So after our stint in Saigon, we were ready for some rest & relaxation. We took a one hour plane ride to Phu Quoc, a relatively “untouched” island west of Saigon. Phu Quoc is a pretty cool place and is famous for three things; fish sauce (explains the ripe smell hanging over some parts of town), black pepper, and their dogs!
Cute huh? Phu Quoc dogs are known for their razor sharp teeth & claws, as well as a fierce-looking ridgeback of fur. I had to restrain myself from stuffing this little guy in my bag.
We stayed at a place called Beach Club, which is situated at the end of Long Beach. Nice accomodation, mediocre food. Luckily, we ran into our friends, Drew & Yaya, (big ass coincidence) and they gave us the run down about this beach on the southern end, called Sao Beach. Untouched! Hammocks! Amazing grilled prawns! Delicious ribs!
Curious, we booked a night at the only resort on the beach, called My Lan. This place is basically a bunch of wooden shacks, but it is served by a fantastic restaurant.
Drew & Yaya were right about the prawns. Grilled tableside! These babies were monster size, lightly marinated, and extremely succulent and juicy. I can’t stop using the word succulent on this blog. SUCCULENT!!!
Drew & Yaya were also right about the ribs. Marinated in a slighty sweet sauce, they grilled up real nice.
Drew & Yaya were also DAMN right about the hammocks.
Beach Club on Long Beach
Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
+84 77 3980998
Email: info@beachclubvietnam.com
www.beachclubvietnam.com
My Lan on Sao Beach
Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
+ 84 77 3990779
