Phuket restaurants serve all kinds of cuisine but finding real Thai food can be a little challenging. The large majority of the restaurants in the island’s tourist areas, such as Patong Beach, Kata or Karon, have been adjusting their tastes to accommodate first-timers. You probably would never see Thai people eating in those places, and it’s usually a sign. Real Thai food is often found in more modest areas of Phuket, and we list some great Local Thai Restaurants here. Phuket Seafood is also famous, and you should try the real thing without paying a fortune by checking out our Best Local Seafood Restaurants list.
A popular selfie café in Old Phuket Town [toc] Aungku Phuket is a new cafe that literally popped up in a couple of months at the intersection of two famous streets of the Old Phuket Town: Thalang Road, where the Sunday Walking Market is held, and the small Soi Romanee which is so popular with Instagrammers. The place has obviously been designed to attract selfie lovers: the brand-new two-storey building
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Malika Sky Bar panoramic rooftop near Patong [toc] Malika Sky Bar is an unexpected gem at the popular Kalima Resort located between Patong Beach and Kamala Beach. The rooftop is surprisingly large and well-designed to accommodate visitors according to their sitting or dining preferences. The hotel did really well at using such a large space and still managed to make it a cosy and attractive space, making Malika one of
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A Latin American rooftop on Kamala Beach [toc] Casa Boho is a casual Latin American restaurant on a superb rooftop perched high above the little-known Rayee Beach, just south of Kamala Beach. The restaurant is part of the Hyatt Regency Resort Phuket and was designed by the same people who did the very popular Above Eleven rooftop bar in Bangkok. The pool deck is an oceanview restaurant with an indoor
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What to eat and where to eat in Phuket? [toc] Phuket's food scene is a delight for food lovers, offering diverse and exciting options of Thai food, southern cuisine and even Phuket specialities. There is now a list of great local restaurants listed in the Michelin Guide for Thailand. Local restaurants showcase an abundance of fresh seafood dishes, including grilled fish, huge prawns, and delicious shellfish. Street food stalls provide
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Where to eat the best local food in Phuket in 2023? [toc] The list of the best local restaurants in Phuket keeps growing, and it is truly amazing how great local food can be here. No tourist places and no trendy venues here; our Phuket Food Blog is about local food and only local food! Here are some of Phuket's most popular (very) local Thai restaurants. They are not fancy,
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The best cafés in Phuket Town and around [toc] Phuket cafés and coffee shops keep popping up (and closing) all around Phuket Town, mostly around the old streets of Thalang, Yaowarat and Dibuk. In recent years Phuket town has become a trendy tourist attraction and a fun photo playground, and as photographers and models seem to need frequent coffee breaks, cafés just appeared by magic. With so many people wandering
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A local beach restaurant in Karon [toc] Daeng Restaurant is a beachfront local venue located right on the sand of Karon Beach, next to Centara Grand Beach Resort Karon, which is a rare setting in this area. The restaurant has a laid-back and casual atmosphere, with open-air seating that overlooks the beach and the Andaman Sea. The decor is simple and rustic, with plastic tables and chairs, and tropical plants
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Where is Koh Bon Island? [toc] Bon Island (or Koh Bon) is located just south of Rawai Beach in Phuket and is just a short longtail boat ride away. A few sandy beaches pepper the coast of this tiny island, and despite being so close to Phuket, it is not too busy with tourists. There are only two real beaches on Koh Bon ('Koh' means island in Thai). The first
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A restaurant with a view of Kata Noi Beach [gallery type="rectangular" link="file" size="large" ids="55944,55940,55941"] Gu Bar Cafe Info Location: Kata Noi Beach Address: 230 Kata-Sai Yuan Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100 Hours: 11 am - 10 pm Phone: 063 654 5938 Gu Bar Cafe Map Get the directions on your phone: https://goo.gl/maps/eRMKm1PfTYaMpxYo6 More Restaurants in Kata Beach [pt_view id="6becef4523"] Your Kata Beach Travel Guide [pt_view id="be7d07bv74"]
