Cát Bà tourism is famous for its beautiful beaches, diverse national park with rich biodiversity, and delicious fresh seafood. So, what are the must-try specialties of Cát Bà and which famous restaurants in Cát Bà can you trust to enjoy delicious food at reasonable prices? To answer this question, in this video Cuồng Du Lịch introduces you to the top 5 delicious specialties of Cát Bà and the top 5 famous restaurants in Cát Bà with elegant ambiance, delicious food, and reasonable prices. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s explore the cuisine of Cát Bà together.

DELICIOUS SPECIALTIES OF CÁT BÀ

1. Cát Bà shrimp vermicelli

The first specialty dish from Cat Ba that you must try is “bun tom nha”. This is a simple breakfast dish of the fishermen in the Cat Ba coastal area, but its delicious and unique flavor has made it a famous specialty far and wide. In fact, the way to cook this Cat Ba specialty dish is as simple as its name. The main ingredients are vermicelli noodles and fresh peeled shrimp stir-fried briefly to make them firm. The toppings include fish cake, grilled minced pork wrapped in wild betel leaf, and tomatoes. The broth of the “bun tom Cat Ba” is made from crushed shrimp shells and bones, giving it a naturally sweet and clear taste. And of course, to make this Cat Ba specialty dish delicious, you should add a little chopped coriander for extra flavor.

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2. Sea Urchin

The next specialty of Cat Ba that cannot be missed is sea cucumber. According to Cuong Du Lich, sea cucumber looks like a hard-winged beetle, with a hard shell like a crab, a flat body, but the meat is very delicious. This Cat Ba specialty is prepared in many dishes such as soup, sweet and sour stir-fry, porridge, but the best is grilled. When grilling sea cucumber, you must choose those with eggs to be authentic. Sea cucumber eggs are usually separated, mixed with lard, spices, and roasted peanuts before being grilled. This Cat Ba specialty is often served with sour pomelo, pickled radish, herbs, and garlic chili fish sauce.

3. Be Be

Bề bề, also known as mantis shrimp or sea mantis, is a type of seafood found in almost every coastal area, but the ones in the Cat Ba sea are quite abundant, larger, and tastier. That’s why it has become a famous Cat Ba specialty. This Cat Ba specialty can be prepared in many ways, but the best is salt-roasted bề bề. And a little secret is that bề bề carrying eggs is the best when salt-roasted. So when traveling to Cat Ba, don’t miss out on this specialty.

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4. Grouper Fish

Cá song, also known as barramundi, has a crispy skin, firm and fragrant flesh, and is a famous specialty of Cat Ba. Cat Ba barramundi comes in 3 types: fatty barramundi, black barramundi, and silver barramundi. This specialty from Cat Ba is highly nutritious and favored by many tourists. Cat Ba barramundi is commonly prepared in various ways such as in hotpot, porridge, steamed with soy sauce, etc. Each dish has its own unique flavor, so you must definitely give it a try.

5. Lobster

This is a specialty dish from Cat Ba, a piece of exquisite lobster. Lobster is known as the king of seafood due to its high nutritional value. And Cat Ba is one of the famous lobster kingdoms in Vietnam. This Cat Ba specialty can be prepared in various ways such as hotpot, cheese grilled, tamarind stir-fry, etc., but the most delicious and flavorful way is to boil it and dip it in a mixture of salt, pepper, and lime. The price of Cat Ba lobster ranges from 600k to 1,800k per kilogram depending on the type and size.

FAMOUS CAT BA RESTAURANTS

Cat Ba has many different restaurants, big and small, but here are 5 restaurants highly rated by many tourists, and I have also experienced them and found their service and food to be quite good. Of course, these restaurants in Cat Ba all have clearly displayed prices and food safety certifications. The important thing is that they are located near the city center.

1. Vu Duong Restaurant

• Address: 45 Tung Dinh, Cat Ba town, Cat Hai district, Hai Phong

Vu Duong is a restaurant specializing in fresh seafood on Cat Ba Island. The restaurant is elegantly designed, with a spacious, comfortable, and luxurious interior. It is located on the main road, with convenient parking for customers. The prices at Vu Duong Restaurant are also very reasonable, suitable for all customers.

 Many tourists may wonder how can it be “cheap” when it comes to dining, but with Vu Duong restaurant in Cat Ba, this is entirely possible. This is a “rare” seafood restaurant with its own fishing fleet and the restaurant itself is one of the leading fresh seafood agents in Cat Ba. Therefore, the high-quality and low-cost input materials bring guests delicious and high-quality dishes.

