A Local Legend in Old Phuket Town
Roti Thaew Nam is one of those rare places in Phuket Town that never seems to change, no matter how much the world around it evolves. Set right at the entrance of the Sunday Walking Street Market on Thalang Road, this tiny shop has been around for more than 70 years.
There are only a few tables, and they’re almost always full. Locals and visitors come early to grab a seat, especially since the restaurant started getting listed in the Michelin Guide every year since 2019. That Michelin mention brought even more attention, but it hasn’t changed the way the shop runs. It’s still a small, no-frills spot where the cooking happens right at the front, on an open flame. You can feel the heat if you’re sitting close—something regulars are used to.
We stopped by again recently to see what keeps people coming back. The roti is the star of the show, as expected: crispy on the outside, a little chewy inside, and made fresh right in front of you. There are many ways to enjoy it—plain, with eggs, banana, or even as a French toast-style breakfast—but the best combination is with their beef curry.
The beef curry here has a very distinct flavour. It’s thick, rich, and quite different from the usual southern-style curries. The meat is tender, and the taste lingers nicely without being too spicy. It’s the kind of dish that makes you want to come back the next day. There’s also chicken, fish, and massaman curry, but the beef version stood out the most.
Prices are very reasonable, starting from just 20 baht for plain roti, and going up depending on the combinations. Drinks include Thai milk tea, lemon tea, coffee, and even goat’s milk for something different.
If you’re walking around Old Phuket Town and want a taste of something real and timeless, it’s worth stopping by—just be ready to wait a little.
The Menu
Roti Menu
- Roti Thammada (2 Plain Roti) – 20 THB
- Roti 2:1 (2 Plain Roti with 1 Fried Egg) – 30 THB
- Roti 2:2 (2 Plain Roti with 2 Fried Eggs) – 40 THB
- Roti Khai (Egg Roti) – 20 THB
- Roti Khai + Kluay Thod (Banana + Egg Roti) – 40 THB
- Kanom Pang Singapoh (French Toast) – 30 THB
- Ahan Chao (Breakfast Set) – 40 THB
- Sai Krok Gai (Chicken Sausage) – 30 THB
- Khai Dao (Fried Egg) – 10 THB
- Khai Luak (Soft-boiled Egg) – 10 THB
Curry Menu
- Kaeng Neua (Beef Curry) – 60 THB
- Kaeng Gai (Chicken Curry) – 50 THB
- Kaeng Pla (Fish Curry) – 60 THB
- Kaeng Massaman Gai (Chicken Massaman Curry) – 50 THB
- Kaeng Massaman Neua (Beef Massaman Curry) – 60 THB
Drinks (Hot/Cold)
- Nom (Milk Tea) – 25 / 25 THB
- Cha Dam (Black Tea) – 20 / 25 THB
- Cha Manao (Lemon Tea) – 25 / 25 THB
- Kafae (Coffee) – 25 / 25 THB
- Oliang (Thai Black Coffee) – 25 / 25 THB
- Ovaltine – 25 / 30 THB
- Nam Tao Hoo (Soya Milk) – 25 / 30 THB
- Nom Pae (Goat’s Milk) – 30 / 30 THB
Roti Thaew Nam Info
Location: Phuket Town
Address: 6 Thep Krasattri Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Hours: 7 am – 12 pm
Price: very cheap
Roti Thaew Nam Map
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