Looking for the best Thai restaurants near Friends Hostel? Start next door at Super Chef — then walk or Grab a few minutes for beachfront and garden kitchens in northern Phuket.
Best Thai Restaurants Near Friends Hostel
The closest is Super Chef, our Thai kitchen next door (honest prices, Pad Thai, seafood, curries). A few minutes away: Kin Dee, Peony Café, Naiyang Park Restaurant, Phen’s, and The Beach Restaurant — garden, café, and beachfront rooms.
Eat next door: Super Chef
If you only have one meal after you land, make it Super Chef. It is our restaurant — steps from Friends Hostel and Friends Retreat. Chef Maprang cooks Ko Yao Noi family recipes to order: Pad Thai guests call the best on the island, seafood, curries, Tom Yum. Honest local prices, no tourist markup.
Pad Thai, curries, seafood
Local prices
Thu–Tue 11 AM–11 PM (Wed closed)
QR delivery to the Retreat
Super Chef menu, hours, and how to order →
More of the best Thai restaurants near Friends Hostel
After Super Chef, these are the well-reviewed spots a short walk or drive from the hostel. Each has a different room: garden, café, or sand.
| Restaurant | From the hostel | Highlights | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Chef | Next door | Honest Thai, Pad Thai, seafood | Our kitchen |
| Kin Dee Restaurant | ~10 mins | Local ingredients, quiet setting | Garden |
| Peony Café & Restaurant | ~5 mins | Thai fusion, popular with travelers | Café + Thai kitchen |
| Naiyang Park Restaurant | ~3 mins | Classic flavours, park/beach side | Casual |
| Phen’s Restaurant | ~6 mins | Family recipes | Seaside local |
| The Beach Restaurant | ~7 mins | Sunset, Thai menu | Open-air beach |
What makes these kitchens worth it
- Local ingredients — herbs and spice from Phuket and nearby provinces
- Recipes people actually cook — not a tourist-only menu
- The room — sand, garden, or a simple local shop
For a wider food map of the island, Tourism Authority of Thailand — Phuket is a decent starting point. For the plate next to your bed, stay with Super Chef.
Must-try dishes near Phuket Airport
Order these at Super Chef or at the beach tables:
Tom Yum Goong
Massaman curry
Som tum (papaya salad)
Green curry chicken
Dining tips near Friends Hostel
- Eat a bit early in high season if you want a table on the sand
- Ask for “less spicy” if you are new to Thai heat
- English is common at these spots
- Vegetarian: “mai sai neua” (no meat) or “jay” (vegan-style)
How to get there
- Walk — Super Chef is next door; a few others are a short stroll
- Grab — most rides are under 10 minutes; see Grab Thailand
- Scooter — only if you are licensed and used to local traffic
FAQs
What are the best Thai restaurants near Friends Hostel?
Start at Super Chef next door. Nearby: Kin Dee, Peony Café, Naiyang Park Restaurant, Phen’s, and The Beach Restaurant.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes — stir-fried veg, tofu curry, papaya salad. Ask for no fish sauce if you need it fully veg.
Can I find halal Thai food near Phuket Airport?
Some kitchens around Nai Yang can do halal-friendly plates. Always confirm with staff.
Are Thai restaurants near Friends Hostel open at night?
Many run into the late evening. Super Chef is 11 AM–11 PM, Thursday–Tuesday (closed Wednesday).
Do I need a reservation?
Usually no. Call ahead on weekends and holidays for beachfront tables.
Final thoughts
Northern Phuket is an easy place to eat well. For the best Thai restaurants near Friends Hostel, walk next door to Super Chef, then branch out to the beach and garden spots when you want a longer evening. More neighbourhood walking: local exploration for hostel guests.
Sleep here, eat next door
Adult-only hostel 15 minutes from the airport. Super Chef is at the door — Pad Thai, seafood, curries, honest prices.
