A friend of ours came all the way from Berkeley with his family to treat us here. The funny thing is this restaurant is literally a couple blocks from our house and I've never been. He's also someone who enjoys really good and sometimes high-end food, so when he recommended this place in this somewhat dying strip mall, I was curious. I came in with pretty low expectations, but the food was actually much better than I expected. Unfortunately, they were out of the tamarind crab that we specifically wanted to try. Here is my take. Food (4 stars) * Seafood is definitely the reason to come here. More often than not, the seafood dishes we ordered were very good and everything tasted fresh. * The razor clams were one of the standouts. We tried a couple preparations and especially liked the achoy one (with green vegetables). The other version with onions and bell peppers was also very good. (4.5 stars) * Fried tofu with lemongrass, chili and peppers was surprisingly one of my favorites. Lots of flavor and something I would definitely order again. (4.5 stars) * Crab fried rice was good. Plenty of crab flavor and went well with all the seafood dishes. (4 stars) * Shaking beef with white rice was for the kids and they pretty much cleaned the plate except for some rice and bell peppers. That's usually a pretty good endorsement from my kids! (4 stars) ~ The snails seemed pretty decent and probably good if you like snails. I'm just not much of a snail person, so I'm probably not the right person to judge them. ~ The oyster dish was very basic. The oysters themselves tasted fresh, but the topping didn't add enough flavor to make the dish memorable. (3 stars) - We really wanted to try their tamarind crab, especially since our friend came all the way from Berkeley and recommended this place, but they were out. That's probably the biggest disappointment of the meal. - The drinks were way too sweet. We asked for one to be remade and it was still overly sweet. At least they were nice enough to take it off our bill. Service (2 stars) * I have to give credit to the young man serving us. He was nice, apologetic and immediately tried to fix the overly sweet drink. He eventually took it off our bill without any issue. - Unfortunately, this poor guy was basically running the entire dining room by himself! He was taking orders, bringing water, delivering food and trying to take care of every table. There were a couple older gentlemen helping around the kitchen/cashier area, but when it came to the dining room, it felt like a one-man show. - We had to ask two or three times for some of our drinks. An iced coffee we ordered around the middle of the meal didn't arrive until near the end. Another drink also showed up very late and ended up being overly sweet anyway. Note: I don't really blame the waiter. He was trying. This is more of a staffing problem with the restaurant. One person simply cannot properly take care of an entire restaurant. Management needs to give the guy some help! Ambiance (3.5 stars) * Pretty standard Vietnamese family-style restaurant. Nothing fancy, but clean enough and nothing negative stood out. * They actually take reservations. We called the day before and had no problem getting a table for our party of 8 around 12:30pm on a Sunday. They looked like they could accommodate parties of 10 or more as well. * Good place for a larger family gathering if you're looking for something casual. ~ The large-party seating is basically long tables. Round tables would probably work better for family-style dining, but that's a minor complaint. There's definitely potential here. If they get some help on the floor and actually have that tamarind crab next time, I can easily see myself bumping this up. And considering it's only a couple blocks from my house, I'm sure I'll be back to find out. Sorry for the lack of photos. We were too busy chatting it up with friends! read more

