I Want to Eat Phuket Town

5,0 (212)
Working hours: Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 22:00; Sat 10:00 - 22:00; Sun 10:00 - 21:00

In Phuket Town, I Want to Eat is a cozy café with a warm, almost home-like feel. It’s calm, clean, and comfortable whether you choose a table indoors or outside: the seating is pleasant, the décor is neat, and soft background music helps set a relaxed mood. The staff are attentive and friendly, and the owners are easy to talk to and speak good English. Card payments are accepted.

The heart of the menu is home-style Indian food — bold and flavorful, yet well-balanced when it comes to spices. Heat levels can be adjusted on request. Standout choices include chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, potato curry, basmati-based dishes, and the café’s signature breads: soft garlic naan and roti with that perfect lightly charred crust. There are also a few unexpected items, such as chicken masala pasta.

Alongside the Indian classics, you’ll find Thai options and a small selection of Western-style dishes. The Thai section includes dishes like seafood fried rice and shrimp noodles. For dessert, many people go for mango sticky rice, and honey toast occasionally appears as well.

Drinks deserve a special mention: the thick mango lassi with cardamom is a treat, and the masala chai tastes genuinely authentic. Prices generally match the quality, though a few items may feel slightly above average.

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