MORE THAN a decade ago, one of my family’s favourite dining places was “Yoy Phochana”, a Thai-Chinese restaurant located at 33 Dibuk Road, opposite the Phuket Thaihua Museum at Old Phuket.

Tonight I revisited Yoy Phochana and invited a guest to come along to dine where the locals eat delicious signature dishes at a great price.

The starter is a must-have dish of deep-fried Mackerel with Soy Sauce (40baht). Although the fish is crispy and golden brown, it remains moist and tender. Actually my partner and I couldn’t resist having one piece each as it is so tasty. I promise you would not like to share!

There are many recommended dishes like “Yod Ma La Phad Gung” (70baht) or Stir-Fried Crowns of Cavilla fruit with Prawn sauce. Or the brave can choose “Phad Phak Kiam Chai Kra Por Moo” (70baht), this is a dish with Chinese stir-fried green mustard pickled in a pig’s stomach. It comes with spring onion, Chinese parsley, red chill, and a hint of garlic and fermented whole soybeans. Another popular dish is the Chinese healthy cuisine “Tom Chap Chai”, a mixture of ten vegetables simmer cooked in a dark clear soup.

My guest was impressed that the soft boiled rice was only 3 baht, so although our Chinese banquet feast cost much less than 200 baht, it still remains one of my and my family’s favourite restaurants.

Yoy Phochana Restaurant
33 Dibuk Road, Talat Nua, Maung, Phuket 83000
Tel: 076-212 022