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Where To Eat On Phu Quoc Island
Phú Quốc FOOD GUIDE
Phu Quoc Food & Restaurant Guide
Phu Quoc contains a medley of restaurants that offer a host of different types of international and Vietnamese cuisine. Being an island, Phu Quoc is a mecca for seafood lovers and you will be overwhelmed by the choice of fresh fish and shellfish on offer at very reasonable prices. Each morning, the local fishermen arrive in the Duong Dong Port and sell their catch to the different restaurants who take great pride in serving a veritable seafood feast to their hungry customers. If seafood isn’t your cup of tea, fear not! The island caters to all types of palettes and there is a fantastic range of international cuisine including Italian, Russian, Indian, German, French, American, Spanish, Mexican and other international dishes.
As most visitors to Phu Quoc spend less than 3 days on the island and therefore cannot possibly try all of the amazing restaurants we have here on the island, we have, therefore, curated the very best restaurants for you to enjoy and experience.
Nước Mắm: The secret ingredient in Vietnamese Food
All authentic Phu Quoc food is made with or incorporates the islands famous product – Phu Quoc Fish Sauce, arguably the best fish sauce in the world and made with only 3 ingredients, fish, salt, and water.
WHAT TO EAT IN PHU QUOC
The following is a guide to finding what to eat here on Phu Quoc Island. Updated for the 2018 holiday season.
BEST LOCAL FOOD IN PHU QUOC
Savory rice noodle soups and BBQ seafood dishes rule here on Phu Quoc Island. Although famous dishes from around Vietnam have now made their way on the island and big branded restaurants are coming, our focus here is on real authentic Phu Quoc food experiences in order to preserve the islands identity and heritage. Here are some popular Phu Quoc Foods that you should try while vacationing here:
Bánh Canh
Fish & Pork Noodle Soup
Banh Canh is a type of fish cake soup which is quite popular all over Vietnam but extremely popular with the locals here in Phu Quoc due to the freshness of the ingredients.
Where to try:
- Phụng's
- Hanh's
How Much?
~30,000VND or $1.50US pr bowl
Bún Quậy Phú Quốc
DIY Shrimp Noodle Soup
A popular shrimp and rice noodle soup where all the ingredients are fresh – the noodles are freshly made, and the shrimp cooks in the soup. Customers also are responsible for making their own condiments.
Where to try:
- Kiến Xây
How Much?
~30,000VND or $1.50US per bowl
Phở
Bee or Chicken Noodle Soup
Vietnam’s famous savory soup enjoyed by both locals and foreigners alike. Customers control the degree of “spiciness” by either adding chili peppers, Sri Racha sauce, and or chili paste. There is the beef soup (phở bò) or the chicken soup (phở gà) here on Phu Quoc. It is normally eaten for breakfast.
Where to try:
- Pho Saigon
How Much?
~40,000+VND or $2.00US for a good bowl of Pho.
Canh Chua Cá Bớp
Sweet & Sour Fish Soup
A delicious tangy sweet and sour soup that incorporates pineapples, tomatoes, okra, and cobia fish (cá bớp), a much healthier fish species farmed around the shores of Phu Quoc instead of catfish (basa). Most seafood restaurants will serve this soup.
Where to try:
How Much?
~60,000+VND or $3.00+US per bowl depending on how much fish you want/get.
Bún Riêu Cua
Crab Soup
A unique tomato based soup that incorporates salt-water crab found around Phu Quoc's shores.
Where to try:
- Bún Riêu Đức Tấn Phu Quoc
How Much?
~30,000VND or $1.50US pr bowl
Cơm tấm
Broken Rice Dishes
Rice, marinated meat, fried egg, small salad, and a small bowl of soup… it doesn't get any simpler than that. Com Tam is a popular dish all over Vietnam, however the Phu Quoc version uses Phu Quoc Fish Sauce.
Where to try:
- Cơm tấm Huỳnh Nhu
How Much?
