蒂尔通花园

Beyond an entrance surrounded by lush foliage, the modest yet inviting space has just a handful of tables, contributing to a relaxed vibe. Dishes are made to order using produce bought at dawn – think rich, fiercely aromatic Southern Thai curries. Spice levels can be dialled down upon request. There's no English menu, but the welcome is warm and the authentic Phuket food speaks for itself, which explains the queues of loyal locals and savvy travellers!

Popular with locals and domestic tourists, this simple, time-honoured restaurant serves bold Southern Thai dishes with unwavering authenticity. Recipes handed down the generations are brought to life using fresh ingredients from Phang-Nga, and each dish is made to order and perfected with spice, herbs and house-made pastes. Highlights include vibrant yellow curry with grouper and pineapple, and punchy stir-fried pork with bitter beans.

Serving satay, and only satay, since 1975 – it’s now Phang-Nga’s iconic food. The 2-day marinated sauce smothers charcoal-grilled chicken, pork, pork intestine or shrimp. Our favourite is the tender pork satay with coconut aroma, rich peanut flavour and fresh cucumber relish.

Across from a Chinese shrine, this self-service buffet has been drawing devotees for over 30 years with its tasty khanom chin and four curry options to mix and match. Pick from a wide range of condiments, fresh vegetables, boiled egg and crispy anchovies. Lunchtime is always busy, so arrive early.

To reach this floating restaurant near Ko Maphrao, take a 5-min boat ride across sparkling waters reflecting the sunshine. Onboard, panoramic views, a gentle breeze and uber-fresh seafood await. The distance from sea to plate couldn’t be shorter. Start with a freshly picked coconut before tucking into delicious southern and central Thai seafood. The grouper soup with Chinese soybean paste and stir-fried black tiger prawns with salt and chilli are highlights.

In the depths of the forest at the entrance to Bang Pae waterfall, two wooden pavilions stand connected by a terrace walkway. Here, a family-run restaurant faces a lagoon and a verdant wall of forest, while diners are accompanied by the welcoming calls of birds and gibbons. The tranquil ambiance is joined by traditional Thai and Southern Thai cooking, with local Phuket dishes standing out. Seasonal local clams are delicious and can be cooked many ways, including stir-fried with chilli paste.

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