Chomp on honey-dipped shrimp
It’s no wonder the Thai tackle their mealtimes with an almost religious fervor. Lip-smacking lemongrass, juicy prawns, and sticky mango rice are just a handful of homegrown favourites. There aren’t too many restaurants outside the hotels, but the ones that do exist cluster where the main road sidles up to beach. Kitchens sizzle with the likes of goong shu bang tot and tom yam goong – that’s honey-dipped shrimp and a clear, spicy soup.