One Chun Cafe & Restaurant
Southern Thai cooking with a Bib Gourmand behind it, and a queue out front to match.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon 10:00–22:00, Tue 10:00–21:00, Wed–Sun 10:00–22:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Mid-range
- Learn the Spice Scale
- Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
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See pricesWhy go, and how to do it well
The crab dishes are the reason to come. Reviewers keep circling back to the crab with lemon sauce, and the yellow curry with fresh crab meat over noodles is the other signature. Order both if there are two of you. This is Southern Thai cooking with Teochew roots, done in a colonial-style building in the heart of Phuket Old Town, and the Michelin Bib Gourmand it has held for years is exactly what it says: good food at a fair price rather than fine dining.
That recognition, plus a steady run of TikTok videos, has consequences. Waits of around 40 minutes aren't unusual, though service picks up once you're at a table. Go on a weekday, or turn up close to opening at 10:00. And be honest about spice. Several people asked for medium and got something considerably hotter. Expectations are worth managing too. A few diners ordering seven dishes at once found things arriving rushed and underseasoned, so I'd keep the order tight and lean on the crab and the papaya salad.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026 · How we check places
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Reviews from Google
We found this place on TikTok while researching great restaurants in Phuket. Seeing that it’s recommended in the Michelin Guide, my girlfriend and I decided to visit to experience a higher standard of food, and it did not disappoint. The quality was excellent and absolutely worth it. Prices are fair for a Michelin-recommended restaurant, although you can still find similar local dishes elsewhere for about half the price. That said, the overall experience made it worth it. The only minor downside was the wait to be seated, but the place is very popular and doesn’t have many tables, so the wait is understandable given the hype. We ordered the Penang curry, spring rolls, and red curry with roasted duck in coconut milk. Everything was top tier, probably the best food I’ve had in Thailand so far. Overall, a great experience and a well-deserved five stars.
We had an absolutely fabulous meal in the very heart of old Phuket town. The place was surprisingly reasonably priced for the exceptional quality of the food. It was truly wonderful, and the overall experience was top notch. It definitely lives up to its reputation and all the accolades it has received, including recognition from Michelin guides. The cuisine offered here is a fascinating blend of Teochew flavors infused with the distinct Thai influences, and the dishes themselves were simply divine. We can't recommend it enough, it's truly a must try experience! Just be aware that the place can get very crowded, especially during peak hours, so coming early is strongly advised. And please don't forget your cash! No other forms were permitted when we were there.
The dishes were okay - we had higher expectations since the restaurant has been awarded Bib Gourmand Michelin for many consecutive years. To be fair the restaurant did deliver “good quality, good value cooking” as per the Bib Gourmand criteria. However, I wouldn’t say the dishes were of high quality. We ordered 7 dishes and all were so-so, felt as if they were cooked in a rush and lacked flavours. They also lacked the “wok hey” (complex, smoky, charred aroma). One dish that was above average was the tamarind prawns. The sauce was sour, sweet, tangy… that’s the must-order. The bill came up to 1,990 Thai baht, which is absolutely reasonable for the amount of food we have ordered.
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48, 1 Thep Krasattri Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
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One Chun Cafe & Restaurant: Frequently Asked Questions
Is One Chun Cafe & Restaurant worth visiting?
One Chun Cafe & Restaurant holds a 4.4★ rating from 6,643 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Phuket.
What are the opening hours of One Chun Cafe & Restaurant?
One Chun Cafe & Restaurant is typically open 10:00-22:00 — 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.
How expensive is One Chun Cafe & Restaurant?
One Chun Cafe & Restaurant is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Phuket.
When is the best time to visit One Chun Cafe & Restaurant?
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: June – September (rough seas).
Where is One Chun Cafe & Restaurant located?
One Chun Cafe & Restaurant is at 48, 1 Thep Krasattri Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
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