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The Charm Dining Gallery

Peranakan southern Thai cooking with a Bib Gourmand on Dibuk Road in Old Town, among wood furniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Closed Wednesdays.

4.6(731)$$$$
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Featured in: The 15 Best Restaurants in Phuket, Ranked

Plan your visit

Hours
Mon–Tue 11:00–21:00, Thu–Sun 11:00–21:00
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.

Details

Address
93 Thanon Dibuk, Tambon Talat Nuea, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
Phone
+66 76 530 199
Website
www.facebook.com/TheCharmDiningGallery
Full opening hours
Monday11:00–21:00
Tuesday11:00–21:00
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11:00–21:00
Friday11:00–21:00
Saturday11:00–21:00
Sunday11:00–21:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

The Charm Dining Gallery is a Peranakan southern Thai restaurant at 93 Dibuk Road in Phuket Old Town, and the MICHELIN Guide gives it a Bib Gourmand for good cooking at a fair price. The chef grew up in his family's food business and built the menu from its recipes, and the Peranakan character shows from the entrance, in the wood furniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl.

The dish the MICHELIN inspectors single out is the deep-fried spare ribs with house-made oyster sauce, served with fresh chilies and shallots. Prices sit in the mid-range. It's open from 11:00 to 21:00 every day except Wednesday, so it works for lunch between the Old Town shophouses or an early dinner.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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The Charm Dining Gallery: Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Charm Dining Gallery worth visiting?

The Charm Dining Gallery holds a 4.6★ rating from 731 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Phuket.

What are the opening hours of The Charm Dining Gallery?

The Charm Dining Gallery is typically open 11:00–21:00 — 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 The Charm Dining Gallery?

The Charm Dining Gallery is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Phuket.

When is the best time to visit The Charm Dining Gallery?

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 The Charm Dining Gallery located?

The Charm Dining Gallery is at 93 Thanon Dibuk, Tambon Talat Nuea, 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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