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Food & drink

Street food, seafood, fine dining and where locals actually eat.

Thai cuisine guide

The dishes, ingredients and regional influences behind Phuket's food scene.

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Street food in Phuket

Night markets and street stalls worth seeking out.

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Best restaurants in Patong

Where to eat well in the island's busiest tourist area.

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Phuket seafood guide

How seafood is sold, priced and cooked across the island.

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Vegetarian & vegan food in Phuket

Where plant-based travellers eat well, including during the Vegetarian Festival.

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Coffee culture in Old Phuket Town

Where the island's café scene is concentrated, and why.

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Phuket's best night markets

A rundown of the island's recurring night markets, area by area.

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Durian & tropical fruit guide

What's in season when, and how to try durian without regretting it.

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Fine dining in Phuket

Where the island's higher-end restaurant scene has concentrated.

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Rooftop bars & nightlife beyond Bangla Road

Sunset drinks and a nightlife scene that isn't all beer buckets.

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Food & ingredients worth bringing home from Phuket

Spices, sauces and snacks that pack well and actually taste like the trip.

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Breakfast in Phuket: Thai vs Western options

What's actually on offer beyond the standard hotel buffet.

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Thai desserts worth seeking out

From mango sticky rice to coconut-based sweets found across the island.

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Thai drinks: tea, coffee & what to order

Thai iced tea, fruit shakes and what's actually in them.

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Craft beer & breweries in Phuket

The island's small but growing local brewing scene.

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Phuket's cashew nut industry

Why cashews are a genuinely local souvenir, and how they're grown here.

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Phuket's local rum & craft spirits

A small but genuine local rum-distilling scene worth knowing about.

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Bakeries & Western food in Phuket

For when you want a break from Thai food without settling for a resort buffet.

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Honey & bee farms in Phuket

A small local honey industry worth knowing about beyond the standard souvenirs.

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Guided food tours in Phuket

Why a guided food tour often beats wandering markets alone.

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Eating out in Phuket with food allergies or dietary needs

How to communicate restrictions clearly, and where it's easiest to eat safely.

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Halal food in Phuket

Where halal-certified and halal-friendly options are easiest to find.

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This department has 22 guides live so far, with more added weekly as we expand across the whole island.