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What to Eat in Ha Long Bay
Halong Bay is rich in seafood and offers tons of fish, shrimps and oysters. The catch served in most restaurants usually comes right out of fishing boats in the early hours of the morning. There are many good restaurants located in Bai Chay Town (Halong Bay Town) and most are the beachfront type. These eateries offer mainly Vietnamese and Chinese dishes with a good selection of seafood, however lately there are more international options to be had.
Co Ngu Restaurant
A wide selection of Western cuisine and Asian delicacies is served at this premier local seafood restaurant. Savour the catch of the day prepared to the very highest standards at a table overlooking the Ha Long Bay. A select wine list complements the restaurant’s fine menu. You will be pampered and spoilt with an irresistible, spread of gourmet choices that leave you mesmerized and hypnotized in a world of exotic dining experience. Come and taste from our sumptuous delicacies such as fresh Foie Gras with toast, baked Oyster French style, Steamed Pig’s trotters with Chinese herb, Special shark fin soup to our daily delicious set menu. All will transform your appetite into a state of desire and passion.
A wide selection of Western cuisine and Asian delicacies is served at this premier local seafood restaurant. Savour the catch of the day prepared to the very highest standards at a table overlooking the Ha Long Bay. A select wine list complements the restaurant’s fine menu. You will be pampered and spoilt with an irresistible, spread of gourmet choices that leave you mesmerized and hypnotized in a world of exotic dining experience. Come and taste from our sumptuous delicacies such as fresh Foie Gras with toast, baked Oyster French style, Steamed Pig’s trotters with Chinese herb, Special shark fin soup to our daily delicious set menu. All will transform your appetite into a state of desire and passion.
Opened in July 2009, Co Ngu restaurant is a subsidiary of Huong Hai Co., ltd whose own a series of famous Deluxe to Luxury Junks in Ha Long Bay named Huong Hai Junks, Indochina Sails, Valentine, Ginger, Jasmine and the most luxurious cruise in Mekong River, RV La Marguerite & AmaLotus. It takes 2 years and 2 millions US dollars for the accomplishment of the owner’s desire, Mr. Bui Tuan Ngoc, who always wants to have an independent restaurant with high quality in cuisine and service in Ha Long city. It came true!
Co Ngu Restaurant: Premium Villas, Halong road, Bai Chay, Halong city
Tel: +84 33 3511363
Fax: +84 33 3515363
http://www.halongcongu.com
Dining on the boat
Most of the travellers have diners on the boat where they stay overnight. Restaurants are usually located on the 2nd floor with fantastic view to the bay at night. Some good boats host large restaurants such as Indochina Sails, Ginger, Bhaya, Paradise
BBQ on the beach
BBQs are set up by Indochina Junk (Dragon Pearl Junk , Red Dragon Cruise, Prince Cruise, Paradise Peak, Paradise Yacht
Floating Restaurant
Several floating restaurants adjacent to Cat Ba Island serve fresh seafood of all kinds. The cooks pick live seafood out of cages and plastic containers floating in the sea inside or next to the restaurants. They will then cook whatever you order on the spot. You simply can’t get fresher seafood than this. Ask the locals or your guide where to get a boat to the restaurants. You'll love it.
Location: near Cat Ba Island
Green Mango
Green Mango Restaurant is one of the top choices on Cat Ba Island when looking for a restaurant with both good food and service. Customers can sit outdoors enjoying the harbour view or relax in a trendy and hip indoor setting. The menu features fusion food along with tapas, mouth-watering main meals and delectable deserts. Prices are above average. Open seven days a week, from 06:30 till the last customer leaves.
Location: The heart of Cat Ba Island Tel: +84 (031) 3 88 7151
Noble House Bar & Restaurant
Noble House Restaurant offers delicious Vietnamese/Western food in a lovely and cosy place owned by an Australian. Open from 06:00 to late. Credit cards not accepted.
Location: Centre of Cat Ba Island, next to the post office, across from the pier. Tel: +84 (031) 3888363
Huu Dung Restaurant
This restaurant is famous for awesome seafood and a great view of the bay. The menu includes spring rolls, fried cuttlefish, battered shrimp and the house special is whole steamed fish with lashings of garlic and soy sauce.
Location: opposite Lan Song Xanh Disco on Nui Ngoc St., Cat Ba Island, Tel: +84 (031) 3888407
Co Ngu Restaurant: Premium Villas, Halong road, Bai Chay, Halong city
Tel: +84 33 3511363
Fax: +84 33 3515363
http://www.halongcongu.com
Dining on the boat
Most of the travellers have diners on the boat where they stay overnight. Restaurants are usually located on the 2nd floor with fantastic view to the bay at night. Some good boats host large restaurants such as Indochina Sails, Ginger, Bhaya, Paradise
BBQ on the beach
BBQs are set up by Indochina Junk (Dragon Pearl Junk , Red Dragon Cruise, Prince Cruise, Paradise Peak, Paradise Yacht
Floating Restaurant
Several floating restaurants adjacent to Cat Ba Island serve fresh seafood of all kinds. The cooks pick live seafood out of cages and plastic containers floating in the sea inside or next to the restaurants. They will then cook whatever you order on the spot. You simply can’t get fresher seafood than this. Ask the locals or your guide where to get a boat to the restaurants. You'll love it.
Location: near Cat Ba Island
Green Mango
Green Mango Restaurant is one of the top choices on Cat Ba Island when looking for a restaurant with both good food and service. Customers can sit outdoors enjoying the harbour view or relax in a trendy and hip indoor setting. The menu features fusion food along with tapas, mouth-watering main meals and delectable deserts. Prices are above average. Open seven days a week, from 06:30 till the last customer leaves.
Location: The heart of Cat Ba Island Tel: +84 (031) 3 88 7151
Noble House Bar & Restaurant
Noble House Restaurant offers delicious Vietnamese/Western food in a lovely and cosy place owned by an Australian. Open from 06:00 to late. Credit cards not accepted.
Location: Centre of Cat Ba Island, next to the post office, across from the pier. Tel: +84 (031) 3888363
Huu Dung Restaurant
This restaurant is famous for awesome seafood and a great view of the bay. The menu includes spring rolls, fried cuttlefish, battered shrimp and the house special is whole steamed fish with lashings of garlic and soy sauce.
Location: opposite Lan Song Xanh Disco on Nui Ngoc St., Cat Ba Island, Tel: +84 (031) 3888407
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