Oc Cay Dua - Crab fried rice is good but I heard their vermicelli crab is better - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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My family of 4 arrived at 630pm for Father's day dinner last Sunday as this was hubby's choice. The restaurant was pretty much busy with a couple of vacant tables that needed to be cleaned up. We were greeted instantly and waited about 5 mins for our table. There are about 12-15 tables for party of 4s, maybe even a few tables more as there were 2 large groups there with tables put together to accomodate them. There are TV screens at every wall for you to watch the FIFA World Cup soccer game that was in progress. The menu was brought out instantly and after we ordered, sauces/utensils/bowl for trash and water was brought out. I like that each table has a service button which works effectively and the response to attend to our needs is met promptly. We ordered the following: 1. Hu Tieu Xao Bo (Beef Chow Fun): Different from the Chinese version. A very large portion with a generous amount of ingredients esp vegetables and noodles. It was well flavored though a little on the sweeter side. Not dried nor too moist as some restaurant has way too much sauce making it very soupy. My 13yo barely dented the plate. 2. Pho Ap Chao Bo (Crispy Fried Noodle w/ Beef): Another large portion with a generous amount of ingredients. Well flavored but on the sweeter side. My only disappointed was that the crispy noodles were in broken bits instead if small chunky square pieces and there wasn't much fried noodles to begin with compared to the beed chow fun dish. My 10yo also didn't finish this. 3&4. Hao Nuong Moi Hanh (Grilled Oysters with green onion oil), Oc Mong Tay Mo Hanh (Grilled razor clam with green onion oil): Comes on a sizzling plate so it's very hot. Shellfish is cleaned well as I didn't taste any sand and there is no ocean smell. It's cooked perfectly and has a nice crunchy texture. It taste good but the green onion oil could more flavorful but I guess that's why there are sauces for you to dip. 5. Oc Len Xao Dua (Top snail in coconut sauce): Cleaned well and tip of shell cut perfectly for us to get the snail out easily. Creamy and not too salty but on the sweeter side. 6. Muc Ong Nuong Muoi Ot (Grilled squid seasoned with salt & chili): This was my favorite dish as I love anything squid and octopus. It was grilled perfectly as it's not over/under cooked and there is a nice crunch to it. It was nicely seasoned, not too salty or too spicy as you can taste the flavor of the squid. Overall, the service was good ans I enjoyed the seafood dishes we ordered. They were yummy dishes to pair with a nice cold beer. Although some dishes is on the sweeter side but it's not overly sweet and the flavor can easily be adjusted with sriracha or soy sauce if preferred.I'll definitely will return with hubby in the future as I dont think my boys enjoyed it as much as we did. read more

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We'll definitely be back more often. The seafood was fresh and flavorful, and even the steamed white rice was delicious, which says a lot to us Asians! My mom especially enjoyed the meal, and we were happy to find quality escargot and snails prepared so well. The service was fast, attentive, and friendly. Our server's warmth and personality made the experience even more enjoyable. The atmosphere is lively and energetic. It feels more like a fun happy-hour destination, with Coronas and Heinekens on nearly every table. The crowd seemed to be mostly coworkers and groups of friends rather than families or couples on date night. The music is loud, but it fits the vibe perfectly. Parking was plentiful and easy, making the visit even more convenient. Overall, a great spot for fresh seafood, good drinks, and a fun social atmosphere. read more

Oc Cay Dua is located in San Jose, which is known for it's Vietnamese food. We went there specifically to eat snails, since it's rare in the Bay Area too find a restaurant that serves them. Everything was cooked well, and the tastes were great! I wasn't the biggest fan of the egg yolk sauce, mostly because it did not have a very strong taste, and ended up being a bit bland. I also wish that the portion sizes were larger, since there weren't that many snails for the price. I enjoyed the experience overall, and would recommend trying this place out if you like snails! read more

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Our group of eight visited on a Saturday early evening, and the experience started strong--no waitlist and immediate seating, which is always a pleasant surprise for a weekend. The customer service throughout the meal was excellent. Staff checked in frequently, refilled water and sauces without being asked, and remained patient and attentive even as the restaurant got busier. Food arrived within a reasonable timeframe, and most dishes were genuinely delicious. We ordered Hàu nướng, Bò tái chanh, Cơm cháy kho quẹt với rau luộc, Bắp xào tôm, Canh chua cá basa, and cơm trắng. The flavors were vibrant and comforting--exactly what you'd hope for from a spot known for nhậu-style dishes. The only disappointment was the cá basa in the canh chua, which unfortunately wasn't fully cooked. Since the staff were extremely busy, I didn't get a chance to bring it up, but it's something I hope they pay closer attention to in the future. Because of that, I'm taking off one star. One thing to note: the noise level can get pretty high, making conversation a bit challenging. It fits the lively nhậu atmosphere, but it's something to keep in mind if you're looking for a quieter dining experience. Overall, great service, tasty food, and a lively environment--just hoping for a bit more consistency in the kitchen next time. read more