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Phuket Town Thai Restaurant Reviews [toc] Phuket Town is a must-visit destination for travellers interested in local Thai, southern Thai, and Phuket-style cuisine. The town's dining scene is a mix of old-school eateries, trendy cafes, and upscale restaurants, serving a wide variety of dishes that reflect the island's unique culinary heritage. Local Thai Food: Phuket Town has plenty of local Thai food options, including street food vendors, food courts, and
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A hidden restaurant above Kata Noi Beach [toc] Chopol's Plantation is a fantastic bar and Thai restaurant hidden high above the beautiful Kata Noi Beach. The place is hard to find because you have to spot a tiny road on the side of the main road that leads to the popular Karon View Point, and most people drive fast in this area. The setting in the middle of palm trees
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Kalido Restaurant on Bang Tao Beach [toc] Kalido (formerly Palm Seaside Restaurant) is a trendy seafront restaurant set at the southern end of Bang Tao Beach. Open for lunch and dinner, Kalido is an excellent place for a relaxed dinner by the sea and a lounge venue in the evening. The vast open space at the front of the restaurant is great to enjoy drinks and tapas before dinner. and
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Romantic sunset dinner in Patong Beach [toc] Meg Khram The Sunshine Restaurant in an upmarket Thai restaurant located at the north end of Patong Beach, where the original Baan Rim Pa restaurant used to be, just at the feet of Novotel Phuket Resort. The restaurant is bright and well designed, with a bar, a DJ and saxo player adding just enough atmosphere not to be disturbing while admiring the sun
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A Rooftop Restaurant in Kata Noi Beach [toc] Sea in the Sky is a rooftop bar and restaurant located on top of Sea Galleri Hotel by Katathani in Kata Noi Beach, west coast of Phuket island. The rooftop is vast with a unique location that overlooks both the bay of Kata Noi on the left and Kata Beach on the right. The unmissable attraction of the rooftop is an immense
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What to do at Kata Night Market? [toc] Kata Night Market is not a very well-known market as it is rather hidden between a maze of buildings and small hotels in the middle of Kata Beach, roughly behind Club Med Hotel. This night market is surprisingly vast and already popular for serving all kinds of cheap food and dishes in a long line of tiny stalls. Kata Market works in
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Where to find vegetarian restaurants in Phuket? [toc] Phuket offers a variety of vegetarian restaurants and many restaurants offer vegetarian food options. Many vegetarian restaurants in Phuket offer a range of snacks, desserts, and drinks that are free of animal products. In addition, during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, usually in October, visitors can enjoy a fun and delicious array of dishes made without meat, seafood, eggs, and other animal products,
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A Hidden Cafe in Kata Beach [toc] Laem Sai Cup is another little cafe hidden on the hills of Kata Beach, overlooking the Andaman Sea. The cafe consists of several terraces made of bamboo connected by narrow staircases leading all the way to boulders in the sea. Guests can relax on those typical Thai square cushions, or lie down on colourful mattresses. Leam Sai Cup only serves a selection of
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Local Thai restaurants with seaview in Phuket [toc] The local Thai restaurants located right by the ocean on Phuket Island offer an authentic dining experience to try the best local Thai cuisine and fresh seafood. These restaurants use locally sourced ingredients, including daily catches from local fishermen, to create flavorful and delicious dishes. Customers can enjoy ocean views and sometimes sunsets, and a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying grilled and steam
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Nanami Yakiniku at Boat Avenue Bang Tao [toc] Nanami Yakiniku is a Japanese BBQ restaurant run by a Japanese owner, located on Boat Avenue in Cherngtalay, near Bang Tao Beach, on the west coast of Phuket. The restaurant serves a wide range of imported and local beef and pork, but also sushi and sashimi. Nanami Yakikniku is set in a large house near the lake and the atmosphere is cosy
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A great Thai restaurant near Phuket Airport [toc] Natural Restaurant Airport is an excellent place serving excellent local Thai cuisine in a good atmosphere. As the name indicates, the restaurant is located just before reaching Phuket International Airport (2.4km to be precise), making it a perfect place for lunch, dinner or any meal at any time of the day if you have to be around there for any reason. Natural
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