Locals blog

La Cantina Steak House & Pizzeria

by Christine Lew

23 Jun 2022 - 12:00 am

La Cantina puts a nice spin on the casual setting. You know you’ve walked into...

The Green Man Phuket

by Christine Lew

23 Jun 2022 - 12:00 am

Anything but ordinary, step inside and find yourself charmed with the architecture, exuberating centuries-old character...

CoffeeWithJen @ Hug Kapong Café

by Jeniffer Sundram

25 Apr 2022 - 12:00 am

Off to a little Phang Nga adventure and came across this really cute café. Hug...

Project Artisan, Layan, Phuket

by Christine Lew

25 Apr 2022 - 12:00 am

This is one place where food, service, décor, and ambience all combine into a memorable,...

Woodstock Rawai

by Amy Bensema

25 Apr 2022 - 12:00 am

I finally had the chance to drop into Woodstock Rawai, and so very pleased that...

The Deck of Phuket Yacht Haven

by Jeniffer Sundram

25 Apr 2022 - 12:00 am

A leisurely lunch at The Deck of Phuket Yacht Haven. Stunning view of the marina,...

Eggcellent @ Poached

by Christine Lew

25 Apr 2022 - 12:00 am

When you’re as slutty for eggs as I am (which I’m sure most of you...

Home 67 Café Phuket

by Amy Bensema

25 Apr 2022 - 12:00 am

One of the best croissants I’ve ever eaten…

Have you been to Home 67 Cafe Phuket...

Lucky 13 Sandwich Nai Harn

by Amy Bensema

25 Feb 2022 - 12:00 am

Lucky 13 Sandwich Nai Harn is one of my go-to places, #PhuketFoodies. When I'm not...

Noodle House

by Amy Bensema

25 Feb 2022 - 12:00 am

Yesterday I had lunch at Noodle House, a popular noodle joint in Thalang. The restaurant...

Sweetbake Dessert

by Jeniffer Sundram

25 Feb 2022 - 12:00 am

At sweetbake dessert for desserts after lunch, spoilt for choice! Fresh and delicious Turkish treats,...

Simply Bao

by Jeniffer Sundram

24 Feb 2022 - 12:00 am

Simply Bao has some simply delicious bao. Recent new add ons are just mouthwatering: spicy...

Hana Cafe & Ramen Rawai

by Christine Lew

24 Feb 2022 - 12:00 am

Hana Café + Ramen Rawai (らあめん花亭ラワイ店 ) needs no introduction – already well known by both...

Nalu Bar & Grill

by Jeniffer Sundram

24 Feb 2022 - 12:00 am

A pulled pork burger and a fried chicken burger was just the perfect yummy lunch...

Bite Phuket

by Amy Bensema

24 Feb 2022 - 12:00 am

Spent the afternoon with my lovely friend Eat Where Jen and her husband at Bite...

Khao Soi

by Christine Lew

23 Feb 2022 - 12:00 am

A popular Northern Thai curry that is very popular amongst locals and expats. This famous...

Be my Levantine

by Christine Lew

5 Jan 2022 - 09:55 am

This is Amr’s own story of food, travel and culture from his journeys studying and...

Campus Coffee Roaster

by Jeniffer Sundram

5 Jan 2022 - 09:50 am

An Affogato kinda afternoon at Campus Coffee Roaster in Phuket Old town. Dark Coffee, ice...

Veya

by Amy Bensema

5 Jan 2022 - 09:40 am

Recently launched by Banyan Tree Phuket, Veya weaves culinary influences with ingredients that respect the...

Gallery Cafe By Pinky (Naiharn)

by Christine Lew

5 Jan 2022 - 09:30 am

On Sundays, Gallery Cafe By Pinky is knocking up some killer roasts. Served with unlimited...

Go Fresh Thailand

by Jeniffer Sundram

5 Jan 2022 - 09:20 am

Stopped in at Go Fresh Thailand recently and had their two of their bestsellers, both...

Passione Italian Argentinean Restaurant & Cafe

by Amy Bensema

5 Jan 2022 - 09:00 am

I didn't take my own photo because I was too busy shoving them into my...

The Crazy Dumpling

by Jeniffer Sundram

11 Oct 2021 - 12:00 am

The Crazy Dumpling

Watch out for the soon-to-open The Crazy Dumpling. Had the pleasure of sampling...

Rise & Shine at Uncle Toma's - Bakery & Cafe

by Christine Lew

11 Oct 2021 - 12:00 am

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and this restaurant tops...

