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.Pho Duy Top Pick
Pho Duy serves grilled squid as part of their extensive menu. The squid is tender and well-seasoned.
Saigon Bistro Best Value
Saigon Bistro offers mực nướng at fair prices. A solid neighborhood option.
New Saigon Hidden Gem
New Saigon serves grilled squid in a traditional style. Worth a visit for seafood lovers.