What are the operating hours and locations of Phu Quoc's King Kong Mart?

Operating hours are from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM daily. There are two locations: ① the main branch on the tourist street (larger store with a clean layout) and ② the second branch inside the Duong Dong Night Market (smaller but with a greater variety of items popular with tourists).

What payment methods are accepted, and how can I get a discount coupon?

You can pay with cards and US dollars. The currency exchange next to the mart offers a better exchange rate for dollars and provides a King Kong Mart discount coupon when you exchange money there (subject to local conditions).

How can I use the delivery service, and is free delivery available?

Delivery is available across all of Phu Quoc and is free for purchases over a certain amount (the threshold may vary by location and time). You can use a popular messaging app to check the order and delivery status and to make inquiries.

What are the recommended items on the shopping list?

Popular items include Vietnamese coffee (Con Soc, Legend, Ark Cafe, etc.), snacks and jellies (Gery Cheese Crackers, Ahh, Kal wafers, Coffee Joy, Top Jelly, etc.), instant noodles (Hao Hao, Miliket, etc.), dried and tropical fruits (dried mango, Vinamit jackfruit chips, fresh mango, mangosteen, etc.), sauces and spices (Nuoc Mam, chili sauce, pepper, lemon salt, etc.), traditional teas and milk tea, nuts, and various daily necessities and medicines.

Are there any shopping tips? How do the prices compare to the night market?

As the largest supermarket in Phu Quoc, it offers a wide variety of items at reasonable prices. The prices are similar to those at the night market, making it convenient to visit on your first day of travel to buy everything at once and use the delivery service. They also neatly peel and cut fresh fruits, and the clothes are generally cheaper and more varied than at the night market.

Phu Quoc King Kong Mart Shopping Guide: Top Souvenirs and Food Items

Phu Quoc's King Kong Mart is a must-visit shopping destination for anyone traveling to the island. It offers a wide range of products, from traditional Vietnamese goods to local specialties, making it a convenient place to buy snacks, tropical fruits, and souvenirs. In this post, we'll introduce some of the most popular items you shouldn't miss at King Kong Mart.

Phu Quoc King Kong Mart

King Kong Mart Information

King Kong Mart is open from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM.

King Kong Mart has two locations. One is on the main tourist street, and the other is the second branch located inside the Duong Dong Night Market. The King Kong Mart on the tourist street is larger and its products are well-organized. The second branch, on the other hand, is smaller but has a wider variety of items popular with tourists.

King Kong Mart Shopping Tips

It is the largest supermarket in Phu Quoc.
It offers a wide variety of products.
Prices are affordable, so you can buy many items without feeling a burden.
Prices are similar to those at other night markets, so it's convenient to visit on your first day of travel to shop for food and souvenirs and then use the delivery service.
Don't forget to grab a King Kong Mart discount coupon. (They give you a coupon when you exchange money at the currency exchange next to the mart.)
They have a variety of clothes, and they are much cheaper than at the night markets.
You can pay with cards and dollars. (The exchange rate at the currency exchange next to the mart is better for dollars.)
Fruits are neatly peeled, making them easy to eat.
Delivery service is available across Phu Quoc, and delivery is free for purchases over a certain amount.

You can use a messaging app to check the status of your delivery.

Recommended Shopping List

Vietnamese Coffee

Vietnamese coffee is famous worldwide and loved by many for its unique aroma and flavor. At Phu Quoc's King Kong Mart, you can purchase various types of Vietnamese coffee.

Product Name	Description	Price
Con Soc Coffee	A smooth, clean-tasting coffee in a drip bag.	54,000 VND (approx. 2.16 USD)
Legend Coffee	The drip bag version has a richer and more luxurious taste than G7, while the instant coffee is sweet and smooth.	90,000 VND (approx. 3.60 USD)
Ark Cafe	The blue coconut-flavored one is very popular, and the red one (Vietnamese iced coffee) is sweet.	54,000 VND (approx. 2.16 USD)
Weasel Coffee	A civet cat coffee with a caramel-like aroma.	144,000 VND (approx. 5.76 USD)
Vinacafe Chat Coffee	An iced milk coffee.	45,000 VND (approx. 1.80 USD)

Snacks & Jellies

In Vietnam, cheese crackers and coffee biscuits are famous and very affordable.

