Giant Horseshoe Crab – A Delicacy from the Northern Ocean
Vietnamese seafood always enchants diners with its diversity and uniqueness, and the Giant Horseshoe Crab is a famed specialty of the Quang Ninh coast. With its rugged, wild appearance, it is not only a rare ingredient but also a symbol of fine cuisine, made for true seafood connoisseurs.
Its flesh is thick, deeply sweet and firm, carrying the natural brine of the open sea. Beyond being delicious, it is rich in nutrients such as high-quality protein, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, omega-3 and B vitamins – nourishing the body, boosting immunity and supporting the heart.
In particular, the horseshoe crab is seen as a "restorative remedy from the sea" for anyone needing to recover energy after a long day. Its dishes are also cooling, helping to clear heat and detoxify the body.
The Giant Horseshoe Crab is prepared by Ran Bien's chefs as:
– Plain grilled: thick, golden roe grilled over glowing charcoal, fragrant and nutty in a remarkable way.
– Grilled with scallion oil: a harmonious blend of the crab's natural sweetness and the richness of fried scallion oil. Fresh off the grill, the hot flesh releases an enticing aroma, the scallion oil mingling with crunchy roasted peanuts to create a dish at once rustic and irresistible.
Book a table today to fully savour the flavour of the sea in every horseshoe-crab specialty. Ran Bien – where the finest seafood comes together, ready to welcome you.