Vu Duong restaurant has 2 floors with a capacity of over 200 guests, including private rooms for families and small groups. Therefore, this is a dining destination in Cat Ba suitable for solo guests, families, groups, and companies. In particular, the restaurant is part of the Vu Duong Hotel & Restaurant complex with 5 floors. Floors 1 and 2 are the restaurant, and the remaining 3 floors are fully equipped, luxurious accommodation with a sea view, creating a quiet and relaxing space for customers. Moreover, the hotel’s location is very convenient, close to various attractions such as Monkey Island, Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba National Park, Cat Co Beach, Viet Hai Fishing Village, Cai Beo Fishing Village, Tung Thu Beach… This will help customers save time on transportation and easily explore the most beautiful tourist spots on Cat Ba Island.

With outstanding features like these, Vũ Dương Hotel & Restaurant is an ideal destination for those who want to enjoy the freshest seafood and seek luxurious accommodation on Cát Island.

• Phone number : 079 334 6666
• Fan page: https://www.facebook.com/nhahanghaisancatbavuduong
• Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kjYFu7k9JYrhkFd36?g_st=ic

2. Phương Phương Restaurant 

• Address: 237 1-4 Street, Cát Bà, Hải Phòng
• Phone number: 0989224997 – 0387283786
• FANPAGE: https://www.facebook.com/annazenden09

Phương Phương Restaurant is located on Cát Bà Island and specializes in serving tourists who come to visit and relax in Cát Bà, Hải Phòng. This restaurant specializes in serving fresh seafood and many delicious dishes that are specialties of Cát Bà Island. The restaurant has a menu suitable for solo guests, families, groups of friends, and a set menu specifically for corporate groups with extremely good discount policies.

Phuong Phuong restaurant is located on the 1/4 road in the center of Cat Ba tourist area and offers a romantic view of Cat Ba sea. The green park in front of the restaurant enhances the taste of Cat Ba seafood. The restaurant also has air-conditioned space, so tourists visiting Cat Ba in the hot summer don’t have to worry about “eating while sweating.”

  As it is an island, generally the prices of dishes on the menu of restaurants in Cat Ba are much higher than on the mainland. However, upon careful comparison of the menu of Phuong Phuong restaurant in Cat Ba, Cuong Du Lich finds the prices quite reasonable. The difference in prices of dishes on the menu compared to mainland restaurants is not significant, completely acceptable for a restaurant on a famous tourist island like Cat Ba.

3. Hung Manh 559 Restaurant

• Address: Floating raft number 4, beachfront 1/4 road, Dong Ho Bay, Cat Ba

This is one of the famous restaurants in Cat Ba. Hung Manh 559 Cat Ba restaurant is designed in the form of a seafood raft combined with a floating restaurant with an area of about 500.2 square meters and a capacity of 450 guests. The famous Cat Ba restaurant space is quite spacious, elegant, and beautiful with bright decorative lights. It includes indoor and outdoor areas. 

As Cuong Du Lich introduces at Hung Manh 559 restaurant, since it has a seafood raft, the main dish of the restaurant is fresh seafood. The restaurant’s menu is very diverse, including fish, clams, sea snakes, mantis shrimps… The dishes, prepared in various styles, still maintain the freshness and deliciousness of the seafood. The staff of this Cat Ba restaurant is highly praised for their enthusiasm and attentiveness, and the prices are reasonable, so many tourist groups visiting Cat Ba come to support it.

4. Quang Anh Floating Restaurant

• Address: 95 Cai Beo, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai

Another floating restaurant in Cat Ba that offers a variety of seafood options is Quang Anh Cat Ba. The restaurant has a spacious area of about 1000m2. The design of the restaurant is simple yet elegant and clean. Moreover, Quang Anh restaurant is a familiar dining spot for many tourist groups in Cat Ba. Simply because of the delicious fresh food, reasonable prices, and very enthusiastic service. The menu of this famous Cat Ba restaurant is also very diverse with various seafood such as abalone, sea snakes, sea crabs, and fish. Traveling to Cat Ba beach, enjoying delicious seafood while admiring the romantic sea view, and occasionally feeling the sea breeze brushing your face with a hint of saltiness, what could be more enjoyable than that, right?

5. Hai Yen Restaurant

• Address: 265 1/4 Street, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai, Hai Phong

Hai Yen Seafood Restaurant has a prime location right on the main road ¼ of Cat Ba tourist area with a direct view of the sea. Not only that, this famous Cat Ba restaurant has a spacious area of 1000m2 and can accommodate 800 guests. The restaurant is designed in a modern, luxurious, and elegant style. In addition, Hai Yen restaurant also has a stage area fully equipped with screens, sound, and lighting. Therefore, this is a familiar dining and event venue for tourist groups in Cat Ba. 

The dishes at this famous Cat Ba restaurant specialize in seafood prepared in both Asian and European styles, making it a favorite dining spot for international tourist groups. As for the dining prices at Hai Yen Cat Ba restaurant, the fresh seafood varies by season but is clearly priced, or you can choose from set menus ranging from 150k – 300k per person with 10 – 12 dishes depending on the type.

