Photo via Google, Mark TanKopitiam by Wilai
- Hours
- Today: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Getting there
- On Thalang Road in Phuket Old Town, walkable from most of the old quarter
Why it’s in the log
Kopitiam by Wilai occupies a Sino-Portuguese shophouse on Thalang Road, the main street of Phuket's Old Town, and serves the kind of breakfast the neighbourhood has been eating for generations — the kopitiam ("coffee shop") format that came over with Phuket's Hokkien and Peranakan communities.
The room does a lot of the talking: tiled floors, old signage, furniture that looks original rather than styled to look that way. It functions as both a coffee house and a proper Thai restaurant depending on the hour.
Morning is the right time for it, before the Old Town's day-trip crowd fills in around it.
“The building alone is worth the stop, but the breakfast is the actual reason to sit down.”
What people said recently
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“The service and food were amazing! ! The staff were incredibly welcoming from the moment we entered, offering a friendly introduction to the menu. The restaurant also had high chairs for children, making it very family-friendly. The dining…”
“Would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Phuket Old Town. The service was outstanding from the moment we arrived. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. They made us feel comfortable and…”
“The old feel of Phuket Town and the charm of Chinese and Thai fusion food. Simple and extremely delicious fresh foods. The selection is amazing and the dishes are all prepared fresh. Must try the home made fruit soda drinks, Pad Thai,…”
