Thailand Guide

Salt-Roasted Duck in Phuket เป็ดย่างเกลือ

Salt-roasted duck is a charcoal bird with a salt crust, crisp skin, and a spicy-sour or tamarind dip. Niyom on Chao Fah Tawan Tok Road in Wichit roasts from 14:30 to 19:30 and is closed Tuesday.

Phuket180 THB for a half birdpet yang kluea Thai food hub
Salt-Roasted Duck in Phuket

Photo: Sakurai Midori (CC BY 2.5)

Thaiเป็ดย่างเกลือ · pet yang kluea
Price180 THB for a half bird
RoomNiyom, Chao Fah Tawan Tok Road
Clock14:30 to 19:30; closed Tuesday

What it tastes like

  • Crisp duck skin and a dip. Order a half or a whole bird.

How to order it

  • Thai name: pet yang kluea (เป็ดย่างเกลือ).
  • Say: Khor pet yang kluea, khrap/kha.
  • 14:30 to 19:30, closed Tuesday. A half bird is 180 THB. Order ahead; the shop roasts a limited number.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 180 THB for a half bird.

Where to try it

  • Niyom, 5/19 Mu 3, Chao Fah Tawan Tok Road, Wichit, Phuket 83000. 14:30 to 19:30; closed Tuesday. 180 THB for a half bird. Skip this, go here: Tuesday is closed, and the bird is not ready before 14:30. Morning toast is the kaya sandwich at Khao Tom Dibuk, which stops at 13:00.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: The dip carries the heat. The bird itself is mild.
  • Diet: Duck.

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Common questions

Can I order a half bird?
Yes. The shop sells half or whole birds.
Which day is closed?
Tuesday. The other days run 14:30 to 19:30.