Cha Ca Thang Long, Grilled fish restaurant in Cua Dong Ward, Vietnam.
Cha Ca Thang Long is a restaurant where grilled catfish seasoned with turmeric is cooked in sizzling pans brought directly to your table. The fish comes with fresh spring onions and dill, creating an interactive meal where cooking happens in front of you.
Operating from a yellow townhouse for over a century, the establishment has preserved traditional cooking techniques passed through multiple generations of the same family since the early 1900s. This long continuity has made it a deeply rooted part of the neighborhood.
The name comes from the signature fish dish itself, rooted deeply in this ward's food identity. Diners here participate in the Vietnamese custom of building their own plates with fresh herbs, peanuts, and shrimp paste mixed into each bite.
The restaurant opens daily in two shifts: morning service from 9:30 AM to 2 PM and evening service from 5 PM to 10 PM. There are three family-owned locations, all situated along Duong Thanh Street in the same area.
The restaurant earned a Bib Gourmand designation from the MICHELIN Guide, recognizing exceptional value for the money. A closely guarded secret is the exclusive soup powder used in preparing the catfish, giving it a distinctive taste you cannot find elsewhere.
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