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Dibuk Road in Phuket Town – a Walking Guide


What to do on Dibuk Road?


Dibuk Road is one of the famous old streets of Phuket town you should add to your list while exploring. It’s very colourful and easy to find, with plenty of casual cafes, shops and restaurants to enjoy. Dibuk road is parallel and not far from the famous Thalang road (where you’ll find the Sunday Walking Street Market). It stretches for 800 meters, from the old Dibuk Mansion on the west to the old Song Ho Book Shop on the east.

Old Dibuk Road and today

As you explore, you will enjoy old, renovated Sino-Portuguese shophouses, cafes, restaurants and local shops, so typical of Phuket. To help you understand the geography of Dibuk, use the map at the bottom of the page.


What to see and do on Dibuk Road


The best way to understand Dibuk road geography is to divide it into two parts: west and east, the west being the most interesting. To get there, coming from Thalang Road, walk down Yaowarat road and turn left. West Dibuk is beautifully renovated and every shophouse is repainted with pasted colours. Most surprisingly (for Thailand), all the electric cables have been buried, creating a unique atmosphere and allowing beautiful photos. This part of the street has many cafes and Thai restaurants, some serving local food the way they have been for several decades.

Endless Summer

Endless Summer Coffee Shop in Phuket Town

Endless summer boutique and coffee shop is not precisely on Dibuk, but it’s so beautiful, it is worth mentioning, and stopping by.

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Pink Flamingo Boutique

Pink Flamingo Boutique

When walking down Yaowarat road, on the right is a beautiful old house that served many functions in the past years, a restaurant, a cafe, and later, it became a shop called Pink Flamingo Boutique. The decoration is attractive and, of course, frequently serves as a selfie background. We hope people also buy something. Next to it is a Dibuk House whisky bar. It looks quite attractive, but we haven’t tried it yet.

The Oasis Thalang (ChimJae Walking Street)

Vanich Walking Street on Dibuk Road

The Oasis Thalang (formerly ChimJae Walking Street and Vanich Walking Street) is worth a mention. It’s a new and long shopping gallery connecting Dibuk Road to Thalang Road. It’s easy to miss because the entrance looks like an anonymous shop, but it’s not less than 150 meters! Inside, young people sell all kinds of small souvenirs and local food and a beautiful cafe. It’s quite fun, especially if it rains (and there is a public toilet inside too!)

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Soi Romanee

Soi Romanee in Phuket Town

Opposite Wat Mongkol Nimit temple is the entrance of the famous Soi Romanee. This short street is very popular as a selfie playground, and it’s a convenient shortcut that will take you back to Thalang Road.

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Luang Amnart Nararak Mansion

Luang Amnart Nararak Mansion

Near the end of the street is a beautiful but neglected mansion known as Luang Amnart Nararak Mansion (Dibuk Mansion). Apart from its majestic appearance, its charm comes from the fact that this house was never renovated, a rare sight in Phuket nowadays. However, this mansion is not abandoned and serves as a gas tank company.

The Mysterious Green Building

Dibuk Road in Phuket Town

Opposite Lock Tien food court is an iconic old building repainted in stunning bright green and white colour. It’s not to everyone’s taste, but at least you can’t miss it. Surprisingly, very few people, even among the locals, know what this building is for. It was initially an office dedicated to tin mining, which would make a lot of sense since tin mining was the leading trade of Phuket in the past. It then became a lapidary shop (an artist or artisan who forms stone, minerals, or gemstones into decorative items), and it seems to be a private office now.

Thai Hua Hokkien club

Thai Hua Hokkien club

Wat Mongkol Nimit

Wat Mongkol Nimit

Further down the street is your chance to visit Wat Mongkol Nimit, one of Phuket’s most significant Thai temples. It is less known than the famous Wat Chalong, but this is where locals attend the most important religious events in Phuket Town.

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Indy Market

Phuket Indy Market

Indy Market next to the small shopping mall can be fun if you are still around on Thursdays to Friday after 5 pm. It’s relatively modest compared to the nearby Sunday Walking Street Market.

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Where to eat on Dibuk Road


The street is home to many restaurants, each with its atmosphere. Dibuk Restaurant opened 20 years and serves an eclectic mix of French and Thai food in a small local shophouse. As you walk up and down Dibuk road, you will find several boutiques, coffee shops, and small hostels. Phuket town is a coffee shop heaven; it seems that a new one opens every month!

Raya Restaurant

Raya House in Phuket Town

Raya Restaurant is a famous ancient mansion serving great Thai food for several decades.

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The Charm Phuket

The Charm Restaurant in Phuket Town

Further down the street is The Charm Phuket, a recently opened restaurant serving authentic Phuket food in a Thai home atmosphere. The food is excellent, and the feeling of being invited to someone local is unique.

Address: 93 Dibuk Rd, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Open: 11 am – 9 pm, Wednesday closed
Phone: 076 530 199
Price: a little high

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Day & Night of Phuket

Day & Night Of Phuket - Cafe, Bar and Restaurant in Phuket Town

Night and Day of Phuket is a large restaurant with impressive architecture and attractive design on Dibuk Road, close to the heart of Old Phuket Town. The restaurant serves a vast choice of creative Thai dishes, including some Phuket specialities prepared with local flavours and personal twists.

Address: 1/5 Dibuk Rd. Taladyai, Phuket Town, Phuket 83000
Open: 9 am – 12 am
Phone: 076 219 788
Price: a bit high

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Best Country Beef

Best Country Beef Phuket Town

Best Country Beef is an excellent restaurant to enjoy a perfectly cooked steak after visiting Old Phuket Town. The restaurant is on Dibuk Road, in an old-fashioned house with a wooden facade that reminds a bit of an old Japanese shop.

Address: 7 Dibuk Road, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Open: 4 pm – 11 pm
Phone: 089 513 7334
Price: affordable

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Lock Tien Foodcourt

Lock Tien Foodcourt

The most significant landmarks include the Lock Tien Foodcourt, which has been renovated a few years ago but still retains an old-fashioned atmosphere. Lock Tien still serves a lot of local specialities at a low price. It’s a good stop for lunch if you explore the old street and want to experience local food on a budget.

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Mirror Mirror Restaurant

Mirror Mirror Restaurant in Phuket Town

Passed the ChimJae Walking Street (Vanich Walking Street), Mirror Mirror is another popular fancy restaurant serving European food in a cosy shophouse. The price is a little high, but it’s great for a special dinner.

Address: 31 Dibuk Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Hours: 3 pm -10 pm (closed on Sunday)
Phone: 089 796 9956

Tantitium

Tantitium Restaurant and Spa on Dibuk Road

Opposite Luang Amnart Nararak Mansion is Tantitium, a surprising combination of a high-end restaurant and a spa. The beautiful decoration never fails to catch the eyes of most people walking by, and people often stop for a drink and a lot of selfies! The food is quite good, so you have a lot to choose from if you decide to dine on Dibuk Road!

Address: 84 Dibuk Rd, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Hours: 5 pm – 12 am
Phone: 081 797 3329

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Kanom Jeen Pa Mai

Kanom Jeen in Phuket

At the end of Dibuk are two more restaurants worth mentioning. The first one is Pa Mai, a modest Kanom Jeen restaurant that has been a popular local place for breakfast forever.

Address: V9PP+J4J, Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Hours: 7 am -1.30 pm
Phone: 086 690 3375

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