The octopus at Ran Bien Seafood Restaurant (10-15 pcs/kg) is hand-harvested in the UNESCO mangrove forest, giving firm flesh with a natural crunchy sweetness. Every octopus at Ran Bien is 100% fresh and live, keeping its full nourishing protein (29.8 g/100 g), low fat and low calories (148 kcal/180 g) along with essential minerals: Ca, Mg, K, Na and trace elements such as Fe, Zn, Cu.
The octopus offers high protein and moderate energy, ideal for dieters and the active. It also provides Omega-3 and vitamin B12, supporting the heart, nervous system and antioxidant activity.
At Ran Bien Seafood, octopus is prepared into many appealing dishes:
- Eaten raw: pure crunchy-sweet flesh, a gentle sea aroma, dipped in lime, salt and pepper for a rich flavour.
- Grilled with chilli salt: crisp surface, gently sweet flesh, a light heat and a faint charcoal smokiness.
- Fried with fish sauce: coated in a balanced sweet-savoury sauce, crisp outside and crunchy within.
- Octopus hotpot: a clean, sour broth rich with sea flavour, the chewy sweet flesh soaking up the seasoning, served with fresh greens.