Child Friendly Restaurants in Phuket

Child friendly restaurants are literally everywhere in Phuket. Mainly because Thai's generally dine as a family kids are always welcome. In Thailand, children usually don't start sampling spices until they're over three but that does not limit the range of delicious kid friendly Thai food.

Thai Dishes for Children

Most kids love Thai chicken fried rice, fried or barbecued chicken and sticky rice is usually another hit. Healthier options include vegetables in oyster sauce, steamed chicken on a bed or rice or any of the wonderful fruits available throughout the year. For snacks do let your child try some 'kanom' which they will love, kanom includes sweet sticky rice wrapped in a pandas leaf.

Sharing a coconut with your child is a wonderful way to keep them re-hydrated and you'll also discover that even at the local Thai food courts fresh juice is being made – watermelon juice is usually popular. Do also consider the impact you are having on the environment when you opt for imported water. Thai mineral water is perfectly safe.

Tips: Do not expect proper children's high chairs except at the more western restaurants and you may want to ask for no MSG which is often prevalent in most Thai dishes.

Whilst children are always welcome at any of the local Thai restaurants, here's a quick round up of those restaurants that make a special effort for the little folk:

Da Vinci – Nai Harn

Italian cuisine billed as fine dining with the added advantage of having a kids play room. The children's play area is very safe with plenty to keep the small ones amused. Childrens dishes and smaller portions are available and teenagers will also love the wood-fired pizzas.

Friendship Beach – Rawai

A beautifully located resort that also welcomes visitors. Situated right on the beach with a swimming pool and very relaxed dining environment. Great range of Thai and western food. Definitely a good place to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Sizzler – Central Festival

Whilst not the finest cuisine available, kids will love helping themselves to the salad bar which also has a choice of desserts and pasta. Kids high chairs are available and it's a good place to go before the cinema which is opposite. Childrens meals are available.

Black Canyon and SP Bakery – Island Wide

Both Black Canyon and SP Bakery have special childrens menus and high chairs. Look out for funny Rabbit Face chicken fried rice and Cheeky Monkey ice-cream. Very good value for money and staff are usually great with the kids.

Oishi – Index Living Mall, By-Pass Road

All you can eat Japanese buffet with fried chicken and pasta also usually available. Oishi has a kids play area at the back of the restaurant which features ball park and climbing frames. The air-conditioning can be pretty fierce so do go prepared.

Green Man – Chalong

British style mock-Tudor pub complete with beer garden and kids play area. The Green Man hosts kid friendly events throughout the year including an annual easter egg hunt. They often have a bouncy castle for kids to enjoy. Childrens menu is available.

Food Courts

Downstairs at Big C and upstairs at Tesco Lotus and Central Festival are food halls. Big C and Tesco Lotus boast soft play areas adjacent to theirs whilst Central Festival has arcade machines close by. Purchase a card at the entrance and enjoy delicious, cheap Thai food.