Showing posts with label Đà Nẵng. Show all posts
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Thursday, December 13, 2007

Welcome to Da Nang City


Da Nang City is located in the middle of Central Vietnam, between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, separated from Laos by the western Truong Son Mountains. Danang is a commercial center and is the fourth largest port in Vietnam, there are numerous agriculturally oriented small industries in the city with handicraft enterprises, especially in production of sea fishing equipment.

Topography is rather complex. The south is impressive Hai Van Pass with Mang Mountain 1,708m, Ba Na Mountain 1,487m. The east is Son Tra Peninsula, an ideal site of yellow sand beaches, historical remains, and rare bird and animal species. The south is Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountains). The seashore is Hoang Sa archipelago with a large fishery.

Bach Dang , the largest street, stretches for about 3 km along the water front to a point where Nguyen Van Troi Bridge crosses the Han River. From here, people can see the single spire of the Pinkish colored Danang Cathedral built in 1923. Interesting appointed places such as Marble Mountains and Cham Museum .

Highlights of Danang:

  • Cham Museum
  • Marble Moutains
  • Hai Van Pass (Sea Cloud Pass)
  • Beaches: Tien Sa, My Khe, China, Non Nuoc…
  • Han River
  • Ba Na Mountain
  • Son Tra Peninsula

Top Resorts in Da Nang - Sandy Beach Resort Da Nang

Rates: $50 - $185
Address: 255 Huyen Chan Cong Chua Street
resort Class:

Situated on the Nonnuoc seaside, a famous beauty spot of Danang City with blue water & white sand, Sandy Beach Hotel & Resort is an ideal destination for visitors to Danang City and the three World's Cultural Heritages recognised by UNESCO including Hue Ancient Capital, My Son Relic Zone and Hoi An Ancient Town.
Be a new development opened in September 2004, the resort fronts the deep blue Nonnuoc Sea with stretching white-sand seaside, and the far Son Tra Peninsula.



Room Type High season(1Sep~31Mar) Low season(01Apr~31Aug)
Single Double/Twin Single Double/Twin
Standard Garden View 50 $ 60 $ 50 $ 60 $
Superior Gardenview 85 $ 95 $ 85 $ 95 $
Superior Oceanview 95 $ 105 $ 95 $ 105 $
Deluxe Garden View 120 $ 125 $ 120 $ 125 $
Garden Bungalow 130 $ 135 $ 130 $ 135 $
Ocean Bungalow 150 $ 155 $ 150 $ 155 $
Villa Garden view 160 $ 165 $ 160 $ 165 $
Villa Ocean view 180 $ 185 $ 180 $ 185 $
Note: Price included breakfast, tax, service charge
Airlines : Regular international flights are available from Bangkok, Singapore and Siam Reap to Danang International Airport. Flights from Moscow via Bangkok were launched in 2005 and future flights from Japan and Korea are currently being negotiated. Several daily flights from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Nha Trang to Danang City are also available.
The Resort is only a 20 minute drive from the airport (15 km)

Railway : Daily express train services are available from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Danang.

Road : Located 110 km from the imperial city Hue across a scenic drive over the HaiVan pass (or through the HaiVan tunnel), National Highway 19.

Located close to the Marble Mountain, along the coastline with pure white sand, a mere 10 minutes into the city centre and 15 minutes/12km to the Danang International Airport.

