Visitors take advantage of fresh seafood in Mui Ne

As the sun begins to over the resort town of Mui Ne, nearby restaurants place their freshest seafood on display upon wooden and basket boats to pique the appetites of those who pass by.

Restaurants hang non la (conical palm hat) and a plethora of colorful vegetables and fruits in addition to the day’s catch on the boats to further attract the attention of hungry tourists who examine and select their favorite fruits of the sea for dinner.

The open-air manner in which vendors display their selection of fish, shrimp, crab, and oyster is reminiscent of traditional fishermen selling their early morning catch to buyers on the beach.

During the evening hours, some restaurants such as Cat Tuong, Golden Sand, The Hot Rock and Guava place their freshly caught seafood on counters rather than on boats. All of these eateries are located along the trunk road that goes through the resort village, minutes away from Phan Thiet City.

It is needless to bargain at restaurants specializing in this style of fresh seafood becathe price is always placed on the item. Prices can vary from restaurant to restaurant and depends on the quality and size of the catch. Expect to pay VND100,000 for a kilogram of fish, VND130,000 for a kilogram of squid and VND320,000 for a kilogram of lobster.

There are many eateries offering this type of seafood in Mui Ne and it is best for diners not to make a hasty decision. Before being seated for dinner, stroll along the road, checkout each restaurant’s menu and ambience and be sure to scrutinize the seafood selection carefully.

After diners select their seafood of choice, the server weighs the item to determine the price. After the price is established, the diner specifies how the seafood will be prepared - grilled, steamed or cooked to taste.

As diners wait for their a cold beer, wine, fruit juice or any number of drinks.

One last thing to note, ask your server how long it will take for dinner to be served before being seated to avoid a tortuously long wait.

Source SaigonTimes