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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.


Arunwan, a Michelin Noodle Soup Restaurant in Ekkamai Bangkok

Arunwan Restaurant

    Arunwan Restaurant in Ekkamai, Bangkok, has been serving outstanding noodle soup since 1963. Despite relocating four times within the same area, loyal customers continue to follow them for their consistently delicious dishes.

    Cafe Phuket Viewpoint Video

    Cafe Phuket Viewpoint Video 🎬

      Cafe Phuket Viewpoint is a hard-to-spot Instagram gem hidden on the curvy roadside that connects Patong Beach to Kamala Beach. The place has been around for a long time, carried different names, and never really was popular until someone realized that Instagram was an irresistible magnet for the young generation.

      Bistro Grill & Bar at Central Karon Resort

      Bistro Grill & Bar at Central Karon Resort

        Discover a world of flavours at Bistro Grill & Bar at Central Karon Resort, your all-day dining destination. Indulge in a tantalising fusion of international and Thai cuisine, from our stunning breakfast buffet to diverse lunch and dinner options.

        Escape Pool Club at Central Karon Resort in Phuket

        Escape Pool Club at Central Karon Resort

          Discover the ultimate poolside experience at Escape Pool Club at Central Kron Resort, where the grill is always sizzling, and the fun never stops! Indulge in a variety of flavourful dishes while enjoying a lively atmosphere packed with themed pool parties and interactive activities.

          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.