By Taxi: 815815/ 825555/ 655655/ 522266/ 828282

Superior Gardenview:
- Located in the Main building
- Twin bed room
- Private bath with bath tubs and shower
- Bathrobes & Slippers
- Hairdryer
- Individually controlled Air conditioning
- IDD Telephone
- Satellite Television
- In-Room Safety Box
- Minibar
- Tea and Coffee Making facilities
- Complimentary Drinking Water
Superior Oceanview:
- Located in the Main building
- Twin bed room
- Private bath with bath tubs and shower
- Bathrobes & Slippers
- Hairdryer
- Individually controlled Air conditioning
- IDD Telephone
- Satellite Television
- In-Room Safety Box
- Minibar
- Tea and Coffee Making facilities
- Complimentary Drinking Water
Deluxe Garden View:
- Located in the Main building
- King size bed room
- Separate Shower and Bathtub facilties
- Private Sitting Area
- Bathrobes & Slippers
- Hairdryer
- Individually controlled Air conditioning
- IDD Telephone
- Satellite Television
- In-Room Safety Box
- Minibar
- Tea and Coffee Making facilities
- Complimentary Drinking Water
Garden Bungalow:
- Located within the sprawling garden and ground
- Twin bed room
- Private bath with bath tubs and shower
- Bathrobes and Slippers
- Bungalows with connecting doors
- Hairdryer
- Individually controlled Air conditioning
- IDD Telephone
- Satellite Television
- In-Room Safety Box
- Minibar
- Tea and Coffee Making facilities
- Complimentary Drinking Water
Ocean Bungalow:
- Located within the sprawling garden and ground
- Twin bed room
- Private bath with bath tubs and shower
- Bathrobes and Slippers
- Bungalows with connecting doors
- Hairdryer
- Individually controlled Air conditioning
- IDD Telephone
- Satellite Television
- In-Room Safety Box
- Minibar
- Tea and Coffee Making facilities
- Complimentary Drinking Water
Villa Garden view:
- Located within the sprawling garden and ground
- King size bed room
- Bathrobes and Slippers
- Separate Living and Bed Room
- Two private bath with bath tubs and showers
- Hairdryer
- Individually controlled Air conditioning
- IDD Telephone
- Satellite Television
- In-Room Safety Box
- Minibar
- Tea and Coffee Making facilities
- Complimentary Drinking Water
Villa Ocean view:
- Located within the sprawling garden and ground
- King size bed room
- Bathrobes and Slippers
- Separate Living and Bed Room
- Two private bath with bath tubs and showers
- Hairdryer
- Individually controlled Air conditioning
- IDD Telephone
- Satellite Television
- In-Room Safety Box
- Minibar
- Tea and Coffee Making facilities
- Complimentary Drinking Water
Standard room:
21 rooms with Garden view .Located in the Building.



Restaurant & Bar
Alamanda Restaurant:
Alamanda Restaurant located in the main building serving buffet breakfast, international a la carte and Vietnamese favorites.

Our menu features a wide selection from Western to Asian cuisine, inspired by the edible acculturation of exotic Vietnamese taste buds and freshest ingredients.

Our international Chef serves delectable enjoyment serving up the most relaxing dining experience, Sandy Beach style.

The blossom Alamanda is a naturally flowering on Sandy Beach Resort verdant grounds. In Vietnamese they are called ‘Hoa (flower) Dua (Coconut)'.
Lobby Lounge:
During daytime enjoy the homemade pastries or a tropical cocktail and some Vietnamese traditional snacks by night. A selection of spirits, wines and tropical cocktails served to soothing CD tunes.
China Beach Bar:
Overlooking famous China Beach serving snacks, tropical fruit juices, cocktails or anything we can pamper you with during your stay. Will you relax pool side with cocktail or beach side with wholesome, yet exotic seafood salad? Maybe just a tan with a view is enough to whet your appetites.
Blue Sky Bar:
Located on the rooftop At Level 3 of the Main Building offers panoramic vistas of blue horizon and spectacular sunset, an ideal venue for relaxing or evening nightcaps. 150 seats.
Meeting facilities
Business centre:
Located at Level 2 of the main building, the business center offers a full range of services including Internet and E-mail access, typing, photocopying, telecommunication, translation, word processing and facsimile.
Conference facilities:
Convention facilities include a Ballroom with the capacity to host 350 guests for reception.There are 3 other function rooms available.
Leisures & sports
Library:
The Library has two computers with internet access and a selection of books for your reading pleasure. Internet changes are displayed beside the monitors. Please remember to return the books for the benefit of others before your departure.
Jogging:
Feel free to go jogging on the sea shore or anywhere on the resort you feel comfortable. We suggest dawn or dusk jogs. The tropical heat and humidity will dehydrate you quickly so please drink plenty of water before and after jogs.
Bicycle:
Bicycles are available for resort guests. Available outside the main building- please remember to ride on the right hand side of the roads.
Steam bath, Jacuzzi:
Unisex. Appointments suggested for your privacy and comfort.
Tennis Courts:
2 tennis courts located next to the car park are open for resort guests from 7:00am until 10:00pm. Contact the Reception to book playing times. (Please note that only white soled shoes are permitted on the courts, as colored and black soled shoes will permanently mark the surface.
Swimming:
It is highly suggested you swim between the two flags as designated by our Life Guards. This is to ensure you can splash and swim, while staying safe and away from riffs and undercurrents that can occur.
Billiard Facilities:
Located undercover next to main building.
Two Outdoor Pools:
One by main building. One overlooking China Beach. Our 2 swimming pools are opened from 06.00 am onwards. Only a Pool Attendant is on duty until 06.00 pm. Children below 12 years must be accompanied by an Adult at all times. Towels are placed on the swimming pools and the beach.
Fishing:
We can arrange fishing boats to go out fishing. Please contact our Guest Relations for more information.
Diving:
In cooperation with Diana Diving Services we are offering the under sea world of the Coast lines along Danang City.
Amenities
- Foreign Currency Exchange
- Air Ticket confirmation
- Travels and Tour desk
- Same Day Laundry Service
- Car Hire
- Shuttle Bus
- Child Care
- "Sandy Kids Club" with supervision
- Fax/Photocopy Service
-Wireless Internet Access
- Newspaper, Magazines, Novels
- Guest Relations and interpretation service
- Visa processing

