{"id":898,"date":"2015-07-20T17:44:03","date_gmt":"2015-07-20T09:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/?p=898"},"modified":"2025-07-21T10:38:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T02:38:27","slug":"go-local-5-phuket-restaurants-for-an-authentic-thai-feast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/07\/go-local-5-phuket-restaurants-for-an-authentic-thai-feast","title":{"rendered":"Go Local: 5 Phuket Restaurants for an Authentic Thai Feast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Appetising, tangy, spicy, refreshing, sweet and savoury are just a handful of words that are used to describe the diverse flavour profiles of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/01\/phuket-street-food-guide-ten-must-try-dishes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thai fare<\/a>. A vacation on this scenic island is not complete without sampling well-loved Thai classics<\/em>. So,<em> make sure you go local\u00a0and indulge in an authentic Thai feast during your holiday. To start off your culinary adventure, we bring you a round up of eateries with a reputation for dishing out good ol&#8217; local delights:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 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\/07\/go-local-5-phuket-restaurants-for-an-authentic-thai-feast\/#Blue_Elephant\" >Blue Elephant<\/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\/07\/go-local-5-phuket-restaurants-for-an-authentic-thai-feast\/#Mama_Jin\" >Mama Jin<\/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\/07\/go-local-5-phuket-restaurants-for-an-authentic-thai-feast\/#Raya_Restaurant\" >Raya Restaurant<\/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\/07\/go-local-5-phuket-restaurants-for-an-authentic-thai-feast\/#Natural_Restaurant\" >Natural 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\/07\/go-local-5-phuket-restaurants-for-an-authentic-thai-feast\/#Siang_Khaen\" >Siang Khaen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_Elephant\"><\/span>Blue Elephant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Blue-Elephant-Restaurant-Phuket1.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Elephant Restaurant Phuket\" class=\"wp-image-949\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blueelephant.com\/phuket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Elephant<\/a><\/strong> offers a spectacular, date-worthy setting ideal for a special night out. The restaurant is lavishly furnished with beautiful arches and imposing columns, well-placed lighting, teakwood finishings and checkered tiles. All set in a striking\u00a0Sino-Portuguese mansion. Much attention is paid to details here, as seen from the exquisite flatware laid out for diners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diners will find a selection of classics and fusion cuisine on the menu. The <em>khao yam<\/em>, a famous southern Thai salad, incorporates a diversity of ingredients. It will serve well as a refreshing starter. Other items\u00a0worth a try include the\u00a0<em>yam makua doi kam<\/em>, a layered dish containg eggplant, mushrooms and seafood,\u00a0massaman curry and\u00a0<em>seng wa goong pla duk foo<\/em>, a hard-to-find\u00a0dish offering a myriad tastes and textures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mama_Jin\"><\/span>Mama Jin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Mama-Jin-Phuket.jpg\" alt=\"Mama Jin Phuket\" class=\"wp-image-950\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Restaurant_Review-g1215780-d7253253-Reviews-MaMa_Jin_Restaurant-Karon_Phuket_Town_Phuket.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mama Jin<\/a><\/strong> is the best bet for diners who are on the prowl for authentic Thai fare at Karon Beach. It is nestled amidst a row of beahcfront eateries near to the lake at Karon Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The restaurant&#8217;s nondescript storefront setting may\u00a0create the impression that it is similar to other tourist traps lining the street. But trust us when we tell you that this could not be further from the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diners have enthused that the dishes at Mama Jin&#8217;s are authentic, inexpensive and satisfying. The extensive menu contains an overwhelming number of dishes. But we would recommend that you skip the western fare, and delve right into ordering the Thai items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try the shrimp toast, a decadent dish of fried toast topped off with tender chunks of shrimp. Or the Thai-style omelette, as well as good ol&#8217; classics like the glass noodles soup, phad thai and tom yum dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raya_Restaurant\"><\/span>Raya Restaurant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Raya-Restaurant-3_opt.jpeg\" alt=\"Raya Restaurant Phuket\" class=\"wp-image-951\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The atmospheric setting at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/108384345956042099806\/about?gl=sg&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raya Restaurant<\/a><\/strong> harkens back to the days of the old. The interiors feature quaint wood-frame windows, mosaic tile flooring and display cabinets filled with\u00a0fine china and antique pieces. All set in a well-preserved Sino-Portugese house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The alluring setting is just a part of Raya&#8217;s charm. The restaurant also dishes out a range of sumptuous fare. You can find a tantalising crab curry with rice vermicelli, tender braised pork belly, fried chicken with crispy ginger and succulent prawns in tamarind sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Restaurant\"><\/span>Natural Restaurant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/tammachart-phuket.jpg\" alt=\"Natural Restaurant Phuket\" class=\"wp-image-953\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturalrestaurantphuket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural Restaurant<\/a><\/strong> boasts an eclectic setting that will charm the socks off vacation makers.\u00a0Step into the authentic Thai feast restaurant, and you will find an array of fish tanks masquerading as television sets, striking water fountains and a toy model train track laid out within its spacious compounds. The interiors are adorned with plenty of tropical blooms, creating the illusion that one is dining in a lush, verdant forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than two hundred dishes to choose from on the extensive menu, deciding on the dishes to fill up your dinner table is a tough affair. If the diversity of choices is confusing, stick to traditional favourites such as green curry, pad thai, and tom yum soups. The shrimp pancake with plum sauce serves well as a starter, and the steamed sea bass in lemon sauce is a good alternative for diners who are not keen on tucking into deep-fried fare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Siang_Khaen\"><\/span>Siang Khaen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/siang-kaen-food-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Siang Khaen Phuket\" class=\"wp-image-952\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>An array of scrumptious Isaan fare, friendly service and reasonable prices keeps a crowd of diners coming back to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/101437762829911681508\/about?gl=sg&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Siang Khaen<\/a><\/strong> for more. Often packed with a good crowd, the restaurant bustles with a lively buzz during mealtimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Browse through the comprehensive menu, and you will find a good selection of northeastern dishes. If this is the first time that you are sampling Isaan cuisine, you need to try their specialities. For example, ordering the sticky rice, <em>naam tok moo<\/em>, a dish of grilled pork marinated in a flavourful sauce. Or the classic <em>som tam<\/em>, a spicy papaya salad, <em>tom saeb moo sap<\/em>, a spicy soup with minced pork. Even the <em>plaa saba yang<\/em>, a grilled mackerel dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">See our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">villas in Phuket here<\/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>Appetising, tangy, spicy, refreshing, sweet and savoury are just a handful of words that are used to describe the diverse flavour profiles of Thai fare. &hellip; <!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":948,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[63,88],"tags":[49],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Where to Enjoy an Authentic Thai Feast in Phuket<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"An authentic Thai feast is more than a meal, it\u2019s an experience. 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