The story
Hem Oc Quan is a casual snail-and-shellfish eatery in a small alley off Van Don. Snails are cooked to your choice of style: boiled, lemongrass-steamed, butter-garlic, tamarind or grilled with scallion oil. The decor is simple, there is outdoor seating, and it is often full.
An alley cluster of budget snail and seafood stalls. It runs from afternoon into late night.
What to order
Snails stir-fried with butter and garlic
The signature dish
Razor clams with tamarind
Sweet-sour tamarind sauce
Balut quail eggs in tamarind
Popular with reviewers
Clams steamed with lemongrass
Lighter option between rich dishes
Local tips
Arrive before the dinner rush; reviewers report long waits for tables.
Order the butter-garlic snails first; they are the house signature.
Say it in Vietnamese
“Cho em một phần ốc, ít cay nhé.”
One portion of snails, not too spicy, please.Plan your visit
Opening hours
- Monday
- 14:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 14:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 14:00–23:00
- Thursday (today)
- 14:00–23:00
- Friday
- 14:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 14:00–23:00
- Sunday
- 14:00–23:00
When to go
Opens in the afternoon and runs into the evening (14:00–23:00 per guides; Foody lists 16:00–21:00). Reviewers report long waits for tables, so go early.
Getting there
The address is 89/5 Van Don, in a small alley that can be hard to find. Free motorbike parking is available; by Grab, ask to be dropped at 89 Van Don.
Open in Google Maps →Good to know
Shellfish, Seafood
Alley setting.
Some Foody reviewers say quality declined after the shop expanded, and some mention freshness problems with delivery orders. Check that shellfish look fresh.
Where this comes from
History and details come from named press or official sources. Hours and prices can change — travelers help keep them current.
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