Sugar & Spice Restaurant

by Amy Bensema

11 Oct 2021 - 12:00 am

Sugar & Spice Restaurant at Sugar Inn

At the end of August, I had the opportunity...

Graze Phuket

by Christine Lew

11 Oct 2021 - 12:00 am

Graze Phuket
Fresh, tasty and beautiful!

Katherine has done a wonderful job hand selecting and assembling...

Nozomi Sushi & Izakaya Japanese Restaurant

by Jeniffer Sundram

11 Oct 2021 - 12:00 am

Nozomi Sushi & Izakaya Japanese Restaurant has been serving fresh, delicious Japanese food since the...

Bollywood Phuket

by Jeniffer Sundram

11 Oct 2021 - 12:00 am

Had some delicious Indian Cuisine for dinner at Bollywood Phuket recently. Started dinner off with...

@ Ko Ta Khao Man Gai ( โกต้า ข้าวมันไก่ โรบินสัน )

by Jeniffer Sundram

1 Sep 2021 - 12:00 am

Khao Man Gai (Chicken Rice)
Tasty and fresh chicken and pork rice served hot with...

Breakfast at Rock Salt

by Christine Lew

1 Sep 2021 - 12:00 am

Impeccable food for a bright start to your day
…only one word to describe my...

Dee Cafe & Bistro

by Jeniffer Sundram

1 Sep 2021 - 12:00 am

We are creatures of habit. I love my crispy roti with crab curry, succulent stewed...

@ La Tarte Dorée

by Christine Lew

1 Sep 2021 - 12:00 am

The real taste of French pastry
The French are best known for those delicious freshly...

Daily Dose Phuket Old Town

by Jeniffer Sundram

1 Sep 2021 - 12:00 am

Stopped by at their newly opened branch in Phuket Old Town to get my coffee...

Dewi Caribbean Hot Sauce

by Jeniffer Sundram

31 Aug 2021 - 12:00 am

A relaxed weekend calls for takeaways. Have been ordering good food from Ms Dewi of...

Tam Tai Muang ( ส้มตำทำใต้ม่วง )

by Amy Bensema

31 Aug 2021 - 12:00 am

I stopped into a local Thai restaurant just off of Soi Taied last week. I...

Tann Terrace Phuket

by Christine Lew

31 Aug 2021 - 12:00 am

Located on Karon beach, Tann Terrace is a chill and laid-back restaurant with direct access...

Tiny Taverna

by Jeniffer Sundram

16 Aug 2021 - 12:00 am

This unique Greek food truck has a big following among my friends and was invited...

Moo Restaurant

by Amy Bensema

14 Aug 2021 - 12:00 am

Moo Restarant is still my favorite local Thai restaurant in Rawai, #PhuketFoodies. Always spicy, always...

Uoterusuisan Rawai

by Christine Lew

14 Aug 2021 - 12:00 am

ただいま (which means “I’m back! In Japanese)

When I was living in Cherngtalay area, I used...

Vegan Junkie Chalong

by Christine Lew

14 Aug 2021 - 12:00 am

Answering your vegan junk food prayers

The first and only dedicated vegan junk food restaurant in...

Efe Old Town

by Jeniffer Sundram

14 Aug 2021 - 12:00 am

Stepped into this charming restaurant one Sunday afternoon to enjoy their, delicious Turkish pizza, all...

The Best Pad Thai! at Baan Fai Dang

by Christine Lew

27 Jun 2021 - 04:25 pm

Home-style cooking by Khun Nid Noi

A full day of work travelling – had to drive...

ROÔF Pudding & Café

by Jeniffer Sundram

27 Jun 2021 - 04:14 pm

Relaxed Sunday vibe at ROÔF Pudding & Café in Phuket Old Town. The ornate door...

Viet-Van

by Amy Bensema

27 Jun 2021 - 03:56 pm

Hey #PhuketFoodies, have you dined at Viet-Van yet? If you haven't, you really should. Some...

Beef noodle soup

by Christine Lew

27 Jun 2021 - 03:27 pm

Beef noodle soup @ ดี ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเนื้อยเปื่อยหมูตุ๋น
Humble, inexpensive and the perfect belly-warming meal.

There are many...

Lao Pa Sat

by Jeniffer Sundram

27 Jun 2021 - 03:19 pm

A hot bowl of delicious curry noodles and a plate of yummy stir fried flat...

Really Good Deli

by Amy Bensema

27 Jun 2021 - 12:00 am

I dropped into Really Good Deli at the weekend, and was so surprised by the...

Calling all Khao Soi lovers

by Christine Lew

18 Jun 2021 - 10:00 pm

From the outside, the unsuspecting Coconuts Café looks like a regular place but once you...

