Phuket, ThailandThe Phuket branch of the legendary Ubud institution with the same iconic pork ribs, house BBQ sauce, and bucket martinis. Located in the Cherngtalay area near Laguna Beach, Naughty Nuri's Phuket attracts the resort crowd who heard about it in Bali and made it a standard stop on the Southeast Asia circuit.
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A beloved Old Town institution serving handmade local ice cream in Phuket's most beautiful shophouse interior - all original 1920s tile floors, wooden beams, and rattan furniture. The durian, lychee, and mango ice creams made daily from fresh Phuket produce have become synonymous with the Old Town experience.
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The finest traditional Phuket kopitiam (Chinese coffeehouse) in the Old Town, serving Phuket coffee with thick condensed milk, kao tom rice porridge, and dim sum from 6am. Kopitiam is where Phuket's Chinese-Thai community has breakfasted for three generations - the dark roast Phuket Robusta coffee is extraordinary.
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A specialty coffee bar in the upscale Cherngtalay/Laguna area with exceptional single-origin espresso, homemade cakes, and reliable fast internet for nomads. The large windows, natural wood interior, and carefully curated playlist make it the most comfortable working cafe in the Laguna-Surin beach area.