Chinese Cuisine in Phuket

Chinese cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines in the world: exotic recipes, unusual flavors and thousands of years of tradition. Phuket also has places with delicious authentic Chinese cuisine at its best. Insider compiled a selection of Chinese cuisine cafes and restaurants in Phuket with the most delicious Chinese food 🔥 The best ones go first 👇🏼.

CQK Hotpot

Hotpot is a popular cooking style in China, Japan, and other Asian countries, perfect for gatherings with family or friends. Ingredients like meat, seafood, vegetables, mushrooms, and more are cooked in a shared pot of boiling broth 🍜🍤, then paired with sauces to taste. CQK Hotpot is a restaurant in...
Rating: 4.9
Patong

JingHua Chinese Restaurant

JingHua Chinese Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant in Phuket Town that stays true to classic flavors — no “Thai twist.” The food tastes focused and clean, with the kind of seasoning and presentation you’d expect in China. The menu is extensive and covers multiple regional styles, from bold Sichuan heat...
Rating: 4.9
Phuket Town

Haidilao Hot Pot

Chinese restaurant Haidilao Hot Pot, located in Central Phuket Festival shopping center, specializes in traditional hot pot.. Here you can get a variety of broths (Tom Yum, mushroom, etc.) and finish them the way you want. Be sure to wear aprons to avoid getting dirty while cooking the broth 🙂...
Rating: 4.8
Phuket Town

Rooftop Chinese Restaurant at Pearl Hotel

Rooftop Chinese Restaurant sits atop the Pearl Hotel in Phuket Town, high above the streets, with sweeping views of the city, the sea, and the surrounding mountains. The space is styled in a classic Chinese aesthetic — neat, cozy, and comfortably familiar — more like a well‑loved neighborhood spot than...
Rating: 4.8
Phuket Town

Huagu Dim Sum Cantonese Cuisine

Huagu Dim Sum Cantonese Cuisine in Phuket is a spacious Cantonese-leaning Chinese restaurant set slightly back from the road. It’s an easy place to come with a large group: there are air-conditioned dining rooms, both communal and more private seating areas, round tables, and a few outdoor spots. The quiet,...
Rating: 4.7
Chalong

Rong Kopi

Rong Kopi is a cult-favorite “kopi” eatery in Phuket Old Town, located near the Jui Tui Shrine. It has a cozy, “like grandma’s house” atmosphere: a historic Thai-Chinese building, a charming old-school interior, pleasant music, and the option to sit both indoors and outside in a side alley for a...
Rating: 4.7
Phuket Town

Lhong Khao

The intimate restaurant Lhong Khao is located in a historic building in the Old Town, where Thai-Chinese cuisine is showcased at its brightest. The menu is built around seafood, curries, and rice. The standout dishes are the crab curry and the soft-shell crab — crispy, not overly oily, and generously...
Rating: 4.7
Phuket Town

Xi mian Chinese noodles

Xi Mian Chinese Noodles is a small, modern noodle spot right in the heart of Phuket Old Town — an easy choice for a quick lunch between exploring the historic streets and stopping by the Sunday market. The dining room is spacious, air-conditioned, and well kept, with contemporary décor and...
Rating: 4.7
Phuket Town

Yan Long Phuket – An Authentic Chinese Restaurant

Once here, you'll be transported to China in seconds: the interior references Chinese mythology and creates the right atmosphere. Must eat: peking duck, pork in sweet and sour sauce, dim sum and BBQ. As a dessert – tofu, taro or bird's nest. The cool thing about the place is that...
Rating: 4.7
Phuket Town

Yu Huang

Yu Huang in Phuket (located at the Ramada Chaofa Hotel) is a polished spot that focuses on authentic dim sum served with care. The menu revolves around yum cha classics: juicy har gow and siu mai, well-executed xiao long bao, shrimp dumplings, and delicate rice rolls (including crispy shrimp rolls)....
Rating: 4.9
Chalong

YiLin

YiLin is a small café in Phuket Old Town, close to the museum — handy as a starting point for a walk or a relaxed place to wrap one up. Inside it’s clean and cozy, with comfortable seating and a calm, homey atmosphere. The menu is extensive, covering both hearty...
Rating: 4.9
Phuket Town