Top Score in the Donut Depatment! @ The Donuttery

by Christine Lew

25 May 2021 - 10:29 am

The classic donuts are plain and simple, but it doesn’t mean they aren’t spectacular. Unlike...

Dewi Carribean Hot Sauce

by Christine Lew

18 May 2021 - 01:14 pm

Ranggup dan Enak Sekali! [Which means crispy and very delicious in Bahasa].

When Dewi’s posts started...

pizzeria AGLI AMICI da Michele & Jimmy

by Amy Bensema

13 May 2021 - 09:27 pm

My photos don't do it justice, but had pizza for the first time in ages...

Looking for Khanohm Jeen Breakfast?

by Christine Lew

28 Apr 2021 - 11:06 am

Looking for Khanohm Jeen Breakfast?

I discovered kanom jeen when my Thai colleague used to buy...

An Easter treat , Sunday Sake Brunch , at the InterContinental Phuket Resort

by Jeniffer Sundram

27 Apr 2021 - 11:10 am

An Easter treat , Sunday Sake Brunch , at the InterContinental Phuket Resort was an...

Aroon Restaurant

by Amy Bensema

26 Apr 2021 - 10:24 am

Had to go to immigration this morning, so stopped in at Aroon Restaurant on Thalang...

EFE-ing, Fantastic at EFE OLD TOWN

by Christine Lew

19 Apr 2021 - 10:21 pm

EFE-ing ... Fantastic at EFE OLD TOWN.

The interior is a mix of eclectic antiquities and vintage...

Bollywood Phuket, the restaurant has undergone a stunning transformation.

by Jeniffer Sundram

18 Apr 2021 - 07:17 am

This restaurant has undergone a stunning transformation. Airy, light, cozy and welcoming, a modern setting...

TÁNG TÁNG Café & Japanese Cuisine, A beautiful and creatively designed cafe

by Jeniffer Sundram

14 Apr 2021 - 05:54 pm

A beautiful and creatively designed cafe with both indoor and outdoor Instagram worthy spaces and...

The Oasis Thalang

by Jeniffer Sundram

5 Apr 2021 - 11:19 am

Matasecondfloor is a cozy new cafe on the 2nd floor of The Oasis Thalang in...

Build your own tasty brekky at Rustic and Blue - By The Sea

by Christine Lew

28 Mar 2021 - 08:41 pm

Build your own tasty brekky at Rustic and Blue - By The Sea.

Start your mornings right...

The Culinary Detective: Bollywood is back

by Chris Watson

28 Feb 2021 - 02:00 pm

A quite common conversational ice breaker when out and about in Thailand is, ‘Where do...

Stopped in at Home Grain earlier this week

by Amy Bensema

28 Jan 2021 - 08:39 am

Stopped in at Home Grain earlier this week, and had an item not on their...

Ventured to the northern part of the island today for work, so stopped into Tiny Taverna for lunch.

by Amy Bensema

11 Jan 2021 - 08:27 pm

Ventured to the northern part of the island today for work, so stopped into Tiny...

Culinary Detective: Phuket’s PRU continues to garner accolades in Michelin Guide 2021

by Chris Watson

20 Dec 2020 - 10:30 am

Now in its fourth year of partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Michelin...

Phuket, Phang Nga gain new entries in Michelin Guide

by The Phuket News

16 Dec 2020 - 04:28 pm

PHUKET: The number of Phuket and Phang Nga entries in the famed Michelin Guide has...

TRUE ITALIAN TASTE

by Advertorial

24 Nov 2020 - 12:38 pm

The True Italian Taste project – funded and promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

Costa Grill Restaurant Rawai Beach is an outstanding restaurant on the Rawai beachfront

by Amy Bensema

19 Nov 2020 - 11:35 pm

Costa Grill Restaurant Rawai Beach is an outstanding restaurant on the Rawai beachfront that doesn’t...

Culinary Detective: Re-invented, Cosmo comes of age

by Chris Watson

14 Nov 2020 - 11:00 am

I have always believed that the key to maintaining your competitive position as a world-class...

Culinary Detective: Little Roma, the nice surprise

by Chris Watson

1 Nov 2020 - 02:00 pm

When seeking out restaurants in which to spend our time and with the current crisis,...

Thai dishes dominate CNN Travel’s ‘World’s 50 Best Foods’, Massaman curry takes top prize

by The Phuket News

22 Oct 2020 - 05:03 pm

BANGKOK: CNN Travel has ranked Thai Massaman curry as the No. 1 dish in its...