The Michelin Guide Phang Nga 2023 edition certainly keeps up the vibe! Besides being a province filled with beautiful nature, this place also offers a myriad of tasty dishes from Michelin-rated restaurants. Let's check out the top 5 spots that are guaranteed to delight your taste buds.
1. Fu Ji Lou
This Thai-Chinese style restaurant has been serving delicious family recipes passed down through 3 generations for over 40 years! It's safe to say that Fu Ji Lou is a local favorite. They offer a diverse menu at very friendly prices, ranging from Thai dishes, Thai-Chinese food to authentic Southern Thai cuisine.
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2. Krua Luang Ten
This restaurant is famous for its flavorful Southern Thai dishes that not only satisfy your taste buds but also your wallet. If you're planning to visit Phang Nga, you can't miss trying out this place. Signature dishes include grilled pork sour soup, deep-fried fish with turmeric, and the must-try dish at every table - stir-fried duck with Chinese morning glory. Its intense flavors paired with steamed rice will make you ask for more!
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3. Ton Fon Restaurant
Ton Fon is a small, cozy restaurant established since 1995, making it an oldie but a goodie. The restaurant prides itself on using fresh local ingredients to create a variety of tasty dishes. Its Southern Thai cuisine is known for its robust and well-rounded flavors. You can't miss trying their pork stir-fried with curry paste, crab curry with betel leaves, and Ton Fon salad. Guaranteed to be a refreshing delight for foodies!
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4. Mon Phochana
This popular restaurant is like a gateway to the Similan Islands and a favorite among divers who visit the islands. They serve intense-flavored Southern Thai dishes prepared with fresh seafood. The variety of dishes will certainly spoil you for choice. Make sure not to miss the spicy lime crab and stir-fried shellfish with betel leaves - once you try it, you'll definitely want to come back for more.
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5. Naimuang
This Southern Thai restaurant is an excellent choice for those who prefer a nice ambiance with a vintage-themed décor. Enjoy your chill meal here with authentic Southern Thai dishes and deliciously fresh seafood. We recommend trying "Yum Naimuang", a unique recipe from the restaurant owner, featuring crispy prawns, squid, and jellyfish dressed with fragrant herb sauce, lime chunks with peels, and fried chili. For health enthusiasts, don't miss out on trying their "Chamuang Leaf Smoothie", freshly harvested from their garden, slightly sweet, with a hint of sourness. You have to try it for yourself!
Source: MICHELIN Guide Thailand