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Tom Yum Goong Recipe Video

Tom Yum Goong Recipe Video

    Tom Yum Goong is one of the pillars of Thai Food, probably the best-known Thai dish in the world around, and there are, of course, countless variations possible.

    Kopitiam by Wilai Restaurant in Phuket Town

    Kopitiam by Wilai Restaurant in Phuket Town

      Kopitiam by Wilai is a recently renovated restaurant serves classic Thai food in an old-style Chinese shop on the most popular street in Phuket Town. Thalang Road changed from just an old busy street to a full-scale tourist attraction, bars and restaurants have started to appear like flies on honey.

      Kin Dee Restaurant Phuket

      Kin Dee Restaurant

        Kin Dee Restaurant Phuket is not exactly what you would call a ‘local’ restaurant in the pure sense of it, but it’s not a touristic place either.

        Kaab Gluay Restaurant

        Kaab Gluay Restaurant in Patong Beach

          Kaab Gluay is one of the few authentic local Thai restaurants in Patong Beach. The food is delicious and well priced, and the staff is always amiable.

          The Boathouse Restaurant Kata Beach

          The Boathouse Restaurant

            The Boathouse restaurant on Kata Beach, offers a blend of Southern Thai and Western cuisine, serving both lunches and fine dinners. Guests can choose between indoor and outdoor seating, enjoying a romantic dining experience with the stunning backdrop of the Andaman Sea.

            One Chun Restaurant Phuket

            One Chun Restaurant Phuket

              One Chun Restaurant is one of the best Thai restaurants in Phuket Town. Serving southern Thai and uniquely Phuket cuisine without compromise. They first succeeded with locals who are not easy to impress when it comes to their food: great food, reasonable price, fun atmosphere, excellent service and good location.

              Kampong Kata Hill

              Kampong Kata Hill Restaurant

                Kampong Kata Hill is a bit touristy with mixed reviews, but if you travelled that far to discover Asia and you are looking for more than ‘just food’ while remaining within an acceptable budget.

                Bon Island - Lunch at Bon Island Restaurant

                Bon Island Phuket 🏝️ Lunch at Koh Bon Restaurant

                  Bon Island (or Koh Bon) is located just south of Rawai Beach in Phuket and is just a short longtail boat ride away. A few sandy beaches pepper the coast of this tiny island, and despite being so close to Phuket, it is not too busy with tourists.

                  Thai Food in Phuket

                  14 Local Thai Food to Try in Phuket

                    Thai food in Phuket is delicious, varied and cheap. You can enjoy it by the street, on the beach, in surprisingly excellent local restaurants and even at fancy Michelin restaurants. Phuket also has many specialities you should try, but remember that some dishes can be seriously spicy!

                    Thai Food in Phuket

                    10 Best Thai Food in Phuket

                      Thai food is popular and famous worldwide and doesn’t need to be introduced anymore. If you reached this page, you probably already tried some and heard plenty about it.

                      Best Seafood Restaurants in Phuket

                      12 Best Seafood Restaurants in Phuket

                        The best seafood in Phuket is mostly in local restaurants, which are sometimes away from tourist places, but also in some more upmarket restaurants around the island. Of course, the seafood you will find in Patong, Kata, Karon is good, but local restaurants have a little more.

                        Best Thai Restaurants in Phuket

                        48 Best Local Thai Restaurants in Phuket

                          Our list of the best local Thai restaurants in Phuket keeps growing because local food in Phuket is great, especially if you step away from Patong Beach! We chose not to list any places and no trendy venues here; our blog is about local food and only local food! These restaurants are not fancy, and all are cheap: they don’t care about the decor, and they sometimes forget to smile; it’s all about efficiency and great taste.

                          Nam Yoi Restaurant Phuket

                          Nam Yoi Restaurant Phuket

                            Nam Yoi Restaurant is a discreet local place tucked away on a remote street in Phuket Town. While it’s challenging to find, the effort is worth it for their excellent local and southern Thai cuisine. The setting is simple, prices are very affordable, and the food is exceptional.

                            Hor Mok Talay

                            Hor Mok Talay (Spicy Fish Mousse)

                              Hor Mok Talay is not exactly a Phuket or Southern Thailand’s speciality, but the specific type and taste of Hor Mok you can find in Southern Thailand is Phuket style.

                              Phuket View Restaurant on Khao Rang Hill

                              Phuket View Restaurant on Khao Rang Hill

                                Phuket View is another restaurant you must add to your list of ‘Dining with a View while in Phuket’. This dining venue sits for almost twenty years on top of Khao Rang Hill, one of the highest hills in Phuket Town.

                                Jun Phen Isan Restaurant in Phuket Town

                                Jun Phen Isan Restaurant

                                  Like most of the great restaurants serving excellent good old-fashioned Thai food in Phuket, Jun Phen didn’t bother much with the design.