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First time trying the food here and the food is really good! They give massive portions for the price and I ended up having to take some home but it was worth it. Service was fast and there was a lot of space inside. read more

my friend was craving oc so we came here and were not disappointed. it was actually so good we had to order seconds. their salted fish fried rice was also really good. i liked all the sauces that they provided as well. i had recently come back from a vietnam trip and it reminded me of the seafood restaurants i had there. very authentic, love the variety of dishes they served. service was also really good. he checked in on us and made fun of my friend's australian accent, which was funny. can't give it a 5 because it is pretty pricey and there wasn't that much oc per dish. we ended up getting tacos somewhere else after as well. read more

Great if you like drinking food with friends. Nothing fancy but had varieties of snails and how it is prepared. read more

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Came here with my family to celebrate and had a great time! The lobster noodles were really good. Our waitress took great care of us, and the owner was super friendly. Definitely coming back! read more

Amazing staff, really great food and I thought it was such a good way to taste snails read more

Oc Cay Dua - Fried rice, razor clams - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I haven't back here for a while, new decor and the foods is much better than before believed new management or new chef. If you looking for a family menu with Vietnamese street foods, come here! It is better than Dong Que in terms of foods, quality and prices! I came here for early dinner on Friday, even though it was empty but I like the quietness. They had so many street foods such as varieties of "OC" snail in different sauces. Their portion is good too. read more

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My family always comes here whenever we're craving Vietnamese cuisine. The portions are generous, and the dishes are packed with so much flavor. They give you 3 types of sauce on the side if you want to pair it with any of the food. We always get the grilled pork with rice (4.5/5), razor clams with vegetables (5/5), and the grilled beef rolled in lolot leaves (5/5). The last one is a must try! Any of the grilled seafood options, like the oysters, are also very good. They come on a sizzling plate, and the smell is absolutely mouthwatering. Don't sleep on this place, and give it a try! read more

Oc Cay Dua - razor clams, green mango salad, beef rolled in lolot leaves - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Best Vietnamese seafoods & hotpot restaurant in San Jose. Good foods, best customer service and the owner is very friendly. Their "lẫu cua đồng", I guarantee yor all will love it. read more

Good food and good service . Service good and friendly . My second times here and service good and friendly

delicious food, good service. I went two times but never made me get disappointed...

Our family came to this restaurant to celebrate my birthday.Good service, delicious food and fair prices. Friendly ambiance.

An overall decent experience, but things could've been better. Our server took our order without writing it down, which resulted in them bringing out a wrong item. I expected something complimentary in return for their mistake, but nothing was offered. Also, I think the quality has gone down from how it was back then. The fish in the Canh Chua was definitely frozen since the texture was tougher than if it were to be fresh. The restaurant was clean and had nice decor, giving it a nice environment to eat/drink. One item I definitely recommend is the Goi Bo Tai Chanh. It was super fresh and flavorful. read more

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Beef goi was good here - not too sweet or salty - went well with the shrimp chips :) The restaurant was clean and the staff very welcoming ! read more

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This is something new , new like new generation fusion style of bar and grill restaurant. Fun, reinvent the old way of preparing food to cater to newer generations and customers. Here is my scoring card for this restaurant: 1) Location: ( 5 Point ) - somewhat Great location for customer to see and find. 2) Decoration : (2 Point) - They still have the original decoration. Clean but not up to date. 3) Price: ( 4 point)- The price is competitive but still a little bit pricey compare to other same stars and type food they serve 4) Quality and Taste : ( 3 point)- The quality is ok, food taste is good and portions are below average . 5) Type of cuisine standard : ( 4 point) - The style of Vietnamese food they serve is pretty close to the way it was prepare in Vietnam . Not bad! But some dishes did have slightly modify to cater the customer's need Overall it's not bad and I thinks it's great to give it a try and let me know what you think. Go foodies Total max is 25 Score 18 Stars = 72% round up to 3 stars read more

