The 30-year-old lobster hotpot restaurant is hidden in a deep alley but is always crowded with customers. Many families do not hesitate to travel dozens of kilometers to eat.

It would be a mistake to visit Bien Hoa, Dong Nai without trying shrimp hotpot, and when mentioning shrimp hotpot in this city, it is impossible not to mention 5 Ri shrimp hotpot restaurant. With over 30 years of experience, 5 Ri is always an address that many families regularly visit.

5 Ri shrimp hotpot restaurant is over 30 years old and is loved by many families in Bien Hoa.

Up to now, 5 Ri shrimp hotpot restaurant has opened many branches such as in Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong , Vung Tau... but many people still often go to the first restaurant in Bien Hoa, Dong Nai to enjoy the famous shrimp hotpot. The original restaurant is located deep in a small alley on Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, both hidden and difficult to find, but when you get there, you will be surprised because the restaurant is extremely crowded.

5 Ri shrimp hotpot restaurant is a place that many families often visit.

Although located deep in the alley, the restaurant is very spacious and airy, with both an outdoor area and an indoor area with air conditioning. Customers coming here to eat are very diverse, but the most crowded are still customers who come with their families. Despite the large number of customers, the restaurant serves quite quickly so people do not have to wait too long.

A small hot pot costs 250,000 VND and is filled with crayfish.

The most famous dish at 5 Ri is definitely the shrimp hotpot and this is also the dish that almost every guest orders. A shrimp hotpot at 5 Ri has prices such as 250,000 VND, 350,000 VND, 400,000 VND, 500,000 VND. Since there were two of us, we decided to order the smallest hotpot and a portion of shrimp paste to enjoy.

The large prawns have been peeled to make them easier for customers to eat.

Although it is a small hot pot, there are quite a lot of shrimp inside. Unlike other seafood hot pot restaurants, the shrimp here are green-legged shrimp. Inside the hot pot, the shrimp have been boiled and placed on top, while below is the hot pot broth and vegetables. The shrimp are peeled, so for those who are afraid of peeling, this is definitely a big plus. The way the hot pot is presented is both eye-catching and creates an attractive feeling.

Below the hot pot broth are vegetables such as mint (tao wormwood), okra, tomatoes, coriander...

The special thing about the crayfish at 5 Ri crayfish hotpot is that they are quite large, firm, fresh and sweet. The vegetables in the hotpot include mint (elephant ear), okra, tomatoes, coriander... which are also very fresh and delicious. The hotpot broth has a light sour taste, so when eaten, it will highlight the delicious taste of the crayfish. The hotpot will be eaten with fresh noodles and a plate of chili fish sauce for those who want a stronger flavor.

When eating, you just need to turn on the stove, wait for the hot pot to boil and you can enjoy. Pick up a shrimp, add some fresh vegetables, taste some hot pot broth and you will feel all the flavors blend together, no matter what, you will have to nod and praise it as delicious.

The lobster is quite large in size, when eaten it feels fresh and firm.

Besides shrimp hotpot, shrimp paste is also a favorite dish of many people. Shrimp paste is wrapped in sugarcane, creating a special delicious flavor. The paste is made from fresh, firm shrimp. This dish is served with rice vermicelli and raw vegetables, then dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce. In addition, when coming to 5 Ri, customers can also order other delicious dishes such as crab, snails, oysters, squid, fish cakes... with diverse and attractive processing methods.

Shrimp rolls are also a highly appreciated dish.

Many customers from other places also come to Bien Hoa to enjoy the famous shrimp hotpot here. Ms. Mai Ngoc, living in Ho Chi Minh City, shared: "Every month, my family drives down to Bien Hoa to go sightseeing and eat 5 Ri shrimp hotpot. From Saigon to Bien Hoa is only about 30km, so it takes about 40 minutes to drive there. Usually, my family will order a shrimp hotpot and a few other dishes to eat with it. The food here is delicious, high quality and the price is also very reasonable."

Homemade yogurt is a suitable dessert after hot pot.

From crayfish in Dong Nai to the story of opening a shrimp hotpot restaurant of the owner of 5 Ri

In the Mekong Delta, giant freshwater prawns are a famous specialty. Giant freshwater prawns are loved for their delicious taste, firm meat and high nutritional content. In Vietnam, Dong Nai is home to quality giant freshwater prawns. The period from September and October onwards is the "hunting" season for giant freshwater prawns for many people living along the Dong Nai River. Because after the rainy season, shrimp and fish reproduce more and grow faster, which means more yield.

Giant freshwater prawns are difficult to catch because they live on the bottom. Therefore, fishermen often have to set up traps (made of bamboo, used to catch prawns and fish) the evening before and leave them overnight, then harvest them the next morning.

5 Ri restaurant is always crowded with customers.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Cuc, commonly known as Ms. Nam, is the owner of the restaurant and the one who created the 5 Ri shrimp hotpot brand. Ms. Cuc is also the one who took advantage of the abundant source of green-legged shrimp in her hometown to create a delicious dish that is famous far and wide.

Crayfish is a specialty in Dong Nai.

It is known that since childhood, Ms. Cuc had to work hard to make a living because her family was poor. Thanks to the shrimp seller at Bien Hoa market inviting her to work with him, Ms. Cuc has had a love affair with shrimp until now. At that time, Ms. Cuc had her own shrimp farm specializing in serving eateries and restaurants. Gradually, working with many restaurants, she also gained more experience in cooking, so she decided to open a restaurant in the neighborhood where she lived.

At that time, Ms. Cuc's restaurant had no name or sign, but was famous for its delicious sweet and sour shrimp hotpot, especially the shrimps were taken directly from the boat so they were always fresh. Thanks to the delicious quality and reasonable price, the number of customers coming to the restaurant increased day by day. After that, Ms. Cuc decided to name the restaurant 5 Ri, which is also the combined name of the couple.

Up to now, for more than 30 years, 5 Ri shrimp hotpot restaurant has always been an address for those who love green-legged shrimp. If you have the opportunity to visit Bien Hoa, don't forget to come to 5 Ri and enjoy a delicious shrimp hotpot!

Some other delicious seafood dishes at 5 Ri restaurant.

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