Mực nướng — grilled squid — is Vietnamese cuisine's perfect bar food. Whole squid marinated in a pungent blend of fish sauce, garlic, chili, and lemongrass, then grilled over charcoal until the tentacles char and the body curls. It's served with a Vietnamese mustard (muối tiêu chanh) dipping sauce of salt, pepper, and lime. In Vietnamese-American communities, mực nướng is the dish you order when you're drinking beer with friends at 10 PM — smoky, chewy, spicy, and impossible to stop eating.
ers mực nướng as a special. The Central Vietnamese preparation features a lighter hand with the marinade, letting the squid's natural sweetness shine through.Anh Hong Top Pick
Anh Hong's menu includes grilled dishes including squid. The squid is grilled with scallion oil and served with dipping sauce. A great choice for a shared appetizer with drinks. Hours: Daily 10AM-9PM
Vietnam Cuisine Best Value
Serves grilled squid as an appetizer or main dish. The squid is well-seasoned and grilled to tender perfection. A solid option on Colonial Drive. Hours: Daily 10AM-9PM
Pho 88 Hidden Gem
A Mills 50 favorite that serves grilled squid as part of their appetizer menu. A good choice for sharing at the table. Hours: Daily 10AM-9PM Grilled squid is best as a shared appetizer Charcoal-grilled versions have the best fl