The enchanting island of Phuket offers truly unforgettable holiday adventures and those visiting here can enjoy spending lazy days on the beach, soaking up the sun, taking part in thrilling water sports, journeying to ancient temples and of course partying the night away at one of the many happening nightlife hotspots. However, no trip to the island would be complete without sampling the exotic Thai cuisine on offer here which offers an insight into the gastronomical grandeur of Phuket!

As you explore the island you will come across a wide range of dining options, from up market restaurants to cosy street side eateries which also offer an authentic taste of Thailand. Be it sweet and sour to spicy and succulent, each Thai dish brings its own distinct aroma and taste and lets you truly appreciate the exotic dishes of Phuket.

Rice, namely jasmine rice is a general staple when it comes to Thai food and this applies to dishes in Phuket too where seafood, meats and salads are served alongside the main dish. Vegetarians should look to try the delicious “Pat Pak Ruam” which is a kind of vegetable stir fry dish that is made using oyster sauce, while it is also worth sampling “Gai Pat Ka Prow”, another stir fried dish made with chicken and chilli. Other popular stir fried dishes include “Moo Tort Gra Tiem Prink Thai” which is a fried pork dish and “Neua Pat Man Hoy” which consists of stir fried beef.

It is not only rice that is popular here and many restaurants also serve a variety of local noodle based dishes such as “Pat Thai” which combines egg, bean sprouts and tofu with fried noodles. Curries are also popular amongst local dishes in Phuket. Most of these curries utilise coconut milk and consist of a distinct flavour and spiciness that will thrill your taste buds! “Gaeng Pet” is an extremely spicy curry worth trying for those with a sense of adventure, while “Gaeng Massaman” is a green curry with some sweetness for foodies in search of milder gastronomical thrills!

Another type of cuisine worth trying out when on the island is the organic food Phuket has on offer. Combining such healthy dishes with holistic wellness, Thanyapura is one of the leading retreats in Thailand which you can find here.