18points · on 2 of 4 lists: BudgetTraveller and Travelfish
Ko Yoon serves Hokkien prawn noodle soup, thick yellow noodles in a brown broth that smells of shrimp, rich without being heavy. Fried pork skin on the side adds crunch, and pickled green chilies bring a sharp, sour heat. The small shop by the Suriyadet fountain circle is crowded with household objects the family has collected, and they serve the tables themselves at low prices.
“It was one of the best noodle soups I’ve had.”
a Google reviewer
“I will definitely be eating here again, and again.”
a Google reviewer
18points · on 3 of 4 lists: BudgetTraveller, Tripadvisor and Phuket Insider (Пхукет Инсайдер)
Kopitiam by Wilai cooks the Chinese and Thai food of old Phuket Town, with Hokkien mee made with thick yellow noodles or thin mee hoon, as you prefer. Spice and sweetness are adjusted to your taste, and the fruit sodas are made in house, with a butterfly pea flower drink for hot days. The century-old shophouse on Thalang Road was the Bumrungwong family home, and its walls are hung with old photographs of Phuket's tin mines.
“Lovely place with lots of authentic old world charm and the food was delicious.”
a Google reviewer
“The sticky rice is very fragrant and nicely sweet.”
a Google reviewer
17points · on 2 of 4 lists: BudgetTraveller and Travelfish
Aroon Po Chana is a family-owned halal kitchen a short way from Phuket's Old Town, where roti is dipped into goat or beef curry. A fried egg on top of the roti and curry set is recommended, because the runny yolk mixes into the curry. The pandan roti is filled with pandan custard, fried until lightly crisp and spread with more custard on top.
“I like the briyani rice.”
a Google reviewer
“The curry was well-balanced, with just the right amount of spice and sweetness.”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
Honorable mentions
Named on 2 lists, but in the top 10 of only one, so under the two-list rule it counts as a one-list place.
“As a Phuket local, Mee Ton Poe has been one of my favorite traditional restaurants since I was young.”
a Google reviewer
Named on only one list we found, so it cannot be ranked under the two-list rule.
“Lovely bakery where you can also get breakfast and local main dishes.”
a Google reviewer
Named on only one list we found, so it cannot be ranked under the two-list rule.
“Ramen are incredible and raw fish always super fresh.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- BudgetTraveller · October 2026
- Travelfish · June 2023
- Tripadvisor · 2026
- Phuket Insider (Пхукет Инсайдер) · November 2025
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