This island has got some serious food pedigree. That’s why Phuket Town was crowned ‘City of Gastronomy 2017’ by UNESCO. While it’s tempting to be a beach bum, those who drag themselves off the sand discover the secrets behind the island’s flavours. Mop up curries with wood-fired naan, slurp bowls of Hokkien noodles, work chopsticks over poh pia rolls smothered in rich tamarind sauce and savour the crunch of freshly baked curry puffs among much more while learning the history of this fascinating culinary outpost.