6. Biển Đông Cat Ba Restaurant

Biển Đông Cat Ba Restaurant is located at 8 Nui Ngoc, in the center of Cat Ba town, with a view overlooking the bustling port. The restaurant has a spacious, airy, beautifully decorated, and elegant space. Biển Đông Cat Ba Restaurant specializes in serving delicious fresh seafood dishes, prepared from ingredients caught directly in Lan Ha Bay. 

The prices at Biển Đông Cát Bà restaurant are relatively reasonable, suitable for the quality of food and service. Prices range from 150,000đ – 350,000đ per serving.

List of Popular Restaurants in Cát Bà

If you enjoy the “floating” experience of dining while admiring the sea, you can refer to the list of popular floating restaurants in Cát Bà below. Of course, floating restaurants may have slightly less space and amenities compared to those on land.

BÈ NỔI THÀNH LONG

• Address: Vịnh Bến Bèo – thị trấn Cát Bà, huyện Cát Hải, thành phố Hải Phòng.

Floating Restaurant CÁT TIÊN

• Address: Vịnh Cảng Cá, thị trấn Cát Bà, huyện Cát Hải, Hải Phòng

Floating Restaurant HƯNG MẠNH

• Address: Vịnh Cảng Cá,  thị trấn Cát Bà, huyện Cát Hải, Hải Phòng

Restaurant NAM PHƯƠNG

• Address: Số 215, Đường 1/4, Thị trấn Cát Bà, huyện Cát Hải, Hải Phòng

Floating Restaurant PHƯƠNG HÙNG

• Address: Vịnh Bến Bèo, thị trấn Cát Bà, huyện Cát Hải, Hải Phòng

Floating Restaurant QUANG ANH

• Address: Vịnh Cái Bèo, Thị trấn Cát Bà, huyện Cát Hải, Hải Phòng

Floating Restaurant SAN HÔ ĐỎ

• Address: Vịnh Cảng Cá, thị trấn Cát Bà, huyện Cát Hải, Hải Phòng

Floating Restaurant TUYẾN BÉO

• Address: Vịnh Cảng Cá,  thị trấn Cát Bà, huyện Cát Hải, Hải Phòng

Floating Restaurant XUÂN HỒNG

• Address: Vịnh Cái Bèo, thị trấn Cát Bà, huyện Cát Hải, Hải Phòng

Floating Restaurant TRANG NHUNG

• Address: Vịnh Cảng Cá, thị trấn Cát Bà, huyện Cát Hải, Hải Phòng

Restaurant 24/24

• Address: Phố ẩm thực, đường  Núi ngọc, thị trấn Cát Bà, huyện Cát Hải, Hải Phòng

Floating Restaurant HIẾU BÉO

• Address: Số 247, đường 1/4, thị trấn Cát Bà, huyện Cát Hải, Hải Phòng

List of Restaurants with Listed Prices in Cat Ba

 Besides the above restaurants, you can refer to the list of restaurants in Cat Ba that have clearly listed prices to enjoy seafood.

Restaurant 999 “TUYET BEO”

• Address: Group 11, Ben Beo, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong

AN TAM II Restaurant

• Address: No. 239, 1/4 Street, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong

BAO NGOC Restaurant

• Address: No. 249, 1/4 Street, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong

BIEN DONG Restaurant

• Address: No. 08, Nui Ngoc Street, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong

CAT TIEN Restaurant

• Address: Fishing Port Bay, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong

THUONG HUAN Restaurant

• Address: No. 210, Nui Ngoc Street, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong

COM VIET Restaurant

• Address: Food Street, Nui Ngoc Street, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong

DAO XANH Restaurant

• Address: Group 243, Ben Beo, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong

HA VY I + II Restaurant

• Address: No. 311-313, Nui Ngoc Street, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong

PHU DONG Restaurant

• Address: No. 46, Ha Sen Street, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong.

HAI YEN Restaurant

• Address: Neighborhood 18, 1/4 Street, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong

HOANG LINH Restaurant

• Address: No. 22, Nui Ngoc Street, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong

HOANG PHUONG Restaurant

• Address: No. 230, 1/4 Street, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong

HUYEN PHUONG Restaurant

• Address: Food Street, Nui Ngoc Street, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong

KHANH HUYEN Restaurant

• Address: No. 11, Cat Ba Market Gate, Cat Hai Town, Hai Phong

MY NGOC Restaurant

• Address: No. 243, 1/4 Street, Cat Ba Town, Cat Hai District, Hai Phong

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You have explored Cat Ba cuisine with Cuong Du Lich, with the top 5 must-try Cat Ba specialties and top 5 famous restaurants in Cat Ba. Now you know what to eat and where to eat when traveling to Cat Ba, right? So why not gather your team and check in Cat Ba right away. Wish you have a wonderful trip to Cat Ba with many exciting experiences.