Top 5 Places to Eat in Phuket Town

Phuket Town's culinary landscape is a reflection of its multicultural heritage, offering a diverse array of authentic Southern Thai, Chinese, Malay, and European-influenced dishes that cater to food enthusiasts, families, and couples alike. The town is recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, ensuring a rich and varied dining experience beyond the island's beach destinations.

  <div class="article-style-list">
      <div id="one-chun-café-and-restaurant" class="article-section article-section--no-image">
        <div class="article-image">
        </div>
        <div class="article-content">
          <h3>1. One Chun Café & Restaurant</h3>
          <p><strong>Cuisine:</strong> Authentic Southern Thai Cuisine</p>
          <p>This restaurant offers an unpretentious yet trendy atmosphere with quirky vintage décor, making it a popular spot for its authentic Southern Thai cuisine.  The extensive menu features local delicacies such as roasted duck with red curry, crabmeat with yellow curry, and pork panang.  Diners should be aware that some dishes can be very spicy. </p>
          <p><strong>Price:</strong> 200-500 THB (~$5-14 USD) per person</p>
          <p><strong>Getting There:</strong> The restaurant is located near the intersection of Thepkasattri and Dibuk roads in Phuket Old Town, easily walkable from the main area. </p>
                                  
         
        </div>
      </div>
      <div id="tu-kab-khao-restaurant" class="article-section article-section--no-image">
        <div class="article-image">
        </div>
        <div class="article-content">
          <h3>2. Tu Kab Khao Restaurant</h3>
          <p><strong>Cuisine:</strong> Modern Southern Thai Cuisine</p>
          <p>Housed in a 120-year-old building, Tu Kab Khao provides a dining experience with vintage charm.  It specializes in delicious Southern Thai dishes, including unique options like mackerel soup with tamarind and red crab meat curry.  The interior features plush sofa chairs and warm lighting, creating a cozy yet elegant atmosphere.  This venue is recognized by the Michelin Guide. </p>
          <p><strong>Price:</strong> 250-600 THB (~$7-16 USD) per person</p>
          <p><strong>Getting There:</strong> Found on Phang Nga Road in Phuket Old Town, the restaurant is easily identifiable by a large multicoloured lobster affixed to one wall. It is within walking distance of the central Old Town. </p>
                                  
         
        </div>
      </div>
      <div id="blue-elephant-cooking-school-and-restaurant-phuket" class="article-section article-section--no-image">
        <div class="article-image">
        </div>
        <div class="article-content">
          <h3>3. Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant Phuket</h3>
          <p><strong>Cuisine:</strong> Royal Thai Cuisine</p>
          <p>Set within the Phra Pitak Chinpracha, a grand and palatial former governor's house, this restaurant offers a luxurious fine dining experience in a beautifully restored Sino-Portuguese mansion.  It serves a comprehensive menu of Thai classics and also offers Peranakan and voyage menus.  An outstanding lunch might include a rich crab curry in coconut milk with wild betel leaves.  Blue Elephant is listed in the Michelin Guide. </p>
          <p><strong>Price:</strong> 1000+ THB (~$28+ USD) per person</p>
          <p><strong>Getting There:</strong> The restaurant is located in the historic neighborhood of Phuket Town, within walking distance of central Old Town areas. </p>
                                  
         
        </div>
      </div>
      <div id="kopitiam-by-wilai" class="article-section article-section--no-image">
        <div class="article-image">
        </div>
        <div class="article-content">
          <h3>4. Kopitiam by Wilai</h3>
          <p><strong>Cuisine:</strong> Traditional Thai, Chinese, and Peranakan snacks and dishes</p>
          <p>Kopitiam by Wilai transports diners to an old-world setting with its Chinese signboards, wooden furniture, and traditional cabinets.  The menu includes all-day breakfasts and a variety of Thai snacks. Must-try items are the Chicken Massaman Curry and Fried Spring Rolls, along with nostalgic Nyonya dishes. </p>
          <p><strong>Price:</strong> 80-200 THB (~$2-5 USD) per person</p>
          <p><strong>Getting There:</strong> Located at 18 Thalang Road in Phuket Old Town, this cafe is situated on a historic street and is an ideal spot to relax after exploring the area. </p>
                                  
         
        </div>
      </div>
      <div id="go-benz-rice-porridge-phuket" class="article-section article-section--no-image">
        <div class="article-image">
        </div>
        <div class="article-content">
          <h3>5. Go Benz Rice Porridge Phuket</h3>
          <p><strong>Cuisine:</strong> Classic Street Food (Pork Porridge & Noodles)</p>
          <p>This busy eatery is particularly popular among locals late at night.  Go Benz offers a small yet expertly prepared menu focusing on delicious pork dishes, often served in a peppery broth with rolled rice noodles.  The setting is utilitarian and open-air.  It has received recognition from the Michelin Guide for its quality and affordability. </p>
          <p><strong>Price:</strong> 60-150 THB (~$2-4 USD) per person</p>
          <p><strong>Getting There:</strong> As a popular street food spot, Go Benz is typically found within the main Phuket Town area, suggesting it is easily accessible by walking or a short taxi/tuk-tuk ride, especially for late-night visits. </p>
                                  
         
        </div>
      </div>
  </div>

Check out our other pages on Phuket Town

Things to Do Getting There Bars and Entertainment Hotels Budget Stays