Top Resorts in Da Nang - Furama Resort Danang



Rates: $170 - $275
Address: 68 Ho Xuan Huong Street, Bac My An, Da Nang
resort Class: *****

Designed by award-winning Australian architects, Denton Corker & Marshall, with interior design by Hirsch Bedner & Associates, Hong Kong, the Furama Resort enjoys a stunning beachfront location on one of Vietnam's finest beaches, fringed by natural pines and coconut palms. The 198 guest rooms and suites occupy two four-storey wings overlooking the ocean on one side and a freshwater swimming lagoon and manicured tropical gardens on the others.



Room Type High season(01Oct~31May) Low season(01Jun~30Sep)
Single Double/Twin Single Double/Twin
ROH 170$ 170 $ 160$ 160 $
Lagoon View 220$ 220 $ 205$ 205 $
Ocean View 275$ 275 $ 260$ 260 $
Note: Price included tax, service charge , exclude breakfast




Situated in the prime beach front location overlooking Danang's renowned "China Beach", the resort is just 15 minutes drive south of the International Airport and City Centre.
By Taxi: 815815/ 825555/ 655655/ 522266/ 828282

Garden Superior:
40.1 sqm plus 11 sqm balcony.
The luxurious rooms and suites features a spacious private balcony or terrace, with a superb view of the ocean, the tropical garden or the freshwater swimming lagoon.
Garden Deluxe:
43.7 sqm plus 11 sqm balcony
The luxurious rooms and suites features a spacious private balcony or terrace, with a superb view of the ocean, the tropical garden or the freshwater swimming lagoon.
Lagoon Superior:
40.1 sqm plus 11 sqm balcony
The luxurious rooms and suites features a spacious private balcony or terrace, with a superb view of the ocean, the tropical garden or the freshwater swimming lagoon.
Ocean Studio:
40.1 sqm plus 11 sqm balcony
The luxurious rooms and suites features a spacious private balcony or terrace, with a superb view of the ocean, the tropical garden or the freshwater swimming lagoon.
Ocean Deluxe:
43.7 sqm plus 11 sqm balcony.
The luxurious rooms and suites features a spacious private balcony or terrace, with a superb view of the ocean, the tropical garden or the freshwater swimming lagoon.
Garden Suite:
43.7 sqm plus 11 sqm balcony.
The luxurious rooms and suites features a spacious private balcony or terrace, with a superb view of the ocean, the tropical garden or the freshwater swimming lagoon.
Ocean Suite (One Bedroom):
82.2 sqm plus 22 sqm balcony.
The luxurious rooms and suites features a spacious private balcony or terrace, with a superb view of the ocean, the tropical garden or the freshwater swimming lagoon.



