Open now · 11 AM – 11 PM · Thu–Tue (Wed closed)

Travelers call it the best Pad Thai in Phuket.

Authentic Thai food, fresh seafood, honest local prices. Made to order by Chef Maprang, steps from Phuket Airport—part of Friends Hospitality alongside Friends Hostel and Friends Retreat. No tourist markup, just real flavours.

★ Praised by travelers as the best nearby

Honest prices, no tourist markup

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Loved by guests, TripAdvisor
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Open 11 AM – 11 PM Thu–Tue (Wed closed)
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Steps from Phuket Airport
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Local prices, no markup

Our story

Cooked with heart. Praised by travelers.

Owner-chef Maprang brings her Ko Yao Noi family recipes to a kitchen steps from the airport. Every dish is made fresh to order with quality ingredients. Travelers eat here on their first and last night in Phuket; many pair a meal with a room at Friends Hostel or a bungalow at Friends Retreat—both part of Friends Hospitality next door.

Guests call the Pad Thai “the best in Phuket.” The green curry, seafood stir-fries, and Tom Yum keep regulars returning. Everything is made from scratch. No shortcuts, no frozen ingredients, no tourist-inflated prices.

We’re not fine dining. We’re a friendly, casual Thai kitchen that focuses entirely on the food. Expect plastic chairs, handwritten specials, and flavours that taste like they should. That’s the point.

Clear expectations: Dishes are cooked fresh to order, expect 10 to 20 min during peak times. Spice levels are Thai-authentic by default (tell us “mild” if you prefer). Casual setting, genuine warmth, incredible value.


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Order via QR from the Hostel or Retreat

Both Friends Hostel and Friends Retreat have QR codes to browse the menu and place orders. Retreat guests enjoy direct room delivery to their bungalow. Hostel guests can order and collect from the rooftop dining area. Scan the code or use the link below.

What diners say

Straight from the table

Real words from real diners. We don’t need a platform to tell our story. The food speaks for itself.

Verified diner

★★★★★

Best Pad Thai of my life. I’m not exaggerating. Fresh, perfectly balanced, incredibly flavorful. Stopped right after landing and it set the perfect tone for the trip. Smiling staff too.

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James
Traveler · Verified diner

Verified diner

★★★★★

Absolutely delicious authentic Thai at honest prices. Smiling staff, generous portions, proper flavours, not the watered-down tourist version. We came back twice during our stay.

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Marie
Traveler · Verified diner

Verified diner

★★★★☆

Fresh seafood and fragrant curries, real Thai home cooking feel. Casual spot right near the airport. Made to order so there’s a wait but so worth it. Amazing value for quality.

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Ravi
Traveler · Verified diner

What to expect at Super Chef

We want every visit to match your expectations. Here’s what guests praise and what to know before you come.

✓ What guests love

  • ✓Authentic Thai flavours, “not watered down for tourists”
  • ✓Fresh ingredients, everything made to order
  • ✓Pad Thai consistently praised as the best around
  • ✓Genuinely friendly, smiling staff
  • ✓Honest local prices, no tourist markup
  • ✓Steps from the airport, perfect first or last meal
  • ✓QR ordering for Hostel and Retreat (room delivery to Retreat)

△ Good to know before you visit

  • △Made fresh to order, 10 to 20 min wait during busy periods
  • △Spice is Thai-authentic by default, tell us “mild” or “no spice” if needed
  • △Casual, no frills setting: plastic chairs, paper menus, garden seating
  • △Not fine dining. This is a genuine Thai kitchen focused on the food
  • △Popular with locals and travelers, seating can fill up at dinner

Practical info

Find us & eat well

Everything you need to know before visiting, sourced from guest feedback.

Hours & Location

OpenThu–Tue, 11 AM – 11 PM
ClosedWednesday
LocationOutside Friends Retreat entrance
From airport5 min walk · 2 min drive
Dine-inGarden + indoor seating
TakeawayYes
QR orderingAvailable for Hostel & Retreat
Room deliveryRetreat bungalows only
Hostel guestsQR order, rooftop dining

Food & Service

CuisineAuthentic Thai · Fresh Seafood
PricingLocal rates (no tourist markup)
Spice levelThai-authentic, specify if mild
Wait time10 to 20 min (cooked fresh)
Halal & VegetarianOptions available
PaymentCash and cards accepted
VibeCasual, friendly, traveler-focused

Part of Friends Hospitality

Need somewhere to sleep?

Super Chef is part of Friends Hospitality. Hostel, retreat, and restaurant sit within walking distance of Phuket Airport: book a bed or a bungalow on the main site, then eat here before you fly or after you land.

Friends Hostel

Social & Budget

Dorms with privacy curtains, rooftop café, 1Gbps WiFi, shared kitchen. Great for solo travelers, backpackers, and digital nomads. 15 min from airport.

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Friends Retreat

Private Garden Bungalows

No-frills standalone bungalows in a peaceful garden. Self-service, quiet, steps from Super Chef. QR delivery right to your door.

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