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We ordered the balut, snails, and veal. The food was okay, nothing to rave about. I do wish the balut was made fresh after we order. I felt like the balut had been sitting there. The veal was not great, maybe it's because the sauce was made different and it didn't cut the anchovy smell. Wish it had more lime flavor to it. The snails were decent, the coconut sauce was pretty tasty but a couple of the snails had sand inside. Would probably check out another spot that does a similar style of Vietnamese street food. read more

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Seafood from escargot, oysters, clams, mussels, conch Price: Varies on choice of seafood. Tina's Tip: Come here if you're adventurous with your food palette. It will close on Tuesdays. read more

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Yum I brought my boyfriend over to grab his first Oc (snail) dish ever!! We ordered: - com this nuong: ehh not good at all. Veggies felt old. Meat and all that wasn't good as well.. 2/5 stars - Oc Len Dua: YUMMMM! Coconut milk is added so it's salty and sweet! 5/5 stars - baked scallops: so different yet so good! It's mixed with egg, peanuts, and some random goodies so it's extra good! 4/5 stsrs It definitely did not disappoint! We definitely are coming back soon read more

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The good: My family tried this place for the first time recently after a recommendation we got from some friends that love to eat "nhau" food. I got the seafood hot pot, goi oc rau muong (snail salad) with rice crackers, quail, and snails with herbs and peanuts all for to-go. All of these dishes were really unique and well seasoned (or came with a sticky/thick and tasty fish sauce concoction). The highlight was the broth for the hot pot. It was super flavorful and tasty and reminded me of Vietnamese canh chua dish. It has a sweet and sour taste, similar to Thai hot pot. The seafood hot pot came with shrimp, roe filled fish balls, fish balls, vegetables, clams, fried fish cake and more. The clams were fresh (they were even moving). The shrimp were also fresh. I liked that the snails came with wooden sticks for you to pry the clam out. The bad: The quail didn't have much meat on them so it isn't something I'd order again. The interesting: They gave tons of soup for the hot pot so we had a lot of leftover that we used later on for more hot pot nights at home. We just added water because the flavor condensed. They have a lot of interesting dishes here that you probably cant find elsewhere (snails, clams, and frog legs). read more

Oc Cay Dua - Lau Sa Te Do Bien - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was ok here and service was just a bit slow. I came here on a weeknight with my family and it was a chill vibe. got a lot of the seafood on the hot plates with garlic butter, my favorite had to be the scallops with the fish roe and scallions. The canh chua needed more fish sauce for sure, and the clay pot fish was not one of my faves, I think the bar food is better here than the entrees. read more

Oc Cay Dua - Scallops - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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We've been going here for a while now and almost always get the chicken banana blossom salad (goi ga bap chuoi), coconut snail, & seafood hotpot. I wonder if they had a recent change of ownership or refresh. Table setup/decor looks different & the service was much better than usual - our waiter said it was their first day but they were all very attentive and kind. Food is still as good too. We will continue to go here when we're craving Vietnamese hot pot read more

Oc Cay Dua - Seafood hot pot & coconut snail - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Not sure if they changed owner but this recent visit was a disappointment. Sat down and no one bothered to take our order and waited awhile before they finally came and asked if we were ready. There was other people that sat down after us and they got serviced before us. We ordered some of the escargot dishes and the sweet and sour soup and it all tasted ok. Not as good as we remembered. read more

Great Vietnamese street food and authentic Vietnamese food. Very good service and friendly staff. Clean and comfortable dinning environment! Definitely recommend! read more

