At Salinda, a meal is never just about what is on the plate. It is about the hands that prepare each dish, the traditions that inspire it, and the memories that unfold around a shared table.
Across Cyan Sunset Dining, il Muro Italiano and Pakka Indian Restaurant, three kitchens tell three distinct stories. One celebrates Vietnam’s culinary diversity and the bounty of its island surroundings. Another brings the warmth of Italian traditions to Phu Quoc, with a creative local touch. The third invites guests into the colourful, aromatic world of North Indian cuisine.
Their new menus (launched from October 2026) are an invitation to rediscover familiar flavours, explore new combinations and experience the many ways food connects us to culture, place and one another.
At Cyan Sunset Dining, the story begins with the island itself.
Set between tropical gardens, the swimming pool and the sea, Cyan is a place where the rhythm of the day shapes the dining experience. Lunch unfolds in the easygoing spirit of a beachside escape, with fresh seafood and comforting favourites. As afternoon gives way to evening, the kitchen turns its attention to the remarkable diversity of Vietnamese cuisine.
Vietnam’s culinary identity is deeply connected to its geography, with distinctive ingredients, cooking traditions and flavours from the highlands to the coast. Cyan’s dinner menu draws inspiration from this diversity, bringing regional Vietnamese specialities into a relaxed island setting.
Among the notable dishes are highland bamboo pork, kaffir lime mountain chicken and a southern-style lotus seed hummus. Each offers a different expression of Vietnam’s culinary landscape, from the distinctive character of highland cooking to the fragrant citrus notes of kaffir lime and the gentle, nutty flavour of lotus seeds.
The menu also ventures into the Central Highlands with Dak Lak’s signature chocolate lava cake, a memorable way to conclude a journey through Vietnamese-inspired flavours.
Alongside these regional dishes, the menu celebrates the abundance of the surrounding waters, with premium grilled seafood and local specialities. The result is a dining experience that feels both rooted in tradition and connected to Phu Quoc.
At Cyan, the beauty of Vietnamese cuisine is not simply in its flavours, but in the way it brings together people, place and the moment. With the sea breeze, live music and the changing colours of the sky, dinner becomes an experience that belongs unmistakably to the island.
Some culinary traditions have a remarkable ability to make people feel at home, wherever in the world they may be. Italian cuisine is one of them.
At il Muro Italiano, the pleasure of Italian dining begins with a love for the familiar: recipes passed down through generations, the comfort of a beautifully prepared meal and the belief that good food is meant to be enjoyed slowly, preferably in the company of others.
The restaurant’s philosophy, captured in the phrase “From Ciao to Xin Chào,” reflects a meeting of two cultures. It is a celebration of Italian culinary heritage, seen through the lens of life on Phu Quoc Island.
The menu opens with antipasti that balance Italian tradition with ingredients from land and sea. The Antipasti della Casa brings together Italian cured meats and cheeses, mixed olives, walnuts and local myrtle berry jam - a thoughtful introduction to the restaurant’s dialogue between Italy and the island. For those drawn to the flavours of the sea, Polpo Scottato features tender, pan-seared octopus paired with capsicum and beetroot purée, while the trio of Bruschetta brings together tomato and basil, seafood and smoked scamorza cheese.
These dishes capture the spirit of il Muro: recognisable Italian favourites, prepared with care and enriched by local inspiration.
The experience continues through the traditional Italian dinner structure, from antipasti and homemade pasta or risotto to refined main courses and dolci. Beyond the food, the restaurant’s hand-painted mural inspired by Pompeii and its romantic atmosphere create a setting for meaningful conversations, celebrations and evenings that deserve to linger.
At il Muro, the distance between Italy and Phu Quoc becomes wonderfully small. A greeting, a shared meal and a familiar taste are enough to bring two worlds together.
Under the guidance of Chef Liladhar, whose culinary journey began in Old Delhi before bringing him to Phu Quoc, Pakka is shaped by a deep appreciation for the flavours and traditions of India.
North Indian cuisine is a world of its own. The warmth of aromatic spices, the smoky character of the tandoor, slow-cooked curries and fragrant biryani each reflect a culinary heritage built around technique, patience and the careful balance of ingredients.
At Pakka, tandoori kebabs are among the defining expressions of this tradition. Cooked in the clay oven, they develop their characteristic smoky flavour and beautifully textured exterior. Rich curries bring another dimension to the table, with layers of spices and aromatic ingredients, while freshly baked naan provides the perfect companion for savouring every last trace of sauce. Biryani offers a different kind of culinary storytelling. Inspired by the traditions of royal kitchens, this fragrant rice preparation combines carefully balanced spices and ingredients in a dish that is as expressive in aroma as it is in flavour. Together, these specialities reflect the distinctive character of North Indian cooking, from the heat of the tandoor to the complexity of its curries and the fragrance of its rice dishes.
For those familiar with Indian food, it is an opportunity to revisit beloved tastes. For those discovering it for the first time, it is an invitation to explore a cuisine in which every spice, cooking method and combination of flavours has a story to tell. At Pakka, the experience is generous, expressive and full of character, reminding us that some of the most memorable journeys begin with a single bite.
Three Kitchens. One Salinda Spirit. Because while every kitchen has its own story, the most meaningful part of dining at Salinda is always the same: the people with whom we share it.
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