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Phuket Restaurants: where and what to eat in Phuket


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.


The House by Ginger in Chiang Mai

The House by Ginger Restaurant

    The House by Ginger sits on Moonmuang Road on the edge of Chiang Mai’s Old City, housed in a Thai National Heritage mansion dating from 1937, located just 10 10-minute walk from the Old City.

    The Good View in Chiang Mai

    The Good View

      The Good View is a long-established restaurant on the riverside bank, and many locals come here for dinner. The view is not fantastic, but the atmosphere with live music is fun and very casual, plus the local dishes are good and not expensive

      Kiti Panit Restaurant in Chiang Mai

      Kiti Panit Restaurant

        Kiti Panit is a superbly renovated old Chiang Mai shop converted into an excellent restaurant. The building was abandoned for a very long time and in relatively poor condition when one of the young family members decided to return it to its former glory and turn it into an elegant but casual restaurant

        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.

          Drawing Room Coffee and Gallery

          Drawing Room Coffee and Gallery

            Drawing Room Coffee and Gallery is one of those places you probably wouldn’t notice, on the corner of Phang Nga Road, just a short walk from the famous On On Hotel in Old Phuket Town.

            Khaotha Cafe in Old Phuket Town

            Khaotha Cafe Phuket

              Khaotha Cafe is one of those places that’s easy to miss but worth finding. It’s on Ranong Road, just next to the central market in Phuket Town — not far from where the old blue songtaew buses line up to take you to the beaches.

              Elysium Café & Bathhouse in Rawai

              Elysium Café & Bathhouse

                Elysium Café & Bathhouse is a relaxed, welcoming spot in Rawai serving quality coffee, healthy food, and house-made desserts. The café features air-conditioned indoor seating and breezy garden views, perfect for working, meeting friends, or enjoying a quiet moment.

                Waankarn Restaurant Khaolak

                Waankarn Restaurant Khao Lak

                  Nestled in the heart of Khao Lak, Waankarn is a culinary gem that seamlessly blends the rich flavors of Southern Thai cuisine with modern architectural elegance.

                  Mizu Teppanyaki at Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort

                  Mizu Teppanyaki

                    Awarded the Restaurant Guru 2025 Recommendation and recognized as a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice, Mizu delivers an award-winning dining experience where culinary mastery and flair convene.

                    Barra Cuda Beach Club Phuket in Patong Beach

                    Barra Cuda Beach Club Phuket

                      Barra Cuda Beach Club Phuket is the newest addition to Patong’s growing beach club scene, and maybe the best-looking one so far. It just opened on the sand next to the Impiana Hotel, not far from Bangla Walking Street

                      Roti Thaew Nam in Phuket Town

                      Roti Taew Nam

                        Roti Taew Nam is one of those rare places in Phuket Town that never seems to change. Set right at the entrance of the Sunday Walking Street Market on Thalang Road, this tiny shop has been around for more than 70 years—and it feels like time stood still inside.

                        Ekachai Kai Ob Restaurant in Phuket Town

                        Ekachai Kai Ob Restaurant

                          Ekachai Kai Ob is the kind of local restaurant people often recommend when you ask where to find good Thai food in Phuket Town. Located right along a busy roadside, it might not look like much from the outside, but the tables are always full by dinner time.

                          Be My Guest Restaurant on Bangkok Riverside

                          Be My Guest Restaurant

                            Discover Be My Guest restaurant Bangkok, a small riverside hideaway tucked between IconSiam and Millennium Hilton. Enjoy authentic Thai food with beautiful river views.

                            Ciao Pizza and Grill at Thavorn Palm Beach Resort on Karon Beach

                            Ciao Pizza and Grill in Karon Beach

                              Ciao Pizza and Grill is a casual and easy-going restaurant right across the street from Karon Beach, part of Thavorn Palm Beach Resort. Even though it’s inside a hotel, the prices are surprisingly reasonable, which is rare for resort dining in Phuket

                              Laku Beach Club at Barcelo Coconut Island in Phuket

                              LAKU Beach Club

                                LAKU Beach Club is one of the newest reasons to hop over to Koh Maphrao, just off the east coast of Phuket. It’s part of the Barcelo Coconut Island resort, but you don’t need to stay overnight to enjoy it

                                Khaithong Restaurant - A Thai Restaurant at Central Phuket

                                Kaithong Restaurant

                                  Kaithong Restaurant at Central Festival Phuket (Floresta Wing) is one of those places that often gets missed, which is surprising considering how good the food is.

                                  DOXA Skybar

                                  DOXA Skybar

                                    Suspended above the Andaman Sea, DOXA Skybar is a sleek architectural masterpiece that feels as if it’s floating in the sky. Located on the second floor of Fira Phuket and accessible via a striking skywalk, DOXA’s panoramic views make it one of Phuket’s premier sunset destinations.

                                    Kipo Restaurant

                                    Kipo Restaurant

                                      Located on the second floor of Fira Phuket, Kipo Restaurant offers a dining experience that blends Spanish-inspired flavours with a contemporary twist. Helmed by Executive Chef Ramon Verano, the menu showcases the freshest local ingredients in bold, inventive dishes.