There is a host of mouth-watering dishes to try during your visit to the Thai province of Krabi; food lovers are sure to be delighted by the tantalising culinary creations that are on offer, and here are some popular dishes to try.

Tom yum goong 

Undoubtedly, tom yum goong is a popular dish in many parts of Thailand, and the Krabi version is particularly delectable thanks to the abundant fresh shrimp available here. This well-known sour and hot soup is made in this part of the country with ingredients such as galangal, lemongrass, chilli, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms, prawns, fish sauce and lime juice.

Moo hong 

A great food to try in Krabi is the flavourful moo hong, a comforting slow-braised dish of pork belly. Initially brought over by immigrants from China, moo hong is now a highlight of Thai cuisine and includes ingredients like palm sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce and a selection of spices, creating an exquisite balance of flavours. You can savour this dish at Ao Nang restaurants, including those that can be found at accommodation providers like Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort, which makes a great base for culinary adventures.

Massaman curry 

Popular in Krabi as in other regions of Thailand, the delicious massaman curry displays significant Indian and Persian influences. This curry features a rich base of coconut milk, includes beef or chicken as well as potatoes, and is spiced using cinnamon and cardamom. This curry is also an excellent introduction to Thai cuisine.

Grilled meat skewers

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Meat lovers will be delighted by the tasty grilled meat skewers that are abundantly available in Krabi. To make this culinary specialty chicken and pork are smothered with a special sweet marinade and then grilled over charcoal. It is typically accompanied by a portion of sticky rice so as to balance the heavenly flavours.