Phuket
หมูฮ้อง
Moo Hong
Slow-braised Phuket pork belly in dark sweet soy, garlic and pepper — a Peranakan family treasure.
Story behind the dish
Origin
A signature Phuket Peranakan (Baba) dish blending Hokkien Chinese braising with Thai palm sugar.
History
Cooked for Chinese New Year and family weddings in Phuket Old Town for over a century.
Culture
A rare regional specialty — outside Phuket it's almost impossible to find done right.
Key ingredients
Pork bellyDark sweet soyGarlicWhite pepperPalm sugarStar anise
Flavor profile
Sweet
4/5
Sour
1/5
Salty
5/5
Spicy
1/5
Umami
5/5
Where to try it
Street food
One Chun Café, Phuket Old Town — heritage recipe.
Local restaurant
Tu Kab Khao, Phuket — refined Peranakan menu.
Premium dining
Suay Restaurant, Phuket — modern Peranakan tasting.
Recommended pairings
Drinks
- • Chinese oolong tea
- • Singha beer
Desserts
- • Mango sticky rice
Complementary dishes
- • Steamed jasmine rice
- • Pickled cucumber