Seafood City in the Heart of Saigon – 5 Signature Dishes to Try at Dai Viet

There’s no coastline near Bui Vien Street, but step into Dai Viet Restaurant and you’ll feel like you've arrived in a fishing village at dusk — with live seafood tanks, the crackle of garlic on the grill, and cold drinks on their way.

Located in District 1, this restaurant transforms Saigon’s energy into something warm, coastal, and full of flavor. Whether you're visiting Vietnam or simply looking for a great meal in your own city, Dai Viet offers a seafood experience rooted in Vietnamese tradition — right in the middle of it all.

Tonight, these are five dishes that capture the heart of what we do best.

1. Baked Baby Lobster with Cheese

Sweet, small, and indulgent — this dish takes baby lobster and layers it with creamy cheese, baked until bubbling and golden. It’s a comforting introduction to Vietnamese seafood and one of Dai Viet’s most requested menu items.

Perfect as a shared starter or as the main event.

A fan favorite at Dai Viet — cheesy, sweet, and impossible to stop at one

2. Pan-Fried Ca Mau Crab with Garlic & Butter

This is Southern Vietnam in a single plate. Ca Mau crab, known for its naturally sweet meat, is pan-fried in rich garlic butter and served whole — claws, shell, and all.

Best enjoyed with lime salt and hands-on enthusiasm.

Ca Mau’s finest, cooked Saigon-style and packed with bold flavor

3. Red Grouper Sashimi

While grouper is often steamed or grilled, Dai Viet takes it a step further with Red Grouper Sashimi — sliced fresh, served raw, and presented with traditional dipping sauces.

This premium fish offers firm, clean-tasting flesh, ideal for seafood lovers who appreciate natural flavor without the heat.

Delicate, fresh, and unexpected — Vietnamese sashimi at its finest

4. Steamed Scalloped Spiny Lobster with Lemongrass

Nothing beats simplicity done well. This large scalloped spiny lobster is gently steamed with lemongrass, allowing its natural sweetness to shine.

Served with traditional dipping sauces, this dish is a celebration of freshness — no heavy sauces, just honest seafood.

Steamed to perfection — pure lobster flavor, Vietnamese-style

5. Grilled Queen Conch with Scallion Oil

Known as the “Queen” of Vietnamese snails, this large conch is sliced, grilled over charcoal, and finished with scallion oil and roasted peanuts. Its firm texture and deep flavor make it a perfect dish to end your seafood journey.

Unique, satisfying, and unforgettable.

Bold, smoky, and rich — queen conch is a Saigon favorite with royal flavor

Ready to Taste the Sea?

From rich baked lobster to clean sashimi and rustic grilled snails, these five dishes showcase Dai Viet’s commitment to freshness, flavor, and Vietnamese culinary heritage.

Find us on Bui Vien Street. Pull up a chair. And let Saigon’s seafood story begin.

Address: 40/9, 131, 191, and 195 Bui Vien Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening Hours: 24/24

Reserve your table now and dive into Saigon’s seafood capital.