Rich and flavorful snails from Dien Phuong.

Located at 31 Su Van Hanh Street (Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District), "Hanh Dien Phuong Snail Restaurant" has become a familiar destination for lovers of rustic cuisine. Without flashy signs or elaborate decor, the restaurant still attracts diners with the intoxicating aroma of steaming hot snails and the spicy kick that lingers on the tongue.

Hanh Dien Phuong snail restaurant at 31 Su Van Hanh Street, Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District. Photo: V.A.

According to the owner, the restaurant is named "Hanh Dien Phuong Snail Restaurant" because a family member is from Dien Phuong (Dien Ban town, Quang Nam province) and has a tradition of selling this dish. Inspired by the culinary memories of their hometown, this small snail restaurant was born, offering a simple, unpretentious cooking style that is nonetheless captivating to anyone who tries it.

The snails here are always kept warm over a hot fire to preserve their natural sweetness and crispness. Compared to other familiar snail dishes, the "soul" of this dish is the golden, fragrant, crispy, and aromatic fried shallots, handcrafted daily from crushed purple onions fried over just the right heat. The rich, savory shallots, combined with the bright red chili powder sprinkled evenly over the snails, make the dish more visually appealing and create a subtly spicy and tempting flavor. Diners can add 1-2 limes and adjust the spiciness to their liking to create their own perfect version of snails.

The way to eat snails here remains true to the rustic style: simply hold the tail gently, bring it to your mouth and suck in the plump, chewy meat as it flows into your tongue along with the broth. The sweet taste of lemongrass, the mild spiciness of chili, and the fragrant aroma of fried onions blend together in the rich, flavorful broth, leaving diners wanting more. Many customers also order grilled rice paper to dip in the snail broth, creating a unique and satisfying combination for those craving this delicious Central Vietnamese dish.

Currently, each serving of snails at the restaurant costs from 45,000 VND/portion. In addition, the restaurant also serves apple snails with ginger fish sauce. These large, meaty apple snails are boiled just right to maintain their chewiness, and the ginger fish sauce is prepared to perfection. This dish is also ordered alongside the snails. Apple snails are sold for 50,000 VND/portion. The restaurant opens at 1 PM daily and is busiest from 3-4 PM.

VIET AN

Source: https://baodanang.vn/channel/5433/202504/dam-da-voi-oc-hut-dien-phuong-4004801/