Salty Sea Restaurant
Description
This is a small family-run kitchen turning out home-cooked Vietnamese food, the kind of place locals go back to twice in one day. It suits anyone who wants real flavor over polish, and who doesn’t mind waiting a bit for a dish cooked fresh instead of pulled from a warmer. Solo cooks, real food, warm welcome – that’s the trade you’re making here.
Stick to the clay pot dishes, steamed clams, grilled fish in banana leaves, and the mango and beef salad. Wonton chicken and the shrimp wontons are strong too, and the mango smoothie is worth ordering alongside. Prices stay low across the board, and the kitchen runs on one cook, so food comes out slower when you show up without warning. Call ahead if you can, especially for a group, and expect a real wait during busier dinner hours.
The owner has a habit of sending out free fresh fruit at the end of the meal, unprompted, which says a lot about how this place is run. Skip it if you’re in a rush or need fast turnaround for a quick lunch break. Go on a night you can relax, order in advance by phone if you’re staying nearby, and let the kitchen take its time.
Highlights
- Very affordable prices across the menu
- Warm, generous owner who often sends out free fruit
- Standout dishes: steamed clams, clay pot eggplant, grilled fish in banana leaves, mango beef salad
- Order can get missed or garbled if the server doesn't write it down
- Inconsistent nights: some dishes (like cau lau) have landed underwhelming
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Business Hours
Business Hours
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Monday
09:00 - 22:00
- Tuesday Today
09:00 - 22:00- Wednesday
09:00 - 22:00- Thursday
09:00 - 22:00- Friday
09:00 - 22:00- Saturday
09:00 - 22:00- Sunday
00:00 - 23:59Review
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