Rice Soup in Phuket ข้าวต้ม
Rice soup here is a Thai-Chinese morning bowl with toppings, a soft rice base, and a separate brown soup. Khao Tom Dibuk on Phang Nga Road in Phuket Old Town serves it from 06:00 to 13:00 and is closed Wednesday and Thursday.
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What it tastes like
- Rice soup and a brown broth. A morning plate, not a beach grill.
How to order it
- Thai name: khao tom (ข้าวต้ม).
- Say: Khor khao tom, khrap/kha.
- 06:00 to 13:00, closed Wednesday and Thursday. A typical bowl is 50 to 90 THB.
Typical price
- 2026 cash: Typical bowl 50 to 90 THB.
Where to try it
- Khao Tom Dibuk, 185/11 Phang Nga Road, Talat Yai, Phuket 83000. 06:00 to 13:00; closed Wednesday and Thursday. Typical bowl 50 to 90 THB. Skip this, go here: Dinner is impossible here, and Wednesday and Thursday are closed. The shop ends at 13:00. Afternoon duck in Wichit is salt-roasted duck, 180 THB for a half, closed Tuesday.
Spice level and diet
- Heat: Mild.
- Diet: Ask which toppings are pork.
Next plates
- Back to the Phuket food hub for the neighbourhood rows.
- Use the Phuket Old Town food page if you want the walk, not a second dish.
- Kaya Sandwich is the nearby order if this plate is done.
- Salt-Roasted Duck is the nearby order if this plate is done.
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- Is the shop open for dinner?
- No. It runs 06:00 to 13:00 and is closed Wednesday and Thursday.
- What else is on the board?
- A brown soup, and kaya sandwiches. Weekend specials include braised pork ribs.