Restaurant & Bar

Ocean Terrace:
The Ocean Terrace - Overlooking the white sands of China Beach, this casual restaurant provides a peaceful, poolside setting for al fresco dining. A Mediterranean-inspired menu offers garden fresh salads, Italian appetisers, delicious pastas, and crisp pizzas and Italian breads baked in wood-fired ovens. A fine selection of Italian wines and Grappas are also available.
The 80-seat restaurant opens from 6:30 am to 11 pm.
The Ocean Terrace Bar:
The open bar, sets in a beautiful ocean front setting, serves a wide variety of refreshing drinks, cocktails and alcoholic treats.
Open daily from 6:30am to 11:00pm.
Hai Van Lounge:
Guests enjoy cocktails and light snacks in a very relaxed colonial setting decorated with cane chairs and carved Vietnamese furniture. A pianist entertains in the evenings. Free wireless Internet access is available at the outlet.
Open daily from 10:00 am to 02:00 am.
The Lagoon Bar:
Located beside the Lagoon Pool, The Lagoon Bar is a lush, tropical oasis for colourful cocktails, long drinks and light snacks.
Open daily from 08:00 am to 07:00 pm
Cafe Indochine:
This is the Furama's signature restaurant, an Asian-style brassiere recalling the nostalgia of the French colonial period with its rattan furniture, ceiling fans, French windows and old photographs and memorabilia on the walls. By day, it is a bright, cheerful place for light snacks, while at night it turns more romantic and features Vietnamese cultural performances. Guests can savour a wide range of international and pan-Asian cuisines served by waitresses in traditional ao dai outfits. There is an exotic menu of Vietnamese, Chinese, Malay, Thai, Indian and Indonesian favourites prepared in the open show kitchens or over the barbecue.
The 140-seat restaurant is open daily from 6:30 am to 11 pm.
Meeting facilities
Ocean Room:
The Ocean Room is located on the upper level of the main pavilion. It can accommodate receptions of up to 450 people, with table set-up dining for up to 300 people and seminars for up to 220 people.
Gallery Rooms:
The Gallery Rooms can accommodate receptions of up to 120 people, with table set-up dining for up to 80 people and meetings for up to 100 people.
Leisures & sports
Dragon Boat Evening Excursion on the Han River:
Set Across from the Cham Museum in the Danang City Center, guests will debark on an evening cruise along the beautiful Han River. Pre-dinner cocktails will be served on the first floor of the wonderfully decorated riverboat while an International Dinner Buffet is soon to follow on the second floor.
Guests will enjoy the relaxing view as they float along the river dinning at set tables of eight and being served by elegantly dressed wait staff. An experience not to be missed and that will never be forgotten.
Gala Dinner:
One of the great imperial palaces of the Nguyen Dynasty is what the courtyard of the Furama Resort is transformed into for the ?Gala Dinner party. With tiffany lit palm trees, flower decorations springing from the reflection pool, hanging silk lanterns, imperial silk umbrellas, exotic fruit and flower displays and white candles, it is as if you were transported to another time.
Ladies in gold and red colored silk Ao Dai will greet the guests and show them to their seats around majestically decorated tables and chairs covered in white silk cloth, white rose center pieces and Cham sculptures. They will enjoy the delectable tastes of the chosen set menu from fine china and glassware as this elegant and nostalgic evening unwinds.
Outdoor Sports:
* The Terraced Ocean Pool, directly overlooking the white sandy beach, is a perfect place to soak up the sun and enjoy a poolside cocktail.

* A full range of Water Sports will keep you busy. Stop by the Water Sport House where our experienced staff are waiting to assist or train you in the use of any of our equipment. Catamaran Sailing, Windsurfing, Ocean Kayaking, Body Boarding, Aqua Cycling, Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Banana and other tow-able items are all available for rental.

* While at the beach don?t miss out on our daily Tai Chi Lesson or the numerous other activities that change with each day of your visit; Yoga Lessons, Organized Volleyball, Football and Badminton Competitions.

