Phu Quoc is not a destination that attracts many tourists in Vietnam, especially in the summer, the ideal season to make beach trips. However, in addition to the beauty of the beaches, the cuisine here is also something that many tourists are attracted to, especially seafood lovers. In the article below, Salinda Resort will introduce to you the Top 10+ Phu Quoc specialties that you must try when coming here.
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Although rarely mentioned in the list of culinary dishes in Vietnam, this is a dish that is no longer unfamiliar to Phu Quoc people and is a must-try specialty for many tourists coming here.
Different from vermicelli noodles on the mainland, Phu Quoc vermicelli noodles are made from seafood, usually silverfish. The fish meat is pureed like cotton, and then stir-fried with garlic, chili, and lemongrass until fragrant and crispy. All ingredients cooked with coconut milk create a thick, greasy and fragrant coconut broth.
Address to try: Bun Ken Ut Luom - 87 Street 30/4, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, Viet Nam
Price from: 25,000–30,000 VND
Open from: 6:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m
Phu Quoc is an island, so when you come here, don't miss enjoying the fresh seafood here.
Quoc Anh crab noodle soup is a famous restaurant in Phu Quoc specializing in crab noodle soup. The restaurant has been operating for more than 10 years and is loved by many diners because of the delicious taste and excellent quality of the food.
The bowl of crab noodle soup here is made from fresh crabs from Ham Ninh Port, ensuring quality. The crabs are cleaned and their shells are separated to get bricks, then marinated with spices to make broth, creating a unique and attractive flavor.
Address: April 30 Street, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang Province, Viet Nam
Detailed price: Approximately 200,000 VND to 330,000 VND
Opening hours: 09:00 a.m – 10:30 p.m
Squid noodle soup is a great choice to start a new day in Phu Quoc. Fresh squid is cooked with chewy, crispy noodles and sweet broth, all blended to create a special and attractive dish.
Tu Huong squid noodle soup is the oldest and most famous squid noodle restaurant in Phu Quoc. The restaurant is located in the center of Duong Dong town, making it convenient to move to other tourist check-in points. Besides, the restaurant's rating on reputable culinary sites is high, ensuring a memorable culinary experience when coming to Phu Quoc.
Address: Tu Huong Squid Noodle Soup - 42 Street 30/4, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, Viet Nam.
Price: 48,000 VND
Opening hours: 6:00–13:00 and 16:00– 2:00
Dung Ha Bun Mam Restaurant, a restaurant developed from a small sidewalk restaurant, has attracted many tourists because its bowl of vermicelli has a special, delicious taste. The bowl of vermicelli fish sauce here retains the traditional flavor of Southern specialties, combined with rich fish broth and a variety of fresh toppings.
A special bowl of vermicelli at the restaurant costs 50,000 VND but is full of seafood such as squid, shrimp, fish, etc., so you will feel full when enjoying a bowl of vermicelli here.
Location: No. 66 30/4 Street, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, Viet Nam. The shop is about 400–500 meters from Dinh Cau night market and is located in a very easy-to-find location.
Reference price: 25,000 VND–50,000 VND.
Operating hours: 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Di Thao Beef Ball Bread is a famous restaurant in Phu Quoc with the delicious and unique flavor of beef ball bread. The beef balls here are richly marinated, combined with sour vegetables and sweet and sour sauce, all mixed in a crispy bread loaf that will arouse your taste buds.
Address: 11 Tran Phu, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, Viet Nam.
Opening hours: 6a.m to 10p.m
Price: 20,000 - 25,000 VND
Banh cuon is a popular breakfast dish in Vietnam. This dish can be found in most provinces and cities across the country, with distinct variations in flavor and preparation to suit the region.
When coming to Phu Quoc, you can refer to Hai Cuong Banh Cuon restaurant. Banh cuon at the restaurant is considered a soft and chewy, delicious fish sauce combined with toppings such as pork, spring rolls, etc. very attractive
Address: No. 109 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, Viet Nam.
Reference price: 25,000 - 45,000 VND.
Opening hours: 6.a.m to 10.p.m.
Bun rieu is an extremely familiar dish to Vietnamese people. Duc Tuan vermicelli in Phu Quoc is famous for its variety of toppings, such as crab vermicelli, pork leg, pork blood, etc., and its skill in handling crab vermicelli. The rieu here has a fatty, naturally sweet taste without any unpleasant fishy smell.
Address: No. 77 30/4 Street, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, Viet Nam.
Reference price: 15,000-35,000 VND.
Ms. Len Snakehead Fish Noodle Soup is a rustic sidewalk restaurant that you should visit when coming to Phu Quoc. The noodles are carefully prepared, without the fishy smell of snakehead fish, and the broth is rich and delicious with the fresh flavor of the fish.
Besides, the open space on the sidewalk of the restaurant is also very airy and clean, creating a feeling of comfort and closeness to the outdoor air.
Address: No. 72 30/4 Street, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, Viet Nam.
Reference price: 35,000-40,000 VND
Opening hours: early morning and late afternoon
Pho 44 is chosen by many tourists because the menu is very diverse, including rare beef pho, beef pho, bones, noodles, etc. The broth made from bones is very rich, full of flavor and is appreciated by demanding customers.
The shop is located on 30/4 street, the center of Duong Dong town, opened and operating in 2015, with the brand still quite new and prominent with a red sign.
Address: April 30 Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, Viet Nam.
Opening hours: 6:00 – 22:30
Price: 40,000 VND-50,000 VND
Ham Ninh fishing village is located in the East of Phu Quoc. In addition to its wild beauty, this place is also famous for being a rich source of seafood for the entire Phu Quoc island district and many other provinces.
Ham Ninh crab has firm and naturally sweet meat and can be processed into many delicious dishes such as crab porridge, crab steamed with beer, crab hotpot, etc. especially, you can enjoy crab dishes at any time of the year. .
Some crab shops in Ham Ninh you can refer to:
Ham Ninh Be Ghe raft house
Bien xanh Restaurant
Kim Cuong 1
Tu Thang raft house
Thuan Kieu raft house
Salinda Resort hopes that this article about Phu Quoc specialties has provided and shared with you some useful information, helping you experience traveling to Phu Quoc more fully and happily.
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