Krabi cuisine

Posted by admin on January 17th, 2010 filed in activities, attractions, beach life, holidays, hospitality, living here, sightseeing

Krabi is renowned for its cuisine, especially the tempting array of delicious dishes available from streetside vendors and noodle shops. Walking around town, aromas from khao moo daeng (rice with marinated pork) and kanom cheen (rice noodles with coconut and fish curry) drift through the air. Krabi, generally, isn’t one of Thailand’s cheapest destinations; however, it is possible to grab a quick and very tasty bite for under 50 baht.

Like most Thai towns and regions, there are certain dishes and culinary combinations native to Krabi. The pungent hot and sour curry, gaeng som, takes pride of place at the top of any local favourites menu. It’s a staple in southern Thai diet but the strong sour smell usually makes a bad first impression on Western diners. However, when eaten with rice and a selection of accompanying vegetables, the curry actually isn’t as offensive as it first smells!

Other local specialties include the aforementioned, rice topped with red pork and rice noodles in a thick coconut curry. This noodle dish is one of the cheapest meals around at just ten baht per plate, although you should always allow 20 baht as you are sure to go back for seconds. A shellfish known as hoi chak jeen, is also a popular delicacy, and is only found in the waters surrounding the Krabi coastline.