Mộc Quán Seafood Da Nang — fresh seafood you pick from the tank, cooked right on the spot (a Michelin-recognized restaurant)

If you come to Da Nang and want to eat fresh seafood, picked straight from the tank and cooked on the spot, Moc Quan (Moc Quan Seafood) on To Hien Thanh Street is a place worth trying. The restaurant is right next to My Khe Beach, only about a 10-minute walk away, has been recognized by the Michelin Guide, and has thousands of positive reviews on Google.

SPACE

The restaurant has a rustic countryside style with warm yellow tones and red lantern decorations. There is an air-conditioned indoor area (priority given to guests with reservations) and an outdoor area with lots of greenery that looks quite dazzling when the lights come on in the evening. There is even a children's play area, making it great for groups and families.

ORDERING & REFERENCE PRICES

How to order: choose live seafood right from the tanks (lobster, shrimp, scallops, clams, fish...), ask for the price per kg, then pick a cooking style: stir-fried, grilled, steamed, boiled, or fried. Prices are clearly listed, and there is a menu in multiple languages. Some dishes that got a lot of praise:- Garlic grilled shrimp — the staff peel the shells for you in advance, with a rich garlic flavor.- Grilled oysters with scallion oil: ~70.000đ — fragrant and crispy, sprinkled with scallions, garlic, and peanuts.- Steamed clams with lemongrass: ~70.000đ — a sweet broth full of clam flavor.- Seafood stir-fried noodles: ~89.000đ — a generous portion, nicely seasoned.Total about 560.000đ for 2 people (including beer) — quite reasonable for the quality.

NOTE

- You should book a table in advance since the restaurant gets quite crowded, especially the air-conditioned indoor area.- The outdoor area is quite hot at noon; if you don't do well in the heat, choose the indoor area.- The restaurant doesn't provide wet towels, so it's a good idea to bring your own wet wipes for convenience. INFORMATION- Address: 26 Tô Hiến Thành, Phước Mỹ, Sơn Trà, Đà Nẵng (near My Khe Beach)- Opening hours: 10:30 – 23:00- Phone/Zalo: 0905665058(Photos collected from Da Nang travel reviews, for reference only.)