Top 10 Must-Eat Foods in Phuket | A Practical Guide to Food Exploration in Phuket

Phuket’s food is particularly famous for its seafood, but in addition to seafood, Phuket also has many delicious and unique Thai dishes. So which food is the best in Phuket? What food is the most not to be missed? If you love food, don’t hesitate to check it out. Just try it when you Travel to Phuket.

1. Seafood

As the saying goes, a visit to Phuket without eating seafood is a waste of time, because there are all kinds of mouth-watering seafood in Phuket, such as lobster, crab, squid, shrimp, oysters, whelks, scallops, scallops, Tuna, octopus, etc. are all addictive and unforgettable.



Where to eat so much delicious seafood? Let me tell you quietly that there is actually a marine-themed restaurant called P'Tao Master Seafood behind Jiangxi Leng Mall in Phuket. Whether it is various lighting or wall decorations, it all has marine elements. Dining here is as magical as being in the ocean world.



This is a restaurant that specializes in seafood feasts and seafood barbecues. All the ingredients used are caught from the local waters of Phuket and are very fresh! Whether it's Thai or Chinese, you can taste the original deliciousness. Especially the seafood barbecue. With the help of firepower, the fragrant juice of the seafood slowly overflows and makes a sizzling sound. Each one is big and plump. Coupled with the secret seafood sauce, one bite will make you feel happy!



In addition to barbecue, his signature dishes such as anchovy fin, abalone in oyster sauce, braised sea cucumber, duck feet and braised noodles are all delicious! There are also various delicacies such as lobsters, shrimps, crabs, fish, desserts, etc.



Friends who travel to Phuket must try it, the taste is incredible!

Recommended restaurant: P'Tao Master Seafood

2. Tom Yum Kung



Tom Yum Goong can be said to be the "national dish" of Thailand. You can order it in both high-end restaurants and food stalls in Phuket, but the taste is slightly different. "Tom Yum" translates to hot and sour in Thai. "Gong" means shrimp, so this dish is also called hot and sour shrimp soup. The main ingredients of this soup are shrimp, Thai lime, chili, shiitake mushrooms, galangal and lemongrass. It tastes sour, spicy, sweet and salty, and has a strong spice flavor. Some people may not be used to it for the first time, but As Phuket’s signature delicacy, it’s worth a try.

Recommended restaurants: Mr.GoodSeafood, P'Tao Master Seafood

3. Thai pineapple fried rice



The main ingredients of this delicacy, Pineapple Fried Rice, are stir-fried with Thai fragrant rice, pineapples and assorted vegetables, plus crispy cashews and put into the pineapple. The visual effect is great and it will whet your appetite at a glance. . Take a bite, the taste is sour, sweet and salty, the taste of various ingredients bursts in your mouth, the taste is quite rich, it is endless aftertaste, highly recommended!

Recommended restaurants: Song Pee Nong Restaurant, Raya Thai Cuisine

4. Thai water spinach



Stir-fried water spinach is a common and refreshing home-cooked dish in China, but Thai stir-fried water spinach is very different from domestic ones. The difference is that Thai stir-fried water spinach is added with oil and shrimp paste, and is seasoned with small red pepper and garlic. The overall The taste is sweet, sour and spicy, but it also has the green and crispy texture of vegetables. It can be called a classic delicacy in Phuket.

Recommended restaurants: No. 6 Restaurant, Your Kitchen

5. Mango sticky rice



Mango sticky rice is the most classic delicacy in Phuket. It can be said to be one of the highlights. It can usually be bought in street shops or fruit vendors. It is a very popular local dessert snack. The sweet glutinous rice and fresh juicy chunks of mango meat are soaked in coconut milk, which looks extremely tender and delicious. You can't help but take a bite and you can feel the rich coconut milk flavor in your mouth. Coupled with the sweetness of mango and the softness of glutinous rice, it feels really wonderful. It seems like a simple combination, but it has a different flavor!

Recommended restaurants: No. 6 Restaurant (Patong), Dang Restaurant

6. Pad Thai



Pad Thai is also one of the signature delicacies in Phuket Thai cuisine. It is made with rice noodles as the main ingredient, fried with chicken, shrimp, etc., and crushed peanuts, chili powder, peanuts are added when it is cooked. Rice noodles, etc., and finally put bean sprouts, lemon, chives and other ingredients on the side. You can mix it well according to your preference and take a bite. First, you will feel the intertwined texture between the chewy rice noodles and crisp bean sprouts, then you will feel the pure fragrance of peanut foam and the sourness of lemon juice. Finally, you will feel the taste on the tip of your tongue. You can feel the slight spiciness of the salty and sweet rice noodles...

Recommended restaurants: No. 6 Restaurant, Mr. GoodSeafood

7. Green papaya salad



Green papaya salad is a crisp appetizer. Green papaya is shaved into shreds and added with fish sauce, lemon juice, shallots, peppers, cherry tomatoes, garlic, shrimp paste and other ingredients. When you eat it, you will first feel the sweet and sour taste. , followed by the crispy texture of papaya, and the chewy texture of lettuce and peanut particles, which is not only rich in taste but also particularly refreshing and relieves greasiness. PS: This delicacy is especially suitable for girls who are losing weight. It has very low calories!

Recommended restaurants: Chai Thai Food, Savoey Restaurant

8. Curry fried crab



Curry fried crab is a very popular dish in Phuket. It uses fresh and large red crabs cut into pieces and stir-fried with curry and various side dishes and spices. During the cooking process, coconut milk and Fish sauce for seasoning. The spicy flavor of the curry penetrates into the crab meat, but it does not cover up the deliciousness and elasticity of the crab meat. The egg liquid plays a neutralizing role, making the combination of this delicacy just right and full of layers.

Recommended restaurants: P'Tao Master Seafood, 99 Restaurant

9. Thai coconut chicken soup



Thai Coconut Chicken Soup is a famous Thai soup that has a history of hundreds of years. This dish is made of coconut milk and added with lemongrass, fish sauce, lime juice, lemon leaves, chicken, etc. After simmering the ingredients, take a sip and the milky aroma will run freely in your mouth, and it is full of the aroma of lemongrass and lemon leaves, with a bit of sour and spicy aftertaste.

Recommended restaurants: Cliff Restaurant (Baan Rim Pa), No. 6 Restaurant (No. 6 Restaurant)

10. Green curry



Green curry (the spicier type of Thai curry) is also commonly used in Thai dishes. It can be paired with various meats, such as green curry coconut chicken, green curry beef, etc. It can also be paired with noodles and rice. , the taste is nothing to say.

Recommended restaurants: Song Pee Nong Restaurant, No. 9 Restaurant