* Located in the Gardens of our West Wing the Tennis Court Clubhouse is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. With four Floodlit Tennis Courts, two hard courts and two artificial turf courts, racket rental, professional instructors, a Golf Driving Range, Table Tennis and PlayStation 2 video games. The Clubhouse is the place to learn something new or keep your swing or serve in shape.
Indoor Sports:
* Escape from the midday sun into the cool, colonial ambience of our Gallery Room. Enjoy a game of Snooker or Pool or relax over a game of Chess, Back Gammon or Mahjong. You may want to choose one of 200 movies to enjoy on our 61? projection screen or check out a book from our Library.

* For those who like to work out on their holidays, the Fitness Centre in our Health Club is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. With Nautilus and Free Weights, Cardio -Running, Stepping, Recumbent and traditional Cycle the ?Fitness Buff? has many options. But for the ?Die Hard? Fitness Fans, feel free to join with our Life Guards - specially trained by the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia - on their daily morning workout at 10 a.m. in the Water Sport House!

* For those who would rather relax and pamper themselves please stop by the Beauty Salon to make a reservation for Body or Foot Massage, Body Treatments, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures, Exfoliations, Waxing or relax inside our Sauna and Steam Baths.

* A Children?s Room is free of charge and available daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. where our experienced Babysitter will watch after your little ones and keep them entertained throughout the day. A babysitter can also be arranged in your room after 6 if you need more private time. For older children there is a playground located on the beach as well as a host of beach games for them to enjoy.
Snorkeling and Diving:
The Coast surrounding the Furama Resort offers a new and exciting destination for divers in Asia. With its crystal clear waters, coral formations and white sandy beaches this region of Vietnam has just been discovered by dive enthusiasts from around the world.

The sole operator of dive activities in this area is located at the Furama Resort, run by International Dive Instructor Gerald Strauss. A certified professional with more than thirty years of experience, Gerald Strauss runs a World Class Diving Center with State of the Art Equipment and offers a comprehensive range of dive services and courses for beginners to the more experienced diver seeking new and exciting challenges.

Open from March to October each year, the Dive Base conducts a comprehensive range of internationally recognized courses for the beginner and advanced diver. A certified PADI Resort (Ref.No.R6604), the Furama offers the PADI Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver, and the CMAS Basic Diver and CMAS 1 and 2 star certificates. Youth courses are conducted upon request.

Diving charges start at US$ 50 for one dive per day, inclusive of all equipment and boating, up to US$ 400 for Open Water Dive Courses. Courses are conducted in English and German. The Dive Base is also open to non-guests of the Resort.
Amenities
- Courier, parcel and postal services
- Facsimile and e-mail
- Photocopying
- Word processing and desktop laser printing
- Translation and Secretarial service
- Money changing service
- Concierge service
- Limousine service
- Baby-sitting service
- Airline Counter
- BEACH Bar
- Health club
- Swimming pool
- Bussiness centre
- Tea/coffee making
- Satellite stations
- IDD telephone
- 24-hour room service
- Beauty salon
- Tennis court
- Massage
- Sauna/steam-bath
- Karaoke
- Parking
- Laundry & dry-cleaning service
- Water Ski
- Speed boat
- Fitness room
- Restaurant
- Computers for rent
- Luggage storing room
- Correspondence service
- Souvenir shop
- Tours operations
- Vehicles for rent
- Camping service
- Jacuzzi
- Musical instruments
- Tents
- Billiards

Hotel Speacial Offers In Da Nang City - Bamboo Green Riverside

Rates: $26 - $35
Address: 68 Bach Dang St., Da Nang City, Vietnam
Hotel Class: ***

The Bamboo Green Riverside hotel, a home away from home. Towering over this rapidly growing City in the Central Business District you will find the Bamboo Green Riverside hotel.



