Raya Restaurant

Raya Restaurant, the legendary of delightful food and signature dishes in Phuket town.

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The story was throw back when Kularb Jesadawal was working at the bank. She loved to cook for family and friends. Also, her family members and friends loved Kularb’s cooking proficiency, too. Every dish she has made, it’s flavorful and delicious. They had repeatedly to cheer up for a restaurant founding. By the encouragement; in 1994, Kularb considered to establish the Raya Restaurant.

“Kang-puu or Crab Meat with Curry and Coconut Milk” is main signature dish which is well-known worldwide. It’s big size of fresh crab meat, flavorful and tasty. “Muu-hwoong or Steamed Pork with Pepper and Garlic” is another popular menu which is about 3 hours in stew and the steamed pork is much smoother than the other ones you’ve tried. “Goong Ma-kham or Fried Shrimp with Tamarind Sauce'' is a fresh and big size selection of shrimp. Furthermore, “Sa-taw (Southern bean) and Pak-meang (Local Vegetable), are selected the best one or young shoots. It can be called and guaranteed that every step of cooking, always monitors by herself.

A great opportunity has been occurred at Raya Restaurant. Every year, there is usually welcomed some members of Royal Family and famous gourmet from around the world.

“I don't want to disappoint the customers who visit the restaurant. Additionally, they'll know how yummy my family cooking is, so I'm always cooking with heart". That's why the Raya Restaurant can maintain a tasty dish over 30 years. She says "It doesn't taste good. I can't do that''

Raya Restaurant is a local Phuket food. There is semi-residential, 2 stories, more than 100 old building with Sino-Portuguese Architecture style. There is frontage and some curves at the ground floor, classic, distinguished stained glass, colorful tiled, cozy and to be harmony with the yellowish wall.  

There is located at 48/1 Dibuk Road, Taladyai, Muang, Phuket. The restaurant itself is far from the Phuket International Airport about 31.7 kilometers or 45 minute-drive. The atmosphere is surrounded with flowers and trees that make you feel free and fresh. There is own big garage where can welcome the customers around 250 person, both single, couple, family, group of friends or tour groups. On the first floor, there is cozy, comfy and many types of dining table seating provided, such as 2, 4, 5 or 6 seating. On the second floor, be grand, the two wings, right and left are separately. VIP room is also provided for a private dining. These kinds of seating can be arranged as requested by the customers.

Raya Restaurant was established since 1994 or 26 years ago. Madam Rose (Khun Paa Ku-laab), who is a legendary of delightful local food and signature dishes at the Raya Restaurant in Phuket town. She has a proficiency of cooking to create a special recipes finely; such as ‘Crab Meat  with Curry and Coconut Milk’, ‘Dry Crispy Shrimp in Chili Sauce’, ‘Fried Shrimp with Tamarind Sauce’, ‘Deep Fried Fish with Lemon Grass and Tamarind Sauce’, ‘Steamed Pork with Pepper and Garlic’, ‘Stir Fried Vegetable (Pak-meang) with Crispy Dry Shrimp or Egg or Glass Noodle’, ‘Fish Sour Soup with Coconut Shoot or Local Vegetable’, ‘Tai-pla-haeng’ and ‘Nam-prik-chingchang’ to be known and very famous among Phuket local people and other Thai and foreigner tourists. Certainly, whoever let try once, they will never forget its taste and want to come back again.

To make a reservation, please see the following items;

Telephone: +66 76218155, +66 92 2524883

Email: reservation.raya@gmail.com 

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