Nam Yoi Restaurant menu overview
Explore the authentic flavors of Southern Thailand with Nam Yoi Restaurant's exceptional menu, featuring traditional dishes crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This vibrant menu invites you to indulge in a rich tapestry of tastes, from bold curries to aromatic stir-fries, all served in a welcoming atmosphere in Phuket.
Starters
Begin your meal with the zesty and pungent Shrimp Paste Chili Dip, a Southern Thai classic. This starter combines fresh shrimp, bold shrimp paste, fiery chilies, garlic, and a splash of lime juice for a vibrant kick that prepares your palate for the dishes to come.
Mains
Nam Yoi's mains showcase the rich, diverse palate of Southern Thai cuisine, offering a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and herbal notes. Highlights include:
- River Snail Curry: A creamy red curry infused with coconut milk, fresh herbs, and tender river snails, offering an authentic taste of local seafood.
- Spicy Stir-Fry of Split Gill Mushrooms: Earthy mushrooms cooked in fragrant red curry paste and coconut milk, enriched with fresh herbs for a memorable vegetarian-friendly delight.
- Braised Pork: Succulent pork belly slow-cooked with soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and fresh herbs, creating a tender, flavorful dish.
- Melinjo Leaves with Egg: A delightful combination of melinjo leaves sautéed with egg, garlic, and soy sauce, offering a unique local flavor.
- Fried Sandfish with Turmeric: Fresh sandfish fried to perfection with turmeric and garlic, delivering a crispy texture and vibrant taste.
- Stink Beans with Shrimp: A bold dish blending stink beans and shrimp in a luscious red curry with coconut milk and fresh herbs.
- Chicken Khua Kling: Minced chicken stir-fried with red curry paste, green peppercorns, and kaffir lime leaves, creating an intensely fragrant and spicy experience.
- Deep Fried Fish with Soy Sauce: Crispy fried fish elevated by a savory soy sauce and garlic infusion, delivering a satisfying and flavorful main course.
- Fried Eggplant with Curry Paste: Tender eggplant fried with red curry paste and shrimp paste, offering a rich and savory vegetarian option.
- Sour Curry with Coconut Shoots: A tangy and aromatic curry featuring tender coconut shoots and fish, enhanced with tamarind and local herbs.
Desserts
While the focus is on rich savory dishes, Nam Yoi offers a selection of traditional Southern Thai desserts to conclude your meal with subtle sweetness and refreshing flavors. Be sure to ask your server for current dessert options that complement the main courses perfectly.
Drinks
Complement your meal with a carefully chosen selection of beverages. Nam Yoi serves a variety of cold beers perfect for balancing the spice and heat of Southern Thai flavors. Non-alcoholic options and traditional drinks are also available to refresh your taste buds.
