Joanna James
No matter where in the world you are, there is nothing better than grabbing a bite in Phuket. The city offers some of the most incredible food in Thailand. It deserves all the all-due credit for what it manages to dish out every day. Here are just a few items you must try on your visit!
A dish is also known as the humble pork belly stew. People are treated to a slow-cooked stew with a peppery gravy with a combination of umami, meat, sweetness and spice. This fatty and decadent set of flavours is traditionally served during special holidays such as the Hokkien Chinese celebrations and a healthy serving of rice.
There are a lot of restaurants that have their own recipes for this dish and each one is delicious in its own way. If you are staying at any Phuket resorts such as the Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villas, be sure to ask the staff where their favourite spot for some of these delicious stews is.
There is no better experience than trying out new desserts in new places. If you are ever in Phuket, be sure to keep an eye out for this yummy jelly dessert. Comprising of a jelly made out of banana extracts, a special fig seed brought over by Chinese immigrants.
One of the best places to try this dish out at is the Vachira Phuket Hospital where a local vendor called Mr Roj O-aew has been dishing out this treat for the past 44 years.
When it comes to oyster omelettes there is no better way to enjoy it than with some boiled taro, baby oysters, egg, flour, onion and a few other delicious treats. This dish can be found abundantly, particularly during the Chinese New Year. There is even a sentiment that the stickiness of the flour is meant to be symbolic of the bond between family members.
The best part about this dish is that its origins can be traced and the original stall can still be visited today. It is currently run by the third generation of the founder and still serves up its delicious omelettes.
This dish is made up of thick egg noodles fried in dark soy sauce with a plethora of seafood and meat is the best dish for those hoping to have a hearty meal on their travels in Phuket.
While there are many places to try this dish, do take your time to try out the unique flavours available at each location.
This dish is essentially steamed fish balls and is a dish that made its way over to Phuket during the 19th century. These fish balls are served dry while in the rest of Thailand you are likely to find fish balls served in some form of broth.
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