Ding Li Ji Fan

Ding Li Ji Fan in Phuket is a no-frills local eatery with an open kitchen and fast service. The dining room is clean and well kept, but seating is tight and the aisles are narrow. Since there’s no air-conditioning, it can feel noticeably hot inside — especially near the large...
Rating: 4.6
Phuket Town

Asian Bistro Kamala

Asian Bistro Kamala - a cozy restaurant with rich and diverse Asian cuisine. Here you’ll find authentic dishes and bold flavor combinations that can pleasantly surprise even those well acquainted with local gastronomy. The menu brings together cuisines from different Asian countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, China, and more. All dishes...
Rating: 4.6
Kamala

Hong Kong (Shark Fin) Restaurant 51 Co., Ltd

An upscale authentic restaurant with a wide variety of interesting Chinese dishes. Here you will find lobster sashimi, shark fin soup, shrimp patties, wasabi ribs and much more. Visitors especially recommend trying the tiger shrimp sashimi (the shrimp at this place is hailed by many as the best). The seafood...
Rating: 4.6
Phuket Town

Jejai Dim Sum

Jejai Dim Sum – a small cafe serving delicious Chinese dim sum. There is a huge selection of different variations of dim sum with all kinds of fillings, as well as other Chinese dishes (excellent shrimp dumplings, steamed chicken legs and pork ribs, and much more). It's a great place...
Rating: 4.6
Phuket Town

HONGU Chinese Restaurant

HONGU is an authentic Sichuan restaurant in Phuket, known for bold, spicy flavors with that signature tongue‑tingling “numbing” kick. It’s located inside the Wekata Hotel, so it can be easy to miss if you don’t know exactly where to enter. The menu focuses on comforting, home‑style Chinese cooking rather than...
Rating: 4.6
Kata

Ku Chai Chinese restaurant

Ku Chai Chinese Restaurant in Phuket is a calm Thai–Chinese spot tucked away in a small lane off Sakdidech Road (Soi 1), close to Mee Ton Pho. The entrance is easy to miss, but once you’re there you’ll find convenient parking and a spacious dining room. It’s clean and pleasantly...
Rating: 4.6
Phuket Town

Ketho Dimsum

A large full-fledged rustic breakfast cafe with a varied menu where absolutely everyone will find something for themselves. The main course is, of course, fresh and delicious steamed dim sum. But in addition to it, you can get rice noodles, bak kut, rice, Chinese buns, fried eggs and much more....
Rating: 4.4
Kathu

Yusu Restaurant

Yusu Restaurant (Chinese Cuisine) is a small Chinese spot in Phuket’s Kata/Karon area, just a short distance from the beach. The interior is bright and tidy — a clean, well-kept dining room with a relaxed “holiday” feel and no unnecessary noise. The location is convenient, and parking is usually not...
Rating: 4.6
Kata

Huangdiyan Chinese Restaurant

Huangdiyan is a Chinese restaurant in Phuket for anyone looking for authentic Sichuan and Yunnan cuisine with the familiar, bold flavors of mainland China — from chili-laced wok dishes to milder, home-style Yunnan specialties. It’s a popular choice for family dinners and groups: portions are generous, and ordering “for the...
Rating: 4.5
Phuket Town

Chinese culture has had a strong influence on the development of Phuket, which is why Chinese establishments hold a special place here. On the island, you’ll find everything from authentic cafes and hot pot spots where you cook your own dinner, to grand restaurants with white tablecloths. The choice is yours – what are you in the mood for today?

On our website, we’ve curated selections of places for every occasion. To continue exploring the culinary traditions of different countries, check out the By Cuisine collection. Want to see Phuket from its most stunning angles? Visit our list of Panoramic Restaurants. For quality fast food, head to the Burger Joints, and start your morning in a cozy Coffee Shop. You'll find even more options in the Cafes & Restaurants section.

For evening entertainment, browse our collections of Nightclubs and Beach Clubs – many of which also offer excellent food.

Beyond culinary delights, Phuket has much more to offer. In the Walkways and Viewpoints section, you’ll find paths for every taste – from relaxing park strolls to thrilling treks through tropical jungles. If you prefer something more structured, explore our ready-made Excursions around Phuket and nearby picturesque islands.

If the sea is your element, don’t miss the Yachts section, where you’ll find rental options from speedboats to luxury yachts. And for lovers of the underwater world, we suggest diving adventures or a day of deep-sea fishing.


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