If it’s raining, you’re short on time, don’t want to carry heavy bags, or simply don’t feel like going out, take advantage of food delivery services in Phuket. This industry is well-developed on the island, and you can receive your order in just 15–40 minutes. In this article, we’ll tell you about the most popular food delivery apps on the island.
FOOD PANDA
The FOOD PANDA app offers food delivery and grocery delivery services. Pickup is also available.
The menu in the app is organized by cuisine types, making it easier to find the dish you’re looking for. Simply select the category you’re interested in, such as “rolls,” and you’ll see a complete list of dishes available for order.
If you’re ordering dishes from different places, each will have a separate delivery. The estimated delivery time will then be displayed in your cart.
Payment can be made by credit card or in cash to the courier. Additionally, there’s an option to schedule a delivery for another day.
FOOD PANDA also allows you to order various items from nearby stores, such as 7/11, making it a convenient grocery delivery app in Phuket.
Aroi Dee
Aroi Dee is another convenient grocery and food delivery app in Phuket. The interface is available in four languages — English, Russian, Thai, and Chinese. In the app, you can choose a type of cuisine or category (such as baked goods or drinks), and then select dishes from the listed restaurants, which are organized by menu categories. There’s also a search bar if you already know exactly what you’re looking for.
Food Delivery in Taxi Services
Food and grocery delivery services in Phuket are also offered by taxi platforms such as Grab and InDrive. We’ve covered taxi services in more detail in the dedicated Taxi section — here, we’ll focus on delivery.
In taxi apps, there’s a specific icon for ordering goods and courier services. For example, Maxim provides delivery of groceries, meals from cafes and restaurants, and packages, which can be transported by car, scooter, bicycle, or on foot by a courier.
Bolt, Maxim, and InDrive also accept orders for food delivery and various goods from stores.
Grab has a separate grocery delivery app in Phuket — Grab Food. There, you can order meals from restaurants as well as groceries from stores.
The service is focused on restaurants in tourist areas, budget-friendly cafes, and so-called “street food stalls”. The app provides up-to-date information about the operating hours of establishments, their locations, and customer reviews.
Each restaurant sets its own minimum order amount. Sometimes taxes and service charges are added to the listed price. One of the obvious advantages is that there are no restrictions by area — Grab delivers to any part of Phuket.
Additional app features allow you to specify individual preferences for each dish (e.g., if you need it non-spicy) and add extra ingredients.
How to Receive Your Order
Many people avoid using food delivery services because they’re hesitant to communicate with the courier in a foreign language. However, there’s no need to worry since the process is very simple.
When the courier arrives with your order, they will call the phone number you provided. The conversation is usually short and easy to understand, even with minimal knowledge of English. For example, the courier might say: “Hello, delivery (company name), in lobby/in your hotel.” You can simply reply, “Hello, OK,” and meet them outside. Delivery couriers are usually dressed in the company’s uniform, making them easy to recognize.
If you’re planning a dinner at a restaurant and are looking for a suitable venue, check out our section Cafes & Restaurants.