At the Duong Dong night market you pick your own fresh seafood for dinner, then wander for souvenirs. A few simple tips keep it tasty and fairly priced.
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The Phu Quoc Night Market is in central Duong Dong, near Dinh Cau. Every evening it lights up with dozens of live-seafood stalls, street snacks and local specialties to take home.
What to eat
- Seafood you choose yourself: crab, prawns, squid, sea urchin, scallops and snails – grilled or steamed.
- Local dishes: herring salad, bun quay, sweet soups, rolled ice cream.
- Tropical fruit and fresh coconuts.
What to buy
Pepper, fish sauce (packed to airline rules), dried fish and squid, rose-myrtle wine and souvenirs. Buy pearls only with a certificate. See our top 15 Phu Quoc specialties.
Tips
- 18:00 – 21:00 is the liveliest time.
- Ask the price per kilo, watch the weighing and ask about the cooking fee.
- Choose stalls with posted prices and plenty of local customers.
- Watch the sunset at Dinh Cau before heading in.
Prefer seafood right on the sea? Try night squid fishing with your catch cooked on board or the big-game fishing tour with local fishermen.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Phu Quoc night market open?
It runs in the evening and is busiest around 18:00 – 21:00.
Where is the Phu Quoc night market?
In central Duong Dong, near Dinh Cau.
How do I avoid being overcharged for seafood?
Choose stalls with posted prices, ask the price per kilo and the cooking fee, and watch the seafood being weighed.
