{"id":11129,"date":"2026-04-07T11:56:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T04:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/?p=11129"},"modified":"2026-04-08T08:35:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T01:35:07","slug":"best-tasting-crab-on-con-dao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat","title":{"rendered":"Top 12 delicious and famous specialties C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o and gift suggestions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o was once known through history books as \u201chell on earth,\u201d but today, it has transformed into \u201cparadise on earth\u201d with magnificent wild landscapes. Not only is it attractive with its turquoise beaches and fresh air, C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o is also a captivating seafood destination. Speaking of <strong>specialty C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong>, travelers will immediately think of fresh seafood and unique local products with the distinct flavor of the ocean that everyone wants to taste at least once in their lives.<br \/>\nThis article will synthesize details of delicious dishes you cannot miss when visiting this beautiful island. At the same time, Ph\u00fa Qu\u1ed1c Express also suggests the most convenient ways to get around so you can easily start your journey to fully explore the culinary culture here.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #003366;color:#003366\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #003366;color:#003366\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat\/#Hai_san_tuoi_song_%E2%80%93_linh_hon_am_thuc_bien\" >Fresh Seafood \u2013 The Soul of the Sea's Cuisine<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat\/#Tom_hum_do\" >Red lobster<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat\/#Cua_mat_trang\" >Moon crab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat\/#Sa_sung_Trung_bien\" >Sea worm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat\/#Goi_ca_nham_Goi_ca_map\" >Sand Shark Salad (Shark Salad)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat\/#Chao_hau\" >Oyster porridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat\/#Oc_vu_nang\" >Her breast snail<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat\/#Mon_qua_truyen_thong_mang_ve_tu_dao_ngoc\" >Traditional gift brought back from Pearl Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat\/#Mut_hat_bang\" >Areca nut jam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat\/#Mam_hau_va_Mam_nhum_Mam_quy_toc\" >Oyster sauce and Peanut worm paste (Noble paste)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat\/#Yen_sao_thien_nhien\" >Natural bird's nest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat\/#Muc_mot_nang_va_hai_san_kho\" >Sun-dried squid and dried seafood<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat\/#Sim_rung_Con_Dao_%E2%80%93_san_vat_thien_nhien_gia_tri\" >Forest Sim C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o - Valuable Natural Product<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat\/#Huong_dan_chon_mua_va_bao_quan_dac_san\" >Guide to buying and preserving specialties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/top-dac-san-con-dao-ngon-nhat\/#Ket_hop_hanh_trinh_di_chuyen_cung_tau_cao_toc_Thang_Long\" >Combine your travel with the high-speed train Th\u0103ng Long<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hai_san_tuoi_song_%E2%80%93_linh_hon_am_thuc_bien\"><\/span>Fresh Seafood \u2013 The Soul of the Sea's Cuisine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o is considered one of the richest fishing grounds. The foundation of its culinary reputation is the freshness of the catch, which is harvested and served the same day.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11287\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11287\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11287 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hai-san-tuoi-song-o-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh seafood at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hai-san-tuoi-song-o-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hai-san-tuoi-song-o-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hai-san-tuoi-song-o-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hai-san-tuoi-song-o-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Fresh seafood at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tom_hum_do\"><\/span>Red lobster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Red lobsters from C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o are caught entirely in the wild, making them quite rare. The lobster meat is extremely firm, chewy, and sweet, and the rich, nutritious golden roe is a delicacy. This is a seafood dish constantly sought after by both locals and tourists.<br \/>\nTo maintain the natural delicious flavor, you should ask the restaurant to steam or grill them. Especially the seafood here, boiled and dipped in salt and pepper lime or green chili salt, is incredibly delicious! When buying, choose reputable restaurants and check them yourself to avoid buying old shrimp.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2058\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2058\" style=\"width: 1020px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2058 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-5-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Red lobster\" width=\"1020\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-5-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-5-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-5-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-5-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-5-370x246.jpg 370w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2058\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Red lobster<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cua_mat_trang\"><\/span>Moon crab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This species of crab has a very distinctive identifying characteristic with dark red to bright pink circular spots on its shell, much like the shape of the moon. After being steamed, it turns an extremely eye-catching bright red. According to folk experience, moon-faced crabs are best, with the sweetest and firmest meat, during the full moon periods.<br \/>\nCrab can be prepared in many dishes, but it's ideally steamed and dipped in salt and lime, allowing you to fully enjoy its natural sweet flavor.