Raya Restaurant

This restaurant is one of the best dining spots in Old Phuket Town. The space has the charm of a lived-in heritage café: high ceilings with exposed beams, pale cream walls, and a graceful central staircase that gives it a colonial, bungalow-like character. Green-framed windows and black-and-white photographs add a nostalgic, timeworn warmth, while the colourful hanging lamps; blue, green, and white; soften the room with a cosy, homey glow. It does get noticeably warm, though, as there’s no air-conditioning; only rotating fans pushing the tropical heat around the dining room. The food, however, more than makes up for it. Everything tastes deeply authentic, bold, and carefully balanced. The crab Thai curry is the standout: rich and fragrant, brimming with sweetness from the crab,spicy, savoury, and rounded, without being cloying or heavy. Each dish arrives with that unmistakable “real Thai” Hospitality here is just as impressive. The staff are warm, attentive, and caring; never hovering, and always making sure you’re comfortable despite the heat. All in, it’s a must-visit if you’re exploring Old Phuket Town: exceptional food, a beautiful old-world setting, and service that makes the whole experience feel effortless; absolutely worth the trip.

This restaurant is truly one of the best dining spots near Old Phuket Town, and it quickly became one of my favourite places during the trip. The food is exceptional, offering some of the most authentic and flavourful Thai dishes I’ve ever tasted. Their crab-based dishes are absolutely outstanding — especially the crab omelette and the crab Thai curry, both of which are rich, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. Every dish reflects genuine Thai flavours with great attention to detail. The hospitality here is equally impressive. The staff were warm, attentive, and made sure we felt comfortable throughout our meal. A special mention goes to the lady manager, who took exceptional care of us. Her friendly approach, helpful suggestions, and constant attention made the entire experience feel even more welcoming. Overall, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone exploring Old Phuket Town. Delicious food, great atmosphere, and top-notch service — definitely worth it.

Yesterday we visited Raya Restaurant near Phuket Old Town. The location is very convenient, though parking is limited. The restaurant is set in a beautiful two-storey wooden house with a charming old Phuket atmosphere. We ordered kua kling neua, gaeng som, stir-fried bai liang with egg, and pad sam men. The food came out quickly and the portions were just right. The flavors were bold and authentically Southern Thai. There was a small mix-up with one dish, but it was resolved after we asked. We finished with mango sticky rice, which wasn’t overly sweet — a nice way to end the meal. Overall, a great place to try authentic Southern Thai food in a lovely setting.