Eating out in Phuket doesn’t have to break the bank. A large number of food stalls can be found lining most of the major streets in the island’s tourist hot spots, while people can be found pushing food carts through the streets at all times of the day and night. Dining on street food in Phuket is a good way to sample new dishes that you are not sure if you will like. Most Phuket street food dishes cost around 40 or 50 Baht, meaning that you can afford to sample whatever looks good without feeling guilty.
Some of the best places to find cheap and tasty Phuket street food include around night and day markets and along beach roads. Many street food vendors have a few tables with plastic stools setup next to their food cart or stall so that hungry visitors can grab a quick bite to eat while watching the world go by. Street food vendors tend to stay open long after most of the restaurants have closed, making this an excellent option for those midnight munchies or before heading back to your room at the end of the night. You can also get dishes ‘to go’ so that you can take them away and enjoy them in your favourite scenic spot.