How to eat like a local in Mui Ne

The coastal town of Mui Ne, Vietnam showcases a welcoming mix of eateries, both quirky and fancy that will surely coax you into leaving the comforts of your hotel room en route to tucking into hearty and tasty treats. In the event you are arriving in this part of Vietnam in the near future, then do have a look at this detailed guide on how to eat like a local when in Mui Ne.

Experience Cay Bang Restaurant

Located at No. 2 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Cay Bang Restaurant will pack one almighty punch from a taste point of view and for those who crave being by the ocean and enjoying mouthwatering cuisine, then here is where you can kick-start your foodie adventures. Cay Bang Restaurant which was once a humble, seaside eatery has now transformed into a magnificent complex that can accommodate crowds of like-minded diners. While weekends and holidays are times when throngs of people can be found here, one will be advised to head over during the work week for a truly unforgettable dining outing made up of an outstanding menu and attentive service.

Make a date with Mr. Crab

Should charming ocean panoramas and succulent seafood spreads easily distract you, then do make allowance for calling by the well-positioned Mr. Crab Seafood Restaurant. Found at No. 173 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Mr Crab Seafood Restaurant comes complete with its own unique value additions. Featuring a casual ambience and a choice of dishes that will not burn holes in your pockets, the keen foodie in you will be handed an opportunity to pick your favourite variant of seafood before allowing the chefs to whip up a fabulous creation oozing in flavour, taste and texture. Additionally, make sure to treat yourself to a refreshing beverage or two while you anticipate the arrival of your meal, all the while enjoying the rhythmic dance of the nearby waves.

While away the hours at Lam Tong Restaurant

From the freshest catch of the day to veggie-based specialities that are doused in spices and prepared from the heart, Mui Ne’s Lam Tong Restaurant will leave no stone unturned in affording you a mesmeric trip through authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Though the prices are on the higher side, the portions will more than makeup for what you end up paying. Lam Tong Restaurant is perched right on the beach and thus, it is best that you are attired in either sandals or slip-ons for you will be walking on soft sands no sooner you enter and are shown to your table. In the event you have chosen to be accommodated at Anantara Mui Ne Resort which has its own Mui Ne restaurants, then reaching Lam Tong Restaurant won't require much effort, as it's just a short 2.7 km distance away. 

Have a wonderful time at Sandals Restaurant   

Merging the very best in local, Asian and Western dishes in more ways than one, Sandals Restaurant is one of Mui Ne’s sought-after eateries and importantly, a location that must be clearly marked out on your itinerary. Whether you desire to catch up with your friends over lunch or seek a rewarding setting to treat that special someone to a candlelit dinner, then Sandals Restaurant is the place to be and on top of these offerings, the ocean will all but be a stone’s throw away.

Move off the beaten path and away from the beach

To claim to have truly walked in the shoes of the Vietnamese would mean having to leave behind the eateries and restaurants that hug portions of the local beach strip. Thus, do make a beeline for Beach Road where you are bound to stumble upon noodle carts and Bang Mi baguette stands where an assortment of delectables can be munched on for ridiculously low prices. In fact, it is recommended that you head off towards Ham Tien Town for irresistible takes on local seafood dishes and make time on your schedule for a trip to Phan Thiet Town where the pleasures of Mui Ne’s culinary culture will seduce your palate. What makes these journeys all the more worthwhile boils down to the fact that you will be well placed to meet and greet the locals and study how life is approached and lived in these parts.