GINGER FARM kitchen at Central Phuket Festival

GINGER FARM kitchen at Central Phuket Festival is a Thai restaurant on the G floor, next to the open-air area and Starbucks. The space is bright and welcoming, with a touch of rustic charm and dishes often served in woven baskets. It’s pleasantly calm inside — an easy spot to take a break from the mall crowds and enjoy a relaxed meal with friends.

The kitchen focuses on fresh ingredients and a farm-to-table philosophy, with a clear Northern Thai influence and comfort-food style flavors. The menu includes tom yum with large prawns, a rich and satisfying khao soi, fragrant chicken pad kra pao, fried rice (including the eye-catching pineapple presentation), miang wraps, noodles with beef meatballs in a hearty broth, crispy herb-fried seabass, stir-fried greens, and seasonal vegetable dishes such as Chiang da leaves with egg. Portions are generous, and the heat level is lively without overpowering the overall balance.

One standout is the restaurant’s signature crispy pork belly served with three sauces — especially good alongside stir-fried greens and spicy dips. If you don’t eat meat, there are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, and the staff are attentive to dietary restrictions and allergies. Service is generally quick and friendly, though you may encounter a short wait at peak times. Prices are around the mall average (sometimes a bit higher), and a service charge may be added to the bill. The drink list has some strong picks — such as butterfly pea tea — though some of the sodas are more of an acquired taste.