Rong Kopi (โรงโกปี๊) is a small, always-busy restaurant tucked near 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.
The front room of Rong Kopi feels like a vintage Chinese coffee shop, with dark wood furniture, old family photos, and a cosy, lived-in atmosphere. But the real surprise is at the back: behind red velvet curtains, there’s a beautifully arranged Chinese altar display—an ancestral shrine, complete with offerings and incense. It gives the place a sense of quiet reverence, even when the tables are full.
The food is what keeps people coming back. They serve a mix of local Phuket-style breakfast and Chinese-Malay comfort dishes. Some of the standouts include:
- หมี่หุ้นกระดูกหมู (Mi Hoon with pork bone soup) – thin rice noodles stir-fried and served with a rich pork broth
- บักกุ๊ดเต๋ (Bak Kut Teh) – pork ribs simmered in a peppery herbal broth, served steaming hot in a metal pot with fresh coriander, lettuce, and enoki mushrooms
- หมูฮ้อง (Moo Hong) – southern-style braised pork belly, sweet and savoury, served with rice or steamed buns
- ไข่กระทะ (Kai Krata) – eggs cooked in a small pan with Chinese sausage and minced pork
- ขนมปังปิ้งสังขยา (Kaya toast) – toasted bread with a thick layer of pandan custard
- ข้าวต้มปลา (Khao Tom Pla) – rice porridge with fish
They also serve local-style coffee and tea, plus free Chinese tea at the table. The prices are low, and the portions are just right.
Rong Kopi opens twice a day: early morning (around 6 am– 1 pm) and again in the evening (5:30 pm – 11 pm). But don’t come too late—when the food runs out, that’s it. We’ve shown up near closing before and been met with a gentle apology and a smile.
Rong Kopi team is always busy but friendly. Some staff speak English, which helps if you’re not confident ordering in Thai. It’s a great spot to stop after visiting the shrine or wandering the old town. We often come here after a morning shoot—it’s one of those places that feels like it’s been part of Phuket forever.
Rong Kopi Photos
Rong Kopi Info
Location: Phuket Town – near Jui Tui Shrine
Address: 261 Soi Phutorn, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Hours: 6 am – 1 pm, 5.30 – 11 pm (closed on Wednesdays)
Phone: 0800479456
Rong Kopi Map
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