Fish Sauce Factory
Fish Sauce Factory
Fish Sauce Factory
Fish Sauce Factory
Visiting production centers of the famous Vietnamese fish sauce on Phu Quoc Island.
Phu Quoc
Production
Gastronomy
There are about 85 fish sauce factories on Phu Quoc Island. This is a unique place where you can see the creation process of a traditional Vietnamese product: from fish fermentation in giant wooden barrels to bottling the finished sauce.
- Duration
1–2 hours
- Average budget
from $5
- Admission
Free
- Best months
Oct – Apr
- Languages on site
Vietnamese, English
What you need to know
The main process that interests tourists is the fermentation of the sauce in giant wooden barrels. They are made of loi wood, bound with sturdy metal straps, and covered with a thick layer of salt. Each barrel holds 14–15 tons of fresh fish. The fermentation process lasts from 8–9 up to 12 months.
Phu Quoc fish sauce consists solely of anchovies, salt, and water, with no preservatives or artificial additives. At the factories, you can taste the product and purchase it to take home.
Main factories to visit:
- Khai Hoan: No. 11 Hung Vuong Bridge, Duong Dong town. The most famous factory, operating since 1975.
- Nam Ngu: The largest factory on the island (over 22,000 sq. m).
- Phung Hung: Located on Nguyen Van Cu Street, An Thoi town.
- Hung Thinh: 30/4 Street, Quarter 1, Duong Dong town.
Factories are open daily from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and visits are available year-round.
On site
- Getting there
Taxi or rented motorbike
- Cash
Recommended for purchasing sauce
- Important
Fish sauce is officially prohibited for air transport
- Tours
Individual tours of the production halls