Phuket
กุ้งมังกรภูเก็ต
Phuket Lobster
Andaman rock lobster grilled with garlic butter or steamed with lime, chili and Thai herbs.
Story behind the dish
Origin
Caught daily from the Andaman Sea around Phuket and the Phi Phi islands.
History
Long a luxury catch served at island weddings and royal banquets.
Culture
The signature Phuket splurge — book ahead at Rawai pier or any beachfront restaurant.
Key ingredients
Live Andaman rock lobsterGarlicButterBird's eye chiliFish sauceThai herbs
Flavor profile
Sweet
3/5
Sour
3/5
Salty
4/5
Spicy
3/5
Umami
5/5
Where to try it
Street food
Rawai Seafood Market — pick live, ask a nearby restaurant to cook.
Local restaurant
Laem Hin Seafood, Phuket — pier-side classic.
Premium dining
Acqua Phuket or PRU (Michelin-starred) — sophisticated lobster courses.
Recommended pairings
Drinks
- • Crisp Riesling
- • Singha beer
- • Coconut water
Desserts
- • Mango sticky rice
Complementary dishes
- • Garlic rice
- • Som tam