King Kong Mart Snacks and Jellies

Snack Name	Description	Price
Gery Cheese Crackers	A cracker coated with cheese.	36,000 VND (approx. 1.44 USD)
Ahh Cheese Snack	A soft snack coated with rich cheese, perfect for gifting as it comes in a box.	25,200 VND (approx. 1.01 USD)
Kal Cheese Wafer	A salty cheese wafer.	27,000 VND (approx. 1.08 USD)
An Rice Crackers	The bonito flakes and seaweed flavors are very popular.	18,000 VND (approx. 0.72 USD)
Coconut Cookies	Thin and crispy, not too sweet.	23,400 VND (approx. 0.94 USD)
Coffee Joy	Has a gentle coffee aroma.	36,000 VND (approx. 1.44 USD)
Corn Snack	Looks similar to a popular Korean snack, but it's less hard and slightly spicy.	9,000 VND (approx. 0.36 USD)
Oreo Choco Pie	A soft cake with a marshmallow filling, offering a sweet and rich chocolate taste.	45,000 VND (approx. 1.80 USD)
Top Jelly	A chewy and sweet jelly. The mango flavor is the most famous, but the strawberry and grape flavors are also delicious.	36,000 VND (approx. 1.44 USD)
Cherish Jelly	A sweet and soft jelly like a mango pudding.	28,800 VND (approx. 1.15 USD)

Instant Noodles

Vietnamese instant noodles are characterized by their rich broths made from various ingredients like seafood, chicken, and beef. They use unique Southeast Asian spices to create distinct flavors. Miliket noodles are affordable and compact, making them great souvenirs. Hao Hao pink cup noodles have a clean shrimp flavor. These two types of noodles are also delicious for those who are not fond of cilantro.

King Kong Mart Instant Noodles

Hao Hao: Features a rich broth and soft noodles with a shrimp flavor.
Omachi: Contains sausage and has a strong flavor from its unique spices.
Vifon: One of the most famous and oldest instant noodle brands in Vietnam. It comes in various flavors, with the chicken flavor being the most palatable.
Miliket: Known for its simple taste and can be eaten as a snack straight from the package.
Caykay: The kimchi flavor tastes similar to Korean kimchi cup noodles.

Dried & Tropical Fruits

Vietnam is a paradise of tropical fruits, and various dried fruit products are famous. At Phu Quoc's King Kong Mart, you can find dried fruits made from a variety of fruits like mango, pineapple, and banana.

King Kong Mart Fruits

Dried Mango: The fruit's natural flavor is preserved, and it's sweet and sour. There are many varieties, and the price is affordable.
Vinamit: A crispy fruit chip made from dried jackfruit. The price is about 36,000 VND (approx. 1.44 USD).
Mango: A sweet and juicy tropical fruit, large in size and heavy.
Green Mango: An unripe mango with a unique taste that will keep you coming back for more. It's very sour and tastes great with chili salt.
Mangosteen: The inside is white and has a soft, sweet flavor. It's easy to eat by twisting the stem and crushing the rind.
Durian: A fruit with a unique smell that divides opinions. It has a soft, creamy, and nutty flavor.
Papaya: Has a red flesh and a sweet, soft taste. It's often consumed for diet or to aid digestion.
Passion Fruit: A sweet and sour fruit.
Jackfruit: Has no juice, but the flesh is sweet.
Dragon Fruit: Has a bright pink rind and white or red flesh with black seeds. The taste can be a bit bland.
Lychee: A small, round fruit with sweet and fragrant white flesh.
Longan: Similar to lychee but with a slightly blander taste. It has a brown exterior and transparent flesh inside.
Rambutan: Similar to lychee but with a hairy exterior. The flesh is sweet and juicy.
Star Fruit: Slices into a star shape. It has a sour taste and is often used in salads or juices.
Plum: Tastes sweet or sweet and sour.
Guava: Has firm, fibrous flesh and a texture similar to an apple, but it's not very sweet and goes well with chili salt.

