This Thai-Peranakan establishment is run by Buriphat, the passionate owner, using his family recipes. Don’t miss the Penang-style fish curry that is traditionally cooked using carefully selected ingredients to keep the original flavour. Copyright from top to bottom: MAMBOGRAPHER/Chomchan, napapat/Chomchan, Kin-Kub-Ei, Michelin, Michelin, Michelin, Michelin, Michelin, napapat/One Chun, Onechun/One Chun, Natthanai Chaptiyawatin/The Charm, Apisit Boonliang/The Charm

No wonder mŏo hong, or stewed pork belly, has stood the test of time. Brought to Phuket from Southeast China in the 19th century, the island’s signature dish has a delightfully mellow taste. Slow-cooked in soy sauce until it falls off the bone, the tender meat is seasoned with coriander roots, star anise, garlic and black pepper to add warmth and complexity to what would otherwise be a rich, sweet pork dish with dark soy and a drizzle of palm sugar.

Phuket has long been called the Peranakan capital of Thailand. Sadly, there is a dearth of restaurants serving authentic Peranakan fare (a cuisine invented by Straits Chinese who lived in merchant cities in the Malayu Peninsula, including Phuket, Malacca, Singapore and, most importantly, Penang). It’s the type of home-cooked cuisine Phuketians of old would eat within their walled rowhouses.

Check out the installments in this series: Phuket Food Guide | Chuan Chim (Thai-Chinese Food) | Go Benz (Dry Porridge) | Fatboys Cafe & Restaurant (British Food) | Jadjan by Ko Dang (Restaurant by Former Hotel Chef) | Mee Ton Poe’s Hokkien Mee (Phuketian Stir-Fried Noodles) | Mu Krop Chi Hong (Crispy Pork Belly and Roast Meats) | Mad Hog Tavern Phuket (Harry Potter-Themed Tavern) | One Chun Cafe and Restaurant (Phuketian and Southern Thai Food) | Prime Burger (Award-Winning Smash Burgers) | Roti Taew Nam (Roti and Breakfast Spot) | Thaivetro Oldtown (Ice Cream) | The Charm Dining Gallery (Thai-Peranakan Food)

The Charm Dining Gallery, located in a beautifully restored Sino-Portuguese building, offers a sophisticated experience that showcases the vision of Chef Buriphat. Recognized as one of the best restaurants in Phuket Old Town by the Michelin Guide, the restaurant serves authentic Southern Thai-Peranakan dishes inspired by the chef’s family recipes. Recommended Dishes: Stir-fried pork belly with herbs and sweet dark soy sauce, and pork rib soup with tofu and salted fish.

Stepping into this restaurant is like going back in time with its lovely vintage decor. This charming eatery is a place to keep in mind if you are craving for local flavours. Their extensive menu features a wide range of Thai classics and Traditional Phuket dishes like Pork Satay, Roasted Coconut Salad, Crab Meat Curry with Boiled Duck Egg, and Pineapple Curry with Fish.

The Charm restaurant was started from a family-owned business and the owner's passion for southern Thai food. A young owner, who opened the restaurant in 2018, seems not to be a legendary restaurant in Phuket. Nevertheless, the heritage of the restaurant itself and recipes has been escalated from Thai traditional methods with original flavors.

The Charm Dining Gallery opened in a century-old Thai house in Phuket Town. The location on Dibuk Road is the perfect way to end your exploration if you spend a day wandering the old streets. The food is an excellent choice of southern Thailand and typical Phuket dishes, and the price is right, a perfect final touch to your historical tour.

The Charm Dining Gallery is a well-known Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Phuket Old Town. It has a chic Sino-Portuguese building, traditional-style interiors, and vintage Thai-Chinese furnishings. This restaurant specializes in Phuket-style Thai dishes including their signature pad Thai goong which they make using thin rice noodles.

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This cheap and cheerful restaurant is so good, it has been featured in The Michelin Guide. The restaurant is owned and run by original Phuket residents who are passionate about celebrating authentic Phuket recipes and sharing it with diners who come from far and wide to eat here. But you won’t just find it packed with tourists.

The Charm Dining Gallery is a restaurant from the Michelin Bib Gourmand list, known for offering the best food at affordable prices. The menu at The Charm Dining Gallery features Thai cuisine with a southern twist, characterized by fragrant spices, bold flavors, and high spiciness 🌶 The true star of...

This is the place to come if you want dishes that aren’t just from southern Thailand as a region, but from the area of Phuket specifically. The Charm Dining Gallery offers just that. In fact, I’d go as far to say that even Thai people from Bangkok haven’t tried some of these amazing dishes.

The Charm Dining Gallery: For a more modern take on Thai cuisine, The Charm Dining Gallery is a great option. Their menu features innovative dishes alongside classic favorites. This hidden gem boasts a perfect 5 star rating on Google Reviews with over 400 reviews.

The Charm: The traditional 100-year-old Thai house is an amazing setting to eat your Phuket food in. Here they have many traditional recipes that will keep you coming back for more.