The dishes at the Muslim Village on the Sea in Phang Nga, Thailand are very delicious. Andaman Seafood อันดามัน ซีฟู้ด
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Address: 106 Thong 2, Ko Panyi, Phang Nga 82000, Thailand
Atmosphere/Facilities: Wooden restaurant on the water, no air conditioning, credit cards accepted, boat required, restrooms available.
Features: Fresh seafood, generous portions, and affordable, perfect for sharing.
Price per person: 200 THB
Rating: This is a unique, local Hui Muslim village located about 30 minutes from the Phang Nga Bay ferry terminal in Thailand. It offers a variety of guesthouses and restaurants, and the buildings are primarily wooden, richly decorated with traditional Hui Muslim décor.
It was raining heavily when we left the port. We followed the mangrove-lined river from the ferry terminal. As the boat journey progressed and we neared the estuary, the rain stopped! The clouds dispersed! The sky cleared!
The sun shone on the sea, and majestic peaks rose above the endless horizon. It was so refreshing, as if the rain hadn't just stopped.
We soon arrived at the Haishang Hui Village. A row of high-ceilinged wooden buildings greeted us, and below the wooden staircases was a dock resembling a fish pier. It's hard to imagine how the Hui ancestors who arrived here hundreds of years ago could have established this maritime community.
Although modernization and the influx of tourism investment have completely changed the landscape, we're thankful that today's residents are better equipped to withstand the ever-changing dangers of the sea.
Our group had a set meal consisting of eight dishes and one soup, including Tom Yum Goong soup, with five seafood dishes in total. Rice was free with refills. Then there was a bottle of Coke and ice. The food was generous, not to mention a table of ten, but I think even 15 people with smaller appetites would be quite full.
As for the flavor, with the exception of the curry crab meat and egg and curry fried squid, which were both a bit salty, the other seafood dishes were lightly seasoned.
The steamed fish and crab were fresh and sweet. The fried shrimp were generously sized. The fried chicken was tough and dry.
The best part was the Tom Yum Goong soup, which was generous with the ingredients and had more toppings than the soup itself, so you could always refill it if you didn't have enough.
The cola ice cubes were also refillable. While you have to pay for ice cubes in Thailand, they were free here, which was a nice touch.
For 2,000 baht, you get eight dishes, one soup, rice, and plenty of cola and ice cubes. Not only are the dishes generous, but the prices are also very attractive.