Authentic Thai restaurants in Phuket

94 places selected in Phuket by the Phuket Experience team, 7 tested on site. Including Baanrai I Talay Cafe Phuket, Bucha Gallery and Restaurant and Roti Thaew Nam. Most of them are in Phuket Town (21), Kamala (11) and Bang Tao (7).

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Baanrai I Talay Cafe Phuket · Café & Thai Cuisine · Kamala · ฿฿฿ · Recommended · ★★★★★ 5/5
Beachfront café in Kamala with panoramic views and traditional Thai cuisine.
Bucha Gallery and Restaurant · Southern Thai in an art gallery · Chalong · ฿฿฿ · Recommended · ★★★★★ 5/5
Restaurant-gallery listed in the Michelin Guide 2026, decorated with Buddhist art, which makes its own curry pastes for generous Southern cuisine designed for sharing.
Roti Thaew Nam · Roti & halal breakfast · Phuket Town · ฿ · Recommended
Halal breakfast institution for 70 years: roti cooked over charcoal, served with beef or chicken curry, Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Krua Praya Phuket · Southern Thai · Thalang · ฿฿ · Recommended
Phuket cuisine with bold flavors in Thalang, Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026, famous for its curry paste-fried pork belly.
Smile Bar & Restaurant · Beach Thai & grilled chicken · Kamala · ฿ · Recommended
Tables on the sand at Kamala, charcoal-grilled marinated chicken and sunset, with occasional fire shows in the evening.
SōL Phuket · Modern Thai & comfort food · Bang Tao · ฿฿ · Recommended
Restaurant by Top Russell, Michelin-starred Thai chef (Mia, Bangkok): brunch and dinner between Western comfort food and Thai dishes, near Boat Avenue.
Lertrod Kitchen · Southern Thai restaurant mentioned in Michelin Guide · Nai Yang · ฿ · Recommended
Air-conditioned canteen near the airport, listed in the Michelin Guide since 2019: crab with yellow curry and fried sea bass at local prices.
PRU (Trisara) · Fine Dining – 1 Michelin Star · Nai Thon · ฿฿฿฿
Phuket's only Michelin-starred restaurant, located at Trisara resort: seasonal cuisine using 100% Thai products, including those from its own farm, served as a tasting…
One Chun · Southern Cuisine – Bib Gourmand · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Bib Gourmand for 7 years, housed in a century-old Sino-Portuguese house decorated in period style. A reference for Phuket cuisine, with remarkable moo hong and crab…
Baan Rim Pa · Royal Thai on the Cliffside · Kalim · ฿฿฿
Thai institution on a cliff north of Patong, renowned for its beautifully presented classical cuisine and terrace overlooking the sea. Ideal for an elegant Thai dinner…
No.6 Restaurant · Popular Thai Canteen · Patong · ฿
Ultra-popular Thai canteen near Bangla Road, known for years for its generous portions at small prices. Fast service, shared tables and a queue that moves quickly.
Mook Manee · Seafood at Rawai Market · Rawai · ฿฿
Huge beachfront seafood restaurant in Rawai, listed in the Michelin Guide, with a tank where you can choose lobsters, crabs and shrimp. It also cooks whatever you buy…
Kan Eang @ Pier · Seafood facing the pier · Chalong · ฿฿฿
Historic seafood restaurant (over 50 years) facing Chalong Pier, with views of boats and the bay. Refined setting, ideal for a family or group meal.
Mor Mu Dong · Southern Thai Cuisine (Bib Gourmand) · Chalong · ฿฿
Rustic restaurant overlooking mangroves, Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide, serving Southern recipes rarely found elsewhere. A real immersion in Phuket's local cuisine.
Suay Cherngtalay · Modern Thai · Bang Tao · ฿฿฿
Chef Tammasak's table revisits Thai classics with European techniques, in an elegant house with a garden. Listed in the Michelin Guide since 2019, it is one of the most…
Nitan · Thai-European tasting menu · Bang Tao · ฿฿฿฿
Small dining room with around fifteen covers where a chef who won Iron Chef Thailand serves an extensive tasting menu based on products from local small producers. An…
Kin-Kub-Ei · Southern Thailand cuisine · Bang Tao · ฿฿
Family restaurant in a shaded garden, awarded Bib Gourmand by Michelin for its Southern recipes passed down through generations. The most 'local' of the good…
Riverside Restaurant · Family Thai · Bang Tao · ฿
Simple Thai restaurant, number one in traveler reviews in Bang Tao thanks to authentic dishes and very affordable prices. A good alternative to hotel restaurants in the…
Dirham Halal Restaurant · Thai and oriental halal · Bang Tao · ฿฿
Spacious halal restaurant a stone's throw from the beach, appreciated for its Thai cuisine and vegetarian options. One of the few well-rated halal addresses in Bang Tao.
