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Good to Know
- Phu Quoc's seafood is exceptionally fresh and abundant; end-of-day beach BBQ grills showcase daily catch on ice
- Many budget and mid-range restaurants feature English menus listing only generic Western dishes—look at what locals are eating or ask the owner for authentic recommendations
- Street stalls and informal seafood vendors offer the lowest prices; ask for price per weight before ordering whole fish or live seafood
- Night markets (Dinh Cau, Duong Dong, Sonasea) are vibrant culinary hubs for seafood grills, street snacks, and desserts from evening onward
- Fresh and fried bánh mì stalls are scattered throughout town and offer quick, affordable breakfasts or light lunches
- Phu Quoc fish sauce is a local product and key ingredient in dips and dressings; try dishes featuring it for authentic island flavor
Supermarkets
Duong Dong Market
- Type
- Open-air wet market
- Neighborhood
- Duong Dong (town center)
- Note
- Fresh produce, seafood, local goods; also fermented crab sauce and bánh bò thốt nốt desserts
Budget
Com Bac
- Price Range
- ₫105,000
- Neighborhood
- Duong Dong
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vietnamese comfort food (rice bowls with fish, chicken, seafood)
Cai Mam Bistro
- Price Range
- ₫120,000
- Neighborhood
- An Thoi (Sunset Town)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vietnamese home cooking, noodle soups, rice plates
Sen Restaurant
- Price Range
- ₫100,000
- Neighborhood
- Sonasea area, near Duong Dong
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vietnamese seafood, noodle soups, rice dishes
Winston's Burgers & Beer
- Price Range
- ₫180,000
- Neighborhood
- Duong Dong
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Burgers, waffle fries, international
High End
The Pepper Tree
- Price Range
- ₫285,000
- Neighborhood
- Duong Dong (La Veranda Resort)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- French-Vietnamese fine dining, foie gras, fresh seafood
Mid Range
Bep An
- Price Range
- ₫160,000
- Neighborhood
- Duong Dong
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Northern Vietnamese, Hanoian dishes, plant-based options
Lucia Phu Quoc
- Price Range
- ₫280,000
- Neighborhood
- An Thoi
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vietnamese-Mediterranean fusion, fresh seafood
Mango Bay Resort
- Price Range
- ₫160,000
- Neighborhood
- Ong Lang Beach
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vietnamese seafood, grilled dishes, crab cakes
Local Must Try Dishes
Bún Quậy (Stirring Vermicelli)
- Description
- Fresh rice noodles with fish, shrimp, and squid in umami-rich broth; raw pastes are stirred in the bowl until cooked by heat
Bún Kèn (Coconut Curry Rice Noodles)
- Description
- Khmer-influenced broth made from pureed nau fish or ngan fish combined with coconut milk, curry, lemongrass; signature breakfast dish
Phu Quoc Herring Salad
- Description
- Thinly sliced fresh herring mixed with grated coconut, onions, chili, and roasted peanuts; served with Phu Quoc fish sauce dip
Ham Ninh Crab
- Description
- Naturally sweet, firm-fleshed blue crabs from Ham Ninh fishing village; steamed, stir-fried, or in porridge
Bánh Canh Cá Thu (Mackerel Noodle Soup)
- Description
- Thick rice noodles with grilled or fried mackerel in clear, naturally sweet broth made from mackerel bones
Bánh Trắng Cuốn (Rice Paper Salad)
- Description
- Rice paper with Vietnamese coriander, sliced green mangoes, quail eggs, and mayo dressing
Grilled Seafood BBQ
- Description
- Fresh shrimp, squid, fish, scallops, lobster, and sea urchin grilled to order; dipped in green chili salt or lime-pepper sauce
Phu Quoc Fish Sauce
- Description
- Island's signature fish sauce, a key ingredient in many local dishes and dips
Food Delivery Services
Grab
- Note
- Major Southeast Asian delivery app; operates in Phu Quoc for food and goods
Vegan Vegetarian Dining
- Description
- Plant-based dining options are limited but growing; the clearest documented option is Bep An restaurant, which emphasizes Northern Vietnamese vegetable-forward Hanoian dishes with generous plant-based options and light seasoning.
Bep An
- Price Range
- ₫160,000
- Neighborhood
- Duong Dong
- Description
- Specializes in Northern Vietnamese (Hanoian) cuisine with substantial vegetable-focused dishes and plant-based preparations; highlights balance and simplicity
International Cuisine Availability
Phu Quoc has growing options including Vietnamese-Mediterranean fusion, French colonial fine dining, Northern Vietnamese (Hanoi-style), and international burger restaurants, primarily in Duong Dong and resort areas
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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