Joanna James
Today, Thai food is a beloved and popular cuisine throughout the world. The list of great Thai dishes to try out is incredibly diverse and varies according to region, but Phuket remains a top foodie region to explore.
Tom Yam is a spicy and sour soup that comes in many versions including mixed seafood, with red or clear broth. Many chefs also opt to use fragrant herbs such as kafir lime leaves, lemongrass, and galangal along with lots of chilies and lime for extra spice and tang. Do keep in mind that the Tom Yam soup can be seriously spicy owning to the generous additions of the Thai fried chili paste, so if you are unable to deal with high spice levels request an extra splash of coconut milk or evaporated milk to your tom yam soup.
Pad Thai is a cult favorite with almost every traveller visiting Thailand. This delicious dish is can be found in exciting night market streets to top restaurants in Phuket housed in hotels such as Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villa. The Pad Thai also served as an excellent introduction to Thai food, as its spice levels are very moderate. In this beloved dish, fried noodles are served with prawns and a delicious omelet, are served with lashings of soybeans, crunchy peanuts, fragrant herbs, and a spoonful of sugar for a unique twist.
The Khoa Pad Kai is a dish is served with relish not only in Phuket but all over Thailand. A basic rice dish, one can opt to order it with pork, chicken, or shrimp. The filling meal is always served with a few slices of cooling cucumber, and a side of plik nampla, a heady fish sauce that features some small but powerful chilies. While it might seem like a simple dish, the flavor certainly packs a powerful punch.
Cooked with fragrant basil leaves and lots and lots of chilies, the Krapow Moo is a very traditional dish that can be found easily all over Phuket. This spicy and delicious dish is made with pork and is often topped with a fried egg, served atop a mound of steamed rice. Cheap and decidedly tasty, the Krapow Moo certainly packs a punch. If you are not keen on pork, simply request a beef or chicken krapow.
A definite must-try, Som Tam is a pure Thai classic. Consider sampling the dish as a foray into truly experiencing the unique flavours of Thai cuisine. Featuring finely grated delicious green papaya, this salad is served from spicy to extremely spicy. You will find seaside restaurants serving a variation of this salad with generous chunks of raw blue crab accompanied by fish sauce. Usually, Som Tam is eaten with cold rice noodles or sticky rice!
Kuey Tiow is a quintessential noodle soup enjoyed with relish in Phuket and can be prepared to suit every palette, from clear and light broth to dark and intense. Simply opt out by the road or in the shop, pick the type of noodles, meats you prefer, and get set to enjoy a whole meal after a tiring day of sightseeing.
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