Saffron (Banyan Tree Phuket) · Refined Thai in resort · Laguna · ฿฿฿฿
Signature Thai restaurant at Banyan Tree, in the heart of the Laguna complex, with refined royal cuisine and a waterside setting. A safe bet for upscale Thai dining…
Jaras · Modern Southern Thai · Kamala · ฿฿฿฿
Thai restaurant at the InterContinental, selected by the Michelin Guide, which reinterprets Southern cuisine with a sustainable approach and local products. Elegant…
hom · Tasting menu – fermentation · Kamala · ฿฿฿฿
Confidential table at the InterContinental, recommended by the Michelin Guide, which builds a 10-course menu around fermentation techniques applied to Phuket's…
Talung Thai (Paresa) · Gourmet Thai on the cliffs · Kamala · ฿฿฿฿
Restaurant perched on the cliffs of Paresa resort, listed in Michelin since 2019, with a terrace suspended above the Andaman Sea. Southern and Central Thai cuisine in…
Restaurant at Lillo Island Resort · Thai and seafood with feet in the sand · Kamala · ฿฿
Tables set under trees directly on Kamala beach, with Thai curries, grilled fish and Western dishes. One of the most popular and friendly addresses in the bay.
Silk Restaurant & Bar (Andara) · Elegant Thai in resort · Kamala · ฿฿฿฿
Design Thai restaurant at Andara Resort, on the heights of Kamala, renowned for its revisited classics and carefully crafted setting. A chic, quiet option.
Tukta Food & Drink · Thai and seafood with a view · Surin · ฿฿
One of the rare restaurants still located right on Surin Beach after the evacuation of stands in 2025, built on the rocks. Seafood at reasonable prices and a beautiful…
Beach Restaurant by The Surin Phuket · Thai beachfront · Surin · ฿฿฿
Restaurant of The Surin resort, located on Pansea Beach north of Surin, with Thai cuisine based on local produce and tasting menus. Among the best rated in the area.
Sea Surin Restaurant · Seafood – barbecue · Surin · ฿฿
Seafood and grilled restaurant a few minutes' walk from Surin Beach, highly appreciated for its value for money. Well-executed classic Thai menu.
Black Ginger (The Slate) · Southern Thai – Experience · Nai Yang · ฿฿฿
Access these black-painted Thai houses by crossing a lagoon on a rope-pulled raft. Southern Thai cuisine served in menus of 2,000–2,200 THB, in a dimly lit, very…
Mama's Kitchen (Marriott Nai Yang) · Thai Outdoors · Nai Yang · ฿฿฿
Open-air Thai restaurant set in recycled shipping containers on Nai Yang Beach, cooking with herbs from its own vegetable garden. Excellent rating among travelers.
Sea Almond Chilled Restaurant & Bar · Thai and Seafood Beachfront · Nai Yang · ฿฿
Casual restaurant on Nai Yang Beach, with fresh seafood, craft beers and vegetarian options. Quiet atmosphere, typical of this beach near the airport.
Mai Khao Seafood Local Restaurant · Local Seafood · Mai Khao · ฿฿
Family restaurant near a lotus lake, 300 m from the beach, popular with large resort guests seeking authentic Thai cuisine at local prices. Grilled fish and generous…
Raya · Traditional Phuket Cuisine · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Historic restaurant in a restored old mansion on Dibuk Road, famous for its coconut crab curry served with rice noodles. Former Bib Gourmand, still very popular.
Tu Kab Khao · Peranakan Cuisine of Phuket · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Heritage house on Phang Nga Road serving Phuket's family peranakan cuisine in a carefully curated retro setting. One of the old town's most popular tables.
Mee Ton Poe · Hokkien Noodles · Phuket Town · ฿
Noodle house founded over 70 years ago near the clock tower, famous for its mee hokkien stir-fried with a secret recipe. Dishes around 70-100 THB.
