If you’re searching for authentic Southern Thai food restaurant in Phuket, Mor Mu Dong is a must-visit. Tucked away in the Chalong area in Phuket, this Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurant is famous for its rustic charm, local flavors, and peaceful atmosphere surrounded by lush mangroves.
Mor Mu Dong in Phuket offers a truly local dining experience, featuring wooden huts (called salas) scattered along a mangrove canal. Diners can enjoy their meals in semi-private open-air pavilions, making the experience feel relaxing and immersive—perfect for escaping the tourist crowds of Phuket.
The restaurant serves a wide range of Southern Thai dishes, many of which are hard to find elsewhere. Signature menu items include:
🌿 Ambience & Setting
The restaurant features a series of open-air wooden pavilions, or salas, some perched over the mangroves, providing diners with serene views that change with the tides . The setting is unpretentious, with concrete tables, plastic chairs, and a laid-back atmosphere that emphasizes the focus on food and nature.
🍽️ Signature Dishes
Stuffed Mackerel (Pla Too Yat Sai)
A standout dish where the mackerel is deboned, mixed with red curry paste and kaffir lime leaves, then stuffed back into its skin and deep-fried to perfection
Stir-Fried Squid in Black Ink (Muek Tom Nam Dam)
Tender squid cooked in its own ink, offering a rich and slightly tangy flavor, topped with crispy shallots .
Crab Rolls (Jor Poo)
Delicious crab meat mixed with water chestnuts, wrapped and fried, providing a delightful crunch and flavor
Melinjo Leaves Stir-Fried with Egg (Pak Miang Pad Kai)
A Southern Thai classic, this dish combines the unique taste of melinjo leaves with the richness of egg
💰 Pricing & Practical Information
- Price Range: Approximately 100–200 THB per dish.
- Portion Sizes: Dishes are modest in size; ordering multiple dishes to share is recommended.
- Operating Hours: Daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Location: 9/4 Moo 3, Soi Pa Lai, Chao Fa Road, Chalong, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83130, Thailand.
