{"id":1052,"date":"2015-08-26T14:51:20","date_gmt":"2015-08-26T06:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/?p=1052"},"modified":"2025-07-10T11:20:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T03:20:20","slug":"cultural-restaurants-in-phuket-5-dining-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/08\/cultural-restaurants-in-phuket-5-dining-spots","title":{"rendered":"Cultural Restaurants in Phuket: 5 Dining Spots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/07\/go-local-5-phuket-restaurants-for-an-authentic-thai-feast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Authentic Thai flavours<\/a><\/strong>, beautiful decor and an atmospheric setting<\/em>. <em>Here are five restaurants and cafes perfect for vacation makers keen on indulging in a cultural dining experience:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/08\/cultural-restaurants-in-phuket-5-dining-spots\/#BAAN_RIM_PA\" >BAAN RIM PA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/08\/cultural-restaurants-in-phuket-5-dining-spots\/#CHINOCAFE_GALLERY\" >CHINO@CAFE GALLERY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/08\/cultural-restaurants-in-phuket-5-dining-spots\/#KOPITIAM_BY_WILAI\" >KOPITIAM BY WILAI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/08\/cultural-restaurants-in-phuket-5-dining-spots\/#ONE_CHUN_RESTAURANT\" >ONE CHUN RESTAURANT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/08\/cultural-restaurants-in-phuket-5-dining-spots\/#SUAY_RESTAURANT\" >SUAY RESTAURANT<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BAAN_RIM_PA\"><\/span>BAAN RIM PA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Baan-Rim-Pa.jpg\" alt=\"Baan Rim Pa Phuket\" style=\"width:754px;height:auto\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">When the occasion calls for a special meal, make a stop by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.baanrimpa.com\/thai-restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Baan Rim Pa.<\/strong><\/a> Tantalise<\/span> your tastebuds with a spread of royal Thai food, once found only in the Grand Palace. Tangy herbed salads, spiced soups, curries and seafood\u00a0dishes\u00a0are some of the mouthwatering fare found on the menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dining experience here is a feast for the senses. The restaurant&#8217;s prime clifftop setting overlooks picturesque Patong Bay. Then the immaculately-decorated interiors offer a romantic ambience. Also, a pianist playing a medley of blues and jazz tunes enlivens the atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CHINOCAFE_GALLERY\"><\/span>CHINO@CAFE GALLERY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/CHINO@CAFE-GALLERY-phuket.jpg\" alt=\"CHINO@CAFE GALLERY Phuket\" style=\"width:740px;height:auto\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You know a cafe&#8217;s worth checking out when visitors leave rave reviews. Such as, calling it &#8216;the best place in town to chill out&#8217;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ChinoCafeGallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chino@Cafe Gallery<\/a><\/strong> certainly wins on many counts. The interiors, decorated with\u00a0 Baba Nyonya influences and design elements, has a unique charm of its own. And the\u00a0menu throws up an extensive selection of mouthwatering fare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perk up your mornings with an iced coffee and breakfast toast, or enjoy a filling lunch of Thai green curry and refreshing lime soda in the afternoons. A variety of decadent desserts available. All provides a good reason to make a return trip to the cafe in the late afternoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KOPITIAM_BY_WILAI\"><\/span>KOPITIAM BY WILAI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/KOPITIAM-BY-WILAI-Phuket.jpg\" alt=\"KOPITIAM BY WILAI Phuket\" class=\"wp-image-1087\" style=\"width:758px;height:auto\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Steeped in history, you will find charming traditional touches, like wooden beams across the ceiling, stone floors and traditional wood furniture adorning the interiors of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kopitiambywilai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kopitiam by Wilai<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A series of photographs flank the walls, depicting tin mines, ferries and Phuket Town in the days of the old. A couple of ceiling fans keep the guests cool indoors. The menu offers a good selection of classic Thai dishes, as well as items with a Chinese twist. Satiate your hunger with savoury mains, such as the chicken penang curry, chicken with garlic and pepper and pork in an appetising satay sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ONE_CHUN_RESTAURANT\"><\/span>ONE CHUN RESTAURANT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/ONE-CHUN-RESTAURANT-Phuket.jpg\" alt=\"ONE CHUN RESTAURANT Phuket\" class=\"wp-image-1088\" style=\"width:750px;height:auto\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The atmospheric setting of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OneChunPhuket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Chun Restaurant<\/a><\/strong> is enlivened with a\u00a0tasteful selection\u00a0of quirky ornaments. Old clocks, vintage radios and old television sets lend a rustic retro charm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One Chun also packs a punch when it comes to delivering tasty Thai fare, and diners will not go wrong with savouring plates of\u00a0<em>pak miang koong siab pad khai (<\/em>stir-fried vegetables with dried shrimps and egg), k<em>ang poo<\/em> (crab curry),\u00a0<em>moo kua klue<\/em> (deep-fried pork belly) and <em>kam poo pad manao<\/em>, a bestseller dish of stir-fried crab in lime sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crowds of locals tucking into the items served at one of the cultural restaurants in Phuket serve as a testament to the flavours and authenticity of the dishes. Do take note to ask for a lower level of spiciness, for certain dishes add lots of heat to the palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SUAY_RESTAURANT\"><\/span>SUAY RESTAURANT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Suay-Restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"Suay Restaurant Phuket\" class=\"wp-image-1089\" style=\"width:756px;height:auto\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the cultural restaurants, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.suayrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Suay<\/strong><\/a>, brings an innovative twist to traditional Isaan fare, the local cuisine of northeastern Thailand. Traditional dishes are given a fusion spin here, so get ready to savour creative inventions like the lamb taco on roti, cappuccino tom kha sea scallops and Maryland crab cakes\u00a0with\u00a0mango chutney and sweet chili aioli. Have a look at the specials blackboard too, for it churns out\u00a0a selection of items that changes on a day-to-day basis. Refresh your palate with teas, fresh shakes or juices; diners in an indulgent mood may want to indulge in a cocktail or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">See our<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/\">villas in Phuket<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Authentic Thai flavours, beautiful decor and an atmospheric setting. 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