Thailand is famed for its food, and nowhere is the food more divine than in Phuket. Phuket restaurants cover all the food bases. The star of the show is of course the local food. Whether you’re a fan of spicy curries or fried chicken, you’ll find countless dishes that will open your eyes to new taste sensations.
There are so many Phuket restaurants that it’s difficult to recommend one. You need only take a walk down the street and you’ll find restaurants, street vendors and all manner of places to eat. You simply pick one and see what it has to offer. The Thais are expert cooks revered for their street food.

Of course, Thai food isn’t all there is to try out while you’re in Phuket. There are restaurants in Phuket serving everything from Indian food to Mexican food.
Another popular type of restaurant in Phuket, particularly in Patong, are Indian restaurants. The trouble is that these restaurants are very expensive and the food is generally not worth writing home about. If you want to try out an Indian restaurant in Phuket, try Phuket Town, but forget about Patong.

If you’re a fan of Scandinavian food then you’re in luck. Phuket has its fair share of Scandinavian visitors. As a result, there are a number of Scandinavian restaurants in Phuket, notably in Kata-Karon. These restaurants are usually pretty cheap and the food is reasonable. Also worth checking out, if you fancy a bit of a splurge, are the restaurants at some of the high-end resorts, such as in Mai Khao. Though you’ll end up paying for it, there is some great food to be had in these high-quality Phuket restaurants.

Being an island, there is, of course, an abundance of seafood in Phuket. Trust the local to best know how to prepare seafood. There are too many seafood restaurants in Phuket to list, but there are some great spots to dine at dotted all over the island. While Phuket may not exactly be a gourmet food destination, the quality of many of the restaurants on the island is astounding. The best food by far can be found in the local restaurants. Dining out in Phuket is an experience in itself and one that you’ll never forget.

The foods of Thailand are a unique delicacy that should be enjoyed by anyone that tries it. Thai food can be quite spicy so it is probably a good idea to find out how your date feels about spicy foods. How badly will your date go if you find out after the fact that he or she simply cannot tolerate spicy? It can set the tone for the whole evening. If your date is not opposed to spicy foods then by all means bring them to a Thai restaurant.

A Thai restaurant is not your typical fare and you will be going a long way to impressing your date with your diverse tastes. Just as you are interested in a person who is up for new things you can show your date that you are willing to try new things as well. And isn’t that the purpose of a date, to show the person what you are like and to learn what they are like.

Take your time in a Thai restaurant to enjoy each others company and have a great time trying new dishes that you have never tried before. It can be quite fun for a couple to sample each other’s dishes and see what the other likes and does not like. It might be that you both don’t like Thai food, or that you both do. Or maybe there is a difference of opinion on Thai food. Whatever the outcome of your experience you will be going a long way to finding out how your date reacts to different situations, how they react to a difference of opinion and overall how you both like Thai food!

Taking a date to an unusual restaurant is a risky move. You are actually learning a great deal about the person you are interested in. Use this experience to decide if you want to continue dating or not. If all goes well you will have your experience in a Thai restaurant as a fond memory that you will both look back on fondly. Hopefully, you will both enjoy the food and each other’s company and come away from your date having had a wonderful experience.