Joanna James
One of Thailand's finest tourist destinations, the island of Phuket has enough and more charm and vibrancy to delight its many visitors. Add the mouth-watering delights galore into the mix, and the appeal is even more enticing and will have you drooling for more of Phuket's delectable creations.
The most popular Thai dish around the world and one that is probably no stranger to almost all visitors to the Southeast Asian nation, Pad Thai may not be the most exciting when it comes to traditional Thai dishes, but it would not be right for it to be left out of the experience either. It definitely is something "fitting" to kick off your exploration of local cuisine with, assuming your taste buds' familiarity with the world-renowned classic. The flavourful stir-fried rice noodle dish is a combination of shrimp, peanuts, scrambled eggs, bean sprouts, a whole host of vegetables, and of course, rice noodles. It is commonly served as a street food dish and is abundant on the vibrant streets of Phuket.
You wouldn't fly all the way across to Phuket just to get some Pad Thai under your belt. You could just get a tasty dish of Pad Thai from the nearest Thai place at home. For those who seek a truly authentic experience, Malang Tod is as authentic as it gets. Brace yourself and give a fried cricket, beetle or worm try, where a whole host of other fried insects also await your indulgence, should you fancy the most bizarre and traditional Thai dish in Phuket.
A flavourful combination of green papaya, roasted peanuts, green beans, tomatoes, and a tangy sauce, Som Tam is vibrant as it is delectable. The traditional salad is so popular, not just in Phuket but throughout Thailand, that the dish also has a number of regional varieties with a few different combinations and variations in sweetness and spiciness. While Som Tam is a widely popular dish in Thailand, it is believed that its neighbouring nation, Laos, is where the dish comes from.
Tom kha gai is one of Thailand's many national dishes and, similar to the aforementioned Som Tam, has its roots in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos. While the flavoursome dish is a combination of a slew of ingredients, including coconut milk, chicken, lemongrass, garlic, chilli peppers, and kaffir lime leaves, the key ingredient that gives the dish its unique taste is galangal — a reddish-brown or pink woody plant similar to ginger.
A widely popular dish served at eateries as well as restaurants of high-end resorts in Phuket, including the likes offered by Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villas, Khao soi is a spicy coconut soup. The dish puts noodles, coconut milk, lemongrass, coriander, lime leaves and meat in a delightful combination, leaving your taste buds totally and completely enthralled.
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