Food in Phuket

Thailand has always been distinguished exotic cuisine, so there is nothing surprising in the fact that travelers, first appearing in the Kingdom, the power problem is in the first place. With many arriving on Phuket are more concerned with keeping their health after ingestion of local food than cost. It just so happened that the Russian people is justified, imagine Asian cuisine certainly with a huge amount of spices, and our unaccustomed to such culinary solution, the stomach does not always react favorably to these stimuli.

Another point to which you should pay close attention to is the safety of the food sold on street stalls or in cheap canteens, because our imagination is this food in the most unsanitary conditions, with cockroaches and dirt. And other items of the meal are not always credible. In the end, it is necessary to understand what kind of restaurants there are in Phuket, do I need to spend my money on them or you can save some money by organizing your meals in a local café.

Those holidaymakers that their trips live in hotels working on system "all inclusive", such questions do not have to solve. They have no problem where and what to dine, and what they prefer for Breakfast. While on the other hand, they are still quite a lot to lose, as they will be deprived of an amazing experience from the present Thai cuisine, which has long been famous around the world. On the island of Phuket tourists will never need to wonder where to eat, because here at any time of the day, travelers have the opportunity to taste quite ordinary, and committedbut amazing, with exotic names of dishes.

It is desirable first of all to determine the amount to allocate to food, and only after that to choose a public catering facility. Tourists are invited to restaurants, cafes, bars, special Thai dining halls, food courts, or, as the most economical option, the food from stores or from street stalls.

RESTAURANTS

Eat in restaurants will naturally be more expensive than all other options. It is unlikely a person will be found who will want to challenge this assertion. An institution of this level in any country are seldom cheap, and Thailand is not an exception. Although those who have already been to Phuket, exorbitant prices in the restaurants did not believe.

It is worth considering that this island is a resort whose beach full of vacationers, from time to time wanting to eat. Consequently, located on the territory of beaches, restaurants, without a doubt, will offer the most common dishes at a higher price. Definitely say how much you have to pay for lunch, kind of hard, because the girl who are on a diet, and wholesome young man of athletic build, eat different food with different portion sizes. About average price of a standard lunch will be $ 10. Attractive service is something like a "buffet" – paying about 170 baht (about 5.5 dollars) to the distributing table to come as much as your heart pleases, and fill a plate of snacks or fruit.

When you delete from the beaches of the island, the prices in the common restaurants will be lower by 25-30%. For those wishing, not only national cuisine with a rich choice of seafood, but also cuisines all over the world – Italian, Japanese, Chinese and even RussianAya. By the way, to visit Russian restaurants experienced travelers suggest, really nothing new there to see fail. However, those Thai kitchen does not accept absolutely, or bored at their usual home kitchen, just give us the opportunity to flourish Russian restaurants.

CAFE

A small home style cafe meet on Phuket everywhere, met here with a good Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Such places usually attract visitors by the cleanliness and comfort. For the squeamish people who are afraid to eat from street stalls, it seems the best option. The menu of such establishments dishes of Thai national cuisine. Most likely, in the usual cafe you will not be offered for tasting crocodile fillet with curry, but traditional fried rice with spices and meat, few will refuse. It happens that the employees of these cafes can even share the recipes of any visitor meals. No matter what the stores in our country do not offer such seafood as in Thailand, however, and from there we can prepare enough delicious soup.

In addition to Phuket, as indeed in all of Thailand, popular restaurants-coffee shops (we'll have to think of a category) in which visitors are invited to prepare their own meals. The customer is given a pot of broth, he chooses the buffet food and brews what he wants. Although you can order ready-made dishes are also possible.

Came to rest on the island will be quite expensive for the cost of the food in the cafe: for every visitor here is the average of 150-200 baht (about $ 7) that allows you to eat to satiety. By the way, there are places without English signage, is designed more for the Thais, there is a tauger can eat even more more economical. But in this case the rule according to prices from the proximity to the beach.

TABLE

To eat well on the island and in the food courts (Thai canteens) which are mostly located in big shopping centres. To understand that food courts are, is to provide a specially equipped area where there are several kitchens, each specializing in their dishes. At the entrance visitors buy a special card that allows you to pay for any food in this place. If after eating the money on the card left, then their visitor will receive upon exit. Tablespoons Thai desserts do not exist, any "snacks" are usually acquired on a variety of street stalls. Lunch for one person usually goes out about 100 baht (about 3.5 dollars), so it is quite economical option, in addition, such establishments are always clean, and eat here safely.

FOOD FOR KIDS

Given that Thai dishes are characterized by an increased use of spices that leads to a special spice and sharpness, it is hard to imagine that it is possible to feed the child. However, in Thailand also have children, and their parents, of course, the food. Can you advise, when ordering food, ask for "no spicy". Will understand even those who do not know English. And naranya dishes, especially steamed, seem diet, so well-suited to children, and "ulcer". Cockroaches kids to buy is not necessary, as well as other exotic food, but noodles, sticky rice, fried and baked fish will make a perfect menu for a child. Almost every restaurant offers the opportunity to order a "kids" menu, however, it is not surprising that serves a variety of burgers and fries. For babies special baby food can be purchased in stores, here's a bottle.

It is worth remembering that many local fruit and some of Thai dishes, such unusual for russkogabout the stomach, have a mild laxative effect. It will not be a big problem, but if the trouble still occurred, away from the toilet to go is not worth it. And in General, it is desirable to be wary of trying new foods, and be sure to have the trip of medicines that help with indigestion.