Bun Quay Kien Xay on Bach Dang Street in Duong Dong is regarded as the original home of bun quay, Phu Quoc's signature noodle dish, and has been serving it for more than 20 years. Fresh prawn, fish and squid are ground into a paste to order, dropped into boiling broth with the noodles, and you mix your own dipping sauce from salt, sugar, chilli, lime and fish sauce.
It is one of the busiest eateries on the island and a must for anyone who wants to try real local food.
- Address: Bach Dang Street, Duong Dong, near Dinh Cau
- Dish: bun quay (Phu Quoc seafood noodles)
- Price level: inexpensive; bring cash (VND)
What to order
- Traditional bun quay with squid, prawn and fish
- Bun quay with raw fish and prawn slices
- Beef, squid, prawn and fish-cake bun quay
- The "special" mixed bowl
Because the paste is made fresh, the fish cakes are springy and sweet. Add lime and chilli to your sauce a little at a time and taste as you go.
Atmosphere and getting there
A simple, lively old local eatery with quick turnover and a queue at peak mealtimes. It is in central Duong Dong, within walking distance of Dinh Cau; from the Long Beach resorts take a Grab or taxi (roughly 15–30 minutes depending on where you stay).
Combine it with Dinh Cau Rock Temple. Other bun quay favourites: Bun Quay Thanh Hung, Bun Quay Cay Xanh and Bun Quay Hai Ngan.
