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Lock Tien Foodcourt Phuket

Lock Tien Food Court in Phuket Town

    Lock Tien food court in Phuket Town is a place every person living in Phuket long enough knows. It doesnโ€™t look like much but with 50 years old history, itโ€™s probably the oldest food court on the island. What really matters is that Lock Tien serves some real Phuket specialities.

    The Beach Bar Phuket

    The Beach Bar Phuket – Panwa Beach

      The Beach Bar Phuket is a local restaurant half-hidden on Panwa beach, away from most tourist crowds. Once a modest wooden shack, the restaurant grew in popularity and now displays a long row of tables and plastic chairs.

      SILK Restaurant & Bar Phuket

      SILK Restaurant & Bar

        SILK Restaurant & Bar at Andara Resort Phuket is an upscale and much-talked-about Thai restaurant set in a beautiful and elegant design that overlooks Kamala Beach. With polished wood, high ceilings, warm tones and an elegant design, Silk Restaurant is instantly pleasing to the eyes.

        Nikita's Beach Restaurant Phuket

        Nikita’s Beach Restaurant in Rawai Beach

          Nikita’s Beach Restaurant has always been a long-time favourite among expats or returning visitors, serving Thai and seafood for over 20 years. Hidden by the sea under large trees at the very end of Rawai beach, Nikita’s would be easy to miss if it wasn’t for a wooden sign by the road.

          Kampong Kata Hill

          Kampong Kata Hill Restaurant

            Kampong Kata Hill is a bit touristy with mixed reviews, but if you travelled that far to discover Asia and you are looking for more than ‘just food’ while remaining within an acceptable budget.

            Kin Dee Restaurant Phuket

            Kin Dee Restaurant Phuket

              Kin Dee Restaurant Phuket is not exactly what you would call a ‘local’ restaurant in the pure sense of it, but it’s not a touristic place either.

              Nam Yoi Restaurant Phuket

              Nam Yoi Restaurant

                Nam Yoi Restaurant is a discreet local place tucked away on a remote street in Phuket Town. While itโ€™s challenging to find, the effort is worth it for their excellent local and southern Thai cuisine. The setting is simple, prices are very affordable, and the food is exceptional.

                Phuket View Restaurant on Khao Rang Hill

                Phuket View Restaurant on Khao Rang Hill

                  Phuket View is another restaurant you must add to your list of ‘Dining with a View while in Phuket’. This dining venue sits for almost twenty years on top of Khao Rang Hill, one of the highest hills in Phuket Town.

                  Jun Phen Isan Restaurant in Phuket Town

                  Jun Phen Isan Restaurant

                    Like most of the great restaurants serving excellent good old-fashioned Thai food in Phuket, Jun Phen didn’t bother much with the design.

                    China Inn Phuket

                    China Inn Phuket Restaurant

                      China Inn is a lovely little restaurant in the middle of Thalang Road, the historical street of Phuket Town. Everyone who walked down that street admired it, and most even took photos.