The Spice House Restaurant at Cassia Cottage

I began my day in Phu Quoc with breakfast at The Spice House—what a breath of fresh air. Tucked inside the serene Cassia Cottage resort, it feels peaceful even when things are busy. The open-air setup lets in soft sea breezes, palm tree shadows, and golden light—just right for a slow morning. The menu is a delight for those wanting something healthful without sacrificing flavor. Their fresh garden rolls filled with crisp herbs, mint, fragrant coriander and a light dipping sauce were perfect: bright, clean, and not heavy. I also tried one of their smoothie bowls—rich with tropical fruit, a sprinkle of seeds, and cooling coconut milk. It was nourishing in the way that fills you up gently, not with that overly sweet punch that leaves you craving something else. What impressed me the most was how they balance local Vietnamese produce (think herbs, fresh seafood, spices) with mindful cooking practise: no MSG, no undesirable additives, real ingredients. Service was kind and attentive—staff asked about dietary preferences without me having to start the conversation, a superb plus for staff Quoc!!! Portion sizes were generous (but not wasteful), so I felt very good leaving the table. Ambience and a view of the beach in the distance added to the calm—just what you want if you’re focused on wellness and travel. If I come back to Phu Quoc, The Spice House will be one of my first stops for breakfast again. Highly recommended for anyone wanting that healthy, feel-good start to their day.

We found this place from a mention in lonely planet so decided to try and we’re very glad we did. One of the best meals we have had in all Vietnam. Authentic local food with a modern twist, we had a mackerel cheviche and red sapper fillet to start but my main of caramelised fish in clay pot was the stand out, really tasty. Highly recommended. Staff were really nice and attentive also.

The resort is excellent! The territory is green and beautiful, with regular live music performances. At the New Year’s Eve party at Cassia Cottage, the food was absolutely delicious and gourmet. Everything was of the highest quality. The staff were exceptionally friendly, and the service was excellent. You can truly feel that the owner takes care not only of the guests but also of the employees. He knows each staff member by name and how long they have been working at the hotel, and he treats everyone with respect and kindness. The general manager, Luisa, is a highly professional specialist who does her job perfectly and with great passion!

Absolutely outstanding food and service. The cuisine was delicious, and the staff were professional, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit. The restaurant offers breathtaking views and a beautiful setting. I would highly recommend this establishment.

We went for dinner after friends recommended the place. It was really good! Service was great and food was delicious. Rack of lamb, noodles, baos. It was so good we decided to try their breakfast as well which was fantastic! 400k dong per person for the buffet - worth the price. Also would mention Huwen that gave us wonderful service!

My wife and I really stumbled across this place as we were literally staying in the next door resort and having experienced the quality and standards exhibited in the cuisine and the service from the staff, we will be making a return visit before we depart Phu Quoc. I hope anyone reading this, might be tempted to visit the Spice House and if so I hope you leave as satisfied as what we both were. When we first walked into the internal dining area of the restaurant it was empty and so we were a little apprehensive but that was swept away by the greeting received from the staff and as we passed through to the external dining area it must have been 80 to 90% occupied, with no tables left poolside. We ordered a cocktail each of a Pina Colada and a Mai Tai. The menu was mouthwatering and my wife almost instantly opted for the mackerel ceviche served with some restaurant made tortilla chips and I eventually opted for the Golden fried rolls served with some salad and dipping sauce, we were served some restaurant prepared brown bread which was of a very good quality. We were going to follow this with a fruit and fish salad but as we only said we wanted a light meal the waiter considered we might have been over ordering, so we simply shared the Khmer coconut fish with a small steamed rice, washed down with a bottle of still water and a very nice bottle of white wine, which we were allowed to sample, along with one other, before deciding. We were enjoying ourselves and the atmosphere so much that we had to stay longer so I treated myself to a Crème brule which we followed with coffee and a liqueur. We cannot stress enough how much we enjoyed our evening at the Spice House, it really should have been far busier given the all round quality, we guess it was quiet because you don’t walk past it like the street lined places, you might even think it was a restaurant solely for residents, but it isn’t, sure it is not a cheap indulgence compared to the majority of the street lined pack them in serve them quick places that abound in this area of Phu Quoc, our food order cost us 904,000Vnd about £26.00 this was obviously increased by the cocktails at 225,000Vnd each or £6.40 each and the Sicilian wine at 1,000,000Vnd about £28.50 We sincerely hope that the Spice House gains greater recognition than the current rating as it is most is deserved

Lovely Vietnamese food with a mediterranean touch. The staff is really polity and will give you a lot of personal attention. Quoc and Phuong are the best! Do not expect European precision as the photo might hint you. You are in Vietnam, take it as you get it. The food might be very quick, might be slow. For me that’s not a problem at all.

Amazing ambiance with great food. They have a vegetarian menu which was perfect for us. Our kids enjoyed the meals as well. If you are in Phu Quoc, this should be a must visit place for you.