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EATING
Phetchaburi is especially famous for its desserts, many of which can claim a royal pedigree.
The desserts get their sweetness from the fruit of the sugar palms that dot the countryside
around here. Two of the most famous sweets on offer include
môr gaang
(an egg and
coconut-milk custard) and
kà·nŏm đahn
(bright yellow steamed buns sweetened with sugar-
palm kernels).
PHEN PHRIK PHET $
(173/1 Th Phongsuriya; mains from 35B; 9am-3pm Wed-Mon)
Located directly across from the en-
trance to Wat Yai Suwannaram, this local noodle legend makes delicious
gŏo·ay đĕe·o mŏo
nám daang
(pork noodles in a fragrant dark broth). There's no English-language sign; look
for the umbrellas, pots and potted plants.
NOODLES
KHAO CHAE NANG RAM$
(Th Damnoen Kasem; dishes 20B; 8am-5pm)
Kôw châa
(camphor-scented chilled rice served with
sweet/savoury titbits) is a dish associated with Phetchaburi, and this roadside stall in front
of a noodle restaurant is considered one of the best places to try it. There's no English-lan-
guage sign; look for the cart under the old blue awning.
CENTRAL THAI
MONDEE$
(dishes 25-100B; 10am-midnight)
During the day, this cosy wooden shack beside the river
serves
kà·nŏm jeen
(fresh rice noodles served with a variety of curries). At night Mondee
takes full advantage of the breezes and river view and serves decent central Thai fare with
an emphasis on seafood. There's no English-language sign; it's located at the foot of the
bridge.
CENTRAL THAI
NIGHT MARKET$
(Th Ratwithi; dishes 25-60B; 4-11pm)
Located near the Bangkok-bound bus station, this busy
night market does a variety of tasty Thai dishes, from noodles to curries.
CENTRAL THAI
