Discover the Irresistible 15 Delicacies of Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc captivates everyone with its azure sea, white sands, golden sun... A breathtaking natural paradise. Don't miss out on the top 15 delectable dishes of Phu Quoc that you must try. 

Indulge in the Culinary Wonders of Phu Quoc

Ham Ninh Razor Clams

When in Phu Quoc, treat yourself to the freshness of Ham Ninh razor clams. Though small, these clams boast firm, fragrant, and richly flavored meat. Locals recommend boiling them live and savoring with a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and a dash of lime for the ultimate gastronomic delight.

Address: 

– Blue Ocean Restaurant in Lộ 47 Province, Hàm Ninh, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang

– Ghẹ Hàm Ninh – Salt and Pepper at 112 Bạch Đằng, Phú Quốc, Kiên Giang

Sea Cucumber Delight

In the coastal region of Phú Quốc, locals savor the delicacy known as “sea cucumber” or “marine surprise.” Sea cucumbers are favored for their high nutritional value. Popular dishes made from Phú Quốc sea cucumbers include stir-fried sea cucumber with vegetables, braised sea cucumber with quail, sea cucumber soup with papaya, and stir-fried sea cucumber with spoon cabbage. A widely enjoyed delicacy is sea cucumber porridge.

Address: Dương Tơ Commune, Phú Quốc

Raw Crab Blood Pudding

Tiết canh crab is a specialty dish of coastal residents. The crab used in tiết canh must be from the sea, so choose those with many spikes for a delicious and nutritious tiết canh crab.

Usually, a small plate of tiết canh crab requires a few large crabs. One crab is boiled and its meat seasoned for the plate. The remaining crabs are used for their roe, which is poured onto the crab meat plate until it solidifies into tiết canh. Enjoying Phu Quoc's tiết canh crab might taste a bit unusual but is incredibly special. The soft crab meat, combined with crab roe and the sweet richness of crab spikes, brings a savory, delicious, and indescribable flavor.

Address: Ra Khoi Restaurant – 131 30/4 Street, Duong Dong Town

Grilled Butter Garlic Razor Clams

Razor clams are abundant at Khem Beach and Sao Beach in Phu Quoc. Razor clams can be prepared in various ways such as grilling, boiling, stir-frying with garlic, steaming with ginger, or mixed in salads. However, the most popular dish is grilled butter garlic razor clams. The grilled razor clams have a unique and delightful aroma. The clam's white, translucent meat, when chewed slowly, feels both fatty and chewy, with a rich and flavorful taste that stimulates the taste buds of any traveler.

Address: 

– Seafood Paradise – 30/4 Street, Dương Đông Town

– Ocean Delights 343 – 343 30/4 Street, Ward 1, Dương Đông Town, Phu Quoc Pearl Island

Sea Urchin

Sea Urchin, also known as sea hedgehog or sea porcupine, is a delicacy that is both nutritious and rare. Locals and tourists alike savor the raw sea urchin with a dash of lemon. The meat and roe of sea urchin are sweet, rich, and fragrant, reminiscent of crab roe. In addition to enjoying sea urchin raw, it can be cooked into porridge or grilled over an open flame with garlic-infused oil, attracting connoisseurs to Phu Quoc in various culinary styles.

Address: 

– Ocean Delights 343 – 343 30/4 Street, Ward 1, Dương Đông Town

– Seafood Haven Memory – Located in the night market Dinh Cau – Vo Thi Sau

– Blue Ocean Restaurant – Ham Ninh Bridge, Ham Ninh Town

Truffle mushrooms

When in Phu Quoc, seize the opportunity to savor the unique truffle mushrooms, a specialty of the Pearl Island. These mushrooms, with their distinctive purple hue, grow for about a month and are not as commonly found in the market as other varieties.

The locals have harmoniously combined truffle mushrooms with fresh island seafood such as squid, shrimp, and clams to create a delightful truffle mushroom soup. The dish offers a deliciously sweet mushroom flavor, a fragrant aroma of pepper, and an enhanced richness when paired with Phu Quoc's famous fish sauce.

Address: 

– Ngan Ha Seafood – Tran Hung Dao Street (opposite Ngoc Hien pearl showroom)

– Coastal Feast Restaurant  – Coastal Seafood – Block 1, Ganh Dau Hamlet, Ganh Dau Commune

Trich fish salad

Trich fish salad is a dish bursting with the flavors of the Phu Quoc island sea, widely favored by many. The harmonious blend of fresh fish meat with ingredients like onions, shallots, grated coconut… brings a dish rich in the essence of the sea. The preparation of trich fish salad is intricate; you must select fish with abundant meat, still fresh for a succulent and sweet taste. Mix these ingredients thoroughly with trich fish and a tangy sauce. Especially, an indispensable dipping sauce made from chili, garlic, and roasted peanuts.

Address: 

– Apple Orchard Restaurant – Cua Lap, Duong To Commune, Phu Quoc

– Trùng Dương Marina Restaurant – 30/4 Street, Dương Đông, Phú Quốc

Grilled barramundi delight

Grilled barramundi has become one of the delicacies of Phú Quốc with its unique island flavor. To make this grilled dish, one selects freshly caught barramundi, cleans it, and grills it over charcoal. When perfectly cooked, it exudes an irresistibly fragrant aroma, with each slice of tender, white barramundi meat being hot, flavorful, and firm, carrying the salty taste of the open sea. The thin, crispy skin still retains a hint of smokiness, complemented by the renowned Phú Quốc fish sauce that intensifies the rich flavor.

