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Thai Food

Explore Thai food in Phuket with guides to local restaurants, street food, and authentic dishes. Discover where to eat classic and regional Thai cuisine on the island.

Kiti Panit Restaurant in Chiang Mai

Kiti Panit Restaurant

    Kiti Panit is a superbly renovated old Chiang Mai shop converted into an excellent restaurant. The building was abandoned for a very long time and in relatively poor condition when one of the young family members decided to return it to its former glory and turn it into an elegant but casual restaurant

    Rong Kopi Restaurant in Phuket Town

    Rong Kopi Restaurant

      Rong Kopi (โรงโกปี๊) is a small, always-busy restaurant tucked beside the Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town. It’s the kind of place you might walk past if you’re not paying attention—but once you step inside, it’s hard to forget.

      Waankarn Restaurant Khaolak

      Waankarn Restaurant Khao Lak

        Nestled in the heart of Khao Lak, Waankarn is a culinary gem that seamlessly blends the rich flavors of Southern Thai cuisine with modern architectural elegance.

        Ekachai Kai Ob Restaurant in Phuket Town

        Ekachai Kai Ob Restaurant

          Ekachai Kai Ob is the kind of local restaurant people often recommend when you ask where to find good Thai food in Phuket Town. Located right along a busy roadside, it might not look like much from the outside, but the tables are always full by dinner time.

          Be My Guest Restaurant on Bangkok Riverside

          Be My Guest Restaurant

            Discover Be My Guest restaurant Bangkok, a small riverside hideaway tucked between IconSiam and Millennium Hilton. Enjoy authentic Thai food with beautiful river views.

            Ciao Pizza and Grill at Thavorn Palm Beach Resort on Karon Beach

            Ciao Pizza and Grill in Karon Beach

              Ciao Pizza and Grill is a casual and easy-going restaurant right across the street from Karon Beach, part of Thavorn Palm Beach Resort. Even though it’s inside a hotel, the prices are surprisingly reasonable, which is rare for resort dining in Phuket

              Khaithong Restaurant - A Thai Restaurant at Central Phuket

              Kaithong Restaurant

                Kaithong Restaurant at Central Festival Phuket (Floresta Wing) is one of those places that often gets missed, which is surprising considering how good the food is.

                Krua Praya Restaurant in Phuket

                Krua Praya Phuket

                  Krua Praya Phuket Restaurant is a hidden gem that offers an authentic Southern Thai dining experience. Nestled in a beautiful garden setting under the shade of small trees, this restaurant provides a casual yet charming open-air atmosphere.

                  Saneha Steakhouse and Thai Restaurant

                  Saneha Steakhouse & Thai Food

                    Saneha is a popular steakhouse and Thai restaurant located in the heart of Karon Beach. With 35 years of experience in the restaurant business, their best chefs spend 2 years designing a new menu at Pacific Club Resort, their nearby sister property.

                    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.

                      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.

                            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.

                              Ton Mayom Restaurant in Phuket Town

                              Ton Mayom Restaurant (ต้นมะยม)

                                Ton Mayom (ต้นมะยม) is a long-established restaurant tucked along a busy roadside on the outskirts of Phuket Town. For decades, it was a low-key spot known only to locals, who came to enjoy its authentic Southern Thai dishes.

                                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!

                                  Brew Bistro Phuket

                                  Brew Bistro

                                    Brew Bistro offers authentic Thai cuisine and classic Western dishes, all prepared fresh every day. We also serve a variety of cocktails, mocktails, and refreshing smoothies, perfect for the whole family to enjoy.

                                    Ban Rimlay Restaurant in Rawai

                                    Baan Rimlay Restaurant

                                      Baan Rimlay is a small rustic Thai restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere where locals like to go for dinner or a party. The restaurant is under the trees by the sea, not far from the pier.

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                                      Sea Almond Restaurant

                                        Next to The Good View is Sea Almond restaurant, a great place to enjoy a sunset while sitting right on the beach.
                                        The food is not fantastic but goes well with the atmosphere.