Room Type High season (1 Sep ~ 31 Mar) Low season (01 Apr ~ 31 Aug) Extra bed
Single Double/Twin Single Double/Twin
R.O.H $ 26 $ 28 $ 26 $ 28 $
Note: Price included breakfast, tax, service charge



Restaurant

Bamboo Green Riverside's restaurant services many different, delicious Vietnamese, European and Asian cuisines. It's bar offers a wide variety of cold, fleshing cocktails & drinks.
Facilities & Service

¤ 40 room are beautifully decorated and appointed with modern and contemporary furnishings.
¤ IDD telephone, central air-conditioning, bath- tub, mini-bar, satellite TV, hair- dryer, fire detector and privated bathroom with hot shower..
Laudry services
¤ Souvenir Shop
¤ Karaoke, national music and song performance.

Hotel Speacial Offers in Da Nang City - Saigon Tourane Hotel

Rates: $36 - $60
Address: 05 Dong Da Street, Da Nang City, Vietnam
Hotel Class: ***

SAIGONTOURANE Hotel lies in the heart of Danang City. It is convenient for business, trade and travel… Only 3 km from the airport and 2 km from the railway station.

Five-storey modern style international standard three star hotel. 82 luxurious rooms; 04 offices for lease.



Room Type High season (1 Sep ~ 31 Mar) Low season (01 Apr ~ 31 Aug) Extra bed
Single Double/Twin Single Double/Twin
Superior $ 50 $ 60 $ 50 $ 60 $ 10
Junior $ 60 $ 70 $ 60 $ 70 $ 10
Suite $ 90 $ 100 $ 90 $ 100 $ 10
Note: Price included breakfast, tax, service charge

Our 82 guest rooms in three categories: Suite, Junior and Superior tastefully designed and complemented with a full range of modern facilities will meet all your requirements.
Room Amenities
¤ Air-conditioner
¤ IDD telephone
¤ Satellite TV channels
¤ Minibar
¤ Hair-dryer
¤ Private bathtub
¤ Mineral water
¤ Kimonos
¤ Slippers
¤ Executive work desk
¤ Tea making facilities
¤ Safety box.



Restaurants

¤ Saigon Restaurant: Located on the ground floor, the 550-seat restaurant not only indulges guests with authentic Vietnamese dishes, specialties of Western- Asian cuisine but also provide spacious view. It is a perfect place for wedding party, buffet party, cocktail reception.
¤ Watching toward Danang Bay and the majestic Hai Van Pass, the Tien Sa Restaurant accommodating up to 800 seats is an ideal venue for Gala dinner, Barbecue, Birthday or Wedding party with a spacious and romantic view.
Massage And Sauna

Let's enjoy the fresh and healthy feeling with our massage, sauna service. Our well-trained and beautiful masseuses along with modern facilities will surely make you feel on the top of the world.

Business Center
Keep you in close touch with your office or home, your friends or relatives through our full and efficient services: Internet, E-mail access, photocopy, IDD telephone and Facsimile.
Meeting Hall

¤ Hoa Sen Conference Hall equipped with latest meeting facilities and modern audio-visual equipment can accommodate up to 500 people. Our fully trained staff who specialize in serving conferences, meetings,... will ensure your successful business.

¤ 02 meeting rooms are available for seminars, conferences, private meetings from 60 to 100 seats.
Facilities
¤ Foreign currency exchange
¤ IDD Telephone
¤ Satellite TV
¤ All rooms are equipped with ADSL system.
¤ Business center
¤ Tour desk
¤ Souvenir and Fashion shop
¤ Massage& Sauna
¤ Banquet & Meeting Facilities
¤ Laundry and dry cleaning
¤ 24 hour room services
¤ Air & Train reservation
¤ City view bar

Top cuisine In Da Nang City

Cua rang muoi (Fried salted crabs)

The Westerners, especially those in land-locked countries, usually appreciate the dish as soon as they firstly experience it.
At parties, a plate of bright red Cua rang muoi is usually acted as aperitif. Customers suddenly feel sweet-smelling of spices and delicious buttery flavor of crab at the same time. Highly qualified chefs in Vung Tau coastal area usually select brackish water crabs with much meat and liver-pancreas. A delicious crab dish also depends on the soup, added to frying crabs in pans, including star aniseed, cinnamon, cardamom.
The connoisseurs immediately experience the dish as it is still very hot, mixed with some lemon drops.

