Best Thai Food in Phuket

Written by Team Expique
Published: June 7, 2020

Where is the best Thai food in Phuket? In recent years Phuket and specifically Phuket Town has gained a reputation as a city of “Gastronomy”. Therefore, it should be no surprise that there a tons of amazing options for eating and at every level.

For those wanting to eat some amazing Thai food in Phuket, here are just a few suggestions for you. However, with so much choice this is not a definitive list.

Laem Hin Seafood

Laem Hin Seafood is among Phuket’s best-known local seafood restaurants. Situated on the eastern coast of the island, Laem Hin is enormous, and generally full at dinnertime and even more so on weekends. The location above the water is delightful, but not exactly romantic. Delicious Thai cuisine and freshly caught seafood are affordable and high-quality. Excellent for a casual dinner night out in a unique location, as the outdoor terrace was built on stilts and sits right above the water and faces towards Koh Maphrao (Coconut Island). This is the perfect place to enjoy Thai seafood dishes.

Opening Hours: 10am–10pm daily

Facebook Page: Laem Hin Seafood

Address: 90/11 Moo 7, Soi Baan Leam Hin, Thepkrasattri Road, Koh Kaew, Muang, Phuket 83200

Tamachart Restaurant (Natural Restaurant)

For more than 20 years, Natural Restaurant has served Thai and international dishes at reasonable prices to thousands of satisfied guests. Without MSG, Tamachart Restaurant stands for its own delicious taste. The word tamachart translates into English as ‘natural’. Natural Restaurant has a huge menu of over 200 affordable Thai dishes. The dining zones are private and located on different levels, each comes with beautiful tropical plants and is well-fitted with impressive wooden antiques.

Opening Hours: 10:30am–11:30pm daily

Facebook Page: Natural Restaurant

Address: 62/5 Soi Phutorn, Bangkok Rd, Muang, Phuket 83000

Ketho Dimsum

The place to try a Thai breakfast is Ketho Dimsum restaurant. It offers many different styles of breakfast that Thais eat. The main dishes of the restaurant are dim sum, a Chinese specialty that can be described as bite-sized portions of food served in small steamer baskets. There are several varieties available, such as pork with quail egg, shrimp or tofu. Ketho Dimsum also serves popular Thai breakfasts, such as khao tom (rice porridge), mee sua (wheat noodles eaten in pork broth), and bak kut teh, a classic Malaysian / Singaporean ribs dish eaten in broth. Dim sum is generally served with a light hot tea available on each table, but you can also order a great coffee and a selection of fresh juices to start the day.

Opening Hours: 6am–12pm (noon) daily

Facebook Page: Ketho Dimsum

Address: 48/2 Moo 1, Wichit Songkhram Rd, Kathu, Phuket 83120

Pan Yaah Restaurant

Pan Yaah Restaurant is situated on the hill between Patong and Kalim. It’s a cozy casual restaurant near Patong beach, on the left side of the highway. Pan Yaah Restaurant has some of the most beautiful panoramic views of the bay of Patong. Guests will be able to enjoy the perfect view from all parts of the restaurant throughout the day but the vista is especially breathtaking with sunsets. The restaurant allows guests to enjoy the surrounding ocean breezes too. Its warm atmosphere makes for a special dining experience.

Opening Hours: 11am–11pm Tuesday–Sunday (closed on Mondays)

Facebook Page: Pan Yaah Restaurant

Address: 249 Prabaramee Rd, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150

Suay Restaurant Phuket Town

Suay Restaurant Phuket Town is one of Phuket’s quality places to eat some of the most delicious Thai dishes you could ever taste. It offers top-class Thai food at a very reasonable price. The décor of the restaurant is magnificent, with a beautiful garden all lit up at night. What is interesting is that besides Thai food, the chef also provides dishes with an international twist on Thai food. The vast menu creates delicacies from fresh ingredients and also uses Thai herbs and fruits with the drinks.

Opening Hours: 5pm–11pm daily

Facebook Page: Suay Restaurant Phuket Town

Address: 50/2 Takua Pa Rd, Muang, Phuket 83000

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