Flower crab is another specialty in Phu Quoc Island and readily available in many local seafood restaurants but the one in Ham Ninh is the locals’ most favorite place. Ham Ninh crab is quite small but the meat is rich fragrant, fresh and delicious with a firm texture. Aside from boiled crab, crab fried rice is also a must-try. The dish is a harmonious combination of steamed rice, tasty boiled crab meat, slices of fried eggs and spicy chili sauce. All of these ingredients are blended to create a very idyllic and mouthwatering flavor that mesmerizes even the pickiest eaters.
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Boiled crabs dip in black pepper, salt and lime juice sauce or chilli lime sauce are always recommended by the locals
Photo by @tnk
Tips from Inspitrip: A large crab is not tasty as the smaller ones so that you should choose the medium size. In addition, if you like crab roes, choose female crabs. If you like meaty ones, choose male crabs. Crabs on Phu Quoc island are so good that it is a pity if you do not try this kind of seafood when arriving in the island.
Where to eat:
Price: 150,000 – 250,000 VND/ kg (~ $6,5 – $11 USD in current price)
- Ham Ninh fishing village Restaurant: Rach Ham, Ham Ninh
- Quan Ghe Ham Ninh: No. 112 Bach Dang Street
- Bien Xanh (Blue Ocean) Restaurant: No. 47, Ham Ninh
- Kim Cuong Restaurant: Cua Lap Hamlet, Duong To
