Vietnam - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand - page 329

Chen Sea Resort & Spa
( 077-399 5895; www.centarahotelsresorts.com ; bungalows US$234-473; ) Tranquil
36-room Chen Sea has lovely villas with sunken baths and deep verandahs, designed to
resemble ancient terracotta-roofed houses. An infinity pool faces the resort's beautiful
sandy beach. Borrow a bike, kayak or catamaran - or settle into the spa or the open-sided
restaurant.

RESORT HOTEL $$$

Eating
Most hotels have their own lively cafes or restaurants in-house.
Duong Dong's night market (Ð Vo Thi Sau; 5pm-midnight) is one of the most atmospheric
(and affordable) places to dine, with a delicious range of Vietnamese seafood, grills and
vegetarian options.
The seafood restaurants in the fishing village of Ham Ninh also offer an authentic local
experience and taste; try Kim Cuong I ( 077-384 9978; mains 30,000-300,000d) .

Duong Dong

Buddy Ice Cream
( www.visitphuquoc.info ; 26 Ð Nguyen Trai; mains 25,000-130,000d; 8am-10pm; ) With the
coolest music in town, this cafe is excellent for sides of free internet and tourist info. Fill
up with New Zealand ice-cream combos, toasted sandwiches, fish and chips, thirst-bust-
ing fruit juices, shakes, smoothies, all-day breakfasts, comfy sofas and a book exchange.

ICE CREAM $

Long Beach

The Spice House at Cassia Cottage
( www.cassiacottage.com ; 100C Ð Tran Hung Dao; mains from 74,000d; 7-10am & 11am-10pm) Nab
a beachside high-table, order a papaya salad, grilled garlic, a cinnamon-infused okra or a
delectable fish curry and time dinner to catch the sunset at this excellent restaurant.

VIETNAMESE $

Alanis Deli
(98 Ð Tran Hung Dao; pancakes from 75,000d;

CAFE $

8am-10pm) Fab caramel pancakes and coffees

plus ace breakfasts and friendly service.