A local restaurant near Bang Pae Waterfall in Phuket ✔
Peang Prai Restaurant (Krua Piang Prai) is an excellent local venue in a green nest 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 restaurant being Bang Pae Seafood.) Peang Prai Restaurant is good; it’s worth travelling to enjoy its excellent Thai food. Peang Prai received a rating in the Phuket Michelin Guide.
Peang Prai restaurant consists of two nicely designed spacious wooden houses surrounded by tall trees and gardens. You can view a small lake leading to the Bang Pae waterfall from the upper terraces. It’s perfect for a delightful lunch escape.
Peang Prai is a local favourite spot, and you can tell it also addresses a young local crowd from their surprising choice of Phuket craft beers that many Thai people haven’t even heard of, such as 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 excellent Thai food they serve. We ordered some of the local specialities you could also try. We enjoyed Hor Mok Talay, a delicious fish mousse steamed in banana leaves (30 baht each). We then tried some Yum Pla Foo, a slice of deep-fried fish with a spicy mango salad (110 baht).
If you are brave enough, try Gaeng Som, a spicy fish soup that gets its bright orange from turmeric root and tastes mostly from tamarind. The menu is extensive and well-illustrated, so ordering is fun and easy. Every time we visit, we try new dishes from their extensive menu, and each time, we enjoy every single dish. Fish, prawns, shells, veggies, soups and crabs, it’s worth finding it at the end of a narrow road through the rubber plantations near Bang Pae National Park.
Prices are very reasonable, most dishes are around 100 to 120 baht, and the team is friendly and efficient. Once done, you can continue to Bang Pae waterfall, but know there is a 200 baht fee per person to enter the national park. Note that the Bang Pae waterfall is not impressive, and it gets tiny during the high season when it doesn’t rain much. To find it, drive in the direction of Phuket Airport and turn to the right when you reach the Heroines Monument circle.
Po Taek Talay (Spicy Mixed Seafood Soup)
Po Taek Talay is a Thai hot and sour seafood soup packed with shrimp, squid, mussels, and fish. Flavoured with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chilli, it offers a bold, aromatic taste. This zesty dish is a spicier, herbal variation of Tom Yum.
Koog Tod Kratiem Prik Thai (Garlic and Pepper Fried Shrimp)
Koog Tod Kratiem Prik Thai, or Garlic and Pepper Fried Shrimp, is a flavorful Thai dish featuring crispy shrimp stir-fried with garlic, black pepper, and aromatic seasonings. It’s a savoury, aromatic favourite often served with steamed rice.
Pla Tod Ta Krai (Crispy Fried Fish with Lemongrass)
Pla Tod Ta Krai, or Crispy Fried Fish with Lemongrass, is a Thai dish featuring whole fish or fillets fried until golden and topped with fragrant, crispy lemongrass. It’s a perfect balance of texture and citrusy aroma, often paired with a tangy dipping sauce.
Pla Tod Samun Prai (Fried Fish with Herbs)
Pla Tod Samun Prai is a Thai dish featuring a whole fish deep-fried until crispy and topped with a fragrant mixture of herbs like lemongrass, garlic, and kaffir lime leaves. It’s typically served with a tangy dipping sauce, offering a flavorful balance of crispy texture and aromatic herbs.
Hor Mok (Steamed Fish with Curry)
Hor Mok is a traditional Thai dish of steamed curry custard made with fish or seafood, coconut milk, and aromatic herbs. It’s rich, creamy, and infused with flavours of red curry and kaffir lime leaves. Traditionally served in banana leaf cups, it’s as fragrant as it is visually appealing.
Pad Pak Grood (Stir-Fried Baby Kale)
Pad Pak Grood is a simple and healthy Thai dish featuring tender baby kale stir-fried with garlic and soy sauce. It’s a light yet flavorful side, often served with steamed rice.
Nam Prik Ka Yhum Koog Sod (Spicy Dip with Minced Prawn)
Nam Prik Ka Yhum Koog Sod is a flavorful dip made with chillies, garlic, shrimp paste, and fresh shrimp. Served with fresh vegetables, it offers a perfect balance of spicy, savoury, and tangy flavours.
Gaeng Som Pla (Thai Sour Fish Soup)
Gaeng Som Pla is a bold and tangy dish made with fresh fish, tamarind, and a medley of vegetables. The broth is flavoured with turmeric, chilli, and lime, offering a deliciously sour and spicy profile. It’s a refreshing and comforting dish often enjoyed with steamed rice.
Sah Rai Phuang Ar Ngun (Green Grape Seaweed)
Sah Rai Phuang Ar Ngun is a type of edible seaweed that resembles small clusters of grapes. It’s often served as a fresh salad or used in Thai dishes, providing a crunchy texture and a slightly salty, refreshing taste.
Peang Prai Restaurant Photos
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: Affordable
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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