Joanna James
The exotic fare that is Thai cuisine needs no introduction. Loved the world over for its juxtaposition of sweet, sour, hot, and salty flavouring, Thai food is best experienced in its home of birth. Here is a list of some of the best Thai dishes to sample in Phuket!
The national dish of Thailand, Tom yum goon features generous use of fragrant herbs such as shallots, galangal, lemongrass, and lime leaves, while fish sauce and chilis give the dish a delicious tang and a spicy kick. The dish also includes mushrooms and jumbo shrimp and is a great way to start a meal. To make it into a filling main dish, simply pair it with a bowl of steamed rice. You can always try visiting some of the top restaurants in Phuket to try this delicious dish; some of which are included in luxury hotels such as the Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villas.
Pad Thai is a dish synonymous with Thai culture – the world over. The best part about this dish is that there are many variations of this iconic noodle dish. Staple ingredients of the dish include onions, bean sprouts, tofu, and finely ground peanuts. The Pad- Thai is a diner participation meal where you can add the finishing touches of chili powder, sugar, fish sauce, and peanuts to suit your taste and preference.
The kuay tiew is an easy and quick staple of the quintessential Thai eating experience. The different variations of the dish mean that different vendors will whip this dish up in a multitude of ways. The thin noodles are usually served in a fragrant and light broth with your choice of seafood, duck, beef, chicken, or pork.
Some tam better known as the spicy papaya salad is a dish that originated from Northeast Thailand and has gone on to reach a cult-like status throughout the rest of the world. The dish consists of shredded green papaya, a healthy dose of chili, pounded garlic, salt, peanuts, and sugar with lashings of green lime for an added taste. Do keep in mind that slight regional differences in ingredients mean that the sweet and sour scale might vary between the restaurants, you choose to dine at.
Phuket is famed for producing some of the best cashew nuts – so you will find generous helpings of this in a dish called gai med ma Muang. The dish consists of stir-fried chicken and cashew nuts along with honey, garlic, sweet soy sauce, and dried chilis. This dish is great for those who have a low tolerance for spices or even for kids.
While a koa phad, at first sight, appears to be nothing more than a rather big heap of rice, it actually consists of various ingredients including eggs, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, garlic with your choice of meat. Usually chicken and shrimp are the most popular choices. Usually, many restaurants serve the fried rice along with a side of chili so diners can adjust the spice levels of the dish to their preference.
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