My friends and I came on a Friday night and it was pretty crowded, but we got seated right away. We ended up ordering A1 (hot vit lon), A7 (bo nuong la lot), A15 (cua lot chien gion), 03 (so long nuong mo hanh), and 11C (oc mong tay xao sa ot). A1 hot vit lon (2 balut eggs): My friend was the only one who ate this. She didn't comment on anything and ate it all, so I can only assume it tasted how it should be. A7 bo nuong la lot (grilled beef rolled in lolot leaves): The seasoning was nice, but the size of the meat was pretty fat? My friend said the one she eats is usually skinnier and longer, so she prefers that. I agree with her too, but for what it was, it was still good. A15 cua lot chien gion (deep-fried soft shell crabs): My personally fav! Never knew the shell could be so soft that you could just eat it like shrimp. Good seasoning and it wasn't too heavily battered either. 03 so long nuong mo hanh (grilled cockles with onions): Not a fan of hard shelled seafood, but it was pretty good! It does have a very oystery-like taste, which I don't know if it's normal cause again, don't usually eat it. Warning: the dish splatters a lot when it's first out, so BE CAREFUL. 11C oc mong tay xao sa ot (razor clams stir-fried with lemongrass & chili): We all thought it was gonna be shelled for some reason, but it came out unshelled. I was scared to try at first cause it looked funny, but it ended up being one of the tastier dishes! It was the less fishy-tasting of shelled seafood, so that's a huge reason why I liked it. I will say the plating makes it look not appetizing, but don't let the looks deceive you! As for the service, no comment on that since we didn't need anything and there were no issues. Also, when you pay, you pay upfront. read more

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I ordered take out for me and a couple of friends and swung by fifteen minutes later and they told me wait a few minutes while they packed. They offered me sauce to go with my meal and were friendly and welcoming. The coconut snails were really delicious. Sweet while also having an umami taste and a tender bite. It's fun to suck on the snails just be careful to not choke on the little piece at the entrance of the hole. I recommend getting rice or a baguette to soak up that delicious coconut broth it was cooked it. We also got the grilled ginger oysters and it was paired perfectly with the two fish sauces that provided. Def will be coming back for the snails! read more

authentic vietnamese seafood restaurant in the san jose , bay area. in terms of price it's a bit of a pricier side but food is good and flavorful. came here with friends to try some authentic vietnamese food (escargot, whelk, clams, oysters such). would recommend! read more

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I love this restaurant! My favorite dish is the Razor Clams but it's all really good and flavorful. They specialize in snails (this is what ốc means in Vietnamese). The restaurant is comfortable and typically doesn't have a wait, though you might have to wave to get somebody's attention throughout the meal. Our go to Vietnamese restaurant when we're in the Bay Area. read more

Food was tasty. We ordered razor clams in tamarind sauce and sea snails in coconut/lemongrass sauce. It also came with a sweet/spicy fish sauce, ginger and red chili dipping sauce. Paired it with fresh-squeezed passion fruit juice and Modelo beer as our drinks. Definitely part of the Vietnamese snacking/appetizer and drinking culture to go out and enjoy this type of food with friends (nhậu). read more

Oc Cay Dua - Sea snails in coconut and lemongrass sauce. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Traditional Vietnamese seafood. Reminds me of Viet Nam every time I go. One of the best places in SJ for escargot. Service is very efficient. Pro tip: ask for fresh chopped chillies. My only complaint is I wish they would turn on their TVs - it's such a missed opportunity to not play sports in the restaurant. read more

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IMMEDIATELY YES! They're so good at what they do and let me tell you, other places have caused my stomach to be upset right after. This place is clean and my stomach felt fine after. Everything is seasoned to perfection and every dish that came out had me obsessed! It's such a yummy place and the service is impeccable! The server had such knowledge of the items and knew what items to recommend us and help us! I loved this place and I can't wait to take all my friends and family here! read more

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Delicious Vietnamese-bar-food restaurant. It has more than seafood . It has many traditional entrees that usually pairs well with beer. I do think the flavors were more on the sweet side but still tasty. read more

