Lobster paradises scatter the coast of Vietnam, guaranteeing that no matter where you go, it will never end without their snow-white flesh melting in your mouth.
Binh Ba, Khanh Hoa
Located
in Cam Ranh Bay and nicknamed Lobster Island, Binh Ba is definitely a paradise
for seafood lovers where almost every household has a lobster farm. Thanks to
clean saltwater that churns out high-quality lobsters, Binh Ba has emerged as
the leading supplier for high-end restaurants all over Vietnam.
The
most famous lobster recipe here is grilled with cheese. Lobster meat is paired
with the omnipotent dairy that goes well with almost everything on earth. Those
who naively remove the head of the lobster are also advised not to do so and
instead enjoy the delicious part.
Where
to buy: Along Binh Ba dock.
How
much: Frozen lobster: VND500,000 ($22) -
VND700,000 ($31) per kilogram. Fresh lobster: VND800,000 - VND1.2 million per
kilogram.
Binh Hung Island,
Khanh Hoa
Boasting
one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, Khanh Hoa also offers multiple
choices for lobster lovers. Binh Hung, just like Binh Ba, also has a prosperous
seafood farming industry and offers tourists the chance to fish for themselves
and explore the seafood farms.
The
island is a lot less crowded than Binh Ba, so the prices are more reasonable.
Where
to buy: Binh Hung at the dock.
How
much: VND500,000 - VND1 million per
kilogram.
Ly Son Island, Quang
Ngai
With
about 150 lobster farms, it seems that finding these red claws on Ly Son Island
is never a problem, and set to a stunning backdrop.
Where
to buy: An Hai dock
How
much: Small lobster: VND400,000 -
VND500,000 per kilogram. Big lobster: VND800,000 - VND1.2 million per kilogram.
Con Dao, Ba Ria -
Vung Tau
Found
only on Con Dao, the red lobster, or fire lobster, are small and only available
in the wild. Fire lobster distinguish themselves through juicier meat and
clusters of nutrious yellow eggs that grow along their backs.
Where
to buy: Con Dao market
How
much: The special lobster here claims up
to VND1.5 million for a kilogram.
Phu Quy Island, Binh
Thuan
Literally
translated into “prosperous”, Phu Quy Island feature all kinds of seafood such
as emperor crab, lobster and moon crab. Lobsters here offer a unique fibrous
texture thanks to tendons hidden in the meat. The dish is also served in a
variety of ways: steamed, grilled in salad or as soup.
Where
to buy: Phu Quy dock, local restaurants.
How
much: Fresh lobster: VND500,000 - VND1
million per kilogram.
By VnExpress