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Where to buy cooked shrimp to go in Nha Trang and how much do they cost?

Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago

TL;DR

Grilled and boiled shrimp are widely available at cafes and markets throughout Nha Trang. Half a kilo of grilled shrimp costs roughly 200–250k VND.

What the community said

What's sold as 'lobster' in Vietnam is actually spiny lobster (no claws), and local preparation can be hit or miss. A kilogram of medium-sized shrimp is a better bet — tastier and more reliably cooked.

2 days ago 1 kg medium shrimp — better than spiny lobster

Cooked shrimp to go can be found at local markets in Nha Trang, where vendors often prepare them fresh on-site. Street seafood cafes and restaurants can also pack them to take away.

4 days ago Local markets and seafood cafes

Shrimp in Nha Trang are cheap and available everywhere. Half a kilo of grilled shrimp at a regular cafe runs about 200–250k VND — a very reasonable price for fresh seafood.

4 days ago ~200–250k VND per 500g grilled shrimp