Hamlet Market Vung Tau

1. Location and How to Get to Cho Xom Luoi Market

Cho Xom Luoi Market Vung Tau is located on Nguyen Cong Tru Street, Ward 1, Vung Tau City – one of the most bustling and familiar seafood markets for both locals and tourists. It is considered a “hub” for fresh seafood every day, supplying numerous eateries, restaurants, and hotels in the city.

From downtown Vung Tau, you can reach Cho Xom Luoi Market through several convenient routes. If starting from Back Beach (Bai Sau), go straight along Phan Boi Chau Street and turn into Nguyen Cong Tru Street. If coming from Hoang Hoa Tham Street, you can take a small alley that leads directly to the market. Since the market is located in a residential area with narrow streets, it’s best to go by motorbike or park your car in a nearby lot and walk in for convenience.

Additionally, the market is quite close to popular attractions such as Bach Dinh (White Palace), Front Beach (Bai Truoc), and the Lighthouse.

2. The Best Time to Visit Cho Xom Luoi Seafood Market

Cho Xom Luoi Market Vung Tau is open daily from 5 AM to 10 PM. However, each time frame brings a different experience:

• Morning (5 AM – 8 AM): Many types of live, freshly caught seafood are available.
• Afternoon (4 PM – 6 PM): The most vibrant and plentiful time, ideal for bargaining and finding the best selection.
• Evening (after 7 PM): Perfect for visitors who prefer to eat at the market and have seafood cooked on the spot.

3. A Wide Variety of Fresh Seafood at Reasonable Prices

At Cho Xom Luoi Seafood Market Vung Tau, you’ll find an impressive range of fresh seafood – from common types to local specialties:

• Green crabs, three-spotted crabs, meaty crabs, and roe crabs.
• Squid, cuttlefish, and octopus.
• Tiger prawns, mantis shrimps, and baby lobsters.
• Grouper, snapper, mackerel, and tuna.
• Clams, blood cockles, mussels, scallops, razor clams, and more.

Seafood prices here are significantly lower than at restaurants.

4. On-the-Spot Cooking Experience

After choosing your seafood, you can bring it to nearby food stalls where vendors will clean and cook it according to your request.

• Steaming/boiling: about 10,000 VND per dish.
• Grilling, stir-frying, tamarind sauce, or salt-and-chili roasting: about 30,000 – 40,000 VND per kg.

5. Tips for Visiting Cho Xom Luoi Market Vung Tau

Remember to bargain politely, check seafood freshness carefully, and bring a cooler bag if purchasing in bulk. Visiting with friends allows you to share costs and enjoy a wider variety of dishes.