Phu Quoc Night Market

Night markets have always been a familiar entertainment model associated with Vietnam tourism. In major tourist cities in Vietnam, night markets are always a place that attracts many tourists because places like these always have very fun activities, delicious snacks or specialties, and interesting items that can only be found after sunset.

The largest and most famous night markets in Vietnam are Hoi An Night Market, Hanoi Night Market, Ho Chi Minh City Night Market, and Da Nang Night Markets. However, when it comes to islands, the largest night market of the island areas in Vietnam is definitely the Phu Quoc night market.

Let's explore the night market in Phu Quoc - a place known as the icon in Vietnam island tours - to see what makes it so unique.

1. Brief Introduction 

Before reading this article, please pay attention to some basic information about the Phu Quoc night market, also known as the Duong Dong night market:

• Opening hours: 6:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. daily
• Address: No. 6 Bach Dang Street - Duong Dong Town - Phu Quoc

Notes: Phu Quoc has many night markets so please check the road carefully or ask the locals to avoid confusion.

2. What does Phu Quoc night market have?

Overall, Phu Quoc night market has more than 100 stalls divided into 2 main areas:

• Area 1 - the front of the market: This is where the food stalls gather. These stalls sell eat-on-the-spot processed seafood and typical Phu Quoc dishes such as dried seafood of all kinds, sim wine, fish sauce, etc.
• Area 2 - the end of the market: This area mainly sells souvenirs, crafts, and pearls.

2.1. The Seafood

When you travel to Phu Quoc, seafood will definitely be the first dish you need to try. Seafood at the night market is caught locally so it is very fresh and delicious, the prices are very affordable and clearly listed. Each type of seafood such as shrimp, squid, crab, snails, etc. is prepared in many different ways such as dried or grilled with onions, satay, salt, and chili.

In addition, if you want to try strange dishes, Phu Quoc night market is also ready to serve you with crab blood soup, live sea urchins, and grilled horn scallops.

2.2. Snacks

Besides seafood, snacks at Phu Quoc night market are also plentiful.

Kheo cake

Kheo cake is a rustic dish but it is a signature specialty of Phu Quoc. The cake is made from wheat flour and has a very moderate porosity so it doesn't feel dry. Besides, the cake fillings vary from green beans, coconut, and taro.

Grilled rice paper

Grilled rice paper at Phu Quoc night market is grilled hot and crispy, mixed with the fatty taste of cheese and butter, the rich taste of freshly grilled quail eggs, plus beef jerky, green onions, etc… just one word - mouth-watering.

Chi Candy

This candy is made from malt. When making it, the seller will dip the malt ball in tapioca starch and sugar, then begin to stretch it until the malt fiber reaches the thinness of a thread.

After pulling the candy, the seller will put the candy into rice paper and add condensed milk, grated coconut, and peanuts on top. This candy is quite simple but extremely delicious.

Jaggery beefcake

Jaggery beefcake is one of the Mekong Delta specialties loved by many tourists at Phu Quoc night market because the cake is small, pretty, bite-sized, and has the typical sweetness of jaggery.

Thai rolled ice cream

This special ice cream dish is prepared on a large, flat cold pan. When you order, the seller will pour ice cream into the pan, add jam and fruit depending on the flavor you choose, and begin to blend the ingredients.

Finally, the ice cream will be spread thinly and rolled into small tubes, add a little grated coconut, peanuts, or marshmallows and you will have an attractive ice cream dish.

Makapuno with jaggery 

As the name suggests, this drink is made from coconut wax-soaked with jaggery, added with shaved ice, sugar, and condensed milk. The fatty taste of coconut mixed with the sweetness of milk plus crunchy palm jaggery will be a beautiful ending to your dining journey at this night market.

2.3. Souvenir

Coming to Phu Quoc night market, in addition to freely eating fresh seafood dishes, you can also buy typical souvenirs of Phu Quoc such as:

• Wild myrtle wine: This is a special wine only available on Phu Quoc island.

• Melaleuca mushroom: This mushroom has a unique aroma and many health benefits.
• Fish sauce: A long-standing famous specialty of Phu Quoc with high protein and delicious flavor.
• Souvenirs from snail shells are also popular souvenirs at Phu Quoc night market.

3. How To Get To Phu Quoc Night Market?

The Phu Quoc Night Market is situated in the heart of Duong Dong town. To get to the market, you can rent a motorbike or take a taxi. If you are around this area, walking is also an interesting suggestion for you to exercise gently before eating many delicious dishes.

See more about Phu Quoc Island:

>> Best Time to Visit Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam

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