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The Family Restaurant
Review
About
The Family CHALONG/RAWAI Mediterranean/Middle Eastern Restaurant Open Thurs-Tues 12:00-22:00500m from Chalong Circle next to Tesco Lotus“Open for more than 10 years serving Mediterranean & Middle Eastern food.Specialties: humous, pita, falafel & kebabs plus Thai and western food. Extensive menu, large portions & fair prices. Alcoholic or soft drinks & shakes. Very clean and comfortable with aircon and friendly, English speaking staff. Rare DVD's of 70’s & Blues music. You have to see the “Hall of Fame & Shame!”Food: eat in or take away.B100 Shawarma with PitaGrilled chicken, salad, homous in pitaB450 Mediterranean Plate (for two persons)4 Fallafel balls, homous, tahina, vegetable salad, eggplantsalad, matbooha, shawarma, french fries, malooh, assley,hard egg & pitaB450 Vegetarian Plate (for two persons)6 Falafel balls, homous, tahina, vegetable salad, eggplantsalad, taboule, tsaziki, fried eggplant, matbooha x3 pitaB280 Couscous SemolinaServed with chicken & soupB280 Kebab PlateServed with salad, french fries, tahina & pitaB280 Stuffed VegetablesStuffed vegetables filled with beef, rice & pita
Features
CUISINES
International
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Free Wifi
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Parking Available
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 12:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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4.8
207 reviews
Excellent
166
Very good
33
Average
7
Poor
1
Terrible
0
Robert Muntzer
Xi'an63 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Have been driving past this restaurant for years; today we stopped by for a Sunday lunch. Previous reviews are all accurate; a lovely, homely restaurant still run by the original owners, service was well-informed and discrete. The food is perfectly cooked and presented. Lamb/beef kebabs were great; thick skewers of meat, onion, fresh herbs and pine nuts. The mezze platters are lovely as is the hot pitta bread. Everything including beers was less than 800 BHT! We will be bringing our grown up kids here next weekend!
Written February 22, 2020
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Patricia N
Thailand9 contributions
Jan 2021 • friends
I had the pleasure to come across this place. You can feel the ingredients are all natural, and the food is 100% homemade. I also had the pleasure to meet the owner, who has been living in Phuket for the past 21 years, becoming one of the first Israelites on the island and therefore, founding his restaurant along with his lovely Thai wife (both in the picture).
You guys are The Family we all need when we are far from home!
PS. Please order the Malooh Assley (Blauaj or Yaman pancake). It's a really "must-have"!
Regards! Patricia
Written January 21, 2021
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Carol-WhiteStar
Phuket6 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
We have great pleasure in taking family and friends to The Family Restaurant as it is never a disappointment and the food is delicious. The menu is vast - Mediterranean, Italian, Oriental, German and Thai food. We can highly recommend the shawarmas, schnitzel, chilli con carne and fish and chips, to name but a few, and their Thai food is exceptional especially khai kluk kapi (fried rice with shrimp paste). Prices are reasonable and servings are generous.
The owner and his staff are very friendly and attentive. It has a great atmosphere and you must spend a little time reading the messages on all the walls and a walk down the “passage of fame” to the washrooms is essential - take your camera!
I have absolutely no hesitation or reservation in recommending a visit!
Written July 29, 2020
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OvadPhuket
THANK YOU VERY MUCH,WE DO OUR BEST ,STAY WELL AND HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN.
Written July 31, 2020
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Tigran J
Phuket11 contributions
Jan 2021 • family
Beautiful, inspiring, calm restaurant and extremely tasty Mediterranean food in the heart of Rawai. Restaurant owners exactly know the shapes and flavors of real cuisine. “Family Restaurant” is real Family owned place to visit with family. Various posters will inspire for pleasant mood
Written January 25, 2021
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Paul H
5 contributions
Sep 2020 • solo
Highly recommend this restaurant, by far the best Mediterranean food in Phuket, delicious and very authentic.
Fantastic service from the staff especially the owner who made me feel so welcome.
You must check out the music memorabilia collection.... Impressive!
