The Zula Phuket Turkish Restaurant & Cafè Patong

The Zula Phuket Turkish Restaurant & Café Patong is the kind of place in Patong where you can easily take a break from Asian flavours and switch to authentic Turkish cuisine. The interior and overall vibe feel very “Türkiye”: neat, cosy, and confidently restaurant-level, with the sense that the team genuinely takes care of its guests.

The menu focuses on meat and the classics — kebabs, chicken and meat dishes, tavuk şiş, lahmacun, and pide. The signature Zula Special is served in a generous portion and delivers bold flavour; salads make a great addition to round out the order. The Turkish coffee is particularly worth trying, and the cocktail list is strong too — the Mai Tai here is especially well done. The restaurant is halal, which is a plus for those who need it.

Service is one of the main highlights: the friendly staff are attentive, easy to talk to, and quick to respond to requests. The owner is also involved and ready to resolve any questions on the spot. For groups, it’s convenient that the bill can be split without any hassle.

Seating is available both indoors and outside, so you can choose air-conditioned comfort or sit with a view of the lively street. During peak hours — especially with larger orders — food can take a bit longer to arrive, so it’s smart to allow some extra time if you have evening plans. Prices are generally reasonable, although rakı is noticeably more expensive than average.