Ben Panwa – since 2012

4,9 (392)
Restaurant Panwa
Working hours: Mon - Sun: 13:00 - 22:30

The charming and cozy Ben Panwa restaurant in Phuket has long been known for its warm, almost home-like hospitality and truly attentive service.

The menu features high-quality Thai cuisine with rich, authentic flavors — pad thai, curries, spring rolls, mango sticky rice, and other classics. There is also a good selection of European dishes, making the restaurant versatile. Most importantly, the food is delicious and the portions are generous.

The restaurant’s bar deserves special mention as well: the cocktail menu is well thought out and varied, and the drinks are served neatly with great attention to detail.

Ben Panwa is also appreciated for its atmosphere. Live music in the evenings, a calm setting, and picturesque views create a sense of relaxed, unhurried leisure.

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