Thailand Guide

Crab Curry with Noodles in Phuket แกงเนื้อปู

Gaeng pu bai cha phlu is crab meat in a turmeric coconut curry with wild betel leaf, served with thin rice noodles. Raya at 48/1 Dibuk Road is the house that built its name on that pot, open 10:00 to 22:00 with last order at 21:30.

Phuket400 THB small; 600 THB largekaeng pu bai cha phlu Thai food hub
Crab Curry with Noodles in Phuket

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Thaiแกงปูใบชะพลู · kaeng pu bai cha phlu
Price400 THB small; 600 THB large
RoomRaya, Dibuk Road
Clock10:00 to 22:00; last order 21:30

What it tastes like

  • Crab, turmeric, coconut, and a peppery leaf. The noodles catch the sauce.

How to order it

  • Thai name: kaeng pu bai cha phlu (แกงปูใบชะพลู).
  • Say: Khor kaeng pu bai cha phlu, khrap/kha.
  • Say whether you are sharing. A 2026 diner paid 400 THB for a small pot and 600 THB for a large one. Last order is 21:30.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 400 THB small; 600 THB large.

Where to try it

  • Raya, 48/1 Dibuk Rd, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket 83000. 10:00 to 22:00 daily; last order 21:30. 400 THB small; 600 THB large. Skip this, go here: skip the large pot if you are two people with small appetites. Tu Kab Khao on Phang Nga Road has a fern and prawn salad for 185 THB and closes at 21:00.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Medium.
  • Diet: Crab and coconut milk.

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Common questions

How much is the crab curry?
A 2026 diner paid 400 THB for a small pot and 600 THB for a large one. A March 2025 visit put the same pot around 450 to 650 THB by portion, so confirm the size.
What time is last order?
21:30. The door is open 10:00 to 22:00. Eat it with the thin rice noodles, not a forkful of plain rice alone.