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Phuket has a number of foods different in character and flavour from those of other areas in Thailand. The international character of the island, however, with so many different restaurants catering to a multitude of tastes, makes it difficult for non-Thais to identify Phuket cuisine.

Below is a list of dishes and shops where they can be sampled.

Mee Ton Poh near the clock tower traffic circle on Phuket Rd., in Phuket Town.

Mee Sapam On Thep Krasatri Rd., in the village of Sapam.

Mee Ao Geh on Phunphol Rd., in Phuket Town. Yellow noodles are also cooked in both "dry" and "wet" versions, and as a prawn soup. For these try :

• Somjit near the clocktower traffic circle on Phuket Rd.
• Jirayuwat near the Pearl Cinema on Phang-nga Rd., in Phuket Town.

Mee Huhn Pah Chahng Dry Fried noodles eaten with pork bone soup. For this try (all in Phuket Town) :

• On Thanon Yaowarat.
• Near the Tessaban Ban Bang Niao School on Takua Tong Rd.
• On Vichit Songkram Rd., near the entrance to Soi Lorong.

Mee Sue Breakfast noodles served with the boiled rice dishes Khao Tohm or Johk. This can be ordered at various shops around town, but the best known in Phuket Town is :

• Kou Kwan near Ruampaet Hospital on Phuket Rd.

Pineapples can be purchased in the Fresh Market