When it comes to sampling local delicacies, there’s no location quite like the beach capital that is Phuket. Here are some tasty local treats every traveller should dig into during a trip to the area.
Thai Roti
Often compared to Roti Canai in Malaysia, Thailand’s own version of this popular Malay fried pancake dish is no less delicious. Made using cake flour, this soft and chewy roti features a filling with mashed bananas and eggs that’s topped off with condensed milk. Widely available through street food vendors, this dish is both a snack and a dessert.
Rolled Ice-Cream
Rolled ice cream is a firm favourite when it comes to classic desserts that feature heavily on restaurant menus and street food stalls alike. This decadent frozen dish comes in a plethora of flavours including chocolate, strawberry and vanilla and feature not only fresh fruits but dollops of whipped cream as toppings. Made using sweet milk, rolled ice cream carts are ubiquitous around Phuket.
Pad Thai
Served anywhere and everywhere from Phuket restaurants the likes of the Age Restaurant to street-side kiosks, Pad Thai is a special treat for hungry holidaymakers gallivanting around the island. This fried rice noodle dish is topped off with veggies and seafood or meat options of your choice and is served with a tangy tamarind sauce or fish sauce. Crunchy peanuts are also usually added as a garnish for what is perhaps best known as the national dish of Thailand.
Khao Niew Ma Muang
Mango sticky rice, or Khao Niew Ma Muang as it is known in the local tongue, is another delectable treat for those with a sweet tooth. Served alongside fresh mangoes, this glutinous rice dish is infused with coconut milk to give it its milky flavour and soft texture.