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2054\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2054\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2054 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-3.jpg\" alt=\"Moon crab\" width=\"1024\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-3-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-3-768x645.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-3-14x12.jpg 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moon crab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sa_sung_Trung_bien\"><\/span>Sea worm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>S\u00e1 s\u00f9ng is a type of <strong>specialty C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong> extremely rare, as they are difficult to catch and only appear in large numbers between March and July each year. The meat of seaworms is very fatty, delicious, chewy, and extremely nutritious. If you visit C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o during this time, you must try dishes like stir-fried, grilled, mixed salad, or porridge made with seaworms so you won't regret it!.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2055\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2055\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2055 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-4.jpg\" alt=\"Sea worm\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-4-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-4-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sea worm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goi_ca_nham_Goi_ca_map\"><\/span>Sand Shark Salad (Shark Salad)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a delicious dish that enchants diners from the very first taste. Although made from rustic ingredients like unripe bananas, herbs, carambola, and pineapple, stingray salad is incredibly stimulating to the palate. The most authentic way to eat it is to take a little salad, roll it up in rice paper, and then dip it generously into a bowl of rich fish sauce.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2060\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2060\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2060 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-7.jpg\" alt=\"Spiny dogfish salad\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-7.jpg 700w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-7-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-7-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2060\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Spiny dogfish salad<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chao_hau\"><\/span>Oyster porridge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Walking around C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o on a cool, sea-breeze evening, there's nothing better than enjoying a steaming bowl of oyster congee. Plump, fresh oysters, carefully selected, are cooked with fragrant, sticky rice. Topped with a sprinkle of scallions, fried shallots, fried garlic, and black peppercorns, it creates an irresistible, tantalizing aroma.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2061\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2061\" style=\"width: 1020px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2061 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-8-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Oyster porridge\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-8-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-8-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2061\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oyster porridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oc_vu_nang\"><\/span>Her breast snail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The \"oc vu nang\" snail has a characteristic conical, lopsided, dark gray shell. This type of snail is often steamed with lemongrass, grilled with scallion oil, and served with salt and lime, offering a crispy, naturally sweet sensation. It's very suitable as an appetizer for dinner.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11288\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11288\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11288 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cac-mon-hai-san-che-bien-tai-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"Seafood dishes prepared at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cac-mon-hai-san-che-bien-tai-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cac-mon-hai-san-che-bien-tai-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cac-mon-hai-san-che-bien-tai-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cac-mon-hai-san-che-bien-tai-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11288\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Seafood dishes prepared at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mon_qua_truyen_thong_mang_ve_tu_dao_ngoc\"><\/span>Traditional gift brought back from Pearl Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Besides enjoying them on-site, finding dried specialties to bring back as gifts is also an enjoyable experience. These products are both easy to preserve and carry the distinct imprint of this historic island.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mut_hat_bang\"><\/span>Areca nut jam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The almond tree is considered a symbol of C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o, associated with glorious war years. In the past, in cold prisons, soldiers used almond leaves to lie on, write contact information, and use almond fruits as food to fill their stomachs.<br \/>\nNowadays, cashew nut jam is no longer just a dish <strong>specialty C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/strong> Delicious and also a gift that carries historical remembrance. Ripe **th\u01a1m ngon m\u00e0 c\u00f2n l\u00e0 th\u1ee9c qu\u00e0 mang \u00fd ngh\u0129a t\u01b0\u1edfng nh\u1edb l\u1ecbch s\u1eed. Qu\u1ea3 b\u00e0ng ch\u00edn \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c l\u1ea5y nh\u00e2n b\u00ean trong \u0111em rang mu\u1ed1i ho\u1eb7c ng\u00e0o \u0111\u01b0\u1eddng, mang l\u1ea1i v\u1ecb b\u00f9i b\u00f9i, b\u00e9o ng\u1eady c\u1ef1c k\u1ef3 g\u00e2y nghi\u1ec7n.** The ripe almond fruits are shelled and then salted or candied, giving them a wonderfully addictive nutty and creamy taste.