Istanbul Beach Club is a Turkish-run beach club and restaurant on the white sands of Kem Beach (Bai Khem) in the south of Phu Quoc. It serves halal Turkish and Mediterranean food, from kebabs and mezze to seafood, with the turquoise sea right in front of you.
For Muslim travellers it is a reassuring halal option on the island; for everyone else it is a relaxed place to eat between swims. The two-storey space works for family lunches as well as romantic dinners.
- Location: Kem Beach (Bai Khem), south Phu Quoc
- Cuisine: halal Turkish and Mediterranean
- Good for: lunch on a beach day, sunset dinner
What to order
- Mixed kebab grill
- Mezze platter
- Greek salad
- Wood-fired pizza
- Seafood paella (for two)
- Signature cocktails
Mixing mezze, salads and skewers with one or two mains keeps the bill reasonable.
Visiting
Beachfront tables are the draw. Sunset at weekends and in high season gets busy, so book ahead for a good table. It is in the south of the island, about 40–50 minutes by car from Duong Dong; Grab or a taxi is easiest. It combines well with Sunset Town, Kem Beach and the Hon Thom cable car.
