Satisfy your taste buds with 5 incredibly delicious snail restaurants in Saigon.

1. Peach Snail

Oc Dao, a snail restaurant recently featured in the Michelin Guide, may have controversial prices that aren't quite right for locals, but it scores points for its consistent quality, fresh and clean ingredients, and the fact that all dishes are prepared fresh daily.

Before being recognized by Michelin, Oc Dao was already famous in Saigon for its clean, airy space and excellent service. The restaurant's menu is rich and diverse, featuring many types of fresh snails that are cooked just right to retain their natural sweetness.

At Oc Dao, some delicious dishes you should try are: jumping snails, crab stir-fried with tamarind, and squid teeth stir-fried with butter and garlic. The restaurant also offers hot, crispy bread to dip with stir-fried fragrant snails with cheese, a dish not to be missed.

Address: 212B/D48 Nguyen Trai Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1

Reference price: 60,000 – 110,000 VND/plate

Opening hours: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

2. Oc Khanh

Oc Khanh is a popular destination for office workers and young people alike, thanks to its prime location in the city center. The restaurant's space is quite small, with tables and chairs arranged very close together. Therefore, if you want to feel truly comfortable, you should avoid peak hours.

The restaurant has a team of efficient staff; from taking orders to serving the food, customers don't have to wait long.

The restaurant's menu is quite diverse, featuring 15 types of snails, 4 types of clams, octopus, mussels, and oysters prepared in various ways. Highlights include stir-fried squid teeth with butter, grilled oysters with cheese, steamed mussels with lemongrass, and fragrant snails. The dipping sauces are also highly praised by customers, boasting a delicious blend of buttery flavor with a sweet, sour, salty, and spicy fish sauce. Salt and pepper are also available to cater to customers' preferences.

Address: 25/5 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1

Reference price: 35,000 - 70,000 VND/plate

Opening hours: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

3. Oyster

Saigon residents are probably no strangers to the "seafood paradise" in District 4. It's considered a world of seafood, especially snails. One of the most well-known establishments is Oanh Snail Restaurant, which has been around for nearly 20 years.

Upon entering the restaurant, diners will be captivated by the wide variety of seafood and shellfish displayed outside. You can choose your favorite seafood, request how it's prepared, and then simply wait for your meal to be served. The space here is quite airy and surrounded by greenery.

Oanh's Snail Restaurant is a popular choice due to its wide variety of seafood and reasonable prices. The restaurant serves portions based on the number of people in the group.

Address: 534 Vinh Khanh Street, Ward 8, District 4

Reference price: 100,000 - 165,000 VND/portion

Opening hours: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

4. Snail

For snail lovers, Chút Chít restaurant is no longer a familiar name. Although located in an alley off Cách Mạng Tháng 8 Street, the restaurant is always crowded. The snails are prepared right on the sidewalk, their fragrant aroma wafting in all directions, invitingly tempting customers.

The restaurant has a spacious interior, clean seating, and a team of polite and efficient staff. You can choose your favorite seafood, then simply request how it will be prepared, such as stir-fried, boiled, roasted, or grilled.

Some must-try dishes when visiting Chút Chít include: salted and cheese-marinated snails, grilled and cheese-marinated oysters, grilled chicken feet, and Thai-style steamed clams. There are two dipping sauce options: sweet and sour fish sauce, and salt, pepper, and lemon.

Compared to other street food stalls selling snails, Chut Chit Snail Restaurant has relatively high prices. However, most customers highly appreciate the experience at Chut Chit, with its fresh and delicious seafood and attentive service. You should make a reservation before you go because the restaurant is almost always crowded.

Address: Alley 285, Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Ward 12, District 10

Reference price: 60,000 - 160,000 VND/plate

Opening hours: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

5. Screw 235A

Located right on Mai Xuan Thuong street in District 6, 235A snail restaurant is considered a long-standing favorite among many diners. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating areas, both spacious and airy.

The restaurant's menu boasts over 30 dishes featuring various types of snails and seafood, prepared in countless ways: stir-fried with salt, salted egg sauce, stir-fried with noodles, stir-fried with coconut, etc. Many diners remember Oc 235A for dishes such as: cone snails stir-fried with butter and garlic, pearl-eyed snails stir-fried with butter and garlic, grilled oysters with cheese, periwinkle snails stir-fried with coconut, crab claws stir-fried with salt and chili, and Thai-style steamed clams. Oc 235A is a suitable destination for those who want to enjoy unique flavors at affordable prices.

Address: 235A Mai Xuan Thuong Street, Ward 6, District 6

Reference price: 50,000 VND – 150,000 VND

Opening hours: 13:00 – 23:00

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