Peang Prai Restaurant Near Bang Pae Waterfall
Peang Prai Restaurant (Krua Piang Prai) is a local restaurant set among trees next to Bang Pae waterfall. Mostly unknown to tourists because of its remote location, Peang Prai is one of the two great places to have lunch if you happen to be in the area (the other being Bang Pae Seafood). It’s worth the drive for the food alone. Peang Prai received a rating in the Phuket Michelin Guide.
The restaurant consists of two nicely designed wooden houses surrounded by tall trees and gardens. You can see a small lake leading to the waterfall from the upper terraces. Good spot for a long lunch.
Peang Prai is a local favourite, and you can tell it also draws a young local crowd from their surprising selection of Phuket craft beers that many Thai people haven’t even heard of, like Bussaba Ex-Weisse, Chalawan Pale Ale, and Chatri IPA.
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What to Order
Of course, the setting is important, but what matters is the Thai food they serve. We ordered some of the local specialities you could also try. We enjoyed Hor Mok Talay, a fish mousse steamed in banana leaves (30 baht each). We then tried some Yum Pla Foo, deep-fried fish with a spicy mango salad (110 baht).
If you’re brave enough, try Gaeng Som, a spicy fish soup that gets its bright orange colour from turmeric and tastes mostly of tamarind. The menu is extensive and well-illustrated, so ordering is easy. Every time we visit, we try new dishes, and we’ve never been disappointed. Fish, prawns, shells, veggies, soups, and crabs. It’s worth finding at the end of a narrow road through the rubber plantations near Bang Pae National Park.
Prices are reasonable, most dishes around 100-120 baht, and the team is friendly. Once done, you can continue to Bang Pae waterfall, but there’s a 200 baht fee per person to enter the national park. Note that Bang Pae waterfall is not impressive, and it gets tiny during high season when it doesn’t rain much. To find the restaurant, drive towards Phuket Airport and turn right at the Heroines Monument circle.
Po Taek Talay (Spicy Mixed Seafood Soup)
Po Taek Talay is a hot and sour seafood soup with shrimp, squid, mussels, and fish. Flavoured with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chilli. Spicier and more herbal than Tom Yum.
Koog Tod Kratiem Prik Thai (Garlic Pepper Prawns)
Crispy prawns stir-fried with garlic and black pepper. Simple but good. Usually served with steamed rice.
Pla Tod Ta Krai (Crispy Fish with Lemongrass)
Whole fish or fillets fried until crispy, topped with fried lemongrass. Comes with a tangy dipping sauce.
Pla Tod Samun Prai (Fried Fish with Herbs)
Whole fish deep-fried until crispy and topped with a mix of herbs: lemongrass, garlic, and kaffir lime leaves. Served with dipping sauce.
Hor Mok (Steamed Fish Curry)
Steamed curry custard made with fish, coconut milk, and red curry paste. Rich and creamy. Traditionally served in banana leaf cups.
Pad Pak Grood (Stir-Fried Baby Kale)
Baby kale stir-fried with garlic and soy sauce. Simple vegetable side dish.
Nam Prik Ka Yhum Koog Sod (Prawn Chilli Dip)
Chilli dip made with shrimp paste and fresh prawns. Served with raw vegetables. Spicy, salty, and a bit sour.
Gaeng Som Pla (Sour Fish Soup)
Sour soup made with fresh fish, tamarind, and vegetables. Bright orange from turmeric. Spicy and tangy. Southern Thai classic.
Sah Rai Phuang Ar Ngun (Sea Grapes)
Edible seaweed that looks like tiny green grapes. Crunchy texture, slightly salty. Served fresh as a salad or side.
Peang Prai Restaurant Photos
What To Do Nearby
Bang Pae Waterfall
Peang Prai Restaurant Info
Location: at Bang Pae Waterfall
Address: Namtok Bang Toei, Pa Klok, Thalang District, Phuket 83110
Hours: 9 am – 8 pm
Tel: 085 832 7439
Price: Most dishes 100-120 Baht
Specialities: Thai food and Southern food
Distances from Patong: 30 km, from Phuket Town: 22 km, from Kata: 37 km, from Bang Tao: 20 km
Peang Prai Restaurant Map
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