Can't wait to try moussaka on my next visit
Paul
Australia
Written September 12, 2020
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OvadPhuket
THANK VERY MUCH AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON
Written September 14, 2020
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Sally Mae
Phuket17 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
I discovered this restaurant post-COVD and I'm so happy I did! I don't usually leave my small area of the island, but now I drive all the way here 4x a week to eat lunch. The food is AMAZING. You can tell they put care into serving quality foods. My favorite dish is the Hummus w/ Chicken Liver. Also, the mixed fruit shakes are the best on the island and the chicken shawarma is delicious! I can't recommend this place enough!
Written September 30, 2020
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BrianAP53
Phuket18 contributions
Sep 2020 • solo
Been coming here for about 13 years years and the quality is always fresh, tasty and delicious. Prices are very reasonable. Best falafel and dips I have had in Thailand, and better than I can get in Australia.
Love the Chalong plate and chicken schnitzel in pita.
I normally eat Thai food but the middle Eastern food is great for a change. If you want Thai food it is superb too. Very extensive menu.
Came to Family for a meal and was lucky enough to get invited to share their 20th anniversary.
Lovely owners, same staff for many years so food quality very consistent. You won't be disappointed, well I have never been.
Written September 26, 2020
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OvadPhuket
Thank you my friend you are all ways welcome
Written September 29, 2020
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Ad earnshaw
2 contributions
Aug 2020 • friends
Great family atmosphere, you'll feel welcome even if you're alone. The food is wonderful and it feels like you're eating dinner at your grand parents house. I'll definitely be making regular trips here
Written August 29, 2020
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OvadPhuket
THANK YOU AND HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN.
Written August 30, 2020
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Hugo J
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • none
Can it get it any better?.What a glorious experience. Delicious food, warm and friendly staff,blues in the background and the owners make you feel like family.What a rarity of a dining experience. I am salivating at the thought of the falafel pita.
Wait ill you see the hall of fame!. A plethora of a life long passion of the musical greats.When your in Phuket, put this place on your must do list.
Man,I wish this place was here in Canada.
Written March 8, 2020
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OvadPhuket
Thank you sir.we do our best.hope to see you again.
Written March 9, 2020
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LLJ_11
Austin17 contributions
Apr 2021 • family
Great gluten free meal- shwarma, mashed potatoes, salad and gluten free tahini bread. My daughter has celiac and didn’t get sick :) Very helpful with questions!
Written April 23, 2021
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Veronika Sotula
9 contributions
Jan 2021 • none
Cosy and yummy place. There you can find humus, falafel, pitas and many other items to enjoy 😋
A place with a soul👌
Written January 25, 2021
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Leo Tysonn
Phuket3 contributions
Aug 2020 • friends
Delicious and fresh Mediterranean food! Which is a rare find in Thailand. Absolutely love it here you won’t be disappointed
Written August 29, 2020
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OvadPhuket
THANK YOU AND HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN.
Written August 30, 2020
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AC78
Zurich16 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
Really good food and great value for your money. We had falafel, shawarma and the kids are pasta. Friendly service!
Written January 4, 2020
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Abd A
57 contributions
Dec 2019 • family
The food is great, the owners are friendly and delightful. The staff are courteous and their food is outstanding. Their menu includes all types of foods, but we have only tried the Thai food and its great!
Written December 20, 2019
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Bodie
Lake Tahoe (California)2 contributions
Dec 2019 • friends
What a wonderful change of pace from traditional local fare. It was by far the best non-Thai meal I have had in Thailand! The warm, soft pita bread is obviously baked fresh daily, it just melted in my mouth. I ordered the mousaka (eggplant stuffed with beef) and spare ribs. Both were equally delicious and contained unmatched rich and balanced flavor. I have been to several premier food destinations over the years including New York and San Francisco. I have never had such an authentic home cooked Mediterranean meal! It is a must if you are going to be visiting Phuket! It is not an accident they have been serving up delicious plates for over 20 years. Enjoy 😋
Written December 6, 2019
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OvadPhuket
thank for your compliment
we do our best to please our customers
hope to see you again
Written December 8, 2019
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