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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.


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.

                                Most Spicy Thai Food

                                5 Most Spicy Southern Thai Dishes and Where to Find Them!

                                  Southern Thai food is a fiery fusion of flavours. We use a lot of turmeric, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and of course, an abundance of chillies that will make your taste buds dance – or cry, depending on your spice tolerance!

                                  CHAR’D at Avista Karon

                                  CHAR’D Grill Phuket

                                    Discover Phuket’s first-of-its-kind ‘dine-on-water’ steakhouse and seafood grill—CHAR’D Grill at Avista Grande Phuket Karon, proudly named Asia’s Best New Hotel Restaurant 2024. Offering a flame-to-table dining experience, CHAR’D showcases the smoky, charred flavors of premium steaks prepared on a state-of-the-art Kopa grill.

                                    VAMOS Phuket Spanish Tapas Bar at The Society: Sansiri's First Social Space in Phuket

                                    VAMOS Phuket Spanish Tapas Bar

                                      For casual lunches or romantic dinners, foodies seeking authentic Spanish cuisine will enjoy dining at VAMOS. The tapas restaurant is helmed by chef Rene, whose culinary experience spans over 30 years, honing his craft in America and Hong Kong.