Phuket Restaurants and Dining

Set back in a shady courtyard off busy Chao Fa West, Chanya is a quaint mustard-yellow restaurant with retro décor and a forward-thinking menu rich in macrobiotics, fresh enzymes, and ingenious modern takes on traditional Thai dishes. Read More...

The Beach Bar may not have an original name but it sure is an original place. Located at the northern part of Bangtao Beach, this lounge bar and restaurant also hosts a tattoo studio, @Ink Tattoo. Read More...

In Phuket, you can eat all manner of exotic food, including Thai dishes, at several restaurants where the emphasis is on healthy, natural and raw products. Here are five of the best healthy eating restaurants in Phuket. Read More...

Located in the jungle between Nai Harn and Kata, Sabai Corner has been built on a bluff overlooking some of the best views on the island. The ‘wow’ factor is turned to the absolute max, and that’s before you’ve even taken a seat. Read More...

After long discussions, during which the Phuket.com Magazine team considered and weighed up each restaurant’s cuisine, setting, service, location, atmosphere and décor, we finally came up with a definitive list. Read More...

Discover 10 of the most popular local restaurants you can try during your holidays if you feel like trying local daily life! Some are not for the first timers. Read More...

Beach clubs are the latest hot trend in Phuket; and a simple yet complex recipe with the right mix of ingredients is required to guarantee success. Read More...

Phuket is renowned for its fresh sea produce and it is almost a rite of passage for visitors to have at least one seafood blowout during their stay on the island. Read More...

As Phuket is a hilly island the opportunity to appreciate a good meal while enjoying outstanding vistas is almost unparalleled in the country. Here are five ‘meals-with-a-view’ culinary destinations on the island. Read More...

Discover 10 of the most popular Thai Food and Dishes you should try during your holidays! Read More...

Much of the pleasure in visiting Phuket is choosing from the selection of restaurants whose international executive chefs present dishes that are hard to find anywhere else in the world.  Read More...

Street Thai snacks can tell you a lot about the place you are passing through. It’s a fun way to enjoy unique local dishes at minimal prices. Here are five fun street dishes you might come across during your stay in Phuket. Read More...

Are you looking for a romantic restaurant in Phuket? We looked for the most atmospheric and intimate restaurants that are also able to deliver great dishes by well-trained, English-speaking staff. Read More...

Here are six unusual dining-out places on the island: places that you never guessed existed and where you are not quite sure if they’re having a laugh or providing the laughs. Read More...

To some people that’d spell a plain old patisserie but Phuket’s pastry entrepreneurs have put a whole new spin on the concept. Let’s have a look at a few coffee and cake shops in Phuket Old Town. Read More...

Here’s a definitive list of Phuket’s best Thai restaurants where the chilies are fiery, the service is hot and the ambience spicy. Read More...

Patong establishments run from hand-wheeled carts selling kebabs and sticky rice all the way to world-class fine dining, with celebrity chefs and award-winning wine lists.  Read More...

There are several top class resorts lining the road opposite the beach and, of course, these all offer a variety of dining options. There are also several mid-range choices. Read More...

While nowhere on the scale of Patong, Kata is a major destination for holiday makers, particularly those of Northern European extraction and has plenty of restaurants and bars. Read More...

Thai cuisine is becoming more popular, and there's no better way to learn the art of Thai cooking than with some local chefs. Many classes shop for the fresh ingredients in local markets. Read More...

Browse through our guide to some of the best places around the island or select a location from the map. We have selected some of the best and most popular restaurants around the island. Read More...

Where are the cheap eats? Is Thai food always spicy? Is Patong the only place in Phuket to look for haute cuisine? Find out with our monthly restaurant reviews. Read More...

Many foreigners know something about Thai food from their home countries. Others have never tried it but have heard of its reputation for gorgeous, if mouth-searing tastes. Read More...

Many choose to return to Phuket again and again because they love the food available on the island. But one type of food that plays a big role in Phuket’s culinary culture is seafood. Read More...

Phuket’s floating seafood restaurants are a novel way to dine out and can be found along the east coast. The trip involves a short long-tail boat ride from Laem Hin Pier to the restaurants. Read More...

We all love Thai cuisine but what’s the best way to prepare it? Find out through our monthly recipes – brought to you by us from the island’s top chefs. Tips, short cuts and useful recipes. Read More...

Luckily, here in Thailand the art of balancing sweet, salty, sour and bitter flavour sensations in wine along with richly flavoured Thai cuisine is as effortless as wine itself. Read More...

There are a few Thai table manners that you should be aware of. Most Thai meals are taken communally rather than in small groups or couples. Read More...

One of the greatest things about the diversity of the human experience is the way people express their culture through food. Thai meals renew social and family bonds. Read More...

Just call it a 'cultural divide' but strange as it may seem, a favourite snack in Thailand, originally from the northeast of the country but now found everywhere, is a yummy plate of fried insects. Read More...

Places to eat in Phuket vary from roadside noodle stalls, air-conditioned restaurants, open air restaurants with great views, or fast food outlets. You won't go hungry! Read More...

There's a saying that if you really want to get to know a country, you should visit its local markets. In Thailand you can soak up a whole lot of local flavour just by walking around the local market. Read More...