Freshly made egg noodles form the focal point of this flavour-rich street food option in old Phuket Town – in fact, it’s famous for its 100 year old recipe. Don’t miss out on a chance to tuck into Pad Mee – picture an egg noodle-based stir fry partnered with umami-rich pork broth. 9QP+C5C, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket.

Reputation precedes this 30-year-old establishment which is housed in a heritage mansion in the old town. While all the traditional food served here is delightful, it’s the fragrant Kang-puu (or crab meat with curry and coconut milk) which is the star of the show. 48/1 Dibuk Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket.

Equally adored by visitors and locals alike, Chokchai makes for one of the best restaurants in Phuket. Join the crowds here for breakfast where plates of steamed dumplings of all shapes, sizes, and stuffings make their way around the tables – partnered with the venue’s famed spicy dipping sauce. 46/2 Mae Luan Rd, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket.

Roti Chaofa is a hub of seriously tasty Thai-Muslim cuisine. Drop by the casual destination for freshly made roti stuffed with egg and minced meat, or paired with a rich kaeng phae (that’s goat curry), though the Thai-style chicken biryani also comes highly recommended. 4 E Chaofah Rd, Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket.

Catch a boat from Laem Hin Pier and you’ll find floating eatery Kruvit Seafood. You won’t find fresher when it comes to seafood from here, where you’ll pluck your own crab or prawns from the bay to be tossed in salads, and fried rice. Front of Maphro Island M.6 Koh Khaow, Muang.

Another food favourite of the Phuket region is the hokkein noodle – try some of the best at Somchit. Decades old, this shophouse specialises in the famed yellow noodles, serving theirs in a soupy broth topped with fish balls, dumplings, and an army of spicy condiments like shrimp and herbs. 214/6 Phuket Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket.

Go Benz is a local Thai sensation – picture pork and plenty of it from this casual eatery. Picture salty, crispy cubes of belly bobbing about in a rich soup of rice that’s so good it tends to sell out. This place is always busy, but we promise it’s well worth the wait. V9MM+V2W, Krabi, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket.

Boonrant Dim Sum has been serving up traditional Chinese breakfast in Phuket Old Town since 1917. Think steamed pork, crab and shrimp dumplings and seaweed-wrapped minces pork. The casual eatery has been owned by the same family for four generations. This is a must for those looking for authentic Chinese food in Phuket. 6 41 Bangkok Rd, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket.

This cheap and cheerful restaurant is so good, it has been featured in The Michelin Guide. The restaurant is owned and run by original Phuket residents who are passionate about celebrating authentic Phuket recipes and sharing it with diners who come from far and wide to eat here. But you won’t just find it packed with tourists. Locals also love to feast here. 93 Dibuk Rd, Tambon Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket.

If it’s hokkein noodles you crave then head straight for Ko Yoon Phuket Noodle. The classic Chinese dish was brought to Phuket by immigrants and has never left. Ko Yoon’s version of the tradition dish features thick yellow noodles stir-fried with seafood, pork and veggies. There are also flavour-packed soup options for those able to simultaneously brave the heart of the soup and Phuket’s humidity. V9MP+8VR, Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket.