Anastasia Smith
Pristine beaches and delectable cuisine in Thailand make it a favourite destination for travellers. The prominent coastal town of Hua Hin is no exception, as its vast array of culinary delights – each one in a league of its own – leave travellers wanting to come back for more.
An iconic Thai dish, pad thai is stir-fried noodles packed to the brim with hearty chunks of chicken, crunchy bean sprouts, crisp slices of spring onion, and egg. Ingredients are cooked in a searing hot wok, and then served alongside fresh lime slices, crushed peanuts and raw bean sprouts, leaving one with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavours. Hua Hin restaurants specialise in this sumptuous dish, ensuring that visitors are sure to return for the same dish the very next day!
Green curry chicken is no stranger to any Thai cuisine enthusiast, but there really is nothing quite like feasting on this dish in the heart of Hua Hin. One’s palate must be prepared for a burst of flavours as creamy coconut milk is infused with fragrant green curry paste, tender pieces of chicken, and a variety of Thai herbs and fresh vegetables. This traditional dish is served at many restaurants in Hua Hin.
Tom yum goong is a true classic, and the kind served at restaurants in this charming seaside town is a definite must-try! Cooked in a rich, spicy broth, tom yum goong is a hot and sour soup cooked with fresh shrimp, fish sauce, lime sauce, fragrant lemongrass, chillies, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and shallots. The fiery soup is best eaten with steamed jasmine rice and remains a staple in Thai cuisine.
An integral part of the menu at seafood restaurants, Som Tum Pu Ma is a raw papaya salad served with fermented blue crab. The crab complements the sourness of the raw papaya prepared with fish sauce and lime juice and is perfect for cooling off from the warm weather. A tangy, spicy, and crunchy appetiser, Som Tum Pu Ma is a quintessential Thai dish that can be requested at the in-house restaurant by properties such as Avani+ Hua Hin Resort. It remains a favourite among locals and visitors alike and is best paired with grilled meats or fresh seafood for a truly satisfying meal experience.
A mouthwateringly popular dish that is native to seaside regions in Thailand, Hor Mok Talay is usually prepared using freshwater fish, but Hua Hin’s variant features seabass. This rich and flavourful dish involves seabass, mussels, squid, and shrimp marinated in a coconut cream and red curry base, then wrapped with banana leaves and steamed until it is fully cooked. The combination of aromatic Thai herbs and spices infuses the seafood with a delightful complexity, making Hor Mok Talay a beloved delicacy enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.
Bon appétit!
