Fresh Platters
If you’re a seafood lover visiting Phuket,Thailand then look no further than going to Chalong to enjoy some much needed fresh seafood straight from the pier. You absolutely must stop by Kan Eang restaurant to sample their incredible seafood platters. Located right along the waterfront in the Weld Quay area, Kan Eang has been sourcing the freshest catch daily from the local fishermen to create mouthwatering seafood dishes for decades.
You will be surrounded by the shimmering waters of the Andaman Sea,where you can see many of the boats from the pier taking off and pulling into the dock from there long journey across the Andaman sea. The amazing tropical island of Phuket is a paradise for seafood lovers. And one restaurant rises above all others when it comes to serving up the freshest, most lavish seafood platters is Kan Eang @ The Pier. This open-air, waterfront dining institution is renowned across Thailand for its next-level seafood creations.
Kan Eang has been a beloved fixture on Phuket’s dining scene for over 30 years, first opening in a modest shophouse location. Word quickly spread about their impeccably fresh seafood cooked to perfection in a secret batter recipe that creates an addictively light, crispy texture.
Let’s start with the “Platter for 4 Persons”, an epic mountain of fried and grilled seafood delights. On the fried side, you’ve got crispy prawns, squid, fish, and shellfish fresh from the Andaman sea, alongside battered veggies, chicken, and other fritters. It’s all piled dramatically high on a raised platter that gets jaws dropping as it arrives table-side.
The other half is an equally tantalizing array of grilled items – squid, prawns, fish fillets, scallops and more, all charred to smoky perfection. Is your mouth watering yet? A variety of sauces are served on the side for dipping, like a perfectly balanced chili-lime sauce that adds a zesty kick.
If that’s not enough to satisfy your party’s seafood cravings, then you’ll want to go all out with the “Kantong Super Wow Platter.” This ridiculously oversized, Instagrammable platter is meant for sharing family-style with 6-8 people (or more!).
Piled high are an absurd amount of battered and grilled prawns, fish fillets, squid, lobster, crab, mussels, scallops – you name it, it’s on this platter. You’ll need everyone at the table to pitch in as the mountain of crispy, juicy seafood keeps on coming.
Kan Eang takes special pride in showcasing the bounty of the Andaman sea with all the different species represented. And with multiple sauces and sides of fried veggies included, it’s truly a feast for the senses.
At these shareable portions and affordable prices for the sheer volume, Kan Eang’s platters are a incredibly value. You can easily feed a whole family or big group without breaking the bank.
Even as Kan Eang has grown into an iconic Phuket establishment, they’ve never lost sight of what matters most – using the most premium, freshly-sourced seafood prepared with time-honored cooking techniques.
Every dish from the wok-fried plates to the grand shareable platters gets cooked to order exhibiting the incredible skill of the kitchen team. The delicate, crispy batter is the perfect vehicle to allow the fresh-from-the-ocean flavors to shine.
No matter which platter you choose, you’ll be treated to an outstanding array of the absolute freshest seafood cooked to perfection in that delicate crispy batter that Kan Eang is renowned for. Pair your platter with an ice-cold Chang beer or two, and you’re in for one of the most amazing and authentic seafood feasts you’ll find in all of Phuket.
Whether you’re craving prawns, squid, fish or a magnificent sampling of the ocean’s bounty, Kan Eang’s fresh and innovative seafood platters are unbeatable. Make this legendary establishment a must-stop on your Phuket food tour for the true taste of Thailand’s seafood at its finest.
With a laidback waterfront vibe, classic Thai hospitality, and of course, the most incredibly fresh and craveable seafood platters, a visit to Kan Eang @ The Pier should be at the very top of your Phuket dining bucket list. It’s a quintessential experience to get a true taste of the region’s unparalleled seafood bounty.
