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.

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.

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.

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:

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

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.