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Prawn Noodle Ao Ke Phuket Town

Prawn Noodle Ao Ke

    Prawn Noodle Ao Ke in Phuket Town serves Hokkien-style prawn noodles that have kept locals and visitors coming back for more than a decade. The restaurant earned recognition from the Michelin Guide for consistently delivering simple, well-executed bowls built around one thing: prawn broth.

    Pink Boat Restaurant in Laem Hin, Phuket

    Pink Boat Restaurant

      Pink Boat is a small seaside restaurant on Phuket’s east coast, located just before the well-known Laem Hin Seafood restaurant. This casual spot offers southern Thai kanom jeen noodles with generous portions of fresh veggies and a panoramic sea view, all at wallet-friendly prices.

      Mae Ting Kanom Jeen in Phuket Town

      Mae Ting Kanom Jeen

        Mae Ting Kanom Jeen is one of Phuket Town’s popular breakfast destinations, serving traditional rice noodles with curry (Kanom Jeen) to locals for decade

        Pho Ta Toh Sae Shrine in Phuket Town

        Pho Ta Toh Sae Shrine

          Pho Ta Toh Sae Shrine is a small, old Chinese shrine renowned for its unusual display of tiger statues, located on Monkey Hill in Phuket Town. You will discover dozens of tigers in varying sizes and ages guarding the entrance and lining the inner courtyard.

          Roti Chaofa in Phuket Town

          Roti Chaofa

            Roti Chaofa is a halal restaurant on East Chaofah Road in Phuket Town that’s been serving breakfast since the 1980s. The restaurant has long been famous for its handmade rotis and Thai-Muslim curries at budget-friendly prices.

            Mee Ko Lan Restaurant in Phuket Town

            Mee Ko Lan

              Mee Ko Lan, originally called Mee Lok Tien, is a legendary noodle shop in Phuket that’s been open for more than 100 years. The story of these noodles began with Ko Lan’s teacher, a Cantonese immigrant who settled in Phuket.

              Kluay Mai Thai Restaurant Phuket

              Kluay Mai Thai Restaurant

                We heard about Kluay Mai Thai from local chefs and Michelin‑starred friends, so we booked, pre‑ordered, and drove to Chalong. The GPS ended in a quiet lane where a small Thai house sat behind trees.

                Mee Hokkien Noodles in Phuket

                Best Hokkien Noodle Restaurants in Phuket

                  Phuket Town’s Hokkien noodles are a simple way to taste the island’s Peranakan roots. We’re talking thick yellow egg noodles, stir‑fried fast in a hot wok with seafood or pork, leafy greens, soy sauces, and a little stock for a glossy finish.

                  Peranakan in Phuket Town

                  Peranakan Culture in Phuket Town

                    Discover Peranakan culture in Phuket Town with our concise guide to Old Town streets, museums, and heritage homes, plus tips for food, photos, and planning.

                    Wat Sapam Thammaram

                    Wat Sapam Thammaram

                      Wat Sapam Thammaram is a peaceful Buddhist temple on Phuket’s east coast, just opposite Koh Maphrao (Coconut Island) outside Phuket Town and not far from the famous Laem Him Restaurant.

                      Wat Karon Temple in Phuket

                      Wat Karon (Wat Suwan Khiri Khet)

                        Wat Karon, or Wat Suwan Khiri Khet, sits just inland from Karon Beach and has been part of the local community since 1895. It received its royal charter in 1939, marking its official status as a Buddhist temple in Phuket.

                        San Chao Mae Yanang Shrine in Phuket Town

                        San Chao Mae Yanang Shrine

                          San Chao Mae Yanang Shrine, stands on Krabi Road in Phuket Town. A Chinese migrant founded the temple in 1853 during Phuket’s tin-mining boom, when many Chinese families settled on the island and brought their beliefs and rituals with them.

                          Sam Pai Kong Shrine in Phuket

                          Sam Pai Kong Shrine

                            Sam Pai Kong Shrine, often called Bangku Shrine, stands on Thepkasattri Road in Koh Kaew, a few minutes east of the British International School. They believe Chinese tin mine workers built the first modest hall more than 100 years ago.

                            San Chao Jeng Ong Shrine in Phuket Town

                            San Chao Jeng Ong Shrine

                              Tucked behind Vachira Phuket Hospital on Yaowarat Road, San Chao Jeng Ong Shrine is easy to miss. A banyan tree guards the entrance, filtering afternoon light onto a red facade trimmed with jade-green tiles and twisting dragons.

                              Jok Samui in Phuket Town

                              Jok Samui Restaurant

                                Jok Samui Restaurant sits near the Jui Tui Temple intersection where Ranong Road meets Pattiphat Road in Phuket Town. The small shophouse is old and packed with character. Faded green tiles, humming ceiling fans, and two stainless steel tables set the scene for bowls of comfort that draw a crowd each night.

                                Ratsada Road in Phuket Town

                                Ratsada Road in Phuket Town

                                  Ratsada Road (Rassada Road) sits just a few blocks north of the more photographed streets like Thalang and Dibuk, but it’s a stretch we often find ourselves returning to.

                                  Rong Kopi Restaurant in Phuket Town

                                  Rong Kopi Restaurant

                                    Rong Kopi (โรงโกปี๊) is a small, always-busy restaurant tucked beside the Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town. It’s the kind of place you might walk past if you’re not paying attention—but once you step inside, it’s hard to forget.

                                    San Chao Phra Pun Tao Kong Shrine

                                    Pun Tao Kong Shrine

                                      Pun Tuao Kong Shrine (San Chao Phra Pun Tao Kong) is a small Chinese shrine sitting quietly on the edge of the road at the top of Patong Hill. Many people drive past it without noticing, but locals know it well.