Phukets Hidden Gem
KEP is a tucked away exclusive diner on a side street in Chalong. A hidden gem away from the bustling nightlife and busy city. If you want to experiencing true Thai flavors then make your way over to the premiere eatery a diner like no other. Opened in 2013 the KEP restaurant serves up local Thai specialties passed down through generations of Chef KEP’s family and perfected using years of culinary expertise. The quality and the expertise that has been put into the cuisine and the restaurants decor will have you in awe of vacationing in Phuket.
Stepping into the small, cozy restaurant, you immediately feel at home amidst warm wood tones and Thai artwork. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. Staff greet you with big smiles as you’re led to your table. Scanning the menu, descriptions of unique regional curries, flavorful seafood dishes, and hard-to-find classics have your mouth watering with anticipation.
Topping the list of must-try signature dishes like the infamous Phuket lobster curry, its one of kind and cooked to perfection. Constructed from special homemade curry paste, this recipe is packed with over 20 herbs and spices. The fragrant red curry highlights sweet chunks of lobster and kaffir lime leaves in a coconut milk base. It’s an explosion of complex flavors in one bowl, and a touchdown of delectable – spicy, sour, sweet and salty all at once.
KEP’s Delicacy
Seafood lovers will delight in the fried shrimp cakes, crispy on the outside with a moist and tender interior, served with a stellar dipping sauce. The local Phuket noodle dish Mee Sapam, swimming with fish balls, squid, shrimp, slices of pork, and hard-boiled egg in an aromatic broth is another favorite.
This delicacy is something you will appreciate and more than ever your taste buds will thank you for coming here and enjoying the wonderful service and hospitality of this exclusive diner.Whatever you order, you can’t go wrong dining here. KEP sources the freshest local ingredients and puts care into every dish. Meals pop with flavor, color, and artful presentations.
Portion sizes generous while prices remain reasonable so that everyone can know that enjoying great food on a budget is worth while when on the island of Phuket. Round out the meal by sampling Thai desserts like coconut custard or colorful layers of agar jelly, which is one of the favorites to indulge in here at this alluring diner.
Dining at this extraordinary eatery allows you to experience real, authentic Thai food and hospitality. It allows you to submerge yourself in the culinary delicacy of Thailand. To let your taste buds enjoy fresh quality Sushi, Pad Thai, even delicious cocktails for a great cocktail hour with friends. – similar to eating a meal in a local Phuket family home.
Intimate, high quality, consistent, and reliable restaurant excels at capturing the heart of Thailand on your plate. Don’t miss out on this culinary gem when visiting Phuket.
