Gastro tourism

Gastronomic tourism in Phuket is an explosion of new experiences and unusual tastes. This is an opportunity to plunge into the culture of Thailand, eat plenty of seafood and tropical fruits, and, of course, learn something new. In short, Phuket is a culinary paradise for anyone, from a true gourmet to a vegetarian.

The presence of the ocean implies an abundance of seafood. And the proximity to the equator makes their diversity simply colossal! Seafood is the main ingredient in Thai cuisine. Therefore, the freshest shrimp, squid, crabs, lobsters and all kinds of sea fish can be tasted literally at every step. It does not matter where you will have your meal - in a small authentic Thai cafe or in an exquisite restaurant with a panoramic view of the sea, your seafood dishes will differ only in presentation, but not in their taste.

Thai cuisine is a culinary trend all over the world, and especially in Scandinavia and Russia. In the menu of many restaurants in our country, you will surely find Tom Yam soup, spring rolls or chicken breast sauté. For us. Russians, Thai food is a real exotic. Lots of spices, unusual ingredients and original cooking methods. Despite this, the sea, fresh and spicy taste of Thai food completely won us over.

Don't like spicy things? In Phuket, establishments with the usual European cuisine are widely represented. There are Italian, French, Spanish and even Russian restaurants. Classic steak houses and burgers. Cafe with fresh pastries and coffee. restaurants with vegetarian and even raw food! menu. On the contrary, are you looking for a thrill? Then welcome to Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Malay and Korean restaurants and barbecues.

If you are pursuing the goal of learning how to cook Thai dishes yourself, then we advise you to study at the Royal Thai Cuisine School at the Blue Elephant restaurant. To begin with, you will be shown how to choose the right products on the market, selecting only the best ones. And then, back in class, the chef of the restaurant will reveal to you all the secrets of preparing delicious local cuisine.

And remember - you are going to visit, without exaggeration, one of the culinary capitals of Asia. Try it, cook, don't be afraid to experiment, Phuket is delicious!