Blue Elephant Phuket · Thai royal – cooking school · Phuket Town · ฿฿฿
Restaurant set in the former governor's residence, a sino-portuguese villa surrounded by gardens. Refined Thai cuisine and renowned morning cooking classes.
The Charm Dining Gallery · Thai-peranakan cuisine – Bib Gourmand · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Michelin Bib Gourmand in a beautiful house on Dibuk Road, where the chef perpetuates peranakan recipes from the South at accessible prices. Tasteful setting, between…
Go Benz · Night rice soup – Bib Gourmand · Phuket Town · ฿
Night stall on plastic stools that became a Bib Gourmand for its khao tom "dry": rice topped with braised and crispy pork, bone broth served separately. Around 100-150…
Chuan Chim · Wok seafood – Bib Gourmand · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Seafood house run by the second generation, Bib Gourmand for wok mastery and product freshness. Everything is cooked to order.
Kopitiam by Wilai · Sino-Phuketian Café-Restaurant · Phuket Town · ฿
Small retro café on Thalang Road serving Sino-Phuketian specialities (Hokkien noodles, Phuket-style pork, massaman) in a nostalgic setting. Very clean, open kitchen,…
Surf & Turf by Soul Kitchen · Creative European-Thai – Bib Gourmand · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Small Thai-German restaurant awarded a Bib Gourmand, with a menu that changes monthly, blending European techniques and Thai flavours. Well-crafted dishes at great…
Royd · Gastronomy of Southern Thailand · Phuket Town · ฿฿฿฿
Fine dining restaurant on Dibuk Road whose chef received the 2026 Michelin Young Chef Prize, with seasonal menus showcasing Southern Thai cuisine between the Andaman…
Ton Mayom · Southern Thai – Bib Gourmand · Phuket Town · ฿
Local Bib Gourmand restaurant set under an old mayom tree, with a short menu of Phuket classics. Fried fish topped with curry paste is its signature.
Khao Rang Breeze · Thai with Panoramic View · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Large wooden terrace under the trees at the top of Khao Rang hill, with views over the entire town and Chalong Bay. People come mainly for the setting and view; the…
Panwa House (Cape Panwa Hotel) · Thai in a Sino-Portuguese Mansion · Cape Panwa · ฿฿
Thai restaurant housed in a sino-Portuguese mansion set directly on the beach of Cape Panwa Hotel. Authentic cuisine, Thai music and fire shows on certain evenings.
Baba Soul Food (Sri Panwa) · Southern Thai with a View · Cape Panwa · ฿฿฿
Restaurant on the hillside of the Sri Panwa resort, with a panoramic terrace overlooking the ocean and Southern Thai cuisine (moo hong, sataw prawns, crab curry). A…
Sawasdee · Family Thai by the Sea · Cape Panwa · ฿
Family restaurant by the water, one of the most popular in Cape Panwa, with generous Thai dishes at low prices and live music. A great alternative to resort restaurants.
Ta Khai · Southern Thai Cuisine & Seafood (Rosewood) · Patong · ฿฿฿฿
Restaurant at Rosewood Phuket on Tri Trang Beach, reinventing southern Thai recipes with herbs and vegetables grown on-site, around a century-old tree. Magnificent…
Meg Khram the Sunshine · Seafood by the Sea · Patong · ฿฿฿
Seafood restaurant facing the sea north of Patong, highly rated for the freshness of its products and large grilled platters. Relaxed atmosphere, suitable for couples…
Savoey Seafood Restaurant · Thai Seafood on Beach Road · Patong · ฿฿
Large seafood restaurant on the beach road, near Bangla Road, with live tanks, air-conditioned dining room and terrace. A safe bet for your first seafood meal in Patong.
Kaab Gluay · Local family-style Thai · Patong · ฿
Thai restaurant popular with locals and expats, slightly off-center from Patong, serving authentic home cooking at very reasonable prices. Air-conditioned dining room…
Banzaan Fresh Market · Fresh market & food court · Patong · ฿
Covered market in the heart of Patong: fish and shellfish on the ground floor, kitchens on the upper floor to prepare them, and night market street food in the parking…
Kan's Haus Cafe and Bistro · Beachfront café-bistro · Patong · ฿฿
Café-bistro with refined colonial decor, directly on Patong Beach, open from brunch until late evening. Mixed Thai and Western menu, very photogenic.
