You should try Thai spicy papaya salad at Tum Nong Khai restaurant in Phuket  

Authentic Issan cuisine is hard to find in Phuket and popular Thai dishes such as Somtum (ส้มตำ), Kai Yang (ไก่ย่าง) and Lab (ลาบ) are said to have originated in the Issan region.
Tum Nong Khai is a restaurant where chefs from the Issan region create dishes with a focus on Issan flavors.
We interviewed a popular local restaurant where many Thais go every night.
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