Kata Night Market
Every-night street food in Kata, easier to navigate than the big Sunday market, but agree seafood prices first.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 12:00–23:00
Haggle at Markets, Not Malls
Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.
Details
- Address
- เมือง 23/4 Thanon Taina, Tambon Karon, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83100, Thailand
- Phone
- +66 95 014 9019
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Come for the food and treat the shopping as a bonus. This is an open-air market on Thanon Taina in Karon that runs every single day from noon to 11pm, which puts it well ahead of Phuket's weekend-only markets if you happen to be staying in Kata or Karon and want dinner without a taxi ride.
Reviewers keep naming the same stalls, like crispy prawns, coconut ice cream, Mr. Coconut Station. Chicken dumplings and baked potatoes get a mention too, along with fresh fruit, drinks and bars with live music. Halal options are around, which is useful if that matters to you. There are clothes and souvenir stalls as well, and haggling on merchandise is expected rather than rude.
One warning worth taking seriously. More than one visitor has been stung at the seafood stalls, where lobster is sold per piece rather than weighed and crabs get picked for you rather than by you. Ask the price, ask how it's calculated, and walk away if the answer is vague.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kata Night Market is a lively and enjoyable place to visit in the evening, especially if you’re staying around the Kata area. There are many food stalls with a wide variety of choices, including halal options, making it convenient for Muslim travellers as well. Prices are generally reasonable, and it’s a great spot to try local street food, snacks, drinks, and desserts. The atmosphere is busy, colourful, and full of energy, giving you a nice night market experience without having to travel far. It can get quite crowded during peak hours, so seating may be limited, but overall it’s a nice place for casual food hunting and soaking in the local vibe.
My hotel is right in the heart of Kata Night Market, and it’s an amazing place to explore. Tons of delicious food options, fresh fruit, ice cream, drinks, bars, entertainment, and great music. I really enjoyed the chicken dumplings and the baked potatoes. Fun atmosphere and lots to try. A must-visit spot. Highly recommended.
We had some good foods at the Kata Night Market. Highly recommend the following vendors: Crispy Prawns, Coconut Ice Cream, Mr. Coconut Station. We had a bad experience with the Seafood Lovers. The price for the lobster was $2,000 Bahts for 1kg. We picked one, asked them to weight it. They said that they don’t weigh. They charge per lobster. The price for crabs was 4 for $500 bahts. They pick different sizes, mostly very small ones. Customers can’t pick. The cashier was the rude. Don’t waste your time at the Seafood Lovers.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 8,154 reviews on Google.
เมือง 23/4 Thanon Taina, Tambon Karon, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83100, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
Arrive Early or Late
Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.
Claim Your VAT Refund
Spend 2,000+ THB at a single store displaying 'VAT Refund for Tourists' signs, get a yellow form at the register, and claim 7% VAT back at the airport. It adds up fast on bigger purchases.
Kata Night Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kata Night Market worth visiting?
Kata Night Market holds a 4.3★ rating from 8,154 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Phuket.
What are the opening hours of Kata Night Market?
Kata Night Market is typically open 12:00–23:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Kata Night Market?
The best months to visit Phuket are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough seas).
Where is Kata Night Market located?
Kata Night Market is at เมือง 23/4 Thanon Taina, Tambon Karon, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83100, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
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