For a restaurant meal around Ngo Quyen and the nearby central Hai Phong streets, choose by the food and the exact address. Thuyen Hai San at 120 Lach Tray suits a shared seafood meal. Sushi Bitokuchukan at 5/182 Van Cao offers Japanese food ordered individually from the menu.
These are two separate dining options, not stops on a food-walking route. Pick the one that fits your hotel location and group, then confirm a table and the current menu before leaving. Street names are more useful for your driver than an older district label.
Two restaurants to consider
- Thuyen Hai San: seafood for sharing at 120 Lach Tray. A useful choice for a family or friends who want to select seafood and agree on its preparation.
- Sushi Bitokuchukan: Japanese dining at 5/182 Van Cao. A useful choice when your group prefers sushi and an à la carte meal rather than a seafood banquet.
For planning, allow roughly an hour for a straightforward meal and longer for several shared dishes, a busy dinner service or a larger group. If you have a train or flight afterward, tell the restaurant when you need to leave before ordering.
Thuyen Hai San: seafood at 120 Lach Tray
Look for the Thuyen Hai San name at 120 Lach Tray. The restaurant serves seafood and promotes dishes such as lobster baked with cheese. Its dining style is a better fit for choosing a few dishes together than for expecting a fixed-price individual meal.
- Address: 120 Lach Tray, Hai Phong.
- Restaurant phone: 0899 668 879; from an overseas number, +84 899 668 879.
- Best for: a seafood lunch or dinner with people who can share the same dishes.
Agree on the seafood order before cooking
Start with your group size and a total food budget. Ask which seafood is available, how it is priced and how large a portion the restaurant recommends. A price per kilogram, per animal or per plate can produce very different bills, so have the unit and quantity written down.
For an expensive whole fish or lobster, ask to see the weight and resulting food price before the kitchen begins. Confirm whether the preparation charge is included. If a dish is unavailable, agree on the replacement and its price instead of leaving the substitution open-ended.
For two people, ask whether a smaller portion is possible before ordering several large dishes. Add rice and vegetables if they fit the meal, then check whether a separate soup or hotpot would be more food than you need. Lobster with cheese is an option for diners who want that style; ask about simpler preparations if you prefer a lighter sauce.
Choose the table as carefully as the menu
Thuyen Hai San also advertises evenings with televised football. If conversation is the priority, ask whether a screening or group event is planned and whether a quieter table is available. For a private room, confirm its capacity, minimum spend and any room charge before reserving.
Tell the restaurant about shellfish or other food allergies before selecting dishes. A shared seafood table may not suit everyone in the group, so establish whether the kitchen can provide an appropriate separate meal before booking.
Sushi Bitokuchukan: Japanese dining near Van Cao
Sushi Bitokuchukan gives its address as 5/182 Van Cao. If you know the older Kaminuma or Kaminumaya name at 396A Lach Tray, use the Van Cao location when arranging a visit: the old restaurant page directs diners there.
- Address: 5/182 Van Cao, Hai Phong.
- Restaurant phone: 0834 368 668; from an overseas number, +84 834 368 668.
- Dining format: à la carte, with dishes ordered and charged individually.
- Best for: diners seeking Japanese food who want to choose their own combination of dishes.
Keep the full address when booking your ride. “Van Cao” alone identifies a street, and the 5/182 address needs a precise arrival point. Ask the restaurant to send its location and describe the entrance if you are unfamiliar with the area.
Check portions and cooked options
Request the current menu before ordering and check how many pieces come in each sushi portion. A photograph of a large assortment does not necessarily show the size of every order. Start with a manageable selection and add more if the group is still hungry.
If someone does not eat raw fish, ask which fully cooked dishes are available that day. Do not assume every sushi roll is vegetarian or cooked: check the filling, toppings and sauce. For a group with different preferences, settle those choices before ordering a shared platter.
Ask separately about drinks and any additional charges, and tell staff if you want dishes brought together. Reserve ahead for a group or a special occasion rather than assuming a particular table or room will be available on arrival.
Make the booking easy to understand
You can show or adapt these short Vietnamese phrases when arranging either meal. Add the date, time and number of people to the first sentence.
- “Tôi muốn đặt bàn cho hai người lúc 7 giờ tối.” I would like to reserve a table for two at 7 p.m.
- “Cho tôi xem thực đơn và giá hiện tại.” Please show me the current menu and prices.
- “Món này đủ cho mấy người?” How many people does this dish serve?
- “Giá này tính theo đĩa hay theo cân?” Is this price per plate or by weight?
- “Tôi không ăn đồ sống.” I do not eat raw food.
- “Giá đã bao gồm thuế và phí phục vụ chưa?” Does the price include tax and service charges?
- “Nhà hàng có nhận thẻ Visa hoặc Mastercard không?” Does the restaurant accept Visa or Mastercard?
Before you leave your hotel
Confirm when the kitchen stops taking orders, especially for a late lunch or dinner. Opening hours alone do not tell you whether a full meal can still be prepared. For a celebration, agree on the food budget, table arrangement and any deposit directly with the restaurant.
Carry enough cash or confirm that your particular card is accepted. A displayed Vietnamese bank-transfer QR code may not work with your overseas payment app. Save the restaurant name and full address on your phone, and arrange the return ride before sitting down if your next departure is time-sensitive.