Hey Everyone,
Once again, my apologies for the Late Post!
These Few Days in Hat Yai has really been a Real Culinary Experience. Indeed really many things to eat and explore.
Hahaha, everyday wake up checking out a New Food Adventure!
Other than a Few Instances, on a whole, I haven't had much of a Language Barrier Issues. Quite a Number of Folks here do speak Chinese Mandarin or English. If you are fluent in Malay this would also help a lot too! It will certainly help if you at least say "Khob Khun (Krub/Ka)" Thank You whenever you can. Politeness will always go a Long Way.
Truly a Very Interesting City, in this Trip, like I mentioned in my Original Preview Post, I had wanted find out for myself how a Fusion of Malaysia and Thailand, 2 Countries with Very Strong Unique Cultures would feel like and I was not disappointed.
Indeed everywhere I go, I see elements of Thai, Malay and Chinese co-existing Harmoniously in terms of Culture and Cuisines. One thing noticeably Missing is I don't see much of a Indian Community and so far haven't seen a Single Indian Restaurant although I do see hints of them in Dishes such as Biryani Rice.
Alright without further ado, lets get into the Culinary Highlights!
First up is the Famous Kim Yong Market
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PR1c53pDXZoZeydB8
Photos and Videos simply cannot do justice to this Place. This Place just blew my mind with Pure Sensory Overload!
Its a Really Popular Market/Food Street that even the Locals visit,
Legit Surprised for such a Famous Market / Food Street, it was absolutely Not Touristy at all. Heck I don't even think I see that many Tourists at all. If you want a True Authentic, Unfiltered, In-Your-Face South-East Asian Open-Air Market / Food Street Experience, this is the Place to go. Absolutely Amazing.
Now when People ask what Food is Hat Yai most famous for, apparently its Fried Chicken.
Known as "KaiTod", you can find these almost everywhere in Hat Yai. One thing I observed all of these Kaitod Food Stalls seems to be run by Muslim Folks. So these are basically Ayam Goreng in Malaysia Context.
Visited 2 of such Kaitod Places so far:
Kaitod Meena
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WfYMhJDDRU4PauUY9
Kaitod Sofeeya
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WgLrKt6hnp9WDdKBA
Both are equally Famous as you can see. Queues can be long during Mealtimes but it moves fast too. What I like about Hat Yai's approach to Fried Chicken is that they are Not Overly Marinated and done just right to let the Natural Flavour of Chicken come though. One of the Most Evergreen Popular Foods, No One will say No to a Juicy Fried Chicken. Delish!
嗳 Ar Restaurant (Braised Goose)
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FPLv42skmrvqQaav7
Yes, Goose is available in Hat Yai and this is one of the Places I specifically marked to visit. The Actual Place is really a Chinese Styled Tze Char. The Goose here is more on the 滷水 Braised Variety. Its Decent Tasting.
I also ordered Yum Pla Krapong, a Classic Thai Canned Sardines Salad that I've made myself so I was here to try out how an Original Thai Version tastes like. Overall a Pretty Decent Place, this was Not Bad.
Braised Goose was THB450 (S$17.40) and Yum Pla Krapong was THB150 (S$5.80)
This is a 41 Years Old 老店 that is managed by a Very Adorable Elder 大姐.
They specialize interestingly in Mixed Pig Offals Soup 猪杂汤, a Classic Chinese Dish.
Indeed really Very Good, Very Clean Tasting Good Rendition of this Classic Dish.
Don't forget to order their Roast Pork Sio Bak too! Another one of their Signature, the Crispy Skin was so Crunchy and the Literal 入口即化 Melt in Mouth Fats made my Brain stop working for a Moment. Fuiyoh this Thai Sio Bak is really Very Good indeed! People who have eaten this before will know what I'm saying.
Hat Yai actually has a Few Unique Restaurants (especially in the Main Town Area) that specializes in Sharks Fin and Bird Nest Soup. I randomly visited this one because it seems to be quite Popular.
Such an Absolute Indulgence. First time eating Bird Nest and Sharks Fin Soup like this on a Food Holiday all by myself and don't have to share with anyone else. Never tried this in Malaysia and Certainly won't ever dare to try this in Singapore for sure! Hahaha! Price for the Shark's Fin Soup was THB500 (S$19.40) and Price for the Coconut Bird Nest Soup was THB550 (S$21.30) if anyone is interested.
Below are the Complete List of Locations I visited if you are interested. 👍
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PR1c53pDXZoZeydB8
Photos and Videos simply cannot do justice to this Place. This Place just blew my mind with Pure Sensory Overload!
