What to Eat and Where to Eat in Phuket?
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Phuket’s food scene is a delight for food lovers, offering diverse and exciting options for Thai food, southern cuisine, and even Phuket specialities. There is now a list of great local restaurants listed in the Michelin Guide for Phuket. Local restaurants showcase an abundance of fresh seafood dishes, including grilled fish, huge prawns, and delicious shellfish. Street food stalls provide a casual and immersive experience with affordable and delicious snacks. Phuket’s culinary landscape embraces international flavours like Italian, Japanese, French and Indian, as well as unique Thai fusion creations.
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Where to Eat in Phuket, by Areas
Restaurants in Patong Beach
There are so many restaurants in Patong Beach; you would think that finding great Thai food would be easy. But if you know Thailand, you soon will realise that too many of them serve a toned-down version of Thai cuisine or something very far from local food ... Read More
Tambu Restaurant
Tambu is a delicious Indian Restaurant located on the rooftop of Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong, perched on a hill 2 km south of Patong Beach. The restaurant is set in an immense and luxurious tent with a high ceiling and a chandelier, inspired by the tented Palaces in the era of Mughal Emperors’ in India. See the menu here
Maska Restaurant
Maska brings authentic Indian street food to the hotel’s dining options. The restaurant combines Indian street-style energy with modern design, featuring pop-art walls and a curated playlist. The menu focuses on comfort classics: proper chaat, smoky kebabs, fragrant biryanis, and curries made for sharing. Complimentary chai flows through the afternoon, while lassis and kokum fizz cool things down. Come evening, spice-infused cocktails take over. Read more hereRestaurants in Kata Beach
Kata Beach has many restaurants and places to eat, from modest street food to the most high-end dining experience in Phuket. You will be surprised by the level of cuisine and setting you can find in Kata Beach ... Read More
'Spice' by Sugar & Spice Restaurant, Kata Beach
The new ‘Spice’ by Sugar & Spice is an excellent local restaurant serving a wide range of Thai dishes, located on Kata Road, just a short walk from the beach and the night market. It has a large open air seating, making it a great option for dining al fresco. The interior is decorated in a casual and warm style. Read more about 'Spice' by Sugar & Spice here
Sugar & Spice Restaurant, Kata Beach
Sugar & Spice is famous for serving excellent Thai and International food at the right price in Kata Beach. The location in the middle centre of the main street makes it very convenient (not far from the night market). Read more about Sugar & Spice hereRestaurants in Karon Beach
Karon Beach offers a wide range of restaurants where everyone can find something to enjoy, from Thai food to Middle Eastern and Western Cuisine ... Read More
Saneha Steak-Thai @Karoncafe
Saneha is the Thai word for passion, which here signifies “passion for cooking fantastic food.” With 35 years of experience in the restaurant business, their best chefs offer a completely new menu that brings together the best of Royal Thai Food, Steakhouse, and Mediterranean fusion cuisine into one restaurant offering both indoor air-conditioned and Al Fresco Dining in the heart of Karon Beach. See the menu hereRestaurants in Bang Tao Beach
Bang Tao Beach is blessed with a surprisingly vast amount of restaurants, from modest roadside venues to beach restaurants and high-end cuisine. We visited quite a few and keep exploring ... Read More
Restaurants in Kamala Beach
Kamala Beach offers many restaurants for all budgets, from local Thai food to international cuisine. On this page, we share the restaurants we've personally visited and recommend in Kamala Beach. You'll find affordable places right on the beach and high-end options in luxury resorts ... Read More
'Sugar Shack Restaurant, Kata Beach
Sugar Shack is a popular local restaurant in the heart of Kata Beach, known for its relaxed atmosphere and excellent Thai and Western cuisine. The Thai food is prepared by local chefs who have been recognised for decades, offering authentic flavours without compromise. Read more about 'Spice' by Sugar & Spice hereRestaurants in Phuket Town
Enjoying local Thai food in the old Phuket town after a day of exploration is an experience no one should miss. Fortunately, there are plenty of restaurants in Phuket Town to choose from; some are fancy, some are cheap, and some are in amazingly beautiful heritage houses ... Read More
Restaurants in Other Areas of Phuket
There are many great restaurants in Chalong area, including some local gems. The seafood restaurants are often on the seaside with beautiful views of the nearby islands, making them a great place to meet with friends for lunch or dinner by the ocean ... Read More
Rawai Beach is blessed with a wide choice of dining options, from amazing seafood restaurants to Thai and Western-style restaurants. The waterfront is where the most popular restaurants where you can enjoy local seafood by the sea ... Read More
True Local Thai Restaurants
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! ... Read More
Michelin Restaurants
Having Michelin Restaurants in Phuket since 2019 proves that Phuket has reached a new level on the international culinary stage. The island is evolving fast and in many directions ... Read More
Best Sunday Brunches in Phuket
Looking for a Sunday Brunch in Phuket to wine, dine and unwind on a weekend? Several resorts and restaurants around the island put on lavish Sunday brunch spreads for a fabulous afternoon of good food and entertainment ... Read More
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