Recipes: Crabs in Garlic and Pepper Salt Recipe (Cua Rang Muoi)
Ingredients :Serves 4

2: Crabs, about 1.5 kg
3 tablespoons: Cooking oil, for deep frying
1 tablespoon: Garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon: Annatto seed oil
1 teaspoon: Spring onion (scallion), finely chopped
125 ml: Chicken stock or water
1/2 teaspoon: Salt
1 teaspoon: Sugar
1/2 teaspoon: Ground white pepper

Method:

Clean crabs. Pull top shells off crabs and remove feathery lungs. Rinse.
Pull off triangular-shaped shell on the underside and rinse crab again.
Twist off claws and crack. Cut crabs in half.
Heat oil in a wok and deep fry crabs over high heat for 10 minutes.
Remove and drain well.
Leaving 1 tablespoon oil in the wok, stir fry garlic until fragrant then return crabs to wok and stir fry for about 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and stir fry for a few more minutes until crabs are well-coated in sauce.
Remove from heat and serve.

Món ốc (Snail dish)



Snail dish is a popular but unique dish of Hanoi people. It is easy to order some dishes like snail steamed with ginger leaf, gingered snail, snail sauted with carambola, snail boiled with lemon leaf, snail steamed with Chinese herbs, and so on, in many small restaurants, restaurants, and even hotels.

However, vermicelli and snail sour soup is the most attractive to young ladies because of brittleness by snails, the slightly sour taste by snail soup, and hot by chilly boiled down, making even gorged people keep eating.

Ca nuong trui (Bare fried fish)



The Southern villagers in countryside areas usually have fried fish in the field. They use a bamboo piece to cross through the fish. Pitch the head side to ground, pile up rice straws at the wind-swept place to smoke fish.
As serving, use hand to remove the burned fish scabs. Fish will become as white as chicken. Place the hot fish on a lotus leaf, take up each piece of fish and dip it in peppery salt, squeeze with some lemon drops, roll in fig leaf or sesame young shoot to experience the dish. Bowl and chopsticks are not necessary. At home, the dish can be served with dry pancake, soft noodle soup and vegetables. Ca nuong trui is a dish that accompanies drinking. It is popular and exciting.

Recipes of Ca Nuong Trui Chay (Bare fried vegetable fish)

Ingredients:
2 packages frozen vegetarian fish (white color or in seaweed sheet, available at health food stores), thawed
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
Crushed roasted peanuts (to sprinkle over fish for flavor, the amount is optional)
Spring roll wrapper (rice paper wrapper, prefer “Rose” brand)*
1 head Romaine lettuce, washed
1 bunch Chinese chives*, washed
1 bunch cilantro, washed
1 bunch laksa leaves*, washed
1 bunch fresh mints*, washed

Soya bean curd sauce ingredients:
1 Tablespoon olive oil
4 oz or 3 stalks lemongrass*, minced
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple
1 bottle (8 oz.) wholegrain soy sauce*
¾ cup canned Coco Rico coconut soda* (open and set aside for half an hour)
2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter

* Available in Asian markets

Directions:

Soya bean curd sauce:

1. Preheat a medium saucepan on medium heat and add in the olive oil. Stir-fry the minced lemongrass until partially golden. Add the crushed pineapple and stir quickly. Shake up the bottle of wholegrain soy sauce and pour into a saucepan.
2. Turn to high heat to bring the sauce to a boil. Then lower heat and add in the Coco coconut juice. Bring to a boil again. Add the peanut butter and stir well. Remove from heat and let cool. Add the fresh sliced chili peppers to make it tastier.

Baking the vegetarian fish:

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F for 10 minutes. Coat the vegetarian fish with the soft butter or margarine and place it onto a baking dish. Put in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
2. Place the baked veggie fish on a plate and sprinkle the crushed peanuts on top.

Spring roll wrapper:
Dip the spring roll wrapper into warm water, and place on a big plate.

Decoration:
{Wrap the vegetarian fish, the lettuce leaves, and the fresh herbs with the spring roll wrapper. Dip into the soya bean curd sauce for zesty flavor.