Missing the Taste of
Authentic Ca Mau Crab?
We know you love the huge Aussie Mud Crabs. They are fantastic. But the specific soil and mangrove ecosystem of Ca Mau, Vietnam give our crabs a unique 'umami' sweetness that is nostalgic for anyone who grew up in Vietnam.
Flight Issues
10 - 12 Hours flight time stresses the crab, losing up to 40% of meat quality.
Customs Block
Australia has the strictest quarantine. Live animals are often seized at New South Wales, Australia 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 Sydney (NSW) 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 with Gourd (Lẩu Cua Nấu Bầu)
*Valid with bills > 1,000,000 VND
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We know you love the huge Aussie Mud Crabs. They are fantastic. But the specific soil and mangrove ecosystem of Ca Mau, Vietnam give our crabs a unique 'umami' sweetness that is nostalgic for anyone who grew up in Vietnam.
In Sydney (NSW)
You have beautiful landscapes (Opera House, Cabramatta), 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 with Gourd (Lẩu Cua Nấu Bầu) - A cooling, sweet soup that is hard to cook perfectly without the specific local Vietnamese gourd and fresh field crabs.. This is the flavor of childhood, of bustling street corners, of home.
FAQ for Overseas Guests
Why can't I buy this in Bankstown?
You can buy mud crabs there, but they are likely local or frozen. The 'fresh from the swamp' taste needs zero travel time.
Is Aussie mud crab different?
Aussie crabs are huge! But Ca Mau crabs have a specific sweetness from the Mekong Delta sediment.
Can I bring cooked crab back to Sydney?
Australian Border Force is very strict. It's safer to enjoy it fully here in Vietnam.