Thai in Thalang and the north

Black Ginger ★ 4.5

Black Ginger floats on a lagoon at The Slate near Nai Yang, Phuket, reached by raft, where chef Piak cooks southern Thai classics like panaeng curry.

Black Ginger ★ 4.5

Black Ginger floats on a lagoon at The Slate near Nai Yang, Phuket, reached by raft, where chef Piak cooks southern Thai classics like panaeng curry.

Toh Daeng at Baan Ar Jor ★ 4.1

Toh Daeng at Baan Ar Jor is a Michelin Bib Gourmand kitchen in a restored manor house in Mai Khao, Phuket, amid farmland, known for its rambutan red curry.

OrderRambutan red curry with grilled pork neck

Krua Praya ★ 4.1

Krua Praya is a Michelin Bib Gourmand garden kitchen in Si Sunthon, Phuket, cooking bold Southern Thai pork belly and stews to order under open air.

OrderOrder the fried pork belly with curry paste and young coconut shoots.

TipDishes are cooked to order, so build in extra time before your next stop.

Kin-Kub-Ei ★ 3.9

Kin-Kub-Ei is a Michelin Bib Gourmand garden kitchen in Si Sunthon near the Heroines Monument, Phuket, where Chef Tubtim cooks southern Thai family recipes.

OrderOrder the crispy golden fish with tangy curry paste, the kitchen's signature.

TipBooking only: call ahead and pay the 500-baht deposit, since the kitchen cooks just for the number of guests booked. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Peang-Prai ★ 3.8

Peang-Prai is a Michelin Selected pair of wooden pavilions by Bang Pae waterfall in Phuket, a family kitchen cooking southern Thai food facing a lagoon.

OrderStir-fried seasonal clams with chilli paste

Lertrod ★ 3.8

Lertrod is a Michelin Selected kitchen opposite Phuket International Airport, plating central and southern Thai dishes with a photo menu for travellers.

OrderOrder the deep-fried seabass with fish sauce, a kitchen staple.

TipHandy for a meal right before a flight, it sits directly across from the airport.