Travel Adventures
here , drop by for a drink just to gawp at the gorgeous location .
Binh Lap Village ; Take a stroll around the small and quiet streets of this fishing village and you ’ ll see a handful of quán ăn ( local eateries ) and bánh mì ( baguette ) stalls . In particular , look out for Quán Cây Xoài , Quán 3 Chị Em , and Quán Làng Biển Bình Lập , all of which are located just after the 3-way intersection before entering the village proper . Venture further into the narrow streets , towards the fishing harbour , and you ’ ll stumble upon a couple of street food vendors selling soups , baguettes and other snacks . I ’ ve had some lovely little meals in this village over the years . Try to visit during Vietnamese meal-times otherwise everything will be closed : 7-8am , 11am-12.30pm , and 5-6.30pm . The other fishing hamlets on Cam Lap Promontory also have local eateries , so it ’ s worth doing some exploring .
Binh Chau & Dao Hoa Vang ; ( starting from 100,000vnd per dish ) Both of these accommodations have attractive , informal restaurants on a good stretch of chalk-white beach . Fresh seafood – including lobster , shellfish , and fish – is available for around $ 5 upwards . In my experience , the quality at Binh Chau is hit and miss , but Dao Hoa Vang is better , although it ’ s hard to ignore the musty smell coming from the lobster cages drying on the beach .
Bãi Tắm Anh Tư ; ( starting from 50,000vnd per dish ) The friendly family at this beachside shack can cook you up simple noodle and rice dishes for a couple of dollars , or splash out on freshly caught lobster , squid and other seafood . It ’ s all cooked in the family kitchen next to the hammocks swinging under thatched huts by the beach . This is a no-frills seafood bonanza that would cost an arm and a leg in most Western countries .
Fresh lobster is on the menu in most places on Cam Lap Promontory because it ’ s farmed here
Sao Bien Resort ; ( starting from 100,000vnd per dish ) The beachfront restaurant and bar here are very good . From fresh and fancy seafood dishes to good old Vietnamese classics , the quality and variety is excellent . Prices are a little higher than you ’ d pay in Nha Trang for similar food , but just look at the bay you ’ re eating next to and you ’ ll soon come to terms with the extra few dollars . Pop music is sometimes played at an irritating volume from the bar – a common nuisance in Vietnam , especially in places like this , where surely nature is the only soundtrack you need .
Local Shops ; If you ’ re camping on the promontory then you can find supplies – such as instant noodles , snacks , bottled water , batteries – in the small local stores in Binh Lap Village .
View from the restaurant at Sao Bien which serves a good range of tasty Vietnamese classics
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