Mom Tri's Kitchen · Gourmet Thai-Western fusion · Kata Noi · ฿฿฿฿
Iconic restaurant of Villa Royale, perched above Kata Noi, blending Thai and Western cuisine with a fine wine list. The view over the waves is spectacular, even after…
The Boathouse Restaurant · Beachfront hotel restaurant · Kata · ฿฿฿
Historic restaurant on Kata beach with a cellar of over 150 wines and a menu blending Thai classics and Western dishes. Its seafront setting is its main draw.
SKA Bar & Kata Seafood · Beach bar-restaurant under a giant tree · Kata · ฿฿
Reggae bar-restaurant built around a huge tree at the end of Kata beach, with simple Thai cuisine and seafood at affordable prices. Relaxed atmosphere and fire show in…
Kampong Kata Hill · Thai & seafood with traditional decor · Kata · ฿฿
Restaurant on Kata hill, accessible via stairs lined with lanterns, with elaborate Thai-Chinese decor. Thai and seafood cuisine, tailored to Western palates.
Baan Khao Soi (Kata) · Northern Thailand specialties · Kata · ฿
Small family-run restaurant dedicated to khao soi, the coconut curry noodle soup from the North, highly rated for its authenticity and affordable prices.
Saneha Steak-Thai-Seafood (Karon Village) · Steakhouse & Royal Thai Cuisine · Karon · ฿฿
A Karon restaurant combining quality steaks, "royal" Thai dishes and seafood, highly appreciated for its attentive service. Convenient for groups with varied tastes.
The Pad Thai Shop · Local canteen · Karon · ฿
No-frills canteen known for its pad Thai and slow-cooked beef noodle soup, among the cheapest meals in the Kata-Karon area. You order and pay at the counter.
YA Restaurant · Thai family-style · Karon · ฿
Small family-run business opposite Karon temple, with an extensive menu of homemade Thai dishes and a very warm welcome.
On The Rock Restaurant · Thai & seafood on the rocks · Karon · ฿฿฿
Marina Phuket Resort restaurant perched on rocks at the south end of Karon Beach, accessed via a path through greenery. One of the most beautiful sunsets in the area.
Rawai Seafood Market · Fish Market "you buy, they cook" · Rawai · ฿฿
Row of fresh seafood stalls near Rawai pier, facing the sea gypsies: you choose, you negotiate, then a neighbouring restaurant cooks it all.
Salaloy Seafood · Thai Seafood by the Sea · Rawai · ฿฿
Local seafood address facing Rawai pier, listed by the Michelin Guide, popular with Thai families for its grills and crab curries.
Nikita's Beach Restaurant · Thai & International Under the Trees · Rawai · ฿฿
Rawai institution for over 20 years, with tables in the shade of large trees by the water near the pier. Extensive menu, from Thai to pizzas, generous portions.
Nung Ning Thai Food · Home-style Thai · Rawai · ฿
Small Thai restaurant on Soi Saiyuan where the owner cooks herself, very popular with locals for its bold flavors and reasonable prices.
Nang Naan Halal Restaurant · Family Thai halal · Rawai · ฿
Family-run Thai halal restaurant on Wiset Road, renowned for its tom yum and beef noodle soup. Open from morning until midnight.
THYME Cafe & Brunch · Café & Northern Thai halal cuisine · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Halal Michelin Bib Gourmand café-brunch specializing in Northern Thai beef cuisine in vintage and mid-century décor.
Kopi de Phuket · Traditional Phuket café · Phuket Town · ฿
Neighbourhood café opened in 1999 serving Phuket-style kopi and local breakfast dishes in retro 1960s décor.
Good For Rest · Café-garden & pastries · Thalang · ฿
Nature café in a wooden house with tropical garden in Pa Klok, known for its homemade cakes, free-roaming chickens and a few Thai crab dishes.
Hong Khao Tom Pla · Rice soup with fish & seafood · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Small evening restaurant on Kra Road, selected by the Michelin Guide, where people queue for fish rice soup and the day's shrimp.
Chom Chan · Southern Thai family-style · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Phuket family recipes in a white house with green façade on Yaowarat Road, recommended by the Michelin Guide.
Naam Yoi · Southern Thai · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Small lunchtime Michelin Bib Gourmand canteen, known for intense Southern curries prepared to order with products bought at dawn.
