For travellers, Phuket is highly sought after for its seemingly endless coastlines and idyllic islands, not to mention the wild nightlife in Patong, however when it comes to food, there are still many places waiting to be discovered. During my 5 day visit earlier this month, one of the places that continually drew me back was the Banzaan Fresh Market Night market. Located just a kilometre from Patong beach and minutes from Jungceylon Shopping Centre, the area outside this fresh market turns into a bustling night market by dusk with around 30-40 odd stores. On one side of the market, buckets of live seafood are neatly arranged in front of the stall and cooked to your liking, whilst on the other – a dazzling array of tropical fruits, street food and desserts. Whilst a lot of the food served here is predominantly Thai, you will notice that some dishes have been influenced by the cultures that have helped shape modern day Phuket, such as Malay and Chinese. The market may be considered small by Thailand standards …![]()
