When coming to Phu Quoc Island – Kien Giang Vietnam, in addition to enjoying relaxation at the clear blue beach, visitors also have the opportunity to explore a unique culinary night market. Here, you will find a variety of products from delicious cuisine to beautiful small souvenirs. Let’s explore the unique space of Phu Quoc night market with Ha Tien Vegas right in this article!
1. Some details about Phu Quoc night market
The night market in Phu Quoc, also known as Duong Dong Phu Quoc night market, was first located at Vo Thi Sau street, then moved to 6 Bach Dang street on a larger scale. . This place is not only a simple night dining area but also a vibrant shopping destination and entertainment experience on Pearl Island.
1.1 Operating hours of Phu Quoc night market
You can visit the night market in Phu Quoc from 5pm every day. Some shops may open earlier, around 3 – 4 o’clock. To experience the most activities at the market, you should visit at 8-9 o’clock.
For those of you who want to visit later, rest assured that the restaurant is usually open until around 12 midnight, maybe even later if there are many visitors.
1.2 How many areas does Phu Quoc Night Market have?
The night market in Phu Quoc is divided into two areas with more than 100 diverse stalls:
- Market area: In this area, there are mainly food stalls. If you are hungry, you can move to this area to enjoy delicious dishes such as dried seafood, fresh processed seafood, wine, fish sauce,…
- The end of the market: This is the area that mainly sells souvenirs, handicrafts, jewelry, gemstones, pearls,… which are ideal gifts to bring home.
2. Delicious dishes at Phu Quoc night market
The night market in Phu Quoc is known as a culinary paradise with all kinds of delicious dishes. Coming to this bustling market, not enjoying the delicious dishes below will be a big mistake.
2.1 Seafood
What to eat at the night market in Phu Quoc? The attractive seafood dishes cannot be missed. You can choose from many types of seafood such as mantis shrimp, octopus, crab, snails, etc. The chefs here are skilled, creating irresistible dishes.
In addition to grilled dishes, the market also has dried seafood stalls, serving those who want to enjoy snacks or find gifts. Some famous dishes such as squid simmered with tamarind, milk crab simmered with lime leaves,… are offered here.
In particular, the prices of seafood products at the market are clearly listed, helping visitors shop without having to worry about price gouging.
2.2 Palmyra beef cake
Palmyra beef cake is one of the specialties at Phu Quoc night market. This cake is made entirely from natural ingredients, not harmful to health.
The cake has a soft texture, covered with a layer of fatty coconut milk, creating a unique delicious aroma and suitable for all audiences. The price of each jaggery beef cake is usually 5,000 VND/piece.
2.3 Grilled rice paper
If you come to Phu Quoc night market, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy delicious grilled rice paper. This rice paper is available at most stalls in the night market.
The hot grilled rice paper brings a unique flavor, mixed with a little greasiness from quail eggs, spicy flavor from beef jerky and saltiness from sausages. The price of each cake ranges from 15,000 to 25,000 VND/piece.
2.4 Coconut wax soaked with palm jaggery
Cool and fresh drinks from palm wax coconut make many visitors impressed and excited. This drink is a great choice to reduce the temperature in the hot summer sun in Phu Quoc.
Instead of buying a whole palm wax coconut, visitors can choose individual coconut water for convenience when carrying and visiting the walking street. At the same time, coconut wax stalls also offer packaged drinks as gifts.
2.5 Phu Quoc mixed vermicelli
Coming to Phu Quoc and skipping noodle soup is a shame. This famous specialty includes squid, shrimp cakes and fish cakes… enjoyed in a unique style, satisfying even the most demanding customers.
This dish costs from 35,000 – 40,000 VND/bowl. If you order a bowl of noodle soup with lots of meat, rolls or squid, you need to pay an additional fee.
What gifts should I buy when going to Phu Quoc night market?
After enjoying delicious dishes, don’t forget to buy some specialties as gifts for friends and relatives!
3.1 Rimmed squid
This is an extremely delicious specialty at Phu Quoc night market. Squid with tamarind has a mild sweet flavor, chewy and spicy texture, satisfying the taste buds.
Tamarind squid is not only a favorite choice of food fans but also a great gift choice for those who like to enjoy specialties.
3.2 Wild myrtle wine
Wild myrtle wine is a unique product that many tourists love when visiting Phu Quoc night market. According to local people, this wine is made from ripe myrtle fruits and aged for at least 3 months.
With a delicious flavor, wild myrtle wine is not only delicious but also beneficial for the digestive system, nourishes the blood and helps fight fatigue effectively. This is a suitable wine for middle-aged people and older.
3.3 Phu Quoc fish sauce
Fish sauce is one of Phu Quoc’s trademark specialties. Every drop of fish sauce is made from natural and hand-brewed anchovies and is very rich. Phu Quoc fish sauce has a beautiful cockroach yellow color. This product is bought by millions of tourists as gifts.
3.4 Crow’s beak wine
Besides wild myrtle wine, mine fruit wine is also a famous specialty at Phu Quoc night market. Wine is effective in treating fatigue, back pain or hand and foot inflammation. Therefore, visitors should buy this product as a gift for relatives and friends who need to improve their health.
3.5 Melaleuca mushrooms
Melaleuca mushrooms have a diverse flavor and bring many health benefits. This type of mushroom grows in rotten foliage in Melaleuca forests or on hillsides. After being picked, Melaleuca mushrooms are used to make soup or dried.
4. Extremely beautiful photo location at Phu Quoc night market
When traveling to Phu Quoc, the night market is a destination chosen by many domestic and international tourists. Not only is it a unique culinary paradise, this night market also has many extremely beautiful photography locations. For example:
- Grand World Night Market: Visitors can live virtually with the love lake, Shanghai lantern street, light tower, Urban Park contemporary art park.
- Phu Quoc Beach Night Market: This place is designed like Rapunzel from the animated film produced by Walt Disney. Tourists can take photos at Bai Truong’s heavenly gate, go boating or watch the lake’s coral reefs.
- Dinh Cau Phu Quoc Night Market: Around this night market there are many famous hotels and restaurants and is a place to watch the beautiful sunrise and sunset. Surely, you will capture the unique moment of the vast ocean scenery.
5. Things to keep in mind when visiting and shopping at Phu Quoc night market
- Phu Quoc has many night markets, so visitors should be sure they are going to the right market. Dinh Cau night market and Phu Quoc night market are often confused, so check the address carefully.
- Before deciding to buy something, you should take the time to browse the market and make a list of the items you want to buy.
- Crowded restaurants are often reliable places to enjoy delicious cuisine.
- When buying specialties to take home, choose to buy from reputable stores or stalls, avoid buying fake or counterfeit goods at the market.
- Store personal items safely by placing them in a pocket and wearing them in front to avoid the risk of loss.
- While enjoying the cuisine at the night market, try each small dish to avoid feeling full from the beginning.
- Always ask the price before deciding to eat or buy things, especially when doing transactions in crowded restaurants.
Phu Quoc Night Market is not only a massive culinary paradise but also a great shopping place for tourists. Hopefully through this article, you will have more useful information for your upcoming trip. Ha Tien Vegas wish you a fun and filling trip to Dao Ngoc night market!
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