The places in Phuket the guidebooks miss.
The places in Phuket the guidebooks miss. locals-only counters, after-hours rooms and the spots tourists walk past.
Why locals goGo La is a third-generation family noodle shop on Kra Road in Phuket Town, frying Hokkien-style noodles over charcoal, a local lunch stop outside the Old Town's main streets.
TipGo for lunch and order the yellow Hokkien noodles with an extra egg for a creamier texture.
Why locals goKrua Baan Platong sits down a tiny alley in Thalang, far from the beaches; Thai celebrities and politicians know it, but you must book and order ahead.
TipBook and order ahead; the alley location and small dining room mean tables go quickly.
Why locals goMeesapam Khun Yai Chian, opened by Grandma Chian in 1952, sits on Thep Krasattri Road in Ko Kaeo, north of Phuket Town, where her descendants still cook her recipes.
TipOrder the stir-fried oysters with crispy egg roll alongside the signature mee sapam noodles.
Why locals goNiyom Salt Grilled Duck roasts only 30 to 40 ducks a day at an unassuming stall off a Wichit side road, served by the half or whole bird with dipping sauces.
TipCome from 14:30 when the stall opens; it roasts only 30 to 40 ducks a day, sold by the half or whole bird, and it closes on Tuesdays.
Why locals goO Tao Bang Niao has charcoal-fried o tao, the taro and seafood dish found only in Phuket, since 1982, from a family shop on a stretch of Phuket Road away from the Old Town.
TipIt opens at 16:00; order the charcoal-fried o tao and add the crispy seafood omelette, the other dish the Michelin inspectors recommend.
Why locals goTon Mayom is a humble roadside kitchen under an old mayom tree on the road out of Phuket Town, cooking a short menu of town classics with care.
TipAsk for the deep-fried local fish with curry paste; the short menu suits small groups well.
Why locals goSang Ka Si trades from a plain red zinc roof on Yaowarat Road, its humble guise hiding a following so loyal that a table often means a short wait.
TipExpect a short wait for a table; order the fresh squid with herbs and a shared plate to split.
Why locals goMor Mu Dong serves from rustic pavilions in the mangroves over the Mu Dong Canal in Chalong, a drive from the beaches, with views that change with the tide.
TipOrder three or four dishes to share and ask for a table with a canal view at high tide.
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