Phu Quoc noodle soup – a famous specialty to enjoy when coming to Ngoc Island

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Phu Quoc noodle soup looks very simple, the way is not picky, but its taste makes anyone who has eaten it must be attached to it.

Speaking of Phu Quoc specialties , people often think of fresh and delicious seafood dishes. However, the cuisine here is also attractive to visitors by the extremely special vermicelli dishes, one of which is the noodle soup. Phu Quoc noodle soup looks very simple, the way is not fussy, but its taste makes anyone who has eaten it must be attached to it.

Why is it called ‘bun cha stir’?

Phu Quoc noodle soup impresses visitors right from its both strange and fun name. Stirring here does not mean that when customers enter the restaurant, they will be “stirred” to release the brakes. It is a very special action word when enjoying this vermicelli.Noodles stirred Phu Quoc - a famous specialty of the island NgocVermicelli is a famous specialty of Phu Quoc island pearl

After pureed and seasoned shrimp cakes, the owner of the restaurant will put them in the bottom of the bowl and draw a bowl of hot soup, boiling in and then stirring quickly with chopsticks. This way the shrimp meat will just be cooked, when eaten very sweet and rich in flavor. This is also the reason why this vermicelli is called vermicelli .Noodles stirred Phu Quoc - a famous specialty of the island NgocThe bowl of noodles is very simple but the taste is extremely delicious

Origin of Phu Quoc noodle dish

The origin of Phu Quoc noodle soup actually comes from the famous shrimp noodle dish of Binh Dinh province. However, after being imported into Phu Quoc in the period from 1995 – 1996, this vermicelli dish was modified in ingredients and made a little different.Noodles stirred Phu Quoc - a famous specialty of the island NgocNoodles first appeared in Phu Quoc in the years 1995 – 1996

Today, Phu Quoc noodle soup has become a famous specialty of Ngoc Island. Any visitor who has the opportunity to set foot on this island wants to once taste and feel the wonderful taste of this unique noodle dish.

Ingredients for making noodle soup Phu Quoc

Perhaps you are wondering what is special about Phu Quoc vermicelli making and it has such a delicious taste. Actually, the ingredients are nothing special. The secret to making a delicious bowl of vermicelli lies in the careful selection of ingredients and the way of processing.Noodles stirred Phu Quoc - a famous specialty of the island NgocThe ingredients for making noodles are also nothing special

Noodles are made by the shopkeeper herself. Going through many stages such as brewing rice, grinding rice, kneading flour, fresh white vermicelli strands will be baked. Vermicelli will be dipped in a pot of boiling water on the stove, then picked out and dipped in cold water and drained before putting it in the bowl to serve customers.

Besides vermicelli, shrimp is also a very important ingredient for the success of Phu Quoc noodle bowl The best fresh shrimp will be carefully selected, cleaned, then pureed and mixed with the necessary spices. Today, besides shrimp, people also make vermicelli stirring with herring rolls, or mackerel, depending on the preferences of customers.Noodles stirred Phu Quoc - a famous specialty of the island NgocEnjoy Phu Quoc noodle soup

A delicious bowl of vermicelli is indispensable for pieces of fish meat that are skillfully filled with fillets, broth, add a few onion stalks, a few chili slices to tear the tongue. Accompanied by a bowl of sauce mixed by the hands of each diners. Those who like spicy foods add chili, and those who like sweet foods add sugar.Noodles stirred Phu Quoc - a famous specialty of the island NgocPhu Quoc noodle soup

Looking at Phu Quoc noodle bowl , you will see its appearance does not seem to be very eye-catching. However, you will definitely have to admire the very first spoonful of the broth. The sweetness of pureed shrimp, fish fillet, blending with the spiciness of chili, the sweetness of the broth creates a rich bowl of vermicelli, with a great taste that is enough to “crave” the taste of all diners, even the most demanding ones.

Where is the best place to eat Phu Quoc noodle?

Phu Quoc has many restaurants selling noodle soup, but the best and most famous is  Kien Xon noodle soup . The shop has 2 establishments located at 222 Tran Phu Street and 28 Bach Dang Street, both in Duong Dong town.

If at other shops, want to enjoy Phu Quoc noodle , you just call and after 5 minutes the staff will bring the bowl for you. However, at Kien Xon is different. You will have to wait in line for a long time as the number of visitors at any facility is always full from opening to closing.Noodles stirred Phu Quoc - a famous specialty of the island NgocKien Build noodle soup is delicious and delicious

But waiting is also an interesting experience that many people love at Kien Xon noodle shop . They will have more time to see step-by-step making a noodle sale. What a wonderful feeling of waiting in lust, with a hungry stomach, and then being satisfied with a bowl of rice noodles.

Next to Kien Xon, you can also enjoy Phu Quoc noodle soup at Thanh Hung restaurant at address 157, April 30, Duong Dong town.

It is still said that traveling to Phu Quoc without enjoying vermicelli is considered a waste of the trip. This special vermicelli seems to have become an indispensable spice, complementing the diversity and specialties of Phu Quoc’s cuisine and becoming something that makes visitors stick to each trip. go explore Ngoc Island.  

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