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Chou Chou peanuts, a signature delicacy of Phu Quoc, masterfully roasted by a French artisan and exclusively available at the Duong Dong Night Market for over 15 years. A local favorite and a must-try for adventurous travelers.
Visit the night market to enjoy complimentary tastings of our products. Chou Chou peanuts now come in over 30 different flavors such as cheese, chili salt, coconut, durian, matcha, and more. Travelers can easily select their preferred flavors or purchase them as gifts for loved ones. Sweet flavors like watermelon, mango, and caramel are perfect for women and children. Meanwhile, savory options like shrimp salt, chili garlic, pepper, sesame, and tomyum are ideal as appetizers for gentlemen to savor with a glass of wine while engaging in conversation.
Many companies now produce similar peanuts to compete, but the authentic ones bear the logo of the French creator. You may even encounter the owner himself at the store.
2. Phu Quoc Fish Sauce
Phu Quoc Fish Sauce
At the forefront of the specialty list, you must certainly purchase Phu Quoc Fish Sauce. For ages, Phu Quoc Fish Sauce has been acclaimed for its unparalleled aroma and flavor, crafted from fresh anchovies fermented in traditional methods, including varieties such as Striped Pepper, Leper Rice, Chalk Stripe, Lead Powder, Charcoal Rice, and Red Rice. However, it's recommended to opt for the Striped Pepper and Charcoal Rice variants for their exceptional taste and aroma. Phu Quoc Fish Sauce is characterized by its high protein content, deep brown color resembling beetle wings, and a uniquely delicate yet distinct aroma, offering a perfect blend of saltiness and sweetness with a creamy texture.
Some reputable places to explore and purchase Phu Quoc Fish Sauce: fish sauce production and processing facilities, specialty product outlets.
Some renowned brands of Phu Quoc Fish Sauce: Mr. Ky, Thinh Phat, Duong Dong, Khai Hoan.
Price range:
(Prices may vary depending on quantity and bottle type)
3. Phu Quoc Wild Sim Wine
Phu Quoc Wild Sim Wine
Wild sim wine is not harmful to health if consumed correctly and in moderation. It can serve as an excellent remedy for digestive issues, bloating, indigestion, especially after consuming protein-rich foods, boosting vitality in men, promoting better sleep, strengthening bones and joints, alleviating back pain, knee fatigue in the elderly, nourishing blood, improving blood circulation, combating food poisoning, and controlling diarrhea. Phu Quoc is abundant in wild sim trees, forming forests like those in Ham Ninh Conservation Forest, Cua Duong, or Duong To. The traditional production process involves natural fermentation of wild sim fruits and white sand sugar, or may include a small amount of additional alcohol to enhance potency.
Some reputable places to purchase Phu Quoc Wild Sim Wine:
Apple Garden Restaurant:
Bay Gao Wild Sim Wine:
4. Phu Quoc Pepper
Phu Quoc Pepper
Characterized by its rich and spicy flavor, bold aroma, firm grains, thin skin, and dense core, Phu Quoc Pepper has become one of the most popular specialties here. You can visit pepper plantations along the Northern Island route, pepper gardens in the Suoi Da area, or on the way to explore Ham Ninh fishing village. Phu Quoc Pepper comes in three varieties: ground or whole grain pepper, raw black pepper, salted pepper, and sugared pepper. Pepper is mainly harvested manually.
Some reputable places to buy Phu Quoc Pepper: markets in Phu Quoc, stores selling Phu Quoc specialties.
Some premium Phu Quoc Pepper brands: Duc Ninh Pepper Garden
5. Pearl Products
Pearl Products
Known as the 'land of pearls', when visiting Phu Quoc Island, you can easily purchase many exquisite jewelry items made from various types of pearls. Hard, diamond-shaped pearls are abundant here and have a relatively high value, so depending on the color and shape, each product from this specialty can be priced differently. The most valuable type of pearl is black pearl, priced at $1,000 per piece.