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11289\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11289\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11289 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mut-hat-bang-o-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"Almond nut jam at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mut-hat-bang-o-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mut-hat-bang-o-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mut-hat-bang-o-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mut-hat-bang-o-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Almond nut jam at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mam_hau_va_Mam_nhum_Mam_quy_toc\"><\/span>Oyster sauce and Peanut worm paste (Noble paste)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o, you can't miss the specialty \u201coyster sauce.\u201d This is not only a delicious everyday dish but also the pride of the local people. Just tasting the rich flavor of oyster sauce once will surely leave a lasting impression.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2051\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2051\" style=\"width: 1020px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2051 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Oyster sauce C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o\" width=\"1020\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-1-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2051\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Oyster sauce C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Besides that, mum nhum (also called noble mum) is also a masterpiece. Originating from Quang Ngai but extremely popular in C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o, mum nhum has a characteristic murky red color, is thick and fragrant. Because nhum are difficult to catch and the preparation process is extremely meticulous, this type of mum is very valuable and is excellent for dipping boiled meat or wrapping in rice paper.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2052\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2052\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2052 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-2.png\" alt=\"Fermented sea urchin paste C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-2.png 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-2-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-2-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dac-san-con-dao-2-640x480.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Fermented sea urchin paste C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yen_sao_thien_nhien\"><\/span>Natural bird's nest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unlike many places, C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o bird's nests are harvested entirely naturally only twice a year (at the end of April and the end of August) in 6 large caves: Hon Tho, Hon Bong Lan, Hon Tre Nho, Hon Bay Canh, Mui Viet Minh, and Dam Tre Bay. C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o bird's nests have a pure, cool, subtly sweet taste and extremely high nutritional value. This is a premium, luxurious gift highly suitable for presenting to relatives and partners.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11292\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11292\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11292\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/yen-xao-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"Bird&#039;s nest soup C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/yen-xao-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/yen-xao-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/yen-xao-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/yen-xao-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Bird's nest C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o nature<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muc_mot_nang_va_hai_san_kho\"><\/span>Sun-dried squid and dried seafood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To create the famous sundried squid dish, fishermen must catch squid at night, select them carefully, and dry them in a single, natural sunning session on the very same day. This process helps the squid develop a slightly firm outer layer while keeping the meat thick, tender, chewy, and retaining its original fresh sweetness. Grilling over charcoal or deep-frying with fish sauce are both excellent choices for a snack.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11290\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11290\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11290 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/quy-trinh-che-bien-kho-muc-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"Dried Squid Processing Method C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/quy-trinh-che-bien-kho-muc-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/quy-trinh-che-bien-kho-muc-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/quy-trinh-che-bien-kho-muc-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/quy-trinh-che-bien-kho-muc-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Dried Squid Processing Method C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sim_rung_Con_Dao_%E2%80%93_san_vat_thien_nhien_gia_tri\"><\/span>Forest Sim C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o - Valuable Natural Product<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wild myrtle grows naturally on the hillsides and edges of the island's primeval forests. The fruit is dark purple with a purely sweet taste mixed with a slight astringency. Due to its natural growth without chemicals, wild myrtle is rich in antioxidants, which are very good for health.