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China Inn Garden Restaurant, nestled in a charming Portuguese-style bungalow in Old Phuket Town, offers a delightful brunch experience that stands out for its authentic flavors and vibrant atmosphere. With a dedicated vegetarian menu, diners can savor dishes like the highly recommended Mushroom Tom Yum and fried tofu with tamarind sauce, boasting fresh ingredients and unique tastes that are quintessentially local.
Customers rave about the homemade Thai tea, deemed the best they've tried, alongside satisfying options like pad Thai and expertly cooked stir-fry dishes. The restaurant's garden seating adds to the overall charm, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing meal. While some may find it slightly pricier, the exceptional quality of food and meticulous decor justify the cost.
The staff's polite and welcoming demeanor enhances the dining experience, making each visit memorable. With commendations for the stuffed chicken and quietly enchanting ambiance, China Inn Garden Restaurant is not just a meal; it's a culinary journey in Phuket. Highly recommend it for anyone seeking authentic Thai flavors in a serene setting.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for China Inn Garden Restaurant
Review highlights
Based on 225 reviewsChina Inn Garden Restaurant in Phuket is widely praised for its authentic flavors and a charming ambiance set within a Portuguese-style bungalow with garden seating. Reviewers frequently highlight the freshness of ingredients and well-balanced dishes, especially noting standout items like Mushroom Tom Yum and tofu-based options, which appeal to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. The menu offers a mix of local and fusion brunch fare, with generous portions and reasonable pricing often mentioned. The inviting atmosphere, attentive service, and thoughtful presentation further enhance the dining experience. Some patrons note the restaurant leans slightly toward the pricier side, but the overall quality and unique culinary offerings justify the value for many visitors.
The restaurant is situated in a beautiful Portuguese style bungalow with garden seating in the back. They have a dedicated vegetarian menu page along with a regular menu. The prices and portion sizes are decent. The Mushroom Tom yum was amazing, so simple but the flavors were bang on. The Yellow noodles with Tofu were decent. My husband enjoyed his Chicken Satay. My passion fruit soda was so refreshing The staff is very polite and welcoming.
An incredible meal with very fresh ingredients and unique tastes. My boyfriend who has been drinking Thai tea at every opportunity said that it their homemade was the best he's had! Highly recommend trying the fried tofu with tamarind sauce, the eggplant with chili and garlic and the pad thai with homemade sauce. A bit on the pricier side but the restaurant and garden were decorated very nicely and the food delicious!
A cute cafe in the old Town of Phuket. The All American breakfast missed a bacon ;but hey, it was nice. The donuts served at the portion of the shop at the entry, were really good. The place felt very calming and the lady who served us was way too kind. I was even was thinking to myself; Do I even deserve such a royal treatment?
Unexpected find in Old Phuket Town. Serves very authentic and local style dishes. If you’re looking for a restaurant that is both affordable and value for money, look no further. We were thoroughly impressed by the dishes served because these are the kind of food we want to eat when traveling across Asia- food or taste that is meant for the locals. The stuffed chicken is the best and well seasoned. I’ve not seen this in most Thai restaurants back home or here in Phuket/ Bangkok. Stir fry minched pork with basil leaves is mildly spicy but manageable. A great dish to go with the jasmine white rice. Iced Thai tea is a little sweet but gets better as the ice melts to dilute. This is a restaurant I’ll revisit and recommend.
The food was amazing. Best we had. The tofu cashews dish was great.
What can I say about this place, to service is perfect, the food to die for and price very reasonable. Some of the best food I’ve eaten.
We arrived in Phuket early evening, staying at the Royal City Phuket hotel and went out for a wander looking for some good Thai food. We were led to this place because of good reviews. We arrived about 7:30 pm - they close at 8:00 pm. It was completely dead in there, but they warmly welcomed us and we had lovely pad Thai, curry and Tom kha gai. We ordered a large beer which we’ve done multiple times on our holiday so far and this was the first time it was put on ice in a bucket! Beautiful, beautiful restaurant and beautiful people.
Very cute restaurant with delicious food and kind service. I love the open concept of the restaurant looking out onto the street of Old Phuket Town.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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