Some reputable places to buy Phu Quoc Pearls:
Quoc An Pearl Farm:
Ngoc Hien Pearl Farm:
Long Beach Pearl Farm:
6. Phu Quoc Honeycomb Sticky Rice Cake
Phu Quoc Honeycomb Sticky Rice Cake
In addition to familiar ingredients like glutinous rice, green beans, pork, pepper, and salt, Phu Quoc Honeycomb Sticky Rice Cake gains its distinctive flavor from being wrapped in banana leaves. The cake's bluish-green hue from the infusion of pandan juice combined with banana leaves provides a unique taste of green beans, rice, fatty pork, and fragrant pandan leaves. Moreover, Phu Quoc Honeycomb Sticky Rice Cake doesn't use coconut water like some other types of sticky rice cakes from the Mekong Delta, yet it still retains a rich, fatty, and wonderfully fragrant taste.
Some reputable places to buy Phu Quoc Honeycomb Sticky Rice Cake: This specialty is often sold in the late afternoon at Dinh Cau Night Market and Duong Dong - Duong Dong town
7. Phu Quoc Shiitake Mushrooms
Phu Quoc Shiitake Mushrooms
As a delicious and nutritious specialty in Phu Quoc, shiitake mushrooms often grow on hillsides, near streams, and on decayed logs in the forests. They are harvested twice a year, in April and July according to the lunar calendar. Shiitake mushrooms can be consumed fresh or dried, and they are used to prepare delicious and healthy dishes, aiding in relieving fatigue, colds, headaches, and supporting internal organs due to the presence of essential oils. Shiitake mushrooms have a slight bitterness, which acts as a detoxifying agent, effectively removing toxins and aiding in alcohol metabolism.
Some reputable places to buy Phu Quoc Shiitake Mushrooms: Duong Dong Market - Duong Dong Town
Price range: 200,000VND - 400,000VND/kg
8. Phu Quoc Crafted Cakes
Phu Quoc Crafted Cakes
A unique and intriguing name that sparks the curiosity of travelers. Made from wheat flour combined with various flavors such as coconut, green beans, taro... and crafted by skilled bakers into beautiful shapes. The cakes have a sweet, refreshing taste with low fat content, so they are not greasy.
Some reputable places to buy Phu Quoc Crafted Cakes:
Mrs. Dung's Crafted Cake Oven: at 43 Street 30 - 4, Duong Dong Town- Phu Quoc
Thai Binh Cake Oven: at 195 Ngo Quyen - Quarter 8, Duong Dong- Phu Quoc
Dinh Cau Night Market Phu Quoc: Vo Thi Sau- Duong Dong- Phu Quoc
9. Various Types of Dried Seafood from Phu Quoc
Various Types of Dried Seafood from Phu Quoc
A familiar gift that is always present when traveling to the sea. Dried seafood, in particular, and dried goods in general, are easy to store and have a long shelf life, making them easy to transport. So, don't forget to buy some dried goods as gifts!
10. Thiều Tiêu Đường Dried Fish
Thiều Tiêu Đường Dried Fish
Thieu Dried Fish is roasted and emits a distinctive aroma. There are 2 types: fish that are only dried and cannot be eaten, and fish that are dried and roasted, ready to eat immediately.
Price range: 100,000VND - 600,000VND
11. Mackerel Cake
Mackerel Cake
With its sweet and distinctive aroma of the sea, it can be processed into many delicious dishes such as frying, grilling, or mixing in salads. This is also a type of specialty often purchased as gifts in Phu Quoc.
Price range: 100,000VND - 300,000VND
And there are many other types of dried seafood that can be easily found at dried food markets.
Have you noted down the list of items to buy as gifts when traveling to Phu Quoc Island? If not, then save this article now and quickly head to the places we've introduced to get the best quality specialty gifts for your family and friends! Wishing you a fun and meaningful trip with many sweet memories!
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