True Local

A quaint and cosy cafe bistro decorated with antiques amongst their colonial style interior that has been serving customers for over 40 years. They serve great affordable Thai and Western food. Super vegetarian friendly as well.

“The Plate Michelin” Awarded ‘Tu Kab Khao’ is an elegant and atmospheric restaurant set in a grand 120 year old Chino-Portuguese building. Serving traditional Phuketian cuisine with recipes from the owner’s mother, Tu Kab Khao is an eatery not to be missed.

Yet another Michelin plate eatery, also known as “Uncle Zhong’s Place behind the Market”, this tiny restaurant serves up the freshest seafood in the true Phuketian streetfood style. 

A Bib Gourmand eatery and one of the oldest food shops in Phuket, now run by their second generation. Their crispy kraprao is a must-try.

Boonyarat Dim Sum serves Chinese style breakfast with over 50 options of dim sum in their menus. Famous amongst locals and Thai people who travel to Phuket as well.

Situated in a charming 130-year old house, Raya serves original Phuketian cuisine such as Mu Hong (slow-braised pork belly) and Crab curry. 

Located in another classic 19th century building and decorated with antiques from bygone days, this eatery serves homely Southern Thai cuisine as the recipes have been passed down their family for over 3 generations.

This cosy style Chinese-influenced cafe serves a variety of special teas and coffees along with some local dishes. They are most famous for their snacks and desserts that they serve with their teas.

Located on the charming Dibuk Road, this quaint restaurant serves homely Thai-Peranakan food from recipes passed down through their Grandmothers time.

A Southern-Thai influenced fine dining restaurant located on Dibu Road, Royd is the creation of Chef Mond, one of the winning challengers of Iron Chef Thailand. The course menu here is a truly unique experience of southern Thai ingredients.

A famous local restaurant that specialises in thick rice-noodle based dishes such as Pad si ew, Laad naa and more. Their banana and coconut cup dessert is especially popular.

A small food court centre with a variety of affordable local dishes. 

Their main dishes focus on seafood such as large river or sea prawns and crabs.