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.
Baan Ar Jor is a hotel, a restaurant and a museum with a long history that started in 1936. This house has always been one of the most mysterious old mansions of Phuket, standing lonely near Mai Khao Beach in the north of Phuket.
A romantic beachfront restaurant on Kata Beach The Boathouse restaurant, situated on Kata Beach, offers a blend of Southern Thai and Western cuisine, serving both… Read More »The Boathouse Restaurant
An exclusive Italian restaurant in Phuket Arva is an authentic traditional Italian restaurant at the iconic Amanpuri Resort on the private Pansea Beach. The restaurant… Read More »Arva Italian Restaurant at Amanpuri Phuket
Surf & Turf by Soul Kitchen Surf & Turf by Soul Kitchen is a small Thai-German-owned restaurant on Phang Nga Road in Phuket Town that… Read More »Surf & Turf by Soul Kitchen
A Great Hidden Restaurant on the Beach Rimpan Seafood is a small but great Phuket local restaurant hidden in plain sight in the north of… Read More »Rimpan Seafood Restaurant Phuket
Krua Jongjit Restaurant in Kathu Krua Jongjit restaurant in Kathu is proof that a restaurant doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive to be excellent,… Read More »Krua Jongjit Kitchen Kathu in Phuket
The Sundeck Phuket is a new lounge bar and restaurant in a fantastic location, high above the beautiful Kata Noi Beach.
Kin-Kub-Ei Restaurant Phuket Kin-Kub-Ei Restaurant is a hidden gem serving delicious southern dishes cooked by Khun Tubtim (the lady in the photos) with her family… Read More »Kin-Kub-Ei Restaurant
A Michelin Restaurant in Phuket Town Jadjan is a local Thai restaurant hidden on the outskirt of Phuket Town, and not many travellers know that… Read More »Jadjan Restaurant in Phuket Town
Discover a hidden gem on Ao Yon Beach The Cove Phuket is a lovely little hideaway nestled in Ao Yon Beach near Panwa, a beautiful… Read More »The Cove Phuket – A Hidden Gem on Ao Yon Beach
Best Thai Beef is the place to treat yourself if you are craving a perfectly cooked steak after a day of exploring Old Phuket Town.
Tu Kab Khao is a popular Thai restaurant in Phuket town serving great southern Thai food, a chance to try their selection of dishes typical from Phuket.
The Charm Dining Gallery opened in a century-old Thai house in Phuket Town. The location on Dibuk Road is the perfect way to end your exploration if you spend a day wandering the old streets.
Kanom Jeen Saphan Hin is a long time favourite restaurant in Phuket Town where mostly locals come for a late breakfast, lunch or even dinner.
A discreet Michelin Restaurant in Phuket Town Hong Khao Tom Pla is a discreet and long-established restaurant in Phuket Town, named after its famous fish… Read More »Hong Khao Tom Pla Restaurant in Phuket Town (ฮ้องข้าวต้มปลา)
Baan 109 is a fun vintage looking restaurant as well as a casual bar on the popular Thalang Road, the historical street of Old Phuket Town where the famous Sunday Walking Street Market is held every weekend. The name ‘Baan’ means house and the number 109 is the street number.
An unusual coffee shop in Phuket Town Hog’s Head Pub is a new fun coffee shop and bar taken straight out of a scene of… Read More »Hog’s Head Pub Phuket
A restaurant with a view near Big Buddha Nak-Kerd Seaview Cafe (previously called Star Mountain Sunset Restaurant) is a small restaurant with a superb panoramic… Read More »Nak-Kerd Seaview Cafe near Phuket Big Buddha
Torry’s Ice Cream Boutique is a beautiful little coffee shop set in Sino Portuguese shophouse in Soi Romanee in Phuket Town.
A restaurant and coffee shop in Phuket Town Lady Coco is a restaurant, coffee shop and Salon de Thé, part of the now legendary The… Read More »Lady Coco Phuket – Restaurant and coffee shop