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Phuket Restaurants: where and what to eat in Phuket

Phuket restaurants serve all kinds of cuisine but finding real Thai food can be a little challenging. The large majority of the restaurants in the island’s tourist areas, such as Patong Beach, Kata or Karon, have been adjusting their tastes to accommodate first-timers. You probably would never see Thai people eating in those places, and it’s usually a sign. Real Thai food is often found in more modest areas of Phuket, and we list some great Local Thai Restaurants here. Phuket Seafood is also famous, and you should try the real thing without paying a fortune by checking out our Best Local Seafood Restaurants list.

Casa Boho at Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort

Casa Boho Phuket

    Casa Boho Phuket is a  casual Latin American restaurant on a superb rooftop perched high above the little-known Rayee Beach, just south of Kamala Beach.

    Phuket Food and Restaurants. Where and what to eat in Phuket.

    Phuket Food and Restaurants

      Phuket’s food scene is a delight for food lovers, offering diverse and exciting options of Thai food, southern cuisine and even Phuket specialities. There is now a list of great local restaurants listed in the Michelin Guide for Thailand.

      Best Thai Restaurants in Phuket

      45 Great Local Thai Restaurants in Phuket

        Our list of the best local Thai restaurants in Phuket keeps growing because local food in Phuket is great, especially if you step away from Patong Beach! We chose not to list any places and no trendy venues here; our blog is about local food and only local food! These restaurants are not fancy, and all are cheap: they don’t care about the decor, and they sometimes forget to smile; it’s all about efficiency and great taste.

        Bon Island - Lunch at Bon Island Restaurant

        Bon Island Phuket 🏝️ Lunch at Koh Bon Restaurant

          Bon Island (or Koh Bon) is located just south of Rawai Beach in Phuket and is just a short longtail boat ride away. A few sandy beaches pepper the coast of this tiny island, and despite being so close to Phuket, it is not too busy with tourists.

          Palm Seaside Restaurant on Bangtao Beach

          Kalido Restaurant

            Kalido is a trendy seafront restaurant set at the southern end of Bang Tao Beach, open for lunch and dinner. Kalido is an excellent place for a relaxed dinner by the sea and a lounge venue in the evening.

            Karon Plaza or Karon Bazaar

            Karon Plaza or Karon Bazaar

              Karon Plaza, also known as Karon Bazaar, is a popular bazaar located on Beach Road in Karon Beach. It is a bustling shopping centre that offers a wide range of goods and foods to tourists.

              Laem Sai Cup Cafe in Kata Beach

              Laem Sai Cup Cafe in Kata Beach

                Laem Sai Cup is another little cafe hidden on the hills of Kata Beach, overlooking the Andaman Sea. The cafe consists of several terraces made of bamboo connected by narrow staircases leading all the way to boulders in the sea.

                Nanami Yakiniku Phuket in Boat Avenue Bang Tao Beach

                Nanami Yakiniku Phuket – Japanese BBQ

                  Nanami Yakiniku is a Japanese BBQ restaurant run by a Japanese owner, located on Boat Avenue in Cherngtalay, near Bang Tao Beach, on the west coast of Phuket. The restaurant serves a wide range of imported and local beef and pork, but also sushi and sashimi.

                  A Blanket & A Pillow in Kata Beach

                  A Blanket & A Pillow

                    A Blanket & A Pillow is another little gem hidden in the trees above the rocky shores of Kata Beach. A Blanket & A Pillow consists of several bamboo terraces connected by uneven staircases. Customers sit in colourful bean bags or the Thai way: around a small round table on a small woven carpet.

                    Piset Restaurant Phuket

                    Piset Restaurant Phuket

                      Piset Restaurant is a fun place on Yaowarat Road in the old Phuket town that has been very popular with the young local crowd for serving creative Thai food for many years. The restaurant is run by Khun Praew, a famous local influencer and a member of one of the longest-established families in Phuket.