Ốc Đào

If you're visiting Ho Chi Minh City, seafood is a must, and this is the restaurant we chose. The menu is huge, with an incredible variety of dishes—especially shellfish. All of the seafood was fresh and of excellent quality. The only downside was that the dipping sauce was a bit too mild for our taste. We highly recommend ordering a baguette to go with the creamy butter salted egg clam sauce. Dipping the bread into the sauce is absolutely delicious and the perfect combination!

We didn’t listen to the waiter and ordered what we thought looked good, which turned out to be a mistake. The snails we picked were slimy and gritty, not great at all. After that, we switched to the items they recommended, including the baguette to soak up the sauce, and those were amazing. Huge difference. The dishes they suggested were easily the best part of the meal. Overall, it felt pretty hit or miss. Some items were really good, others just did not work for us. Service, though, was excellent. They even offered a free shuttle to the main road at the end, which was a nice touch, although it might depend on timing. There were a few locals dining there, so it did not feel like a tourist trap. I would probably still recommend it to friends, mainly to try the snails, but definitely stick to the staff recommendations. Coconut Sea Snails WAS NOT GOOD. It was both slimy and gritty.

Ốc Đào is a famous spot for seafood lovers craving bold, authentic Vietnamese flavors. The menu is packed with fresh snails, clams, and crabs cooked in rich sauces such as garlic butter, tamarind, and spicy chili are all standouts. Though on the contrary, seafood options sell out early; so it is highly recommended to come around 5 - 6pm for dinner. The atmosphere is lively and it can get very busy during peak hours. Service is quick, and the prices are reasonable for the quality and variety offered.

An absolute gem for oyster, shell, clam and sea snail lovers! From plump, juicy bites to rich, briny flavors, every menus here is a delight. The variety is impressive, the freshness unbeatable, and the experience unforgettable. Already looking forward to my next visit! ✨

We are not happy with the service. The food was not warm or hot, and it did not seem freshly made. Most dishes came quickly, but many signature dishes took a long time and never arrived. When we ordered again, the food came fast, but the dishes we were waiting for were served to other tables that arrived later.