In Hua Hin, deciding what to eat can be as much fun as deciding where to go. Seafood is a big part of the local food scene, but the markets and small Thai eateries have plenty more to offer beyond the day’s catch.
Fresh Seafood at Hua Hin Night Market
As evening sets in, seafood stalls and open-fronted restaurants fill up along Hua Hin Night Market. Look out for grilled prawns, squid and crab, or try sea bass steamed with lime, garlic and chilli. Before ordering from a display, check the price by weight and agree on how the seafood will be cooked.
Pad Thai and Other Thai Favourites
Seafood aside, classic Thai dishes are easy to find around town. Pad Thai combines stir-fried rice noodles with egg, tamarind and toppings such as prawns or tofu. Tom yum is another good choice, with its sharp mix of lime, herbs and chilli. Hua Hin’s coastal setting extends from its seafood markets to the stretch of shoreline around NH Hua Hin, with local Thai dishes such as pad Thai common throughout the town.
More Than a Seafood Town
Travellers exploring Hua Hin Thailand restaurants will find everything from simple noodle shops to restaurants serving regional Thai dishes. Try som tam, a crunchy green papaya salad, or order a plate of stir-fried morning glory with garlic and chilli to share. These everyday dishes offer a change of pace from seafood-heavy meals.
Something Sweet to Finish
Mango sticky rice is a popular dessert, pairing ripe mango with sticky rice and coconut milk. At Hua Hin’s markets, you can also browse stalls selling Thai pancakes, coconut-based sweets and fresh tropical fruit. A small dessert is an easy way to round off an evening of sampling local food.
