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Culture

Cover photo by Dominic Trier

section type iconCustoms

Welcoming to foreigners? Yes LGBTQ friendly? Yes, however, public displays of affection are not encouraged.

Etiquette tips

Shoes are allowed on temple premises but must be removed before entering a temple, shrine, home, or many shops.

How to great people

The "wai" is a Thai gesture, performed by placing palms together at chest or nose level and slightly bowing the head, to show respect, gratitude, or apology.

Tipping norms

A little goes a long way: 20THB is an appreciated amount in most mid-range places.

section type iconFood

Phuket's local food reflects its diverse cultural influences and offers a mix of traditional Thai, Chinese, and Malay flavors.

National dish

Mee Hokkien — Phuket original hokkien noodles consists of egg noodles fried with seafood, pork and vegetables.

Hokkien Noodles
© Bowonpat Sakaew

Must try local food

1
O-aew
O-aew

A shaved ice dessert known as a local specialty of Phuket, Thailand

2
Nam phrik kung siap
Nam phrik kung siap

A spicy shrimp paste dip served with various vegetables and boiled eggs.

3
Kanom Jeen
Kanom Jeen

Rice noodles served with a variety of curry sauces and fresh vegetables.

4
Moo Hong
Moo Hong

Slow-cooked pork belly dish.

5
Massaman Curry
Massaman Curry

A rich, mildly spicy curry made with coconut milk, potatoes, meat (usually chicken or beef), and peanuts.

1
O-aew
O-aew

A shaved ice dessert known as a local specialty of Phuket, Thailand

2
Nam phrik kung siap
Nam phrik kung siap

A spicy shrimp paste dip served with various vegetables and boiled eggs.

3
Kanom Jeen
Kanom Jeen

Rice noodles served with a variety of curry sauces and fresh vegetables.

4
Moo Hong
Moo Hong

Slow-cooked pork belly dish.

5
Massaman Curry
Massaman Curry

A rich, mildly spicy curry made with coconut milk, potatoes, meat (usually chicken or beef), and peanuts.

1
O-aew
O-aew

A shaved ice dessert known as a local specialty of Phuket, Thailand

2
Nam phrik kung siap
Nam phrik kung siap

A spicy shrimp paste dip served with various vegetables and boiled eggs.

3
Kanom Jeen
Kanom Jeen

Rice noodles served with a variety of curry sauces and fresh vegetables.

4
Moo Hong
Moo Hong

Slow-cooked pork belly dish.

5
Massaman Curry
Massaman Curry

A rich, mildly spicy curry made with coconut milk, potatoes, meat (usually chicken or beef), and peanuts.

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Restaurants to visit

Restaurant recommendations from nomads & locals. 4.0+ rating, great atmosphere and good food guaranteed.

Vegan
1
No.6 Restaurant
4.2 stars
4.2 stars
$
$
No.6 Restaurantopen link

You might need to take a taxi to get to the top of this hill, but the views & food are worth it!

2
Kopitiam by Wilai
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
$
$
Kopitiam by Wilaiopen link

A small cafe in Phuket's old town serving traditional dishes.

3
Tree O’clock Cafe & Bistro
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
$$
$$
Tree O’clock Cafe & Bistroopen link

Coffee and amazing food in a beautiful interior.

4
Jadjan by Ko Dang
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
$
$
Jadjan by Ko Dangopen link

A Michelin-star Thai restaurant popular with the locals.

5
Patong Sunset View
$$
$$
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
Patong Sunset Viewopen link

A popular spot for drinks & dinner with a great view.

6
Nam YOI
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
$$
$$
Nam YOIopen link

A great spot for Thai curries.

7
Go Vegan Cafe
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
$$
$$
Go Vegan Cafeopen link

A good option for vegan food made from fresh ingredients.

1
No.6 Restaurant
4.2 stars
4.2 stars
$
$
No.6 Restaurantopen link

You might need to take a taxi to get to the top of this hill, but the views & food are worth it!

2
Kopitiam by Wilai
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
$
$
Kopitiam by Wilaiopen link

A small cafe in Phuket's old town serving traditional dishes.

3
Tree O’clock Cafe & Bistro
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
$$
$$
Tree O’clock Cafe & Bistroopen link

Coffee and amazing food in a beautiful interior.

4
Jadjan by Ko Dang
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
$
$
Jadjan by Ko Dangopen link

A Michelin-star Thai restaurant popular with the locals.

5
Patong Sunset View
$$
$$
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
Patong Sunset Viewopen link

A popular spot for drinks & dinner with a great view.

6
Nam YOI
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
$$
$$
Nam YOIopen link

A great spot for Thai curries.

7
Go Vegan Cafe
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
$$
$$
Go Vegan Cafeopen link

A good option for vegan food made from fresh ingredients.

1
No.6 Restaurant
4.2 stars
4.2 stars
$
$
No.6 Restaurantopen link

You might need to take a taxi to get to the top of this hill, but the views & food are worth it!

2
Kopitiam by Wilai
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
$
$
Kopitiam by Wilaiopen link

A small cafe in Phuket's old town serving traditional dishes.

3
Tree O’clock Cafe & Bistro
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
$$
$$
Tree O’clock Cafe & Bistroopen link

Coffee and amazing food in a beautiful interior.

4
Jadjan by Ko Dang
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
$
$
Jadjan by Ko Dangopen link

A Michelin-star Thai restaurant popular with the locals.

5
Patong Sunset View
$$
$$
4.6 stars
4.6 stars
Patong Sunset Viewopen link

A popular spot for drinks & dinner with a great view.

6
Nam YOI
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
$$
$$
Nam YOIopen link

A great spot for Thai curries.

7
Go Vegan Cafe
4.7 stars
4.7 stars
$$
$$
Go Vegan Cafeopen link

A good option for vegan food made from fresh ingredients.

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Food Festivals & Markets

Food delivery apps

Grab (Android | iOS) Line Man (Android | iOS)

section type iconArt & music

Where to listen to live music 

Nightlife / Clubbing

Theatre & Film

Visual art

Phuket Mining Museum
© Phuket Mining Museum

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