08/06/2026
🎁 WHAT SOUVENIRS SHOULD YOU BRING HOME FROM PHU QUOC? 18 SIGNATURE SPECIALTIES OF PEARL ISLAND
A trip to Phu Quoc is not only about pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters but also about bringing home unique gifts that capture the island's flavors and culture. If you're wondering what to buy, here are 18 of the most popular local specialties loved by visitors.
🥇 1. PHU QUOC FISH SAUCE
Made from fresh anchovies and sea salt, traditionally fermented in large wooden barrels for many months, creating a rich and distinctive flavor found nowhere else.
💰 Price: VND 100,000 – 300,000 per bottle
📍 Available at: Khai Hoan, Phung Hung, and Thinh Phat Fish Sauce Factories.
🌶️ 2. PHU QUOC PEPPER
Known for its strong aroma and spicy flavor thanks to the island's unique soil conditions. Often referred to as the “Black Gold” of Phu Quoc.
💰 Price: VND 150,000 – 350,000 per kg
📍 Available at pepper farms and specialty stores.
🦑 3. DRIED SEAFOOD
Including dried squid, dried fish, dried shrimp, and more, all processed from freshly caught local seafood.
💰 Price: VND 200,000 – 1,000,000 per kg
📍 Duong D**g Market and Phu Quoc Night Market.
🍄 4. TRAM MUSHROOMS
A seasonal mushroom that grows during the rainy season. It has a slightly bitter taste with a naturally sweet aftertaste and is considered a gift from Phu Quoc's forests.
💰 Price: VND 200,000 – 400,000 per kg
📍 Duong D**g Market.
🥮 5. BANH KHEO (TRADITIONAL SWEET PASTRIES)
Small handmade pastries filled with coconut, mung bean, taro, or durian.
💰 Price: VND 30,000 – 80,000 per box
📍 Co Dung Bakery and Thai Binh Bakery.
🌿 6. BANH TET MAT CAT
A traditional sticky rice cake wrapped in wild palm leaves, giving it a unique fragrance.
💰 Price: VND 80,000 – 150,000 per roll
📍 Duong D**g Market and Dinh Cau Night Market.
🥥 7. PALM SUGAR SPONGE CAKE
Soft, chewy, and infused with the natural aroma of palm sugar.
💰 Price: VND 20,000 – 50,000 per serving
📍 Local markets.
🍷 8. SIM WINE
Made from wild rose myrtle berries that grow naturally on the island. It has a mild sweetness and delicate aroma, making it one of Phu Quoc's most iconic specialties.
💰 Price: VND 140,000 – 300,000 per bottle
📍 Sim Son, Bay Gao, and Thanh Long wineries.
🌳 9. MO QUA WINE
A traditional local wine made from the rare Mo Qua fruit, a plant native to Phu Quoc.
💰 Price: VND 150,000 – 400,000 per bottle
📍 Local specialty stores.
🥜 10. CHOU CHOU PEANUTS
A famous snack featuring peanuts coated with a variety of delicious flavors.
💰 Price: VND 50,000 – 150,000 per box
📍 Phu Quoc Night Market and Chou Chou Store.
🌊 11. DRIED SEA CUCUMBER
A highly nutritious seafood delicacy treasured for its health benefits.
💰 Price: VND 1,000,000 – 3,000,000 per kg
📍 Reputable seafood stores.
🦐 12. STIR-FRIED SHRIMP PASTE
Rich, savory, and perfect with steamed rice or fresh vegetables.
💰 Price: VND 50,000 – 120,000 per jar
📍 Duong D**g Market.
💎 13. PHU QUOC PEARLS
Cultivated in the island's clean waters, these pearls make elegant and meaningful gifts.
💰 Price: From several hundred thousand to tens of millions of VND
📍 Long Beach Pearl and reputable pearl farms.
🦀 14. HAM NINH FLOWER CRAB
Famous for its sweet, firm, and naturally flavorful meat.
💰 Price: Depends on season and size
📍 Ham Ninh Fishing Village.
🌊 15. SEA URCHIN
Often called the "Ginseng of the Sea" thanks to its rich nutritional value.
💰 Price: Seasonal
📍 Ham Ninh and An Thoi.
🦀 16. KING CRAB
One of the most premium seafood products available in Phu Quoc.
💰 Price: Several million VND per crab
📍 Seafood markets and restaurants.
🍇 17. MO QUA FRUIT
A unique local fruit commonly used for making wine and traditional remedies.
💰 Price: Seasonal
📍 Local gardens and farms.
🥭 18. THANH CA MANGO
A famous Phu Quoc mango variety known for its sweet flavor and fragrant aroma.
💰 Price: Seasonal
📍 Fruit orchards and local markets.
📍 TRUSTED PLACES TO BUY PHU QUOC SPECIALTIES
• Duong D**g Market
• Phu Quoc Night Market
• Ham Ninh Market
• Nguyen Huong Specialty Supermarket
• Huong Dao Specialty Store
• Khai Hoan, Thinh Phat, and Phung Hung Fish Sauce Factories
✨ Every souvenir from Phu Quoc is more than just a local product—it carries the flavors of the sea, the island's culture, and the stories of its people.
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