SAM (HORSESHOE CRAB)
Sam is a precious gift of the sea, and at the same time, Sam is an extremely famous Ha Long specialty, loved by both locals and tourists. With delicious taste and high nutritional content, Sam becomes a dish you cannot miss when you have the opportunity to come here.
Sam is one of the rare species of seafood with its own legend. This comes from their behavior, when males and females often go together, the male will lie on the female’s back and is only half the size of the female. Couples of Sam are always entwined with each other and can’t separate, even rains and storms can’t make them separate.
Beyond its distinctive flavor, dishes made from horseshoe crab also reflect the unique culinary culture of Ha Long’s coastal communities. From catching and preparing the seafood to cooking each dish, every stage requires experience, skill, and careful attention. These traditional techniques contribute to the distinctive value of horseshoe crab as a specialty of Quang Ninh. For visitors interested in discovering local cuisine, enjoying grilled horseshoe crab eggs is a memorable experience during a trip to Ha Long.