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Thai food is internationally famous. Whether
chilli-hot or comparatively bland, harmony is the
guiding principle behind each dish. Thai cuisine is
essentially a marriage of centuries-old Eastern and
Western influences harmoniously combined into something
uniquely Thai. The characteristics of Thai food depend
on who cooks it, for whom it is cooked, for what occasion,
and where it is cooked to suit all palates. Originally,
Thai cooking reflected the characteristics of a waterborne
lifestyle. Aquatic animals, plants and herbs were
major ingredients. Large chunks of meat were eschewed.
Subsequent influences introduced the use of sizeable
chunks to Thai cooking.
With their Buddhist background, Thais shunned the
use of large animals in big chunks. Big cuts of meat
were shredded and laced with herbs and spices. Traditional
Thai cooking methods were stewing and baking, or grilling.
Chinese influences saw the introduction of frying,
stir frying and deep-frying. Culinary influences from
the 17th century onwards included Portuguese, Dutch,
French and Japanese. Chillies were introduced to Thai
cooking during the late 1600s by Portuguese missionaries
who had acquired a taste for them while serving in
South America.
Thais were very adapt at 'Siamese-ising' foreign
cooking methods, and substituting ingredients. The
ghee used in Indian cooking was replaced by coconut
oil, and coconut milk substituted for other daily
products. Overpowering pure spices were toned down
and enhanced by fresh herbs such as lemon grass and
galanga. Eventually, fewer and less spices were used
in Thai curries, while the use of fresh herbs increased.
It is generally acknowledged that Thai curries burn
intensely, but briefly, whereas other curries, with
strong spices, burn for longer periods. Instead of
serving dishes in courses, a Thai meal is served all
at once, permitting dinners to enjoy complementary
combinations of different tastes.
A proper Thai meal should consist of a soup, a curry
dish with condiments, a dip with accompanying fish
and vegetables. A spiced salad may replace the curry
dish. The soup can also be spicy, but the curry should
be replaced by non spiced items. There must be a harmony
of tastes and textures within individual dishes and
the entire meal.
Restaurants in Muang District
Restaurants and food shops can be found in quantities
in the town of Krabi and along the beaches frequented
by tourists like Au Nang, Rai Le and Tham Phra Nang.
Great food is served at May & or from stalls from
night market at Chao Fa Ferry Pier. Coco's serves
decent Thai food in a bosky setting. Night life moves
around the resorts of Railay during the week as each
bungalow operation takes it in turns to have a beach
party. Don't miss the special atmosphere of a party
at Railay Bay or Tonsai Village where the sand of
the beach is covered in people drinking and dancing
until the sun comes up. One of the newest bars on
East Railay also hosts one of the best parties, Viewpoint
Bar, though not on the beach, is a large open bar
with big balconies where everyone can easily watch
the mesmerizing fire-spinners or wince at the preformers
who use large pins and broken glass in an act that
no-one should try at home. The music here is also
excellent and suits the moods of the seasoned revellers
that wait for the sun to rise before heading home.
If it is live music that's your thing Ya Ya's bar,
also on East Railay, has live bands during the high
season, and is a good place to meet people.
The below restaurants are frequently visited places
by the visitors to Krabi.
Chao Sua
325/1 Maharat Road, Amphoe Mueang,Krabi
* Thai food
Tel :: 0 7563 1774
Nong Chok
47 Khongkha Road, Amphoe Mueang,Krabi
* Thai food
Tel :: 0 7561 1369
Ruean Mai
Uttarakit Road, Amphoe Mueang,Krabi
* Thai food
Tel :: 0 7563 1797
Bai Toei
KhongKha Road, KRABI
Chuan Chim Seafood
55/5 Hat Noppharat Thara, Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang,Krabi
Tel :: 0 7563 7355Hok Ki Lao
Hok Ki Lao
91/1 Hemthanon Road, Amphoe Mueang,Krabi
Open 6 a.m.-1 p.m.
* Chinese food
Tel :: 0 1978 7899
Ruean Phae
256/1 Uttarakit Road, Amphoe Mueang,Krabi
* Thai food
Tel :: 0 7561 1956
Restaurants in Klong Thom District
Khao Yai
Ko Lanta View Point, KRABI
Khrua Thep
Phetchakasem Road, KRABI
Ko Yong
Phetkasem Road, KRABI
Provided by Tourism Authority
of Thailand
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