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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.


GoodBar Bar & Cafe in Kata Beach, Phuket

GoodBar Bar & Cafe

    GoodBar Bar & Cafe delivers the authentic taste of Thailand with our signature Som Tum, a delicious and refreshing, spicy green papaya salad bursting with bold flavours.

    Go La Hokkien Fried Noodles

    Go La Hokkien Fried Noodles

      Go La Restaurant is a tiny local restaurant located at 11 Kra Road in Phuket Town, away from the busy centre and a bit hard to find. This third-generation family-run restaurant is renowned for its authentic Hokkien-style fried noodles.

      Coco Copper Bistro & Beach Bar in Patong Beach

      Coco Copper Bistro & Beach Bar

        Coco Copper Bistro & Beach Bar is a well-loved spot on Patong Beach, with a large terrace that faces the beach across the street, offering a relaxed, beachside atmosphere.

        Lim lao Ngow x Cloud Dragon

        Lim Lao Ngow x Cloud Dragon

          Lim Lao Ngow x Cloud Dragon is a collaboration bringing together renowned fish ball noodle recipes from Lim Lao Ngow and a variety of Chinese dishes from Cloud Dragon.

          Maison Saigon

          Maison Saigon

            Vietnamese Restaurant in Velaa Maison Saigon at Velaa Sindhorn Village has quietly become one of our favourite Vietnamese restaurants on Langsuan Road. It’s in a… Read More »Maison Saigon

            El Gaucho at Velaa Sindhorn Village

            El Gaucho Langsuan

              El Gaucho is well known in Bangkok as the main restaurant in Sukhumvit, next to Terminal 21 Shopping Mall. This new branch has only one vast room because of the high price. The choice of cuts is immense and maybe a bit intimidating at first, so if you are unfamiliar, don’t start with the most expensive meats; it can build up very fast. Side dishes are also surprisingly expensive.

              Shabu Baru Velaa Sindhorn Langsuan

              Shabu Baru

                Shabu Baru is the latest restaurant in the village. It serves the ever-popular shabu in individual pots placed around a central counter instead of the usual central cooking pot shared by up to four guests

                Hoppe Coffee House at Velaa Sindhorn Village

                HOPPE Coffeehouse

                  Hoppe looks like a coffee shop but is a small restaurant serving a mix of comfort food, Western and Thai. The food is very good and well-priced, and we order takeaway several times a week. There are only a few tables inside and three outside.

                  petits plats velaa

                  Petits Plats

                    Petits Plats is a trendy French restaurant serving excellent cuisine for lunch and dinner. The facade seems small, but the restaurant is larger than it appears outside

                    Barefoot Bistro on Freedom Beach in Phuket

                    Barefoot Bistro

                      Barefoot Bistro is a relaxing and welcoming open-air restaurant located at the south end of Freedom Beach. The restaurant serves delicious locally-made hamburgers and some of the best Pad Thai on the island.

                      Vaso Spanish Tapas Bar

                      Vaso Spanish Tapas Bar

                        Vaso is a popular upmarket restaurant where customers sit around two central counters in two adjacent rooms to enjoy excellent tapas

                        Co Limited Restaurant at Velaa Bangkok

                        Co Limited Velaa Sindhorn Village Langsuan

                          Tucked inside Velaa Sindhorn Village, just next to the Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Co Limited has become one a restaurants spots we recommend when friends ask for Thai food in the Langsuan area.

                          Rongsi Potchana

                          Rongsi Potchana

                            Rongsi Potchana is, without a doubt, our favourite restaurant in Velaa. The food is excellent, the atmosphere lively, the service is fast, always friendly, and efficient, and the price is good considering how expensive everything is in this village

                            Kaif Restaurant Kathu

                            Kaif Restaurant

                              The restaurant at the “KAIF” complex offers a unique open-air dining experience with seating for up to 200 guests. Surrounded by a beautiful ambiance, it is an ideal spot for romantic dinners, family gatherings, or special events.

                              PRIME Restaurant at the Nai Harn in Phuket

                              PRIME Restaurant at The Nai Harn

                                PRIME, the exclusive dining destination perched above Rock Salt in Nai Harn Beach, has reopened its doors to delight discerning diners once again. With only 14 seats available, PRIME offers an intimate setting where culinary artistry meets breathtaking views of Nai Harn Bay’s glittering evening lights.

                                Mother Roaster Coffee Shop

                                Mother Roaster Talat Noi

                                  Mother Roaster Talat Noi is a popular, trendy coffee shop hidden behind an unassuming facade covered with paintings and graffiti. What probably made the cafe so popular, beyond the pretty cafe and the talented baristas, is the fact that the coffee shop is on the second floor of a mechanic junkyard.

                                  Big Boys' Burger Club - Patong Beach

                                  Big Boys’ Burger Club Patong Beach

                                    Big Boys’ Burger Club is a great addition to the vast dining scene of Patong Beach. Located in a lively walking alley facing the beach, this trendy spot has quickly become a favourite for locals and visitors.

                                    TUGA Bar & Restaurant in Rawai, Phuket

                                    TUGA Bar & Restaurant

                                      Phuket is full of fantastic spots to relax and dine, but TUGA Bar & Restaurant in Rawai offers a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s not just a place to grab a meal or unwind; it’s where you can spend an entire day, starting with wellness activities and ending with a memorable Portuguese dining experience.

                                      Vista Restaurant at Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong

                                      Vista Restaurant at Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong

                                        Vista Restaurant, located at Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong – MGallery, offers an exceptional dining experience inspired by the Andaman Sea. Its shimmering blue mosaic tiles and elegant design create a serene ambiance, perfect for any occasion.