May Corner is a restaurant for a sit-down lunch or dinner in the Hong Hai area on the Hon Gai side of Halong. Its menu includes Western-style dishes such as pizza, grilled ribs and beef with cheese, making it an option for travelers who want a change from a seafood-focused meal.
Use the restaurant’s address at 115 Hong Hai Street, opposite the side gate of Hong Hai Secondary School. If you are staying in Bai Chay, plan transport to this side of the city and back. The older Little Vietnam location should not be the destination you give your driver.
Address and booking details
- Restaurant: May Corner, also styled MAY Corner.
- Address: 115 Hong Hai Street, Halong, Quang Ninh.
- Landmark: opposite the side gate of Hong Hai Secondary School.
- Booking phone: 0862 824 818; from an overseas number, +84 862 824 818.
- Useful for: couples, families or friends looking for an à la carte meal with dishes to share.
Ask for the restaurant’s location when booking and save it before setting out. Older map descriptions may use a numbered plot on Vo Nguyen Giap Street or refer to the former Little Vietnam setting. The street address and school landmark help prevent a cross-city detour.
Confirm the lunch or dinner service for your date, including the kitchen’s last order. Do not assume continuous afternoon food service. For a relaxed meal, allow around an hour, with extra time for several cooked-to-order dishes or a larger party; add travel time separately.
What to consider ordering
May Corner offers dishes individually rather than as one fixed-price buffet. These are examples from the restaurant’s own menu promotions, so check availability and the current price when you order:
- Pizza: an option to share. Check the size and toppings before deciding how much other food the table needs.
- Grilled ribs: promoted with potatoes and salad. Confirm the portion and included sides, particularly if two people plan to share one plate.
- Beef with cheese: a saucy skillet dish served with bread in the restaurant’s promotion. It suits diners who want a rich main dish.
- Prawns baked with cheese: a seafood option for the table. Ask how many prawns come in a portion and whether the dish is intended as a starter or a main.
For two people, start with one substantial shared dish and a smaller dish that adds variety, then order more if needed. For example, ask whether a salad or vegetable side would balance the ribs or cheese skillet. Ordering pizza, cheese-topped prawns and a cheese skillet together may be more repetitive than your group wants.
If steak is the reason for your visit, request the current steak selection, cut and portion size before reserving. Ask which sides and sauces are included. Confirm any promotion for your actual dining date instead of planning the meal around an old Monday or Tuesday discount.
Check the menu for your whole group
For children, ask about portion size, seasoning and whether a sauce can be served separately. A familiar dish name does not tell you whether it contains chili, seafood or another ingredient your child avoids. You can order a small amount first rather than committing to a large sharing platter.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free requests need a direct conversation about ingredients and preparation. Replacing meat with egg still does not make a dish vegan, while cheese, bread, marinades and sauces may affect what someone can eat. If a dietary requirement is essential, explain it before booking and ask the kitchen what it can prepare.
When ordering in English is difficult, use the menu names or photographs and confirm the number of portions. Useful phrases include “Món này đủ cho mấy người?” for “How many people does this dish serve?” and “Cho sốt riêng” for “Please serve the sauce separately.”
Fit the meal into your Halong plans
May Corner is easier to fit into a day already spent around Hong Hai and Hon Gai. If your hotel is in Bai Chay or you are traveling from a cruise port, check both road journeys before committing to lunch. A restaurant meal should leave enough time to reach the exact pier or meeting point stated on your cruise booking.
For a birthday or group dinner, book the table and agree on any decoration, cake, room or minimum-spend arrangements in advance. Ask for the total food plan and clarify which drinks or extras are separate. A table booking alone does not establish that an entire private space is reserved.
Before you arrive, confirm your payment method and whether quoted prices include tax or service charges. Carry cash as a fallback if you need to use a foreign card, and ask staff to arrange or confirm a suitable pickup point for the return ride.