15points · on 2 of 4 lists: Girl Eat World and Phuket Travel Experience
China Inn fills a century-old Sino-Portuguese shophouse on Thalang Road that once changed money for Chinese tin miners, and its restoration won a conservation architecture award. Tables sit in a cool garden courtyard at the back, where the deep-fried tofu in tamarind sauce is a standout. Prawns wrapped in rice noodles and fried until crisp come close behind, among plenty of vegetarian dishes.
“They have a lovely cool garden and the house is nicely preserved.”
a Google reviewer
“Light music in the background along with some birds chirping.”
a Google reviewer
- Address
- 20 Thanon Talang, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000
13points · on 2 of 4 lists: Thai Street Food, Restaurants, and Recipes and Phuket Travel Experience
Hong Khao Tom Pla is a small yellow wooden shophouse on Kra Road in Phuket Town, named for its fish and rice porridge. It has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand every year since 2019, and the guide points to the sour and spicy seafood soup with roe and the crab curry. The owner does all the cooking, with each order made fresh on two woks.
“if you want a truly local Phuket dining experience, this is the spot.”
a Google reviewer
“The flavours and portion sizes are amazing.”
a Google reviewer
- Address
- Thanon Kra, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000
10points · on 2 of 4 lists: Tripadvisor and Thai Street Food, Restaurants, and Recipes
Boonrat Dim Sum has been steaming breakfast in Phuket's old town since 1917, and the fourth generation of the family runs it now. The shrimp dumplings, fragrant and fresh, are recommended, as is the seaweed wrapped minced pork, with local tea on the side. Locals and visitors share tables early in the morning and they fill fast, so get there early.
“The price awesome. A great spot for an early morning bite.”
a Google reviewer
“Great service, friendly staff, all the dimsum overall aroi mak!”
Wanderlog
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Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
Honorable mentions
Named on only one list we found, so it cannot be ranked under the two-list rule.
“The highlight was definitely the Peking Duck, the chef came to our table and carved the duck right in front of us, which was such a cool experience!”
a Google reviewer
Named on only one list we found, so it cannot be ranked under the two-list rule.
“Common food hall that you can find many of the local favourites.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- Tripadvisor · 2026
- Girl Eat World · March 2026
- Thai Street Food, Restaurants, and Recipes · May 2024
- Phuket Travel Experience · February 2026
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