Sauces

You can buy sauces perfect for making Vietnamese pho or spring rolls at home, as well as Phu Quoc's specialty, pepper, at affordable prices.

King Kong Mart Sauces and Spices

Soy Sauce: The Chinsu brand is recommended. It comes in two flavors: original and spicy. The spicy flavor goes well with fried rice, soy sauce egg rice, spicy stir-fried pork, and stir-fried squid, and is also versatile for other dishes.
Chili Sauce: Tastes great with fried dishes or spring rolls.
Nuoc Mam Sauce: A traditional fermented fish sauce from Vietnam, used for pho or spring rolls.
PHO BO Broth Cube: One box contains four pho broth cubes, and one cube can make about two servings. The price is about 7,200 VND (approx. 0.29 USD), which is very affordable.
Salt: There is shrimp salt, lemon salt, and chili salt, which are affordable and great for gifts. Lemon salt, in particular, is very delicious with thinly sliced grilled pork belly.
Pepper: Black pepper has a strong aroma and goes well with meat. White pepper has a milder taste and goes well with fish. Green pepper is less spicy and not hard, so it can be eaten directly. Red pepper has a spicy and sweet taste, making it great for salads. Many products include a grinder, making them excellent souvenirs.
Honey: You can purchase good-quality honey in various sizes at an affordable price.

Traditional Teas & Milk Tea

Noni Tea Bags: Known to be good for detoxification and blood circulation.
Artichoke Tea: Known to be good for digestion, protecting the liver, regulating blood sugar, and alleviating hyperlipidemia.
Heelway Bubble Tea: The tapioca pearls are not chewy, but the milk tea itself is sweet and delicious.
Cozy Tea: Comes in various types like green tea, ginger tea, and black tea and has a great aroma.
ARCHCAFE Matcha: The powder is fine and dissolves well, with a rich flavor.

Nuts & Dried Seafood

Chu Chu Peanuts: Come in various flavors and are well-packaged, making them great for gifts.
Macadamia Nuts: Come with a tool to crack the shells, making them easy to eat.
Cashews, Sunflower Seeds, Pistachios: Affordable and delicious.
Dried Seafood: Seasoned dried squid is a perfect snack with beer.

Daily Necessities & Medicine

King Kong Mart Daily Necessities and Medicine

Sensodyne, Colgate Toothpaste: Can be bought at half the price compared to South Korea.
Darlie Toothpaste: Known to help with cavity prevention and teeth whitening. Can be bought for about 45,000 VND (approx. 1.80 USD).
Sunscreen: Banana Boat sunscreen is famous for its SPF 100. It comes in both spray and lotion versions.
Strepsils: Come in various flavors, but the original flavor tastes like cilantro.
Tiger Balm: A very famous ointment with a pain-relieving effect.
Gaviscon: An antacid that can be bought at half the price compared to South Korea.
Biafine: A popular French burn ointment. It is also effective for sunburns.
Canesten: An athlete's foot medication, much cheaper than in South Korea.
Retacnyl Cream: A cream for skin whitening, wrinkles, and skin regeneration.
Differin Cream: An acne treatment.
Bepanthen: Effective for dry skin, minor burns, and eczema.
Mosquito Repellent: A good product for children and people with sensitive skin.

Clothes & Rattan Products

You can find a much wider variety of items at a cheaper price compared to Duong Dong Night Market. Especially, the sets of t-shirts and pants with vivid patterns are very affordable at around 90,000 VND (approx. 3.60 USD). Overall, the clothes have a very soft texture. In addition, you can find a wide variety of rattan bags in different styles and colors, and the prices are also cheaper than at the night market.

King Kong Mart Clothes and Souvenirs

Phu Quoc's King Kong Mart is a place every traveler to Phu Quoc should visit and a true shopping hotspot. It's very convenient because you can buy a variety of items in one place. If you're traveling to Phu Quoc, we highly recommend visiting King Kong Mart and picking up some of these items.