Admiring the delectable taste of the rare Orange Spider Conch in Saigon
- Người viết: Hân Hồ lúc
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Amidst the bustling ambiance of Ho Chi Minh City, seafood eateries thrive abundantly. However, to savor the rare maritime delicacies with complete assurance of quality, visitors must make their way to the busiest street in Saigon - Bui Vien pedestrian street.
Having stumbled upon the Hon Dao Dai Viet restaurant, one of the recommended dining spots for evening entertainment on Bui Vien, many tourists have been captivated by the various shrimp, crab, and snail dishes here, especially the Orange Spider Conch.
The Orange Spider Conch
This particular species of shellfish is distinct and found in coral reefs. The meat of this conch is as large as an adult's palm, with a thick, elongated, oval-shaped shell and a narrow, elongated mouth with 5 - 6 rough, curved spikes around it. Some staff members here share that due to its unique appearance, this conch is also charmingly referred to as the "star conch."
Grilled Orange Spider Conch with scallion oil
The Orange Spider Conch is rich in nutrients and can be prepared into various simple yet tantalizing dishes. It contains high levels of protein, soluble fats, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, B, and more. Delicacies made from this conch include steaming with lemongrass, stir-frying with cinnamon leaves, grilling with scallion oil, or grilling with salt and chili.
Stir-fried Orange Spider Conch with cinnamon leaves
Live conches are housed in large display tanks, conveniently allowing tourists to explore the beauty of the Vietnamese sea. Chefs start by soaking the conches multiple times in clean water before preparation. Typically, the chefs at Dai Viet Restaurant cut the conch meat into bite-sized pieces, marinate them according to the guest's preferences, and then put them back into the conch shell for grilling.
Grilled Orange Spider Conch with salt and chili
Whether it's the fragrant and sweet-spicy taste of grilled Orange Spider Conch with salt and chili, the savory and piquant flavor with a hint of smoked aroma, or the crispy and tender stir-fried Orange Spider Conch with cinnamon leaves that entices the senses, these golden-orange, appealingly cooked conches are sure to delight your palate.
Bien Dai Viet restaurant 207 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1
Apart from the delectable dishes made from the Orange Spider Conch, the Dai Viet restaurant chain offers an extensive array of delicious cuisines. To fully immerse yourself in the nightlife and cuisine of Saigon, don't hesitate to contact the Dai Viet restaurant chain for the best advice and support.
- 189-191-193 De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (Lua Dai Viet restaurant)
- 226-228 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (Sen Dai Viet restaurant)
- 207 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (Bien Dai Viet restaurant)
- 191-193 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (Oc Dai Viet restaurant)
- 125-127-129-131 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (Nong Thon Dai Viet restaurant)
- 183-185 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (Cua Dai Viet restaurant)
- 52-54-56 Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (Hon Dao Dai Viet restaurant)
