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Grilled Anchovy Fish Phu Quoc Seafood Specialty

Grilled Anchovy Fish Phu Quoc Seafood Specialty

Phu Quoc not only attracts tourists by its beautiful natural scenery but also by its fresh seafood dishes, rich in the flavor of the sea. Among them, grilled mackerel is a specialty not to be missed when setting foot on the Pearl Island. With firm fish meat, natural sweetness and attractive aroma when grilled, this dish has conquered countless diners. Let's explore with BDATrip how to prepare grilled mackerel with the right taste and delicious places to eat in Phu Quoc in the article below!

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DuyênUpdated August 10, 20263 min read

Phu Quoc not only attracts tourists by its beautiful natural scenery but also by its fresh seafood dishes, rich in the flavor of the sea. Among them, grilled mackerel is a specialty not to be missed when setting foot on the Pearl Island. With firm fish meat, natural sweetness and attractive aroma when grilled, this dish has conquered countless diners. Let's explore with BDATrip how to prepare grilled mackerel with the right taste and delicious places to eat in Phu Quoc in the article below!

Introduction to Grilled Anchovy in Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc is not only famous for its clear blue beaches but also for its rich cuisine. Among them, grilled anchovy is a special dish that cannot be missed. Anchovy has firm, naturally sweet meat, and is especially delicious when grilled. Anchovy lives in abundance in the Southern sea, but the quality of Phu Quoc anchovy is considered superior. The anchovy is fresh, has firm meat and few bones, and when grilled, gives off a unique aroma. This dish often appears in family meals or seafood parties in Phu Quoc.

Enjoy grilled Phu Quoc mackerel
Enjoy grilled Phu Quoc mackerel

How to Grill Fish with Phu Quoc Flavor

Prepare Ingredients

To have a delicious grilled fish dish, you need to prepare the following ingredients:

Scallop fish: Choose fresh fish, bright eyes, tight scales.

Spices: Salt, pepper, garlic, fresh onion, lemongrass, chili, fish sauce, cooking oil.

How to Grill Delicious Fish at Home

Preparing the fish: Clean the fish, make incisions on the fish body so that the spices can penetrate better.
Marinage: Marinate the fish with fish sauce, onion, garlic, pepper, lemongrass, chili for 20 minutes.
Charcoal grilling: Helps the fish to be golden brown and fragrant, which is the best.
Oven grilling: Convenient but not as fragrant as charcoal.
Grilling in foil: Retains moisture and rich flavor.

Grilled mackerel
Grilled mackerel

Where to Eat Grilled Anchovies in Phu Quoc? Suggestions for Famous Restaurants

If you want to enjoy delicious grilled anchovies in Phu Quoc, you can refer to the following places:

Duong Dong Night Market

Address: Vo Thi Sau Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc
Opening hours: 18:00 - 23:30
Price range: 100,000 - 300,000 VND/dish

A bustling destination with countless fresh seafood stalls, you can choose fresh anchovies yourself and ask the restaurant to grill them right on the spot. The grilled anchovies have a rich flavor, reasonable price, suitable for all tourists.

Ra Khoi Seafood Restaurant

Address: 131 Bis 30/4 Street, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc
Opening hours: 10:00 - 23:00
Price range: 120,000 - 400,000 VND/dish

The restaurant has a spacious, comfortable space. Grilled mackerel is marinated according to a special recipe, grilled on fragrant charcoal, served with raw vegetables and spicy dipping sauce, very tasty.

Grilled Anchovy is marinated according to a special recipe.
Grilled Anchovy is marinated according to a special recipe.

Ham Ninh Blue Sea Restaurant

Address: Ham Ninh Bridge, Phu Quoc
Opening hours: 09:00 - 22:00
Price range: 100,000 - 350,000 VND/dish

This is a popular seafood restaurant with fresh anchovies caught directly from the sea. Grilled anchovies here have a rustic but equally attractive flavor.

Grilled Phu Quoc mackerel is an irresistible dish, imbued with the flavor of the ocean with firm, sweet fish meat, grilled on a charcoal stove, giving off an attractive aroma. Whether enjoyed in the luxurious space of a restaurant or at a popular eatery by the sea, this dish still retains the unique characteristics of the cuisine of the Pearl Island. If you have the opportunity to visit Phu Quoc, do not forget to enjoy grilled mackerel to fully feel the flavor of the ocean and enjoy a wonderful culinary experience in this land!

Other Must Visit Attractions in Phu Quoc

  • The beauty of Sao Beach Phu Quoc Sao Beach
  • Explore Phu Quoc Pearl Island
  • Fingernail Island 
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