Top 5 Restaurants in Karon
Karon is one of the most popular areas in Phuket, offering a wide variety of restaurants — from traditional Thai cuisine to international flavors. You’ll find the best of them in our by district guide, but if you don’t have time to choose, here’s the best of the best — the top 5 restaurants in Karon, according to Insider.
1.Dinner in the Sky Phuket
We’ve recommended this place dozens of times, and here comes the 101st — because it really is an incredible experience. Dinner in the Sky means dining literally in the air. Yes, you read that right: guests are lifted on a secure platform 50 meters above the ground. The views are absolutely breathtaking, especially at sunset. A little tip — clear out your phone storage in advance because you’ll be taking a lot of photos.
Throughout the dinner, the platform slowly rotates so every guest gets to enjoy the full panorama — Phuket, the Andaman Sea, and the sunset from every angle. The experience includes gourmet dishes, delicious cocktails, and great music. You can choose between a light bites & cocktails program or a full-course dinner.
Even better, you can book your Dinner in the Sky experience with a 10% discount through Phuket Insider. Book via Telegram: https://t.me/insider_booking or WhatsApp: https://wa.me/79131841734.
2.Cappadocia Turkish Restaurant Karon Beach Phuket
Cappadocia is such a popular Turkish restaurant in Phuket that it has grown to four branches — one of them right in Karon. Delicious meat is the foundation here, and Turkish cuisine simply doesn’t exist without it. Juicy kebabs, plus mezze, baba ghanoush, hummus, antep ezmesi, lahmacun, künefe, baklava… If none of these words ring a bell, it’s time to visit Cappadocia — not just to fill your belly, but to broaden your culinary horizons!
The chefs at Cappadocia spent years working in top Turkish restaurants before deciding to create their own little Turkish Republic in the tropics. You can also find Cappadocia locations in Chalong, Kamala, and Patong.
3.Chekhoff Restaurant & Bar
It’s hard to say whether Anton Pavlovich himself would approve of how his good name is being used — but he would certainly approve of the food. For those unfamiliar with Russian literature, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a renowned Russian writer, playwright, and publicist. Whether you’re homesick for traditional Russian cuisine or have never tried it before, Chekhoff is the place to do it.
The restaurant serves classic Russian dishes: borscht, okroshka, Olivier salad, potato pancakes, stuffed cabbage rolls, and dumplings. The portions are no joke — truly generous, just like in Russia — so no one leaves hungry. And to honor tradition, the menu features vodka-based cocktails and house-infused spirits. You can almost hear the invitation: “Well then, gentlemen, shall we head to Chekhoff tonight?”
4.Nui’s kitchen
Love having breakfast out? Then you’ll definitely enjoy Nui’s Kitchen. This cozy little cafe offers a huge breakfast menu! Croissants, toasts, syrniki (Russian-style cheese pancakes), omelets, porridge — and there’s even a “LEGO breakfast” option where you can build your own custom plate. An important detail: they serve excellent coffee here, and let’s be honest — what’s breakfast without coffee? It’s a forever kind of match.
To be fair, Nui’s Kitchen isn’t just for breakfast. The cafe is open until 8 PM, so you can also stop by for lunch or dinner.
5.Two Chefs Karon Beach Branch
The story of Two Chefs began much like many others about tourists who fell in love with Phuket and never looked back. Two chefs from Sweden, Billy and Henrik, became completely enchanted with the island’s beaches, people, and atmosphere, returning year after year for vacations. Eventually, they asked themselves: why not stay for good? So in 2000, they opened their first restaurant on Kata Beach — followed by two more locations in Karon and Patong.
The Two Chefs menu features international cuisine, where local ingredients blend beautifully with high-quality imports. You’ll find great steaks, burgers, pasta, salads — crowd-pleasing comfort food that everyone loves.
It’s also the perfect spot for a night out with friends. First, the drink prices are very reasonable. Second, there’s live music. A must-have for a fun Friday night!
Choose the place that suits your vibe! Check out our Cafes & Restaurants section, where you’ll find the best spots sorted by area — whether you’re looking for panoramic views, Instagrammable interiors, unusual concepts, places with kids’ play areas, and more.
