Famous Thai Street Foods That You Need to Try in Phuket - Enjoy the food culture of Phuket

This southern dish is made by braising small chunks of pork belly coated with a sweet paste made out of herbs, spices, coconut, and sugar and seasoned with soy and oyster sauces thereafter stewed on a slow fire until the meat becomes tender, and the dish emanates a mouthwatering aroma much relished by visitors at Bangtao restaurants.

A popular snack and mealtime favourite in Phuket, satay in Thailand also uses pork unlike in Malaysia and Indonesia. Pork, chicken, and beef are marinated overnight with coconut milk and turmeric to enhance flavours and made on charcoal braziers. The smoked satay on skewers served with peanut sauce is a favourite of guests at SAii Laguna Phuket.

The dim sums and dumplings in Phuket come in many shapes based on the way they are folded and are mostly dainty. Although with Cantonese roots, the islanders have adapted them with a range of fillings to make this breakfast food a filling and tasty meal. Minced pork and seaweed, pan-fried radish. Fish tofu and pork balls with egg are some of the dim sum and dumplings available at street stalls with a vast range being available.

Whether they are called pancakes or roti, these are made with flour and sweetened butter and are crisp flatbreads like crepes. The beauty of these pancakes is that they are so light and crisp and come with various toppings such as syrups, Nutella, jams and fruits etc. For those who prefer a savoury pancake, it can be made with a filling of egg or with shredded greens. Best eaten while it is warm, this is an addictive snack.

A traditional food during Chinese New Year and a favourite among street food enthusiasts this filling dish is made with baby oysters, taro which is a root vegetable which is mixed with egg, and flour and seasoned well and cooked like a normal omelette. A novel variation with the oyster omelette being topped with pork is getting popular at many Phuket Street stalls.

This is a filling bowl of egg noodles loved by many Thais and visitors. The tasty dish includes barbecued pork, rings of squid and prawns. A touch of green is added with Chinese cabbage dropped into the tasty sauce which is peppered with soy sauce. 

This classical Thai fried rice is presented in many innovative ways at street stalls making it a much-loved dish by locals as well as visitors to Phuket. Chicken, beef, pork, and seafood. This tasty and filling dish of rice is presented with fresh cucumber and sauces to enhance your enjoyment.