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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Dinner, Late Night
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Asian, Thai
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Table Service
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Well … not what we were expecting at all ! But that’s why I love TripAdvisor. No matter what , I visit the number 1 spot. This place is in the most random spot, no view or anything and very basic. The staff were absolutely...lovely and so was the food . Very fresh and excellent value for money.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Amazing little restaurant in Bangtao. We have been going here for 9 months. Family run business. Very friendly and hospitable, nothing is too much. Service great, food awesome. Chicken Massaman so good ... best we have had. Penang is great too. Clever chef. You must...go and check it out.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed February 6, 2024 via mobile

The most affordable restaurant in Bangtao. My wife wanted to bring the chef home to Sweden. More than half the price compared to other restaurants nearby! Awsome food. Nice owner and staff.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed January 31, 2024

Totally agree with last post. Food is amazing. We had battered prawns for starter sweet and sour chicken and massaman chicken curry. Probably the best meal I have had since coming to Thailand the past 5 years. Only go for small spice with curry. I...like spicy food but that was hot enough for me. Highly recommended Price is dirt cheap as well. Owner is an excellent chef as well as being a lovely person.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 12, 2024

This restaurant was recommended by our hotel owners at Pen Villa. We booked for New Years eve and were not disappointed . The food was absolutely amazing . Great value and freshly cooked local ingredients. They catered for children and were so good with my...grandchildren who are 3 & 6 years old. They even put a camp bed out by the table when the 3yr old fell asleep on her mum's lap. Got to mention the cocktails , very good value . Superb service all round. We went back again a 2nd time during our stay .More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 9, 2024

Delicious food and lovely restaurant Chicken with cashew nut is my favorite it so yummy The owner was also really nice 真的很好吃

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 4, 2024

Very nice people working here. And the food is amazing! Very cheap with big portions! I love this restaurant

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed November 19, 2023 via mobile

Small place just 5 minute from Beach with Tuk Tuk. Red Snapper was delicious also other dishes. Staff take care of us all the time. I recommend this place To everyone.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed November 9, 2023 via mobile

After seeing other reviews on Trip Advisor and following Pooh on Facebook, my husband was very keen to visit. Just short stroll (that turned into a slightly longer one as our map took us to a closed road) we arrived. Three other tables taken, we...joined and took in the simplistic yet authentic vibes. Service with a smile, we ordered our drinks along with Appetisers that soon arrived. A quick cheers and we tucked in to our delicious starters. Thank you Pooh for coming to chat with us at our table. So welcoming and friendly. Our mains soon followed. Pad Thai Mussaman Curry Cashew Nut Chicken Basil Beef And Boiled Rice. So delicious and good sized portions. Amazing. Prices to compare: 200baht for cocktails 80baht Pad ThaiMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed October 10, 2023

What a beautiful little spot tucked away in the backstreets of Surin. Beautiful food and a beautiful family. Highly recommend, thank you to the owner who insisted on driving us home too. So kind! We will be back.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed August 29, 2023

Found this little gem on TripAdvisor and we weren’t disappointed! Small family run restaurant with authentic Thai food served with love and very reasonable prices. It’s a little off the beaten track and we decided to walk there. It was a very quiet night so...no tuk tuks around when we had finished our meal. The owner was so friendly and lovely, he even drove us home! Now that’s service. Don’t miss out on visiting here if you are in the Bang Tao/Surin area.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed July 19, 2023 via mobile

Still the best Thai food in Phuket. We’ve been coming to POOH and Friends for over 8 years now, now and again trying other restaurants in the area, but still this restaurant is unbeatable for quality of food, value for money and friendly service! Specialities.....any of their Thai curries, in particular Chicken Massaman, while their Pad Thai and fried noodles also amazing. Our advice is you must try this restaurant if you are visiting Bangtao . Laguna / Surin beach areas.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed June 2, 2023 via mobile

Have eaten here the past 2 nights: 1 sit in, 1 takeaway. Both times it was excellent. The shrimp cake starter is incredible. Really coarsely minced and full of flavour. All the dishes we had were lovely. Wonderfully fresh complex multi-layered flavours. If you ask...for spicy you get spicy. If you ask for medium you get medium. The owner is really friendly and helpful. He and the kitchen staff take great pride in their food and great pleasure in lifting empty plates when you’re done. Super reasonably priced too. Pooh and Friends have set a very high bar for any future Thai cuisine we eat. Very high indeed. Thank you.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed May 20, 2023

Awesome food great choice including pizza open till 11pm great choices on menu! Owner spoke to us after meal! Great little spot for family easy parking

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed May 12, 2023 via mobile

Fantastic family run little restaurant! Great food, great service, great price. It wasn't quite in an area we expected from looking at maps but we were welcomed and loved every minute.

Date of visit: May 2023
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POOH AND FRIENDS, Bang Tao Beach - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor

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Yes, Pooh and Friends offers takeout services.

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Pooh and Friends is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4