Family restaurant maintains traditional stingray hotpot in vung tau

Nguyễn Thị Đoan Trinh manages the Hoàng Minh 2 restaurant in Vung Tau, Vietnam, which her mother established 26 years ago.

The eatery began as a small local spot but grew into a popular destination for tourists seeking traditional stingray hotpot. To accommodate the rising number of customers, the family opened a second location in 2017, situated about 200 meters from the original site. The restaurant maintains its reputation by using specific traditional ingredients.

The owners source fresh stingray from nearby boats, selecting only fish that weigh at least 2 kilograms with firm flesh and cartilage. They prepare the hotpot using a family recipe that includes a tart tamarind base and pickled bamboo shoots that the family salts themselves to ensure the flavor remains consistent. Hoàng Minh 2 provides a large space that can hold more than 300 people, including an air-conditioned area for 100 guests.

The facility accommodates large tour groups and families, offering a large parking lot and various amenities. The restaurant currently holds a 4 out of 5 star rating on Google from over 900 reviews.