Phuket
Digital nomads and yoga and moo·ay tai students converge at this fashionably laid-back, health-oriented cafe, whose open-brick walls are decorated with…
Must-see restaurants in Phuket
Hat Patong
This moulded-concrete, industrial-chic bistro-cafe is a stylish surprise down a slightly scruffy soi. Inventive all-day breakfasts mean spicy Rajasthani…
Phuket Town
A chic revamp has transformed this 1919 Sino-Portuguese building into a fabulous multiuse space strung around a leafy courtyard. Book in for excellent,…
Hat Patong
Shaped like a ship's hull, this beautiful, quirky dining room and cocktail bar is one of Patong's most original restaurants, with white leather, faux…
Phuket
An Italian deli may not be what you came to Phuket for, but Bocconcino's homemade gelato is classic Surin: refined and refreshing. This elegant, expat…
Phuket
Mix a Paris-trained Thai chef with a simple streetside, semi-open-air setting and you get delicious, wallet-friendly Thai and international food. Sweet…
Phuket
This sophisticated restaurant at Twin Palms resort has a lively, popular Sunday brunch (1980B), but it also serves elegantly prepared Thai and…
Phuket
A striking minimalist-white creation with floor-to-ceiling windows and a leafy outlook, this contemporary family-run cafe is a welcome surprise close to…
Hat Kata
Spread across two peaceful, intimate pavilions, this atmospheric restaurant overflows with traditional teak wood, weathered Thai antiques, softly tinkling…
Phuket Town
Phuketians, expats and tourists alike pack into this popular cafe-style parlour on Phuket Town's most photogenic street for gourmet ice cream, sorbets and…
Phuket Town
Beautifully home-cooked wok-fried mushrooms, coconut-laced vegetable curry, crab-meat curry and spicy roast-coconut salads accompany signature plates of…
Phuket
Some of Kamala's most popular breakfasts are rustled up at this down-to-earth, expat-loved cafe-bakery by the highway, where check-cloth tables offset…
Phuket
One of Cherngtalay's swishest spots, with a dressed-up, dimly lit, old-school atmosphere, the Supper Club is all about sipping signature cocktails to a…
Phuket
Half steakhouse, half European-style seafood emporium, this view-laden rooftop restaurant is dominated by its charcoal grill, on which imported, melt-in…
Phuket Town
Filled with hand-drawn murals, this relaxed, stylish Thai-German-owned restaurant scores with its elegant twists on European-Thai fusion food, such as…
Phuket
Perched on the cliffs at the northern end of the beach, Pullman, Nai Thon's glitziest resort, offers sophisticated Thai-international food in a swish…
Hat Patong
This stylish, indoor-outdoor restaurant under a canopy of bamboo at the southern end of Patong beach is very popular. It has excellent gourmet pizzas,…
Phuket Town
A great spot to splurge on fine Belgian-inspired food, with serious Australian rib-eye steaks, lamb chops, spare ribs and beef carpaccio as well as meaty…
Phuket
This shady spot immediately southwest of Rawai's pier steams clams, mussels and fish, and grills squid, prawns and lobster to perfection. For something…
Phuket
This relaxed, French-run place decked out in marine blue has more atmosphere than its nearby competitors, as well as a more individual menu. The seafood –…
Phuket
There's no beach view, but local expats swear by this quiet, simple place with a handful of tables sprinkled across the patio of a family home. Mam's…
Hat Patong
This spectacularly positioned, smart Italian restaurant serves generous portions of deliciously creamy pasta, gourmet pizza and meat and seafood mains…
Hat Patong
At this expat fave you can gorge on excellent, flavour-packed sandwiches, no matter what time of day or night. Pick your bread (baguette, ciabatta,…
Phuket
Practically everything is wholesome and tasty at this sweet, whitewashed cafe coated in flower prints. Wholemeal pancakes are topped with mango or kiwi…
Phuket Town
Communal tables cluster under whirring fans at fast-and-furious food court Lock Tien, which works up a vast, tempting range of classic Phuket Town dishes…
Phuket
A popular roadside health-food cafe, where a creative, vegetarian-bliss menu of granola bowls, zucchini rolls, avocado salads, zucchini-almond burgers and…
Phuket
One of the few restaurants in Kamala where you'll find locals dining, thanks to the winning combination of authentic and spicy northeastern dishes, fresh…
Hat Patong
At the north end of town, busy, semi-open-air roadside Kaab Gluay is a hit for its authentic, affordable Thai food, with switched-on staff to match the…
Phuket Town
The organic movement meets Phuketian cuisine at this restored turn-of-the-20th-century shophouse with beautiful detailing and a hibiscus-dotted courtyard…
Hat Patong
This is one of few places in Patong Food Park to offer sustenance while the sun shines, and it's almost always busy. Steamed chicken breast is served on…
Phuket
Loved for its coffee, cakes and breakfasts (from fruit-salad bowls to omelettes and waffles), this relaxed, polished-concrete, cafe-like space does a bit…
Phuket
Gorgeous homemade breakfasts involving Chiang Rai coffee beans and avocados, artisan jams, muesli-fruit bowls, stuffed croissants and French toast with…
Hat Patong
Get fantastic Thai food in a homey, friendly setting with attentive staff. The larb gai (minced-chicken salad with chilli, mint and coriander) is…
Phuket
The signs say ‘Broken English spoken here perfect’, but the ever-popular Mr Kobi speaks English very well. He handles the drinks, while Malee deals with…
Phuket
This is a popular Italian-run roadside cafe tucked away near Karon's temple. Homebaked cakes and pastries, cooked breakfasts, ciabatta and focaccia…
Phuket Town
This easygoing cafe has a nice range of hot meals, such as a creamy omelette on rice, Thai noodles and curries, served in a spotless space that's popular…
Phuket
When it comes to sôm·đam (spicy green papaya salad) at this Isan soul-food shack, order it mild – it'll still bring some serious heat. Salads, in a…
Phuket
At this reliable and popular spot for both Thai and Western food, near Karon's temple, you can dine on curries and spicy salads, or steaks, chops and…
Phuket
This fun, friendly, semi-outdoor restaurant does the best pastries in Rawai and remains a deservedly popular breakfast spot. It makes fine brown bread,…
Phuket Town
An age-old Muslim roti shop on vibrantly coloured Th Thalang. Try the fresh, ever-so-slightly crispy signature roti doused in condensed milk or dipped in…
