Which Phuket roti shops have a Michelin?

Roti Taew Nam and Roti Chaofa have held a Michelin Bib Gourmand for years running. Both are long-established Muslim shops in Phuket Town, focused on savoury roti with curry fried over charcoal. O Cha Rot is on the Michelin Guide list as well.

How is cha chak different from regular Thai iced tea?

Cha chak is tea that's brewed and then poured back and forth between two jugs from a height, until it builds a soft foam and the tea blends with the condensed milk. That makes it smooth, aromatic and not as sweet as standard Thai iced tea. Many Muslim shops in Phuket pull it right in front of you at the counter.

What time should I go for morning roti in Phuket?

Aim to arrive before 10am. The standout shops — Roti Taew Nam, Roti Chaofa and Aroon — make their curry and dough fresh each day, and they often sell out before noon or early afternoon.

Are there any late-night roti shops in Phuket?

Yes. Gold Roti opens from afternoon till evening with a focus on sweet roti and a chill vibe, Roti Mee Cha stays open until around 9:30pm, and Cha Thep is a local favourite for a late bite — plus the sweet-roti carts in the Patong–Kata beach zone that open in the evening.

Where's the best goat curry roti in Phuket?

Roti Chaofa on Chao Fa East Road is known for tender goat curry in a rich sauce, while Abdul's on Thalang Road serves goat curry with thin, crisp roti. Both are long-established Muslim shops.

Phuket Roti & Cha Chak 2026 — 10 Muslim Spots, Dawn to Late

🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026

Phuket is a town where you can eat roti almost all day, because there are two clearly different styles. The first is savoury roti with curry from the old Muslim shops in the old town, open from before dawn and served with beef, chicken or goat curry and hot cha chak. The other is sweet roti from the newer chill-out spots that open from afternoon till late, loaded with condensed milk, butter, banana, Nutella or cheese however you like it. Plan your day well and you can eat roti from breakfast right through to a late snack before bed.

One thing worth knowing first: the morning roti shops in Phuket sell out fast. Many close the grill before noon or early afternoon. If you've got your heart set on a famous one, getting there before 10am is the safer bet, because the curry and dough are made fresh each day.

What is cha chak, and how is it different from regular Thai iced tea?

Cha chak (cha-chuk) is tea that's brewed and then "pulled" — poured back and forth between two jugs from a height until it builds a soft foam and the tea blends with the condensed milk. The technique makes it smooth and aromatic, and cools it to just-right drinking temperature. Plenty of Muslim shops in Phuket pull it right in front of you at the counter, and some mix tea with coffee in a single glass, called cha-coffee. It's mellower than standard Thai iced tea and not as sweet.

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10 Phuket roti & cha chak shops the locals go to

Roti Taew Nam

Thalang Road, Old Town · Open 06:00–12:00 daily

A legendary shop on the corner of Thalang Road and Phuket Road, open for 70 years, frying roti over charcoal until it's crisp outside and chewy inside. Eat it with beef curry or massaman. It's held a Michelin Bib Gourmand for years running, so go early — it sells out fast.

MichelinOld TownBreakfast

Egg roti THB 20 · curry THB 50

Aroon

124–126 Thalang Road · Open 06:30–16:30 (closed Sun)

A long-running halal shop on Thalang Road, known for savoury roti with curry and a generously milky cha chak. There's roti with beef curry, chicken curry, murtabak roti, chicken rice and khanom jeen. Comfortable seating, and locals eat here all the time.

Great cha chakOld TownHalal

Roti + curry around THB 40–70

Roti Chaofa

44 Chao Fa East Road · Open 06:30–13:30 (closed Mon)

A Muslim shop on Chao Fa East Road, open since the '80s and known for goat curry roti — tender meat in a rich sauce. There's also egg roti, banana roti and fried chicken biryani. It's earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand too. Cash only.

MichelinGoat curryBreakfast

THB 30–80 per plate

Abdul's Roti Shop

Thalang Road, Old Town · morning–midday

One of the oldest Indian-Muslim shops on Thalang Road, open for more than 60 years. You'll often see the owner flipping roti dough out front. The roti is thin and crisp, eaten with goat, chicken or beef curry, and the room has a genuinely old-school feel.

Old TownLong-runningGoat curry

Roti + curry around THB 40–70

Gold Roti

Opens afternoon ~15:00 onward · chill spot

A newer chill-out spot — air-conditioned, vintage decor, open from afternoon till late. The focus is sweet roti piled with toppings: Nutella and sweetcorn, cheese, banana, tissue roti, paired with cha chak and cheese green tea. Good for a relaxed evening, with several branches.

Sweet rotiChill spotOpen late

Around THB 100–250/person

Roti Mee Cha

Ong Sim Phai Road · Open 11:30–21:30 (closed Mon)

A shop on Ong Sim Phai Road near Wat Saen Suk, next to Jong Jamroen. It's known for strong, proper Thai iced tea to go with the roti. Open from late morning till evening — good for an afternoon or early-evening snack.

Strong Thai teaAfternoon snackOpen evening

From THB 40

Cha Thep

Opens evening–late · late-night bite

A roti shop locals like to settle into in the evening, known for snake roti and a smooth, fragrant cha chak. Prices are easy on the wallet, making it a relaxed, low-cost late-night bite.

Snake rotiOpen lateCheap

Roti from THB 30–60

O Cha Rot

Phuket Town · breakfast–midday

Another Phuket roti-and-tea shop that's made the Michelin Guide list. It focuses on roti with curry and hot tea, with a genuinely local atmosphere where residents drop in for breakfast.

Michelin GuideBreakfastHalal

THB 30–70 per plate

Roti Phuket Muslim

Phuket Town · breakfast

A Muslim shop in Phuket Town, open in the morning for roti, murtabak, khao yam, biryani, Thai iced tea, cha chak and several curries that are rich without being heavy. The roti comes out crisp — a solid spot for a full breakfast.

MurtabakBiryaniBreakfast

Around THB 40–80/meal

Roti shops around Patong / the beaches

Beach zones · open evening–late

If you're staying in the beach zones — Patong, Kata or Karon — there are sweet-roti carts and roadside stalls open from evening till late, made fresh with egg, banana and condensed milk. Good for a snack after a stroll along the sand. Prices run a touch higher than in town, as you'd expect in the tourist areas.

Beach zoneSweet rotiOpen late

THB 40–80 per piece

Tip

Morning shops like Roti Taew Nam, Roti Chaofa and Aroon sell out fast, so go before 10am. Chill spots like Gold Roti only open in the afternoon, so save those for an evening or late bite — it works out better that way.

Savoury roti vs sweet roti — how to choose

Want a proper meal — go for savoury roti with curry at a morning shop in the old town, with beef, chicken or goat curry. Filling enough to count as a meal.
Want a snack or something sweet — crisp roti with egg, banana, condensed milk or Nutella, easy to find at the chill spots and carts in the evening.
Coming as a group — order savoury roti to share, add a glass of cha chak, then finish with one plate of sweet roti. Good value and you get the full range.
Vegetarian or vegan — Muslim shops lean heavily on meat, so ask for plain or egg roti and skip the beef-curry sauce.

A roti & cha chak day, dawn to late

If you want to hit everything in one day in Phuket Old Town, try planning it like this. All the shops are within walking distance or a few minutes' drive of each other.

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