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 Local Landing Café is a cosy spot near the water at Chalong Pier in the south of Phuket, where good food meets a welcoming atmosphere. The cafe may be small, but they serve up big flavours, focusing on fresh, healthy ingredients and a relaxed setting where everyone feels at home.
Kanta Phuket is a new restaurant serving Modern Peranakan Cuisine at The Memory at On On Hotel on Phang Nga Road, in the heart of Old Phuket Town, an area already known for its colourful Sino-Portuguese shophouses and lively street art.
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.
Somsak Pu Ob is a legendary street food restaurant in Thonburi, Bangkok. It’s known for its signature Pu and Goong Ob Woon Sen, which is glass noodles with either prawn or crab. They have 2 branches, walking distance apart, so if one’s busy, you can just take a 5-minute walk to the other branch
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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 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 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 (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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
Beerfest Restaurant and Craft Beer Brewery on the outskirts of Phuket Town (near Central Phuket)is a spacious yet cosy venue that offers a unique dining and drinking experience.
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 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 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.
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