Ko Ang Seafood · Seafood & Southern Thai · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Long-established seafood restaurant in eastern Phuket Town, old-style Southern recipes by the chef-owner, mentioned by the Michelin Guide.
Kruvit Raft · Floating seafood restaurant · Phuket Town · ฿฿
Seafood restaurant on a raft between Laem Hin pier and Koh Maphrao, accessible by free long-tail boat, selected by the Michelin Guide 2026.
Peang Prai · Southern Thai in nature · Thalang · ฿฿
Family restaurant by a lake at the entrance to Bang Pae waterfall, selected by the Michelin Guide 2026 for its Phuket recipes.
Kan Eang 2 · Seafood · Chalong · ฿฿
Seafood restaurant by Chalong Bay, under large trees facing boats, cheaper than its famous sister Kan Eang@Pier.
Kluay Mai Thai Restaurant · Southern home cooking · Chalong · ฿
Southern cuisine cooked at home in a small Thai house in Chalong, just a few tables, recommended by Michelin-starred chefs.
Rawai View Cafe · Thai beachfront · Rawai · ฿
Shaded wooden terrace overlooking Rawai Bay, for quality Thai cuisine and a sunset cocktail.
Kalim Rim Lay · Local Thai Halal · Kalim · ฿
Small bamboo huts by the water in Kalim: fried fish, grilled squid and som tam at local prices, no alcohol or pork.
Daeng Restaurant · Beach Thai · Karon · ฿
Beachside shack with feet in the sand at Karon, next to Centara Grand: grilled shrimp, garlic-pepper crab and pad thaï at small prices.
Sugar & Spice Restaurant · Thai & International · Kata · ฿฿
Versatile address on Kata Road, open from breakfast to dinner: classic Thai curries, satay and some European dishes.
Sabai Corner · Thai & Seafood with Panoramic View · Kata Noi · ฿฿
Terrace on a hillside above Kata Noi, rarely crowded: pepper crab, tom yum and wood-fired pizzas facing the Andaman.
Baan Chom View · Thai on Stilts · Kata Noi · ฿฿
Large wooden terrace on stilts above Kata Noi: simple Thai cuisine, BBQ shrimp and sunset at affordable prices.
Chopol's Plantation Bar & Restaurant · Thai in a Garden · Kata Noi · ฿
Palm garden with hammocks and swings near Karon Viewpoint: pad thaï, som tam and cocktails at small prices.
Romsai (Rom Sai Baan Nakalay) · Local Thai on the cliff · Kamala · ฿
Rustic Thai eatery on a cliff between Patong and Kamala: nam tok, som tam and bamboo shoot salad at 80–150 ฿, with sea views.
Nanork Seafood · Family beach Thai · Kamala · ฿
Small family restaurant "old-style" on Kamala beach, quieter than its neighbors, from breakfast to dinner.
Blue Manao · Local Thai · Kamala · ฿
Small Thai restaurant in Kamala popular with locals and tourists alike: massaman, grilled royal prawns and green mango som tam.
Ohlala Restaurant · Thai, pizzas & vegetarian · Kamala · ฿฿
Family restaurant in Kamala since 2005: Thai cuisine, renowned pizzas and a genuine vegetarian and vegan selection.
The Farmer and The Fisherman · Thai from the Michelin Guide · Bang Tao · ฿฿
Phuket branch of Ginger Farm Kitchen (Chiang Mai, cited in the Michelin Guide): turmeric-fried barracuda, tom yum paella.
Sanook Restaurant · Southern Thai market-style · Layan · ฿฿
Restaurant at La Green Hotel in Layan, designed like a covered market: spicy Southern cuisine, crab curry and Phuket spring rolls.
Rim Ta Lay Seafood Nai Yang · Seafood beachfront · Nai Yang · ฿฿
Seafood restaurant on the Nai Yang beachfront: tom yum, pineapple rice and cocktails facing the sunset.
Takieng Thai Restaurant · Thai & Phuket Specialties · Mai Khao · ฿฿
The Thai table at Renaissance Mai Khao: Phuket classics and local products like Sarasin shrimp and blue crabs.
Kin Dee Restaurant · Southern Thai facing the mangrove · Mai Khao · ฿฿
Wooden terrace overlooking the mangrove in Mai Khao: Southern cuisine with farm produce, banana flower salad and pepper crab.

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