Missing the Taste of
Authentic Ca Mau Crab?
Thailand is famous for Blue Swimmer Crabs (Poo Ma) in Som Tum. But Vietnamese Mud Crabs are larger, meatier, and have a firmer texture. It's a heavier, more substantial meal compared to the light, sweet Thai crab dishes.
Flight Issues
1.5 Hours flight time stresses the crab, losing up to 40% of meat quality.
Customs Block
Short distance but logistics apply. Live animals are often seized at Bangkok, Thailand borders.
"We tried sending them, really. But a frozen crab just isn't the same, and a seized crab is a tragedy."
— Tu Map (Owner)
"When you land in Tan Son Nhat (SGN), don't eat hotel food. Come to us."
Eat It At The Source
In Ho Chi Minh City
Since we can't bring the crab to Bangkok without losing its soul, we invite you to bring your soul back to Vietnam.
We reserve the largest, freshest Grade 1 Mud Crabs specifically for overseas guests (Viet Kieu) and tourists. No freezing, no preservatives, just pure mangrove goodness.
Welcome Home Gift
Free 1 Dish of Crab Hotpot (Lẩu Cua)
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Thailand is famous for Blue Swimmer Crabs (Poo Ma) in Som Tum. But Vietnamese Mud Crabs are larger, meatier, and have a firmer texture. It's a heavier, more substantial meal compared to the light, sweet Thai crab dishes.
In Bangkok
You have beautiful landscapes (Grand Palace, Chatuchak), great local seafood, but the crab meat is often sweeter in a 'cold' way, lacking the savory richness of tropical mud crabs.
The Dish You Miss
Crab Hotpot (Lẩu Cua) - Less spicy than Tom Yum, but richer in seafood umami.. This is the flavor of childhood, of bustling street corners, of home.
FAQ for Overseas Guests
Is it spicy like Thai food?
Vietnamese crab dishes are flavorful but generally less spicy than Thai food. We provide chili on the side!
Can I find this crab in Yaowarat (Chinatown)?
You can find mud crabs there, but the sourcing varies. Our crabs come strictly from the Ca Mau mangroves.
How far is your shop from the airport?
We are in the city center, about 30 mins from SGN airport. Perfect for a first meal.