The best Thai restaurants Thailand

Run by Sin, dynamic Thai small speaking French woman, this establishment serves French dishes (excellent steaks of buffalo) or thai. A friendly, comfortable address to exchange information with other travellers.

Let yourself be tempted by the journey of progressive Thai-Chinese cuisine in the superb 120+ year-old historic family building of Chef Pam (Pichaya Soontornyanakij), the youngest and first female chef to receive the Michelin Thailand Opening of the Year Award in 2022 with 1 Michelin star for the Potong restaurant. Her creative, contemporary cuisine is based on the balance of the 5 elements of Chinese philosophy. It's a true culinary voyage, with a choice of several menus. A unique experience.

Definitely one of the best restaurants on the island. Here the emphasis is on fish and seafood specialities, cooked in the Thai way or simply grilled. The local products are fresh, the preparation and cooking of the dishes, carefully presented, are perfect. Open kitchen. The setting is charming, with subdued lights and wooden furniture. We dine here with our feet in the sand. Courteous and professional service. Remember to book in high season.

Simple but popular restaurant, especially at breakfast time. The nostalgic setting, in a style resolutely inherited from the Chinese merchants, with old photos of Phuket Old Town on the walls, is pleasant. There are two rooms on the street: an air-conditioned one at 14, and another one at 18, as in the old days, open on the road and with only fans. The prices are a bit higher than elsewhere but the quality of the dishes is undeniable. Try the Hokkien noodles, a delicious specialty of Phuket's Perakan cuisine.

This small establishment on the sidewalk of the promenade, with plastic chairs, is frequented by the locals, and for good reason: the food is excellent. Fish, shellfish, seafood, you can take a look at the well-stocked display before making your choice. The dishes are made to order for Thai palates, so don't forget to specify "phet nit noi" if you don't want it to be too spicy! A treat. They also serve cold beer, to be enjoyed while admiring the view of the bay.

True Thai traditional cuisine, in the middle of nature with a swimming pool. You can eat there on tables well isolated from one another, under wooden Thai salas. Djai, the chef, has more than 30 years of experience and prepares an authentic cuisine for you. The portions are generous and at affordable prices. The specialties: Thai soups (tom yam), curries, steamed fish, crab, ice-cream fritter. At choice, a very wide choice on the menu, and moreover, 2 tasting menus. The menu is translated into French.

Meal-show in this place with subdued light and romantic decor in the traditional style. This very chic and rather expensive restaurant, for Thailand, is a little gem, nestled in an old Sino-Portuguese shophouse. Customers are hand-picked, so it is best to book or arrive early. Very good reception. Choice of Thai specialties. The evening continues with a singing tour worthy of Régine's, then with a DJ... we push the tables and the customers start to dance! A must in Phuket Town.

Located in a beautiful 120 year old colonial building, this restaurant serves authentic and refined Thai cuisine. You won't be able to miss it, a large sculpture of a multicolored lobster adorns the facade! The dishes are exquisite and the presentation is meticulous. Favour the recipes of the south of the country and the specialities of fish and seafood. An acoustic orchestra plays in the evening and contributes to the chic atmosphere of the place. The establishment is very popular with the locals, so make sure to book, especially on weekends.

This Franco-Thai bar-restaurant, run by Philippe and his wife Nic, is located at the eastern end of Thong Krut beach, almost on the point. Superb view on Koh Tan and pleasant decoration. Choice of French and Thai dishes at affordable prices and an equally interesting selection of wines imported from France. For those nostalgic for beef bourguignon, snails... You've come to the right place! Its secluded location, swept by a sea breeze, makes it the ideal place to stroll with friends, especially in the late afternoon.

This small, unpretentious establishment, close to the station, offers vegetarian and vegan specialities from the Issan region. It is possible to install in the air-conditioned room or on the terrace. The whole is impeccable, with tablecloths on the tables. The cuisine is flavoured with strong flavours, typical of this region of the northeast of the country. A wide variety of dishes are available, some can be quite spicy, do not hesitate to specify the degree of chilli desired. The owner also offers cooking classes on site.

Pinto is a stilt restaurant located in an old traditional house in Lanta Old Town, with a large terrace offering a splendid view of the horizon. The menu offers perfectly executed Thai cuisine, the dishes are hearty and delicately presented. We recommend the Penang and Massaman curries, succulent. The welcome is smiling and the service attentive. If you are staying on the other side of the island, you will want to cross it every day to come and eat at Pinto! A great discovery.

Located in a house once owned by Chef Tam's grandmother, the complex has been converted into a space with three sections; Tepa Kitchen, Tepa Garden and the house itself. Baan Tepa's culinary experience is interactive. Guests are welcomed with a tour of the garden, then the team, led by chef Tam Chudaree Debhakam, offers a menu that changes with the seasons. Recipes are prepared with ingredients grown by small farming communities sharing a common philosophy for quality and the environment.

I fell in love with this original restaurant. It serves contemporary Thai and international cuisine with exquisite, colorful presentation. On the menu: beef massaman curry, duck paneng curry, stewed pork... The desserts are not to be outdone. Creative and unusual. The setting is modern and simple, but well-kept, with welcome wood panelling. An ethereal atmosphere and very courteous service. A superb initiative rewarded by loyal customers who come year after year. We warmly recommend it!

This place doesn't look like much and yet its reputation has gone beyond the borders of the Kingdom of Siam... This restaurant is specialized in fish and seafood. Crabs, lobsters, oysters, shrimps, fish, shellfish... The choice is vast! The whole declined in several recipes, all as delicious the ones as the others, to be accompanied by a small dry and fresh white wine or a beer (the establishment does not serve alcohol between 2 pm and 5 pm). Service can be a little slow, but it's worth the wait. Highly recommended.

Just south of Chaweng, this restaurant stands out thanks to its fine cuisine and its pleasant setting. On the menu, Thai specialties made with quality products and without MSG, such as the duck curry with pineapple (a delight), or the massaman curry... Great choice of seafood. All dishes are delicately presented and will make your mouth water. Do not hesitate to ask for the recommendations of the day. You can dine on the ventilated terrace or in a small air-conditioned room. Attentive and discreet service.

We fell in love with this restaurant located in a new and modern building. It offers a rustic eastern cuisine, that is to say the traditional cuisine of the province of Trat but also that of Isaan. The dishes are carefully prepared and delicately scented. The formulas are served in a lunchbox and include several dishes. It's an opportunity to taste new flavours in a rather chic setting. A real pleasant surprise, both for the originality and quality of the cuisine and for the very low prices charged.