hung Thang, Halong City

    7 Pearl Yogurt

    Halong Pearl Yogurt

    Halong Pearl Yogurt is a refreshing mix of cool yogurt, warm coconut milk, and chewy pearls — the perfect end to a meal in Halong!

    Price: 20,000VND – 30,000VND per serving

    Where to eat: Halong Pearl Yogurt Shop, 107–108C Bai Chay, Halong City

     

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