5 foods you just have to try when you’re in Phuket

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PHOTO: Por Pia in Phuket, Thailand

 

Phuket not only offers a great living and tourism experience, but also mouth-watering local ‘southern’ cuisine. Sometimes spicy, here are the top five dishes you should try when visiting Phuket. There are plenty of other but these would be the most well known.

 

Tom Yum Goong

Tom Yum Goong, a famous Thai dish, is a must-try in Phuket. This spicy and sour soup is made with lemongrass, chili, and coconut milk, and is usually prepared with seafood such as prawns or shrimp. However, there are also versions made with chicken and pork ribs. Tourists who cannot handle spicy food should approach this dish with caution.

 

Massaman Curry

Originating from Muslim Malaysia, Massaman Curry is a fusion dish that combines Thai and Indian cuisine. Unlike other curries, it does not contain curry leaves but includes a blend of herbs and spices such as lemongrass, galangal, and tamarind paste, mixed with beef, chicken, or pork. Coconut milk is added to create a creamy texture, and it is served with rice.

 

Mee Hokkien Noodle

Mee Hokkien Noodle is a stir-fried noodle dish originating from Fujian, China, but has become a popular food in Phuket. It consists of thick golden noodles stir-fried with shrimp, pork, squid, eggs and bean sprouts, and is served with sambal chili and lemon. This dish is typically eaten for lunch or tea-time in Phuket. It can also be served up as a vegetarian dish.

 

Por Pia

Por Pia is a Thai spring roll that is stuffed with meat, vegetables, crunchy pastry, prawns, and rice noodles. It is then deep-fried until crispy and served with a special sauce made with a unique recipe. Por Pia is a popular appetizer or snack among tourists, and restaurants such as Lock Tien in Phuket Old Town or Natural Restaurant in Talad Yai, Muang, serve this dish.

 

Khao Man Gai

Khao Man Gai, also known as chicken rice, is a simple but delicious dish that is a favorite among both locals and tourists. It is made by boiling chicken until tender and using the chicken broth to cook the rice, which absorbs all the flavors and nutrients. It is served with chicken stock and a spicy-sweet sauce and is a perfect lunch option.

 

In addition to these classic dishes, Phuket also offers some unique southern Thai cuisine, such as Gaeng Tai Pla, a spicy and sour fish curry, and Khao Yam, a salad made with rice, vegetables, and herbs. These dishes offer a taste of the distinct flavors and spices found in southern Thai cuisine.

 

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[userabcd]

Standard Thai food available everywhere in Thailand.

[OneMoreFarang]

I don't know about Mee Hokkien Noodle, but the rest is easily available in great quality in Bangkok - and probably for half the price. 

[userabcd]

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I don't know about Mee Hokkien Noodle, but the rest is easily available in great quality in Bangkok - and probably for half the price. 

Just confirmed with my wife, Mee Hokkien Noodle is a Chinese dish, sorry about that.

[DrDave]

5 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I don't know about Mee Hokkien Noodle, but the rest is easily available in great quality in Bangkok - and probably for half the price. 

Agreed.  Mee Hokkien is somewhat of a specialty, particularly in Phuket Town where although it's actually a Chinese dish, it's featured in several restaurants.

As the for the rest - none are really specific to Phuket.  In fact, the ingredients listed for Tom Yum are those that are used in the variation commonly known as "Bangkok Style Tom Yum".

 

I'm surprised to not see any Southern dishes such as Moo Hong. 

 

[Kopitiam]

If you want to try 'authentic' traditional Phuket cuisine, Pinto at Karon serve many such dishes.  Their 'Moo Hong' braised belly pork melts in your mouth.

[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, Kopitiam said:

If you want to try 'authentic' traditional Phuket cuisine, Pinto at Karon serve many such dishes.  Their 'Moo Hong' braised belly pork melts in your mouth.

Bangla road, f-burger.

[Agusts]

Never had a good Massaman Curry in Thailand, usually it's a few potatoes and some pieces of meat, chicken usually, floating in orange water, does not at all compare with what I had in KL ...!

 

What I finally surprised to see the other day are those orange chicken rotating in numbers on coal burning long BBQ....! I think it was around Thalang .... Never seen it here but usually there are quite a few near Ao Leuk on the way to Krabi - I never pass by there without having some. This is different from usual rotisserie chicken that's available everywhere. I think Muslim regions have it and tumeric makes it orange...!