By mood
| Mood | Place quoted | Indicative price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern cooking, old setting | Raya, Tu Kab Khao (old town) | Restaurant dishes, mid budget | One guide quotes them for heritage cooking |
| Fresh seafood | Rawai Seafood Market | 400 to 1,500 baht per kilo + 100 to 200 baht cooking fee | You pick fish, prawns, crab or lobster at stalls run by the Chao Ley community |
| Starred table | PRU | Tasting menu from about 4,000 to 4,500 baht per person (+ service and tax) | Booking required |
| Charcoal Indian cooking | Tambu | Not verified | Booking required |
Where to go by area
- Rawai and Chalong: besides the market, one blog quotes Aek Rawai Seafood, more local.
- Pa Lai Seafood: simple Thai place, seafood tom yam and steamed sea bass.
- Bang Pae Seafood (east coast): tom yum talay, steamed blue crab, tempura shrimp.
- View over Rawai: Mom Tri's Wok Pagoda, fusion food at reasonable prices.
To eat on the move: night markets and the street food tour. For the old town: the old town guide.
Tips
- At the Rawai market, ask the price per kilo before choosing and have it weighed in front of you.
- Book PRU and Tambu ahead, especially in high season.
- If you want to taste everything without organising, a guided food tour (old town, night market) simplifies the choice.
FAQ
Where to eat seafood in Phuket?
At the Rawai market: you pick, they cook for 100 to 200 baht.
Which starred restaurant in Phuket?
PRU is quoted as Michelin-starred, with a tasting menu from about 4,000 baht.
Do I need to book?
For PRU and Tambu, yes. For the market and simple places, no.
