Piset Restaurant Phuket
Tucked inside the Siri Hotel on Yaowarad Road near Phuket City Hall, this seafood restaurant has built a devoted following among those who seek it out. Its location in central Phuket Town keeps it off the main tourist trail, giving it a distinctly local character that regulars clearly value — one visitor made the hour-long journey from their hotel three nights in a row.
The menu centres on seafood, with grilled prawns, fish cakes, and crab dishes drawing consistent praise. Three styles of crab are available, and the crab meat fried rice comes particularly recommended as an accompaniment. Grilled and fried preparations are where the kitchen excels, and the food is frequently described as exceeding expectations given the restaurant's understated setting. That said, at least one diner raised concerns about the freshness of the mud crabs on a specific visit, so it is worth focusing on the more consistently praised items if freshness is a priority.
Pricing sits at the mid-range level, making it accessible without feeling like a compromise on quality. Opening hours are not publicly listed online, so it is worth calling ahead or confirming times before travelling, particularly if coming from outside Phuket Town. The hotel setting makes for a comfortable dining environment suitable for groups and families.
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Reviews from Google
Came here on my first night in Phuket, and then came here again every night for 3 nights in a row even though it's an hour journey to the restaurant from the hotel I was staying in, and another hour journey back! That's how much I love the food here. The crab meat fried rice was the best I've had (and I've had lotsa crab fried rice in many places). The other absolute must order dish is the steamed crab with roe - they cook it so well here! The other dish that surprised me was the river prawns with glass noodles. Many I've tried just have soy sauce taste in the glass noodles. But this restaurant cooks it so well - could taste the river prawns in the glass noodles. Seafood was really very fresh! Service by the 2 female staff was excellent! I asked for extra soup and no spring onions in my fried rice on the first night - and the subsequent 2 nights, they remembered my requests even before I made them! Very friendly service, always with a smile!
The pictures don’t do it justice!!! Grilled prawn was to die for and the fish cake was so good we ordered 3!!! I’m stuffed. So satisfying. Extremely underrated!!!
I am really disappointed at the steamed mud crabs, which tasted a little bit smelly and soft. I was born in an island, and I know what are fresh or not. I am pretty sure that these mud crabs were frozen or dead for a long time before cooking. However, as you see in the picture, there are some live crabs in the glass. It seems that live crabs are only for seeing and dead crabs in the kitchen for customers.
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Piset Restaurant Phuket: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piset Restaurant Phuket worth visiting?
Piset Restaurant Phuket holds a 4.6★ rating from 1,336 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Phuket.
What are the opening hours of Piset Restaurant Phuket?
Piset Restaurant Phuket is typically open 11:00-20:30 — 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 Piset Restaurant Phuket?
Piset Restaurant Phuket is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Phuket.
When is the best time to visit Piset Restaurant Phuket?
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 Piset Restaurant Phuket located?
Piset Restaurant Phuket is at ร้านพิเศษ ตั้งอยู่ในโรงแรมสิริ ใกล้ๆที่ว่าการ 231 Yaowarad Rd, Tambon Talat Nuea, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
Location Info
ร้านพิเศษ ตั้งอยู่ในโรงแรมสิริ ใกล้ๆที่ว่าการ 231 Yaowarad Rd, Tambon Talat Nuea, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand097 352 5388www.facebook.com/pisetrestaurantphuketVisitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.
Getting around
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Airport bus to Phuket Town
- •Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands
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Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
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.
Follow the Crowds
The busiest street stalls are almost always the best — high turnover means fresh ingredients and a recipe that locals vouch for. An empty restaurant at dinner time is a red flag.
Ice Is Safe
Factory-made tube or cylinder ice (used in virtually all restaurants and stalls) is made from purified water and is safe to consume. You don't need to skip the iced Thai tea.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.
Getting around
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Airport bus to Phuket Town
- •Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands