| Thailand is a culinary treat, it's famous for its | | | | friendly, attentive staff. Wines from around the |
| delicious and spicy menu. Dishes typically use | | | | world are available in these types of restaurants, |
| lemongrass, coriander, garlic, chili and lime juice to | | | | but do expect to pay a premium because of |
| flavor their meals. | | | | import duties. |
| Seafood lovers will feel that they have arrived in | | | | If you would like to try some gourmet Western |
| paradise, rock lobsters, squid, large prawns, | | | | cuisine try Les Anges run by chef Peter Webber. |
| oysters, muscles, fresh crabs and fish are | | | | It is a café, deli, bakery (with the most divine |
| available in Phuket. Thai Pork is tender, tasty, | | | | cakes, pastries and home-made chocolates on |
| and juicy, often better than the chicken that can | | | | Phuket,). It is also a restaurant and bar. It can be |
| sometimes be overcooked, and you should order | | | | found on the East Coast of Phuket at the Royal |
| imported steak unless you need to exercise your | | | | Phuket Marina along with Limoncello, a fine Italian |
| jaw. | | | | restaurant and Skippers bar and restaurant. |
| Eating out in Phuket is a pleasure, and relatively | | | | If there is one thing that the Thai's adore it's |
| inexpensive. There are some charming | | | | rice. Local Thai people will eat rice three times a |
| garden-style restaurants such as Nok & Jo's, and | | | | day and it forms the basis of most meals. The |
| of course those that cater for you on the beach | | | | best type of rice in Phuket is the Jasmine rice, |
| front enjoying the view of the Andaman Sea. | | | | grown only in Thailand; you could try red, purple |
| Most restaurants in Phuket offer International | | | | or even black rice. There are also rice noodles, |
| cuisine which consists of a Thai menu and a | | | | and egg-noodles in various sizes. |
| western style menu; plenty of pastas, pizzas, | | | | 'Phad Thai' is Thailand's signature dish, noodles |
| BBQ's, Tex-Mex, hamburgers and sandwiches. | | | | fried with garlic, small pieces of tofu, egg, and |
| There are also some fusion style restaurants | | | | either shrimps or chicken, sprinkled with peanuts, |
| serving dishes from all around Asia including | | | | and maybe some chill-powder and lemon on the |
| Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and India. | | | | side. This is a great lunch time dish, and popular |
| Thai waiters are happy to play and entertain your | | | | with children as it closely resembles pasta. |
| children so that you can enjoy your food | | | | There are some other great dishes that you |
| peacefully. Thai people are smiley and | | | | must try whilst you are in Phuket, such as 'Tom |
| friendly, often supplying mosquito coils and happy | | | | Yam Kung' spicy sour prawn soup, or red, yellow, |
| to explain or even show you various Thai dishes | | | | and green Thai curries made with coconut milk, |
| that you may be unfamiliar with. | | | | spicy salads, and minced chicken fried with basil |
| There are a number of bakeries, delis and cafe's | | | | are all delicious. You could try Lemongrass |
| on the island serving fresh bread and | | | | Restaurant, on Suirn beach road, which serves |
| pastries. Paula's Cafe Retro, Surin, lets | | | | good Thai food. |
| you start the day with Eggs Benedict and | | | | Fresh fruits and ice-creams form the basis of |
| smoked salmon, or a breakfast burrito and good | | | | most Thai desserts, look out for 'Dragon Fruit' |
| coffee. They also have an interesting lunch | | | | named because of it's amazing pink and green |
| menu and specials board. | | | | colour, or the juicy mangos which are often |
| If you prefer fine dining, this is usually found in a | | | | served with sweet sticky rice. |
| high-class air-conditioned restaurant, and there are | | | | Whatever you choice, from 'Phad Thai' noodles to |
| many good chefs in Phuket. You could try | | | | Italian pizza the tropical island of Phuket offers |
| Weaves, part of ManaThai hotel which has a | | | | great food for everyone at a range of prices, |
| stunning interior, beautiful flower arrangements, | | | | there are many restaurants to choose from. |
| and interesting articles from around Thailand. | | | | We hope that you enjoy your stay in beautiful |
| This restaurant has character, history, and | | | | Thailand. |