9 Best Halal Restaurants in Phuket

Bang Mud Seafood is one of a group of floating restaurants in Phuket. It has a rustic, rough-and-ready look, with local dishes that are simple yet very tasty. The cuisine is halal Thai – must-tries include tom yum, fried soft-shell crab, and garlic chicken. You can be assured of the seafood's freshness as you can see it being caught around you. The restaurant is on a moored collection of floating pontoons about 700 metres from Laem Hin and 150 metres from Coconut Island. You can get there via a 5-minute long-tail boat ride from Laem Hin Beach.

Anwa Yentafo in Phuket Town has a bright and colourful style, both in its décor and dishes. The modern-style halal restaurant specialises in freshly-made fish balls in noodle soup, with the hot-and-sour or hot-and-spicy soups being particularly popular. A lot of their dishes are better shared than attempted individually, thanks to generous portions. You can also enjoy chicken, fish and beef steaks and Singapore-style chicken rice at very good prices.

Kusuma Halal Thai Seafood serves a mix of halal Thai and Malaysian seafood dishes in Patong. This relatively humble little eatery is well-known for its Thai curries, tom yum, prawns, mussels, seabass and lobster, with strong flavours showing off the freshness of the ingredients. The portions are quite generous, the prices are low, and the staff and owners are very friendly.

Casa Blanca Restaurant Phuket at the Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa specialises in authentic Indian and Arabian cuisine. The indoor dining area has warm colours and intricate mosaics. Located by the side of the hotel’s pool, its outdoor seating is just as appealing, giving the place a comfortable and casual atmosphere. Surprisingly, this certified halal eatery has a wine list, but you can only collect the bottles from the lobby bar.

Kataturk Chalong is an authentic Turkish restaurant that's known for its welcoming environment and excellent halal dishes. Those who aren’t familiar with the cuisine might have a little difficulty deciphering the menu, but the staff will be able to help you out. A must-try is the beef in tomato stew wrapped inside a pastry, served with homemade yoghurt and rice. You can also find a selection of Thai favourites at Kataturk Chalong.

Marina Kitchen Phuket is a chic boutique restaurant offering a great lake view, indoor and outdoor seating, and a variety of halal Thai dishes. The dishes have all the authentic tastes of Thailand, but with a slightly reduced level of chilli, making them great for travellers with a rather low tolerance for spice. Standouts include the mango salad, Thai-style omelette, and deep-fried seabass, which are best paired with steamed rice.

Makan Buffet Halal Food Phuket is a chic western restaurant where you can enjoy an extensive buffet spread, all halal in their preparation and ingredients. It has an open-air setting, with a gentle breeze keeping you cool throughout your visit. Recommended dishes include Hainanese chicken rice, shrimp dumplings, and satay.

There are 2 Cairo Restaurants in Patong – the larger of the 2 being on Rat-U-Thit Road while the smaller one is by the beach. You can enjoy a lively Egyptian atmosphere at both, along with a good mix of Thai, Indian and Arabic dishes, all of which are halal. You'll find tandoori curries, shami kebabs, steaks, spaghetti and seafood on the menu.

Padiran Persian Cuisine is a simple and cosy restaurant specialising in Iranian dishes at pretty reasonable prices. Must-tries include the lamb shank and sabzi polow ba mahi (traditional steamed vegetable rice with fried fish steak). The fact that the owner takes an active role in welcoming and serving his guests creates a very friendly, homely environment. The restaurant is located along Soi La Diva, just past the entrance to Bangla Road off Rat-U-Thit Road.