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I've been here a few times over the last 6 years and to be honest, it goes down in quality each time I come here. The previous experiences I gave it 5 stars but today was another story. Came in at 4pm on a Friday as they open at 3pm. No one was around because two people eating. That was the first sign something was up. When you have 3x more staff than customers it's not a good sign. We decided to order Togo and bring it home to eat. Ordered the razor calms, was told there's no more. Fine we got the snails instead. Ordered the friend rice and it was decent, has a crunch to it which I like. Then I order the octopus which after I paid they told me there's no more. So I was told the squid is just as good. Total over $60. Got home and opened the squid dish and boy was I disappointed. They used a normal today size container but when you open it it's maybe 1/4 the size of the container as you can see in the picture. They put in maybe 8 pieces of slice calamari. This was a total rip off and let me tell you it was over cooked as if they just recooked the old dish. The edges had color to it but it was dry and chewy. This is the last time I'm coming here. When a restaurant has a whole bunch of items on their menu, normally it won't be good because they don't specialize in anything. This spot had 10.r 10.b. Etc. it was over kill. read more

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I'm a little bit hesitant when my boyfriend's family took me to this restaurant for Thanksgiving dinner. However, their food changed my mind. We ordered be thui, tom nuong muoi ot, oc huong xao me, so long nuong mo hanh, oc len xao dua, and mi xao gion hai san. All the food are very tasteful and delicious. Also, the price is very reasonable and we have a great time at the restaurant. I will comeback whenever I am craving for seafood. read more

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Took my dad and the family here for Father's Day. Our group enjoyed the following: - oc len sao dua - **** like the sauce but the oc had no meat -oc huong sao me - *** like the oc but the tamarind sauce was overly sweet - softshell crab ***** had to be our fave - chicken feet banana blossom salad - **** sauce was kinda salty but refreshing to eat. - rice plates **** Overall, the food was pricey for what you get. On top of that service was lack thereof and they automatically include the tip $50 and credit card fee $11 to our bill. For these reasons, we'll take our business elsewhere. read more

No AC, doors were open, fly everywhere as we eat especially with snail and those fish sauce attracted flies. Snail was decent but balut not fresh. They were fixing something by the door when we went so it was loud. Drove a detour to SJ instead of driving straight to Vegas from Tahoe because we saw this place and want to stop by. Ended up going around SJ getting other foods because it was bad read more

--O1 oc len xao dua: 3/10 -O2 grilled surf clams with eggs, so nhat: 8/10, better dipped in nuoc mam -O6 grilled blood cockles so huyet nuong: 0/10, sandy -O7 oc Ken conch with butter garlic sauce: 9/10, maybe choose a different sauce next time -O8 xao sa ot: 9/10, might be better with sate sauce -O9 xao me: 6/10 -O9 xao sate: 9/10 -O9 xao dua: 5/10 -10  razor clam mo hanh: 10/10. Amazing. Love razor clams -12 oyster mo hanh: 9/10 Note: Razor clam and goi chicken feet were the best of them all O8&O9 are good but too small so not worth the effort -G1 goi oc rau muong: 6/10 -G3 goi chicken feet: 10/10. Delicious salad with chicken feet. -C7 crawfish fried rice: 5/10 -C9 Cá Bông Lau Kho To (braised catfish with bits of pork belly): 9/10. Ca kho to is one of my favorite dishes to eat; very homey to me. -A1 Hột Vịt Lộn (Balut): 8/10 -A10 Chân Gà Chiên Giòn (deep fried chicken feet): 10/10. Love the flavor; a bit harder to eat than the steamed version. Lightly dipped and fried in nuoc mam. Special menu -Cherry stone clam (ngheu anh dao): 6/10 -Bach tuoc baby octopus: 7/10, better with lime -E7 shrimp crackers -Com chien vit khanh: 7/10 read more