[Visited in May 2025]
What's the first thing you would do after locking in an overseas accommodation? For me, it means the start of checking if there's any nearby dining establishments with great reviews!
First thing that hit us was the display of live seafood right at the entrance! From a person of Chinese ethnicity, this was literally a proud showcase of freshness that we all look forward to when it comes to seafood.
Two things I wouldn't be able to resist; crabs, and lobsters. Now, I persuaded my mom to visit Vietnam for the very first time by telling her, constantly, how cheap and amazing the lobsters were the first time I came to Danang!
Prices here at Bé Ni 2 were higher I guess, since a kilogram of lobster cost about S$100. However, the daily prices were clearly marked out and you can choose not to patronize if you feel the price was off. p.s. the roe crab was priced less than S$50 a kilogram.
Dining area on the first floor was crowded; and for those not accustomed to Vietnamese dining, it can get rowdy and noisy, like a huge marketplace.
For some peace and quiet, with even the option for air-conditioning, you can opt for the second level, which was a far cry from the messy scene just one floor below.
Starting with beer first! Frankly, I visited Bé Ni 2 Seafood Restaurant twice and this review shall consist the the dishes we had on both visits for ease of blogging.
Plastic gloves were available for those worried about dirtying their hands and fingers. For me, I am an advocate for the famous KFC slogan; fingers licking good! To achieve that, gloves are a no-no.
By the way, mom was super impressed with the amount of minced garlic she was given upon request! In Singapore, it would have been just a tiny scoopful. At Bé Ni 2, it was a rice-bowl full! Anyway, here's what we had!
Steamed Prawns - what's the best way to check if the seafood you have is good? Steamed them and enjoy their natural flavours! Obviously, this plate of steamed prawns didn't disappoint with its fresh succulency. p.s. eat with garlic; enhanced shiokness!
Turned to be better than expected, with a cheesy butteriness.
Steamed, however, were better in my honest opinion.
Chilli Crab - given the fame of Singapore chilli crab, I don't expect too much yet hope this would be a surprise. Meat was fine but it was overcooked, also resulting in roes that were too hard. The flavor of chilli was more the dried chilli kind; not the kind I find palatable.
Grilled Sotong - taste was nice, with a smoky aroma. Just that the chewiness verged onto the realm of being too rubbery for us. A pity it sure was.
Meat was fresh with the taste of natural sweetness that my mom gave the thumbs-up for! There's only one issue, which we only realized shortly after.
The fish didn't seem to be 100% cooked and it's kind of revolting to see something so bloody right in front of us, definitely affecting our appetite!
Anyway, we informed the staff member, and a burner was sent to us shortly after, so that the fish would continue to cook as we concentrated on the other dishes.
Steamed Crabs - got another kind of crab this time, the sentinel crab!
Despite not being a fan of cheese, my mom was ecstatic with the lobster!
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Address
Sơn Trà, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam
Map
As above.
Menu
As above.
Pricing
Steamed Prawns - 350,000 dong
Butter Prawns - 350,000 dong
Chilli Crab - 520,000 dong
Grilled Sotong - 240,000 dong
Steamed Fish - 500,000 dong
Steamed Sentinel Crabs - 850,000 dong
Cheese Lobster - 1.75 million dong
(NETT)
