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Roti Chaofa
A long-running Thai-Muslim breakfast shop in Phuket Town with a Bib Gourmand, serving crisp roti cooked to order with rich beef curry.
At a glance
- Type
- Thai-Muslim roti and curry
- Area
- Phuket Town, Phuket, Thailand
- Price
- $ · Budget
- Opening
- Open 6 days a week (closed Monday) · 06:30–13:30
Good to know
- Bib Gourmand
- Breakfast
- Cash only
Why we recommend it
Roti Chaofa is a long-running Thai-Muslim shop on Chaofa Road in Phuket Town, and one of the best places on the island to join locals for breakfast. It has a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Thailand for good-quality, good-value cooking, and it stays firmly a neighbourhood spot, busy every morning with people stopping in before work.
The star is the roti, cooked to order on a hot griddle at a station facing the street, where you can watch the dough being stretched, folded and cooked. It comes out light and crisp rather than heavy or oily. The classic order is roti with a bowl of rich, warming beef curry for dipping, and the menu also includes other curries and simple breakfast dishes.
The shop opens early, from 06:30 to 13:30 from Tuesday to Sunday, and is closed on Mondays. Go early for the freshest roti and the liveliest atmosphere; by late morning things are quieter and some dishes may have run out. It is cash only, and prices are low. Seating is casual and turnover is quick, so this is a place for a satisfying breakfast rather than a lingering brunch.
Roti Chaofa suits budget travellers, early risers and anyone who wants to experience everyday Phuket food culture. Families are welcome, and children usually enjoy watching the roti being made.
If you are new to this kind of breakfast, order one plain roti per person to start, with a bowl of curry to share, and add more as they come off the griddle; tearing the roti and dipping it into the curry is the usual way to eat it. Arrive early, particularly at weekends, and be patient if the cook is busy, as each roti is made fresh. Parking in the area is limited, so a taxi or a short walk from your hotel is easier.
The shop is in Phuket Town, so it is a convenient first stop before a morning walk along Thalang Road, Soi Romanee and Dibuk Road, or before visiting the shrines and markets of Phuket Town. Those staying at the beaches can combine an early breakfast here with a trip south to Wat Chalong and the Big Buddha, both on roads leading out of town.
Roti Chaofa FAQs
What is Roti Chaofa known for?
Freshly cooked roti, light and crisp, served with rich beef curry.
When is it open?
Tuesday to Sunday from 06:30 to 13:30; closed on Mondays.
Does it have a MICHELIN distinction?
Yes, a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Thailand.
When should I go?
Early in the morning for the freshest roti and the best choice of dishes.
Does it accept cards?
No, it is cash only.
What kind of shop is it?
A long-running Thai-Muslim shop with a casual setting and a cooking station facing the street.
Where is it?
At 44 Chaofa Road, Talat Nuea, in Phuket Town.
What can I combine it with?
A morning walk around Old Phuket Town, or a trip south to Wat Chalong.