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6 Southern Thai and Peranakan Restaurants in Phuket Old Town
A guide for anyone seeking local flavors and Peranakan cuisine in Phuket Old Town. The selection ranges from Phuket-style southern dishes rooted in family recipes to Peranakan favorites served in historic shophouses and traditional homes. It also includes Michelin Guide picks and spots that give local ingredients a modern touch.
1. TOH DAENG at Phuket Old Town
A Phuket and Peranakan restaurant recognized by the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, serving family-recipe crispy noodles, fish curry, and crab fried rice. Red interiors, vintage décor, and family photos create a warm, nostalgic feel.
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2. Local Canteen Phuket
A modern take on southern Phuket cuisine, with curries and wok dishes at the heart of the menu. The spicy moo yang with sataw beans is deeply fragrant and pairs well with rice; wine is also available.
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3. Kanta Phuket
Peranakan and southern Thai dishes served in a restored Sino-Portuguese shophouse. Standout dishes include Hokkien noodles and squid with Andaman seafood, along with coconut coffee. Original tiles and high ceilings lend character to the interior.
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4. Thai Mueang Restaurant Phuket
A southern Thai restaurant in a restored 100-year-old Phuket traditional home. Local specialties include moo sam chan pad sapparot, stir-fried pork with pineapple; cha om leaf omelet; and Phuket-style braised pork belly. There is a terrace by the garden and a cool indoor dining area.
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5. Maimorn Forest
Enjoy Phuket local favorites and classic southern Thai dishes in a garden restaurant. Crab coconut curry comes with woon sen noodles and fresh vegetables, while a forest-themed setting with an artificial waterfall and live music adds to the evening atmosphere.
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6. Chomchan Thai Restaurant
A Phuket-style southern home-cooking specialist featured in the MICHELIN Guide for several years. Its menu draws on family recipes for dishes such as moo hong and crab curry. The barramundi orange curry, with tamarind’s tang and a gentle sweetness, is another taste of the region.
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