Eating your way through the Duong Dong night market

The Duong Dong night market is a short walk of stalls beside the harbour, and the food is the reason most people come. Seafood sits on ice at the front: fish, squid, shrimp and crab, cooked to order while you wait. Ask the weight and the cooking fee first, then choose. Grilled skewers and sugarcane juice fill the gaps between bigger plates. Come hungry and share dishes so you can try more.

Good to know

Seafood is sold by weight, so the same fish can cost different amounts at neighbouring stalls. Watching it weighed removes most doubt. Cooking styles are simple: grilled, steamed with ginger, or stir-fried with garlic.

Minh hoạ: night market phu quoc

Practical tips

Share two or three dishes between a group rather than ordering one each. Keep napkins and wet wipes handy, and finish with fruit or a sweet soup to cool the palate.

Conclusion

Treat the market as a relaxed dinner, not a race. Eat slowly and compare a few stalls. For more, see the night market food guide.

Minh hoạ: night market phu quoc

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