Its a Really Popular Market/Food Street that even the Locals visit,
Legit Surprised for such a Famous Market / Food Street, it was absolutely Not Touristy at all. Heck I don't even think I see that many Tourists at all. If you want a True Authentic, Unfiltered, In-Your-Face South-East Asian Open-Air Market / Food Street Experience, this is the Place to go. Absolutely Amazing.
Now when People ask what Food is Hat Yai most famous for, apparently its Fried Chicken.
Known as "KaiTod", you can find these almost everywhere in Hat Yai. One thing I observed all of these Kaitod Food Stalls seems to be run by Muslim Folks. So these are basically Ayam Goreng in Malaysia Context.
Visited 2 of such Kaitod Places so far:
Kaitod Meena
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WfYMhJDDRU4PauUY9
Kaitod Sofeeya
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WgLrKt6hnp9WDdKBA
Both are equally Famous as you can see. Queues can be long during Mealtimes but it moves fast too. What I like about Hat Yai's approach to Fried Chicken is that they are Not Overly Marinated and done just right to let the Natural Flavour of Chicken come though. One of the Most Evergreen Popular Foods, No One will say No to a Juicy Fried Chicken. Delish!
嗳 Ar Restaurant (Braised Goose)
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FPLv42skmrvqQaav7
Yes, Goose is available in Hat Yai and this is one of the Places I specifically marked to visit. The Actual Place is really a Chinese Styled Tze Char. The Goose here is more on the 滷水 Braised Variety. Its Decent Tasting.
I also ordered Yum Pla Krapong, a Classic Thai Canned Sardines Salad that I've made myself so I was here to try out how an Original Thai Version tastes like. Overall a Pretty Decent Place, this was Not Bad.
Braised Goose was THB450 (S$17.40) and Yum Pla Krapong was THB150 (S$5.80)
清姐猪腸咸菜 ร้านเจ๊เช็ง ตือฮวนเกี้ยมฉ่าย
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tyvioQB38jBk4Mp89aThis is a 41 Years Old 老店 that is managed by a Very Adorable Elder 大姐.
They specialize interestingly in Mixed Pig Offals Soup 猪杂汤, a Classic Chinese Dish.
Indeed really Very Good, Very Clean Tasting Good Rendition of this Classic Dish.
Don't forget to order their Roast Pork Sio Bak too! Another one of their Signature, the Crispy Skin was so Crunchy and the Literal 入口即化 Melt in Mouth Fats made my Brain stop working for a Moment. Fuiyoh this Thai Sio Bak is really Very Good indeed! People who have eaten this before will know what I'm saying.
龍鳳財 The Nest
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tnoQf7qj9YrbjsXf9Hat Yai actually has a Few Unique Restaurants (especially in the Main Town Area) that specializes in Sharks Fin and Bird Nest Soup. I randomly visited this one because it seems to be quite Popular.
Such an Absolute Indulgence. First time eating Bird Nest and Sharks Fin Soup like this on a Food Holiday all by myself and don't have to share with anyone else. Never tried this in Malaysia and Certainly won't ever dare to try this in Singapore for sure! Hahaha! Price for the Shark's Fin Soup was THB500 (S$19.40) and Price for the Coconut Bird Nest Soup was THB550 (S$21.30) if anyone is interested.
Alright and here are a Couple of More Places I visited and a Sneak Peak of the Other Dishes I ate! 😄
Below are the Complete List of Locations I visited if you are interested. 👍
Kim Yong Market
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z4hTTzyRQG5Jzf2u8
Kaitod Meena
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WfYMhJDDRU4PauUY9
Kaitod Sofeeya
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WgLrKt6hnp9WDdKBA
嗳 Ar Restaurant (Braised Goose)
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FPLv42skmrvqQaav7清姐猪腸咸菜 ร้านเจ๊เช็ง ตือฮวนเกี้ยมฉ่าย
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tyvioQB38jBk4Mp89a龍鳳財 The Nest
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tnoQf7qj9YrbjsXf9Mun Duey Tua มันเดือย หน้าสถานีรถไฟหาดใหญ่
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nU9SxWc4EZqXyLg98Betong Chicken Rice ข้าวมันไก่เบตง
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZZWRKtzhhqffDVRRA
Je Lek Yen Ta Fo (酿豆腐) ร้านก๋วยเตี๋ยวเย็นตาโฟเจ๊เล็ก
Alright, this ends this Thailand Hat Yai Preview Post. 👍
As mentioned, Previews for this 12 Days Hat Yai Trip will not be Daily.
Stay Tuned for my Next Scheduled Post on Thursday 20-August where we will continue with More Thailand Hat Yai Previews! 😄 Khop Khun Krub! Aroi Mak Mak! 🙏
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