7 Most Amazing Breakfast and Brunch in Phuket

Thailand is a famous foodie destination for every traveler from either the eastern or western regions. And, Phuket is no exception. There is a funny fact that if you learn vocabulary specializing only in Thai food, you can understand up to 80% of the conversations of the locals. From flea markets to temporary stalls on the street or small family eateries with only 3-4 tables at an affordable price, all can be found on any corner of Phuket. 

If you are preparing to travel here and do not know what to have for breakfast, where to eat, let’s get started with the 6 most worth-trying breakfast and brunch dishes in Phuket and recommendations of places to try. 

The food in Phuket is not only famous for its delicious, attractive taste but also its very affordable prices. Dishes that cost less than 50 baht that you should not ignore such as Hokkien noodles, dim sum, haw Mok, roti (Thai pancakes), satay (skewered meat skewers), or kanom jeen (fermented noodles). In addition, there are countless delicious snacks that are hard to resist, only a few baht are discussed on the island such as Khao tom mud (steamed banana - 8 baht / pcs), kanom Krok (coconut cake), kanom buang (cream sponge cake coconut), sangkaya fuk tong (coconut milk custard and pumpkin) or Khao lam (sticky rice).

1. Stir-fried noodles

Fried noodles are a special dish for breakfast and brunch in Phuket, the dish is combined with many different spices. You can enjoy stir-fried noodles with seafood, vegetables, and sauteed along with some other spices. 

Referring to the delicious breakfast places in Phuket, do not miss Mee Ton Poe. It's great to be able to enjoy the characteristics of their cuisine by visiting Mee Ton Poe, a long-established eatery since 1946. You should come early or make a reservation in advance. The restaurant's famous dish is Hokkien fried noodles and satay skewers for 50 baht/10 skewers.

Mee Ton Poe

Address: 214, 7-8 Phuket Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand

Opening hours: Tuesday - Wednesday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thursday - Monday from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm

Price range: 35 - 60 Baht per Hokkien fried noodles dish & 60 - 150 Baht per meal

Stir Fried Noodles

2. Mee Hokkien

Mee Hokkien, also known simply as Chinese mixed fried noodles, including yellow noodles, shrimp, pork, squid eggs, bean sprouts, etc. All of the ingredients are combined together to form a single dish. Simple but perfect for breakfast and brunch in Phuket that you should not miss. You can visit a famous restaurant named Lock Tien, which is located opposite the intersection of Yaowarat and Dibukto in Phuket Old Town.

Lock Tien Restaurant

Address: 173 Yaowarat Rd, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand

Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Price range: Around 50 Baht per dish

Mee Hokkien

3. Khao man gai chicken rice

Referring to the tasty food for breakfast and brunch in Phuket, you cannot help but mention chicken rice (sounds like a Singapore specialty). The dish is made from boiled chicken, ginger, garlic, chili, and a special spice of this land is jasmine, creating an attractive fragrance that cannot be mixed. 

The best restaurant to cook this dish in the area you have to try is Kota Khao Man Gai. Running within two decades, Kota Khao Mum Kai is really famous among the locals. The most signature dish is absolutely steamed chicken rice served with a bowl of appetizing chicken soup. It is fantastic to have a bite of moist and savory chicken and sip a bowl of bold taste and chili sauce.  

Kota Khao Man Kai

Address: 16-18 ถนน มนตรี Soi Surin, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand

Opening hours: 6:30 am - 7:00 pm or until out of stock

Price range: Around 45 Baht for an item of chicken rice

4. Tom Yum 

Tom Yum is not only a specialty in Phuket but also a symbol of Thai cuisine. The dish has a sour, spicy, and spicy smell of lemongrass and coconut so extremely attractive. You can have it with rice or with noodles for breakfast. Guaranteed to bring you a great feeling, enjoying the new flavor of Thailand - Phuket food. 

You can eat Tom Yum for a Phuket breakfast and brunch at Bang Pae Seafood Restaurant, a hidden spot on the east coast of Phuket. Established in 1994, Bang Pae Seafood once received a ‘Bib Gourmand’ rating in the Phuket Michelin Guide. The eatery is famous among the Thai locals, expats, and some tourists. Known for its friendly establishment and moderate prices, Bang Pae Seafood receives a great number of clients on weekends. 

Bang Pae Seafood

Address: Soi Bang Toei, Pa Klok, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand

Opening hours: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

5. Pancake Roti

Roti Pancakes are kinds of Thai desserts that you can also use for a light breakfast in Phuket. This dish is quite famous and is a favorite snack for many travelers. Roti Dumplings are fried with lots of butter or margarine. The crust is soft and crispy inside. The most common type has a banana or egg core and is covered with a layer of condensed milk. Coming here, you cannot miss this fascinating snack.

Khao Man Gai is a delicious dish in Phuket that is loved by many travelers. The chef will boil the chicken until soft and use chicken broth to cook rice. Some spices such as jasmine, garlic, chili, ginger sauce are added to create a special aroma. The rice will be eaten with boiled chicken and dipped in a spicy and sweet sauce. The delicious blend of cholesterol-rich chicken rice is the perfect choice for your trip. You can enjoy Khao Man Gai at breakfast, it will give you a lot of energy.

Tom Yum

Kota Khao Man Kai

Address: 16-18 ถนน มนตรี Soi Surin, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand

Opening hours: 6:30 am - 7:00 pm or until out of stock

Price range: Around 45 Baht for an item of chicken rice

6. Breakfast Dim Sum 

Surely you've heard of Dim Sum when enjoying dishes at Chinese restaurants. However, coming to Phuket you will enjoy Dim Sum with new flavors. Delicacies in Phuket usually have about 5 - 10 types with different characteristics. Popular with pork and salted eggs. In addition, you can include fish tofu, shrimp dumplings, and pork sausages. You can easily find this dish along the streets or markets of Phuket.

You will be surprised that the dim sum is sold a lot in Phuket due to the large number of Chinese tourists here. The dish I should try is shrimp dumpling with delicious breakfast filling in the morning in Phuket. You can go to the following addresses to enjoy Dim Sum for a unique Phuket brunch.

Dim Sum

Boonrat Dimsum 

Address: 1st branch at 26/41 Bangkok Road, Talad Nuea, Muang, Phuket

2nd branch at 5/2 Dilok Uthit 2 Road, Muang, Phuket

Opening hours: 5:30 am - 10:00 pm daily

Wang DimSum

Address: 269/1-2, Phuket Street, Phuket Town (Next to the Bang Neow Shrine)

Opening hours: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm 

7. Kanom Jeen Phuket

This is a branded soup of the island Phuket in its own name. Kanom Jeen Phuket is made from chicken, turmeric, tomatoes, and lemongrass, cooked in coconut milk. Normally, chefs still add chili. In addition, chicken can also be replaced with fish or crab. You can eat it with noodles or vermicelli. Tourism to Phuket certainly not to forget to enjoy this soup at the following two addresses:

Lock Tien Restaurant

Address: 173 Yaowarat Rd, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand

Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Price range: Around 50 Baht per dish

Natural Restaurant 

Address: 62/5 Phuthon, Bangkok Rd, Talat Nuea, Phuket 83000, Thailand

Opening hours: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

It is a dining establishment with over 20 years of experience, serving Thai and Western cuisines to thousands of visitors from around the world. The price is also very affordable.

Kanom Jeen Phuket

As far as we are concerned, breakfast and brunch in Phuket are really diverse in types of dishes and places to try. For sure, it will give you a great start to your day of exploring the perfect places in Phuket. Above is a suggestion of must-try restaurants to enjoy a Phuket breakfast and brunch like a local. 

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