~30,000VND or $1.50US per bowl
Bánh xèo
Sizzling Cake
Pan fried shrimp pancake with Phu Quoc Fish Sauce as a dip. If you are only visiting Phu Quoc and not other parts of Vietnam, then this is a must try!
Where to try:
- Banh Xeo Thuy Dong
How Much?
~35,000+VND or $2.00US for a serving.
Nước mía
Sugarcane Juice
After you have had your fill on the best local Phu Quoc food, it is time to wash it down with a fresh glass of sugar juice. Nuoc Mia is found in all the major tourist areas, but the best, and safest, place we found was near the Dinh Cau Temple and by the Cao Dai Temple. Remember to order it without ice if you have a sensitive stomach.
Where to try:
How Much?
~15,000+VND or $0.75US for a glass.
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Gỏi Cá Mai Phu Quoc: How To Eat Raw Herring Salad, A Phu Quoc Food Specialty
Herring is a small silvery fish loaded with healthy omega-3 fatty oils and this fish is found practically everywhere in the Gulf of Thailand. In Phu Quoc, these wild caught fish are normally eaten raw, like ceviche. Cured in lime juice, then topped with shredded coconuts, onions, fried garlic, a few greens, and then finally wrapped in rice paper. You can either dip these mini fish burritos in a peanut based dipping sauce or eat it as is.
Unique to Phu Quoc and definitely a must try for die-hard foody's!
THE PHU QUOC NIGHT MARKET
Kem cuộn
Ice Cream Rolls
Unique and flavorful ice cream rolls are a must try for those who have a sweet tooth. Phu Quoc ice cream rolls are one of the most popular street food treats on the island.
How Much?
~30,000VND ($1.50US) for a cup.
Kẹo Chỉ Phú Quốc
Sticky Coconut Candy
Fresh shredded coconut with peanuts and condensed milk are the main ingredients behind this national street food treasure.
How Much?
~20,000VND ($1.50US) for 1.
Quán Ra Khơi
Seafood Restaurant
Quan Ra Koi is a popular seafood restaurant located within the night market. It is also a great place to people watch. Expect a premium on all food offered here.
Craft Beer
Locally brewed
Wash down your Phu Quoc Night Market meal with an island brewed beer.
How Much?
~10,000VND -40,000VND depending on size, draft, or bottle.
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WATCH HOW THE POPULAR ICE CREAM ROLLS IN PHU QUOC ARE MADE
Phu Quoc ice cream rolls are not a Vietnamese creation, but rather a Thailand import. Vendors began selling them in the night market as of 2016 and they have been a huge hit with local and foreign tourists alike. Watch how they are made!
PHU QUOC FOODY ADVENTURES
FLOATING AND ON-THE-SEA Restaurants
Enjoy a meal on a floating restaurant, seafood barge, or an on-the-sea rustic eatery. All new and made for tourism but a unique experience nonetheless.
Where in Phu Quoc:
- Rach Vem Village
- Ham Ninh Village
- Cao Sao Hamlet
ISLAND SEAFOOD BBQ
A small family owns and operates a fresh seafood restaurant on their very own island. If you are touring the southern An Thoi Archipelago, Hon May Rut island is a must visit island – if not for the beaches, then definitely for the home-style seafood BBQ.
Where in Phu Quoc:
- Family restaurant on Hon May Rut Island
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Food Costs In Phu Quoc
The food prices in Phu Quoc are much lower than your home country but a bit more expensive than other places found in mainland Vietnam as Phu Quoc is an island district and most items need to imported. Here are some sample costs:
- Vietnamese Beer: 10,000VND to 25,000VND depending on size.
- Imported Beer: Tiger/Heineken starts at around 20,000VND, German, Japanese beer starts at 25,000VND.
- BBQ snails (1 plate): 25,000VND.
- Garlic Rice” 12,000 – 15,000VND
- Seafood hotpot: 150,000VND
- Street food: 15,000VND – 30,000VND
- Grilled or steamed squid: 60.000VND
- Sautéed noodles with vegetables 30.000VND
- Barbecued Fish: 150,000VND
- Coconut: 15,000VND (street) – 30,000VND (beach)
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