Nhà Trên Biển - Joy Adventures - Restaurant & Boat to Starfish Beach — Restaurant in Kiên Giang Province

We went for the Fisherman’s experience tour. This is a family run business which I am very impressed with. The service was impeccable from the beginning till the end. Joy was the person whom I was messaging before my trip to arrange. She answered all my queries and also asked if I needed transport to and fro my hotel, which we took it because based from the map, I think we will have difficulties trying to get a grab. I believe our driver, Mr Money, was also their friend and all of us set out together on the fishing experience, allowing me to feel the closeness of what we call “kampung spirit” in my country. While waiting for them to load up the boat, two young girls scooped up some sea urchins for us to take photos with, they were very friendly and explained to us how to avoid getting hurt from handling the sea urchins. Our guide was An, he instructed very clearly on how to use different rods/reels to catch fish. Although our catches were small fishes, I enjoyed the reel fishing. One of our crew member went diving for scallops and sea urchins for us, they managed to catch some bigger fishes while they were diving for shellfish. While we were fishing, they prepped sashimi sea urchins and one of a fish that is famous for sashimi for my bro and father, needless to say, they enjoyed it a lot. They even bring wasabi and lemon for the sashimi experience. After which, we headed to an island where they cooked our dinner. Freshest seafood ever, since some of the seafood were the ones just freshly caught. They cutely set up a picnic mat and table, brought along some cold drinks, various sauces, some of it were made by their mum (I believe she’s the restaurant chef). She also cooked fried rice and pomfret fish for us to have it for dinner. Hands down one of the best food I’ve tasted. At dinner, a crew gifted me and my bro with a present each, handmade by him. He was very meticulous and knew exactly what we would appreciate. He gave my bro a handmade necklace which my bro loves it so much while he made a bottle of seashell collections for me to admire. I think he is very observant and knows how to read character very well because both of us really appreciate what he picked for us. So very different and something so accurately specific to our likings. Then we went for squid fishing after sunset, despite being informed by Joy that it wasn’t squid fishing season, they still took us out to attempt. An managed to catch one but the rest of us weren’t that lucky. After trying out 3 different spots, we went back to the restaurant and Mr Money drove us back to our hotel, concluding our fisherman’s experience. We really enjoyed ourselves thoroughly, had the freshest seafood and experience the humble life of a fisherman. I highly recommend anyone who wants an immersive cultural experience when they visit Phu Quoc island. Thank you Joy Adventures for...

We discovered this hidden gem through Google, drawn in by its glowing reviews. After visiting the Pepper Country Farm, which was conveniently just a 15-minute scooter ride away, we decided to stop by for lunch. The day was particularly windy, so we opted out of taking the boat to Starfish Beach. Instead, we had the pleasure of chatting with Jonathan and his girlfriend Joy, the warm and welcoming owners of this unique establishment. What makes their setup truly remarkable is that they actually live on the water, a detail that adds to the charm and allure of the experience.

Reaching the restaurant is an adventure in itself. The approach involves walking along a 200-meter-long wooden bridge—uneven and full of character—which perfectly encapsulates the authenticity of traditional Vietnamese life by the sea. It felt like stepping into a different world.

For our meal, we chose the silver pomfret fish, served with tomatoes and steamed rice. It arrived beautifully presented in the classic Vietnamese style, and we were delighted by its simplicity and flavor. The fish was tender, easy to eat with minimal bones, and absolutely delicious. Initially, we were the only diners, as the blustery weather had likely kept others away. However, a group of five arrived shortly after, and their presence only added to the atmosphere—our private, tranquil lunch spot came alive with a gentle hum of activity.

I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone exploring the area. On a calmer day, the boat trip to Starfish Beach would undoubtedly enhance the experience, and I hope to return to try it myself when the weather is more agreeable.

One thing to note: the final stretch of the journey—about a quarter mile—is quite bumpy for scooters, and cars can only go so far. If you’re driving, you’ll need to walk the last 400 meters. Trust me, though, it’s well...

I was a bit skeptical about visiting Rạch Vẹm due to bad reviews of hard selling boat rides, beach full of garbages and bumpy roads.

But oh boy, let me tell you. The experience that we had at Joy Adventures is nothing but exceptional. The staffs were very attentive and always made sure that we were taken care of during the whole trip.

Let me debunk all the all the concerns one may have visiting Rach Vẹm earlier. First, their price is very affordable. Just 750K/pax and you get a free ride to and fro Star fish beach and a 5-course lunch + drink at your own timing. After that, you can either do fishing or snorkeling around their floating house.

Second, their floating house's hygiene standard is fairly decent. All the cooked food are covered in plastic cap before serving to customers. And I didn't find any grease in their utensils or disgusting stuffs in the bathroom 🤣 For the star fish beach, the staff recommended us to visit the last beach as it was less crowded and had more shade. That was a perfect decision.

Lastly, all roads leading to really nice attractions (off the beaten path) in Phu Quoc are always full of pot holes and tricky to navigate. So don't let that deter you. Just book a Xanh SM and let the driver do the...