Phuket Local Food, Eat Like Locals (Also featured in Michelin Guide⭐️)

Visiting Phuket, Don’t miss out on the local food scene locals truly love 😋🍽️

We’ve rounded up must-try local restaurants serving bold flavors, traditional recipes and dishes you won’t easily find elsewhere. If you want to eat like a local and taste the real Phuket, this list is the perfect place to start 🍛✨

Go Benz Rice Porridge Phuket (MICHELIN Guide⭐️)

Is one of Phuket’s most legendary local food spots — small, simple, and always busy for a good reason 🍚🔥 Famous for its signature dry rice porridge, this place serves perfectly cooked rice topped with minced pork, crispy pork, and flavorful broth on the side. It’s comforting, bold in flavor, and totally addictive 😋✨

Open•Closes 17:00-01:00 (Closed every Mon.)
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Khao Tom Dibuk (since 1985) (MICHELIN Guide⭐️)

A beloved local rice-soup spot in Phuket that’s been winning hearts since 1985 🍲✨ Think hot, comforting bowls of rice porridge loaded with pork, chicken, fish, and fresh seafood — all in a rich, soothing broth that hits the spot every time. With its friendly, homey vibe (like eating at Grandma’s house 👵🏼💝), this is the kind of place you go for good food and good feels. Definitely a must-try on your Phuket food adventure!

Open•Closes Everyday 06:00-13:00
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Chomchan Restaurant, Phuket (MICHELIN Guide⭐️)

A cozy local restaurant serving flavorful Thai and southern-style dishes with a homemade touch. Simple, comforting, and full of authentic taste — a great spot to enjoy real local food in a relaxed atmosphere 🍴😋

Open•Closes Everyday 10:00-22:00
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One Chun Cafe & Restaurant (MICHELIN Guide⭐️)

A cozy local eatery with a relaxed, friendly vibe — perfect for a casual meal any day of the week. Serving comforting Thai dishes with bold, home-style flavors, this spot is great for an easy, satisfying local food stop in Phuket 🍛🍴

Open•Closes Everyday 10:00-22:00
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Ko Tee Sangkasi Restaurant (MICHELIN Guide⭐️)

A down-to-earth local eatery with seriously bold flavors that belie its simple look 🍲🔥 If you’re after authentic Phuket dishes and spicy local goodness, this is one of those spots you’ll want to bookmark! This is the kind of place to enjoy real Phuket food with real flavor 📍✨

Open•Closes 09:00-20:00 (Closed every Mon.)
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Mor Mu Dong Restaurant (MICHELIN Guide⭐️)

Authentic Southern Thai flavors that locals love, this is the place to hit up! 🍲🌿 Nestled in a relaxed mangrove setting, Mor Mu Dong serves up spicy seafood and classic Southern Thai dishes that are perfect for sharing. From tangy soups to bold, fragrant curries and fresh seafood delights, every bite packs real local punch 😋✨

Open•Closes Everyday 10:00-21:00
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Tu Kab Khao Restaurant, Phuket (MICHELIN Guide⭐️)

A famous local restaurant in Phuket Old Town serving authentic southern Thai dishes with bold, home-style flavors. Set in a beautiful Sino-Portuguese building, it’s the perfect place to enjoy classic Phuket dishes in a warm, welcoming atmosphere 🍽️✨

Open•Closes Everyday 11:00-20:30
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Khrua Ohm, Phuket (MICHELIN Guide⭐️)

A cozy local restaurant serving bold and tasty Phuket favorites 🍛✨ From Southern Thai classics to fresh seafood, the food is pure local pro-level goodness 😋🍽️ If you’re exploring Phuket’s real food scene, this is one spot you definitely want to check out!

Open•Closes Everyday 11:00-19:00
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Khrua Jongjit (MICHELIN Guide⭐️)

A local Thai flavor that Phuket residents swear by 🍲👍🏼 Khrua Jongjit is one of those go-to spots! Expect spicy classics, fresh seafood, and hearty plates of delicious comfort food served with friendly, home-style vibes 😋🍛🔥

Open•Closes 11:00-19:00 (Closed every Mon. / Thu.)
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Rim Tea House & Home Cook

A charming tea house & home-style kitchen right in the heart of Phuket Town 🫖🍨 Sip on fragrant tea, enjoy cozy bites, and munch on tasty home-cooked dishes with a laid-back, friendly vibe. It’s the perfect little spot to relax, snap some cute photos and treat yourself to snacks or a full meal made with love. Come for the tea, stay for the delicious comfort food and warm atmosphere.

Open•Closes Everyday 09:00-23:00
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