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11293\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11293\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11293\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sim-rung-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"Sim r\u1eebng C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sim-rung-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sim-rung-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sim-rung-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sim-rung-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Sim r\u1eebng C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From fresh rose myrtle berries, local people have created many attractive products such as rose myrtle wine, rose myrtle jam, or rose myrtle syrup. Rose myrtle wine has a deep purple color, is mildly sweet, and has a low alcohol content, making it suitable for both men and women. Currently, many <a title=\"Con Dao tourism\" href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/travel-to-con-dao-on-my-own-or-on-a-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tour C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/a> also organizes wild berry picking activities, bringing an interesting nature exploration experience to tourists.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11294\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11294\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11294\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mut-sim-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"Rose apple jam C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mut-sim-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mut-sim-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mut-sim-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mut-sim-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Rose apple jam C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Huong_dan_chon_mua_va_bao_quan_dac_san\"><\/span>Guide to buying and preserving specialties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get quality gifts, you should buy cashew nut jam and sea urchin\/oyster paste at the end of your visit for convenience in carrying them back. Always check the expiration date and ensure the packaging is carefully sealed.<br \/>\nFor dried seafood or bird's nest, store them in a cool, ventilated place and avoid heavy pressure when packing in checked luggage. If you want to bring fish sauce on the plane, you need to wrap it carefully to prevent leaks and check the airline's regulations in advance.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11298\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11298\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hai-san-tuoi-ngon-o-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"Delicious fresh seafood at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hai-san-tuoi-ngon-o-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hai-san-tuoi-ngon-o-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hai-san-tuoi-ngon-o-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hai-san-tuoi-ngon-o-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Delicious fresh seafood at C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ket_hop_hanh_trinh_di_chuyen_cung_tau_cao_toc_Thang_Long\"><\/span>Combine your travel with the high-speed train Th\u0103ng Long<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To optimize your culinary exploration time, choosing a fast and smooth mode of transportation is crucial. The super-high-speed train Th\u0103ng Long is the perfect choice for you.<br \/>\nAs the largest monohull high-speed vessel in Vietnam with a capacity of over 1,000 passengers, the ship is equipped with modern engines that minimize seasickness. The journey from the mainland to the island now takes only about 3 hours.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11299\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11299\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11299\" src=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ghe-ngoi-cao-cap-tren-tau-phu-quoc-express-di-con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"Gh\u1ebf ng\u1ed3i cao c\u1ea5p tr\u00ean t\u00e0u Ph\u00fa Qu\u1ed1c Express \u0111i C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ghe-ngoi-cao-cap-tren-tau-phu-quoc-express-di-con-dao.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ghe-ngoi-cao-cap-tren-tau-phu-quoc-express-di-con-dao-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ghe-ngoi-cao-cap-tren-tau-phu-quoc-express-di-con-dao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ghe-ngoi-cao-cap-tren-tau-phu-quoc-express-di-con-dao-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>First-class passenger compartment on the train<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To avoid missing the opportunity to enjoy the excellent C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o local specialties on this jade island, plan your trip today. Please contact the hotline <a href=\"tel:0901868878\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>090 186 8878<\/strong><\/a> or visit the website <a href=\"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Phu Quoc Express<\/strong><\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/online.phuquocexpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book high speed train tickets<\/a> Quickly, safely, and enjoy the most amazing trip!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o t\u1eebng \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c bi\u1ebft \u0111\u1ebfn qua nh\u1eefng trang l\u1ecbch s\u1eed nh\u01b0 m\u1ed9t \u201c\u0111\u1ecba ng\u1ee5c tr\u1ea7n gian\u201d, nh\u01b0ng ng\u00e0y nay, n\u01a1i \u0111\u00e2y \u0111\u00e3 v\u01b0\u01a1n m\u00ecnh tr\u1edf th\u00e0nh \u201cthi\u00ean \u0111\u01b0\u1eddng ch\u1ed1n h\u1ea1 gi\u1edbi\u201d v\u1edbi c\u1ea3nh quan hoang s\u01a1 tuy\u1ec7t \u0111\u1eb9p. Kh\u00f4ng ch\u1ec9 thu h\u00fat b\u1edfi b\u00e3i bi\u1ec3n xanh bi\u1ebfc v\u00e0 kh\u00f4ng kh\u00ed trong l\u00e0nh, C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o [&#8230;]\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":11286,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,55],"tags":[61],"class_list":["post-11129","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tin-tuc","category-con-dao","tag-phuquocexpress"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11129","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11129"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11129\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11306,"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11129\/revisions\/11306"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11286"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11129"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11129"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/phuquocexpress.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11129"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}