– Green River Restaurant – 30/4 Street, Dương Đông Town

– Trùng Dương Restaurant – 30/4 Street, Dương Đông Town

– Thịnh Phát Restaurant – 30/4 Street, Dương Đông Town

Spicy Grilled Triangular Clam

Spicy grilled triangular clam is one of the most famous local specialties in Phu Quoc. Triangular clam, shaped like a triangle, is large, comparable to an adult's palm, hidden deep beneath the seabed. The clam is grilled on charcoal so that it absorbs the flavor and becomes crispy. To enhance the richness of the dish, diners can pour marinated clam sauce on the grilling tray; the clam will absorb more of the sauce, making it more aromatic and delicious. To fully savor its delicious taste, diners should only dip it in the sauce and eat it with coriander, basil, lettuce, banana flower, cucumber, and mustard greens. The sweet taste of the triangular clam blends with a bit of saltiness from the salt and a hint of spiciness from the chili, creating a flavor that everyone will remember.

Address: 

– River Green Restaurant – 30/4 Street, Quarter 1, Duong Dong Town

– Snail 343 – 343 30/4 Street, KP 1, Duong Dong Town

Abalone

In Phu Quoc, fresh abalone offers a versatile canvas for various rustic dishes such as boiling, grilling, stir-frying, and making porridge. Among these, the most enticing is the charcoal-grilled abalone. The crispy, juicy, and flavorful abalone meat is a gastronomic delight for many tourists who want to experience the delicious aroma of the open sea. What could be better than savoring a dish while it's still hot, allowing you to fully appreciate the goodness and sweetness of this coastal delicacy.

Address: 

-- Clam Snail Oyster Scallop Restaurant – 30/4 Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc

-- Phu Quoc Shellfish Restaurant – 30/4 Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc

-- Remember Seafood Restaurant “nestled in the Dinh Cau night market” – Vo Thi Sau, Phu Quoc

Sticky Rice Cake with Honey

Phu Quoc's special delicacy, Mật Cật Tet cake, is a culinary masterpiece. The cake, adorned in the emerald green hue reminiscent of Mật Cật leaves, emanates a unique fragrance blending with the scent of pandan leaves, enhancing its overall aroma. The delightful combination of glutinous rice, velvety mung bean filling, and succulent pork creates an exquisite culinary experience. Key ingredients for crafting this delicacy include glutinous rice, mung beans, and pork, akin to the process of making Chung cake.

Location: Ham Ninh, Phu Quoc

Ghe Rice

Derived from the local fare of Phu Quoc fishermen, Ghe Rice has become a tantalizing dish for visitors. The preparation is simple—cooked rice left to cool, boiled Ghe fish sautéed with garlic, fish sauce, and a dash of spices. After the rice has set, stir-fry it with garlic, then add the Ghe fish and scrambled eggs, seasoning with spices and garnishing with shallots and cilantro. Enjoying Ghe Rice hot with pickled vegetables and sweet-spicy fish sauce will leave an unforgettable impression.

Location:

– Trung Duong Marina Restaurant – 30/4 Street, Duong Dong

– Ocean Delights Seafood Expedition – 131 Bis, 30/4 Street, Duong Dong

Fishcake noodle soup

Fishcake noodle soup is a delicious specialty of Phu Quoc that you shouldn't miss. The noodles here are made with fresh and tasty tuna caught by local fishermen. Besides being freshly cooked, the tuna is also turned into fried fishcakes, all served in a bowl of aromatic and soul-satisfying noodle soup. Enjoying this dish, the owner will guide you on the art of squeezing lime to make the tuna noodle soup perfect. You'll tilt the lime slice upward, with the peel facing downwards, squeezing the lime in a way that combines the fragrant sourness of lime juice with the refreshing bitterness of the peel.

Address: 

– Phung's Phu Quoc Noodle House, Nguyen Trung Truc, Phu Quoc

– Le Giang Eatery – 289 Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc

– Quốc Anh Seafood Noodle Shop - 30/4 Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc

Kèn Noodles

Kèn Noodles is one of the must-try delicacies in Phu Quoc. A bowl of Kèn Noodles captivates tourists with a rich variety of ingredients: the white of rice noodles, the green of vegetables, the red of chili, the orange of shredded papaya, and the golden broth, finely ground fish, along with the creamy taste of coconut milk, and the rich sweetness of fish. Visitors can customize the pre-mixed sweet and sour spices to suit their taste buds.

Address: Ut Luom - 87 30/4 Street, Phu Quoc

Sim Wine

A trip to Phu Quoc is incomplete without buying the specialty Sim Wine as a gift for friends and family. Sim Wine is made from sim fruits, a tree commonly found in Northern Vietnam and abundant on Phu Quoc Island. Phu Quoc Sim Wine is produced using red Sim fruits because they are more aromatic, sweet-bitter, with anthocyanin, tannin, and more sugar than small Sim fruits. When consumed, you will experience the aroma of sim fruits accompanied by a subtle sweet and bitter taste.

– Seven Bow Sim Wine – 124 30/4 Street, KP1, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc

– Sim Son Wine  – Cua Lap Hamlet, Duong To Commune, Phu Quoc

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