Open Phu Quoc← Tất cả bàiCá sòng
Cá sòng is a firm-fleshed local fish often grilled whole over charcoal. Ask about the size before ordering and eat it straight from the grill while the skin is crisp and the meat still moist.
Choosing and ordering food
The best grilled cá sòng is eaten right when it's hot. Remove each fiber of the meat, roll it with green vegetables or dip it with rich chili salt depending on the style of each restaurant. If you are traveling with small children, remember to carefully remove the bones. Don't forget to ask the owner about the size of the fish as well as how to calculate the price before closing the dish.
What to know when ordering
Seeing cá sòng on sale in Phu Quoc does not mean that it is always the fish that has just been caught during the day around the island. The juiciness of the dish depends a lot on the batch of fish and the cold storage process. If you are really interested in the origin, ask the restaurant directly instead of completely believing the generic "local seafood" sign.
Before eating or buying
- Clarify the size, weight and price before the restaurant takes it for processing.
- Ask if the dipping or marinade is too spicy.
- Note that fish has a lot of broken bones, so eat slowly and check carefully.
- If there is a history of allergies, notify staff in advance.