Is the Duong Dong Night Market worth visiting for food?

The night market is the most practical evening option. Grilled scallops with spring onion and peanut (so diep nuong mo hanh) are the island specialty. Prices are tourist-adjusted but fair, and the seafood is fresh. The same ingredients at the night market cost 40-60% less than Long Beach restaurants.

Where is the cheapest food in Phu Quoc?

The cheapest eating is in Duong Dong town, not on the beach. A com binh dan (mixed rice plate) lunch in town costs 40,000-70,000 VND ($1.60-2.80). The town market area (Cho Duong Dong) has several small restaurants open from early morning.

How much does lobster cost in Phu Quoc?

Lobster on Long Beach costs 400,000-800,000 VND ($16-32) per 500g depending on season and restaurant. Fresh crab runs 200,000-400,000 VND ($8-16) per kg. These are tourist prices — check the per-kg display price at the counter before ordering.

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Duong Dong Night Market (Cho Dem)

The most practical evening option for self-directed eating. Grilled seafood, noodle soups, Vietnamese snacks, and fresh fruit. Open from approximately 18:00 daily. Prices are tourist-adjusted but fair for the seafood quality.

What to order: Grilled scallops with spring onion and peanut (so diep nuong mo hanh) are the island specialty. Also: grilled prawns, banh mi, and fresh coconut.

Bun Quay — Phu Quoc’s signature noodle dish

Bun quay is a Phu Quoc-specific dish — thin rice noodles served with a seafood broth, shrimp, squid, and a bowl of dipping sauce. The noodles are stirred (quay) in the broth rather than submerged. This is the dish to seek out specifically on the island.

Where to eat it: Small local restaurants around Duong Dong town market area. Look for places with plastic stools and a Vietnamese-language menu. ₫50,000–80,000 ($2–3.20) per bowl.

Banh Canh Cua (crab noodle soup)

A thick, slightly gelatinous noodle soup with mud crab, served with a squeeze of lime and chilli. Another Phu Quoc local speciality. Found in small restaurants in Duong Dong. ₫60,000–100,000 ($2.40–4).

Seafood restaurants (Long Beach strip)

The beachfront restaurants along Long Beach and around the southern resort areas serve grilled and cooked seafood at higher prices than town. Reasonable quality. The price per kg for tiger prawns, lobster, crab, and squid is displayed at the counter — check before ordering.

Honest pricing note: Lobster on Long Beach: ₫400,000–800,000 ($16–32) per 500g depending on season and restaurant. Fresh crab: ₫200,000–400,000 ($8–16) per kg. These are tourist prices, not local market prices. The same ingredients at the night market cost 40–60% less.

Ganesh Indian Restaurant

Long Beach. Caters to the international tourist population with a reliable Indian menu. Useful for travellers who want a break from Vietnamese food. ₫100,000–200,000 ($4–8) for main dishes.

Chez Carole

Long Beach north. French-run restaurant — the owner family has been on the island for over 20 years. European and Vietnamese menu, good wine selection. More expensive but consistent quality. ₫200,000–400,000 ($8–16) per person for a full meal.

Local eating tips

The cheapest eating is always in Duong Dong town, not on the beach. A com binh dan (mixed rice plate) lunch in town: ₫40,000–70,000 ($1.60–2.80). The town market area (Cho Duong Dong) has several small restaurants open from early morning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the signature dish of Phu Quoc?: Bun quay is Phu Quoc's signature dish — thin rice noodles served with seafood broth, shrimp, squid, and dipping sauce. The noodles are stirred (quay) in the broth rather than submerged. Find it at small local restaurants in Duong Dong town for 50,000-80,000 VND ($2-3.20) per bowl.
Is the Duong Dong Night Market worth visiting for food?: The night market is the most practical evening option. Grilled scallops with spring onion and peanut (so diep nuong mo hanh) are the island specialty. Prices are tourist-adjusted but fair, and the seafood is fresh. The same ingredients at the night market cost 40-60% less than Long Beach restaurants.
Where is the cheapest food in Phu Quoc?: The cheapest eating is in Duong Dong town, not on the beach. A com binh dan (mixed rice plate) lunch in town costs 40,000-70,000 VND ($1.60-2.80). The town market area (Cho Duong Dong) has several small restaurants open from early morning.
How much does lobster cost in Phu Quoc?: Lobster on Long Beach costs 400,000-800,000 VND ($16-32) per 500g depending on season and restaurant. Fresh crab runs 200,000-400,000 VND ($8-16) per kg. These are tourist prices — check the per-kg display price at the counter before ordering.

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