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The Top 10 Restaurants In Phu Quoc.

Situated in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc is the largest Island of Vietnam, a triangular-shaped area of natural beauty, and a region famous for its delicious fish sauce. Now a leading Asian tourist destination, Phu Quoc invites travellers to breathe in the fresh scents of its lush forests and majestic beech trees whilst enjoying some first-rate cuisine. With a plethora of traditional Vietnamese delights on offer, as well as an array of international dishes, where better to relax in the beauty of nature and have dinner? Here’s our definitive guide to the 10 best restaurants in Phu Quoc!.

Ai Xiem

Ai Xiem offers diners an excellent taste of Phu Quoc’s seafood; come here to try succulent barbecued tiger prawns and roasted barracuda, all plated charmingly on large clay dishes. Food is served outdoors here as the venue idyllically opens onto Bai Sao Beach; take the opportunity to enjoy some first-class fish whilst reclining on the sand.
Price: Budget
Watch out for: the waiters are barefooted here, adding to the relaxed, desert island vibe.
Address and Telephone: Bãi Sao An Thới, Thị Trấn An Thới, Phú Quốc, Vietnam  Voyage Vietnam

Kim’s Seafood

This is a charming venue, located off the well-trodden tourist track, and operated lovingly by the wonderful Mr. Kim. Mr Kim is extremely popular with locals and tourists alike thanks to his beaming personality and warm hospitality, and as if that wasn’t enough, he cooks up some first-class food too. Vietnamese specialities including hotpot, cobia fish, prawns and grilled squid are available here with extremely reasonable price tags. If thirsty, don’t miss Kim’s fruity, fresh and delicious mango cocktails.
Price: Budget
Watch out for: the seafood spring rolls
Address and Telephone: 114 Tran Hung Dao ( Duong Dong) Phu Quoc, Kien Giang, Vietnam, contact Khoaviet Travel.

Mango Bay Restaurant

Mango Bay is another peaceful joint situated on the sand of Phu Quoc, and is the provider of the largest seafood menu on the island. Crab, mussels and prawns are popular here, and there is also a wide range of ice-cold ales available to follow the food. Check out their quaint shop filled with books and board games, top activities to enjoy whilst enjoying some seafood and stretching on the sand.
Price: Mid-range
Watch out for: the venue’s location on the seafront allows for it to source some of the freshest seafood in the region
Address and Telephone: Cửa Dương, tp. Phú Quốc, tỉnh Kiên Giang, Vietnam, Contact Khoaviet Travel

  
Gop Gio
A firm favorite with locals, Gop Gio Restaurant exudes a casual atmosphere perfect for having a laid-back dining experience. Is any visit to Phu Quoc complete without a trip to this restaurant? Arguably not, with the fried shrimp and squid, fried pork with rice, sweet and sour squid and fish hot pot being some seriously flavorful dishes that won’t leave diners disappointed.
Price: Budget
Watch out for: the shrimp with onion
Address and Telephone: 145 Bach Dang Street, 2nd Quarter, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc

Itaca Resto Lounge

If you want to step away from the seafood side of Phu Quoc, visitors can get a great taste of Spanish culture and cuisine at Itaca Restaurant and Lounge. A true culinary gem where the East meets the West with style, the specialities here are Catalan and Mediterranean dishes with an Asian twist, and include top dishes such as Spanish omelette and the tasty paella. Local products and Spanish spices create flavors here which aren’t to be found anywhere else on the island.
Price: Mid-range
Watch out for: a sampling of Spain in the heart of Vietnam
Address and Telephone: 125 Tran Hung Dao, tp. Phú Quốc, tỉnh Kiên Giang, Vietnam

 

Zen Seafood Restaurant

Zen Seafood Restaurant is coastal establishment boasting beautiful views of the waterside. And this seafront location also brings a wealth of unusual items to the menu here; sweet snail, soft-skin crab, mantis shrimp, jellyfish and eels can all be eaten. The squid eggs steamed with ginger are a particularly rare offering, served with a fresh salad and some good wine.
Price: Budget
Watch out for: one for the adventurous eater
Address and Telephone: 30/4 Street, Duong Dong town – Phu Quoc

Le Cap Breton Restaurant

Phu Quoc is a place without many French restaurants, with Le Cap Breton being one of the only ones serving truly delicious and authentic plates. Terrine on toast, beef steak cubes with onion and sweet pepper, and salad le cap breton all offer diners a taste of Paris in Phu Quoc, and if seeking something from even further afield the wines here are imported from such places as Chile, Australia and New Zealand. The spring rolls here are prepared according to a traditional Vietnamese recipe, and are delicious.
Price: Mid-range
Watch out for: a European experience in the middle of Asia
Address and Telephone: 143 Tran Hung Dao street, Duong Dong province, Phu Quoc Island,

The Spice House at Cassia Cottage

Located in Cassia Cottage, a famous resort in Phu Quoc, the Spice House proclaims that they only use natural and freshly selected ingredients from the resort’s own farms. Visitors here can enjoy a meal either in the charming tropical garden by the sea, or on the beautiful beach. Generous portions, excellent service and a diverse menu elevate this place as a top choice for diners looking for the best of the best. Don’t miss the fried clams here; delicious.
Price: Mid-range
Watch out for: a resort restaurant boasting pretty settings in which to dine
Address and Telephone: Khu Pho 1, Phu Quoc, DUONG DONG, Vietnam Trek du Vietnam

Ganesh Indian Restaurant

Whilst Phu Quoc is predominantly a hub of seafood restaurants, great international cuisine is also present if you know where to look. For all the curry fans out there, Ganesh offers the best selection of spicy dishes in the region. The korma, biryani and samosas should not be missed here. A well known joint featured in many travel magazines, this is a top spot in which to taste some authentic Indian flavors whilst in South East Asia.
Price: Mid-range
Watch out for: the coconut ice-cream for dessert
Address and Telephone: 97, Tran Hung Dao Street, Phu Quoc District, Kien Giang, Vietnam, voyage au vietnam

Vuon Tao

The star of this restaurant’s menu is undoubtedly the herring salad, or the goi ca trich. The fresh herring is tossed with lemon juice, chopped chillies, sliced onion, shredded coconut and vegetables, then rolled in thick rice paper and then dipped in an anchovy fish sauce and served with salad. A relaxed venue with rustic furnishings, Vuon Tao is a great choice for a light bite or quick snack between bouts of lounging in the balmy Phu Quoc sun.
Price: Budget
Watch out for: there is an array of different seafood dishes available as well as the herring
Address and Telephone: Cua Lap, Dong To, Phu Quoc
 
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