Food place in Phuket
The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road
Old Town, Phuket Town, Phuket
Thalang Road closed to traffic every Sunday evening and filled with food stalls under the shophouse arcades — Peranakan snacks, oh aew counters, southern curries and a crowd that is mostly local.
Area
Old Town, Phuket Town
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
฿30–200
Opening hours
Sundays, roughly 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
About
What is The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road famous for?
The best eating in Phuket for the money, and the only time the Old Town is at full volume. Come hungry, eat from six or seven stalls, and do the architecture in the same walk while the arcades are lit.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road
Veg & non-veg · ฿30–200
Moo hong
Sweet, dark, star-anise and pepper, with pork fat gone soft
Best at dinner, with plain rice
Must-tryOh aew
Cold, faintly sweet, gently jellied, with syrup and red beans
Best at the middle of a hot afternoon, in the old town
Phuket Hokkien mee
Savoury, faintly smoky, with a dark stock clinging to the noodles
Best at lunch, in phuket town rather than on the beach strip
Roti and southern breakfast
Flaky, buttery, sweet or dipped in a mild curry
Best at breakfast, savoury with curry; or late at night, sweet
Good to know
Is The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road good for families?
Yes — The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. It is open Sundays, roughly 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
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Phuket Old Town
Best photo · Early morning, when the arcades are in shade and the light comes down Thalang Road end-on — and again at dusk, when the shopfront lights come on under the arcades
Best combo: Photos here, then moo hong at The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road.
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Kata Noi
Best photo · Late afternoon, when the sun comes round to face the beach and the headlands go gold — Andaman beaches face west and the morning light is behind you
Best combo: Photos here, then moo hong at The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road.
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Patong
Best photo · Sunset from the northern end of the sand, where the strip is out of frame and the bay is not — and after dark on Bangla Road, if neon and crowds are the picture you want
Best combo: Photos here, then moo hong at The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road.
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Why The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road
Thalang Road closed to traffic every Sunday evening and filled with food stalls under the shophouse arcades — Peranakan snacks, oh aew counters, southern curries and a crowd that is mostly local. Veg and non-veg pages sit side by side on the menu. This sits at the easy end of the scale, with most orders landing around ฿30–200.
🍽️ What to order
Oh aew - Shaved ice over a translucent jelly set from banana and the seeds of a local plant, with red beans and syrup — a Phuket-only dessert sold from a handful of shophouse counters in the Old Town
⏰ When to go
The day is split into two sittings - Sundays, roughly 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
📍 Where it is
Find it in Old Town, Phuket Town, Phuket (Phuket Province).
✅ The short version
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road — FAQ
What is The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road famous for?
Thalang Road closed to traffic every Sunday evening and filled with food stalls under the shophouse arcades — Peranakan snacks, oh aew counters, southern curries and a crowd that is mostly local.
What are the must-try dishes at The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road?
Don't miss Moo hong, Oh aew and Phuket Hokkien mee.
Is The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road good for families?
Yes — The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
What are The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road's opening hours?
The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road is open Sundays, roughly 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road located?
The Sunday Walking Street, Thalang Road is in Old Town, Phuket Town, Phuket.