Blue Elephant Phuket
Southern Thai and Phuketian cooking served in a restored Sino-Portuguese governor’s house in the old town.
Photo © Blue Elephant Phuket
- Where96 Krabi RoadHistoric centre of Phuket Town
- CuisineSouthern Thai heritagePhuketian and Peranakan recipes, signature menu
- Opening hoursOpen 09:00–22:30
- Contact+66 76 354 355Official website ↗
Why go
About Blue Elephant Phuket
Blue Elephant Phuket is set in an antique governor’s house in the historic centre of Phuket Town. The building, known as Phra Pitak Chinpracha, is a restored example of Sino-Portuguese architecture and counts among the most striking palaces on the island. Guests dine inside this heritage setting, and the house can also be hired privately for events.
The menu is created by Master Chef Nooror and presents southern Thai cuisine, with new and ancient Phuketian flavours. The kitchen says it uses only top-quality ingredients. A signature menu features dishes such as a tamarind and foie gras recipe, a Peranakan mackerel dish and a turmeric crab curry. A bar serves classic and house cocktails.
Services and dietary options
Good to know at Blue Elephant Phuket
- Cocktail bar (Blue Bar)
- Private events and weddings
Gallery
Inside Blue Elephant Phuket
Photo © Blue Elephant Phuket
Photo © Blue Elephant Phuket
Photo © Blue Elephant Phuket
Photo © Blue Elephant Phuket
Photo © Blue Elephant Phuket
Photo © Blue Elephant Phuket
Practical information
Blue Elephant Phuket: address, opening hours and contacts
96 Krabi Road, Talat Nuea, Mueang Phuket 83000
Opening hours
Hours from the official website:
| Day | Open |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–22:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00–22:30 |
Location
- Same day
- For a table today, phone +66 76 354 355.
Getting there
How to get to Blue Elephant Phuket
From Phuket Old Town
On foot: 540 m, about 9 min walk.
From Patong
About 9.7 km in a straight line: by taxi, Grab or Bolt.
From Phuket International Airport
About 26 km in a straight line: by taxi, Grab or Bolt.
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors); road distances are longer and walking times are approximate.
Around the restaurant
Near Blue Elephant Phuket: sights, and hotels
City Guide · Things to do
Sights near Blue Elephant Phuket
Phuket beaches, temples and viewpoints with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
Museum
Phuket Thai Hua Museum
A 1934 Chinese school that explains how tin and migrants built Phuket
Market
Sunday Walking Street (Lard Yai)
Thalang Road closes to traffic every Sunday evening for Lard Yai
Old town
Phuket Old Town
Tin-fortune shophouses, shrines and a Sunday night street market
Temple
Wat Chalong
Phuket's best-known temple, home to the Luang Por Chaem hall
Beach
Patong Beach and Bangla Road
Phuket's busiest resort beach and its after-dark walking street
Landmark
The Big Buddha
A 45-metre white marble Buddha above Chalong Bay
Beach
Karon Beach
Phuket's second-longest beach, calmer than Patong, made for sunset walks
Beach
Kata and Kata Noi Beaches
Two bays, Koh Pu offshore and a golden sunset
Beach
Freedom Beach
Hidden white-sand cove south of Patong, by boat or steep trail
All things to do
On the Phuket map
City Guide · Where to stay
Hotels near Blue Elephant Phuket
Hotels, resorts and villas with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
Phuket Old Town
The Memory at On On Hotel
Heritage boutique hotel in a 1927 Sino-Portuguese building on Phang-Nga Road
Phuket Town
Quip Bed & Breakfast
Design-minded B&B in Phuket Town with sketch-art rooms
Phuket Old Town
Casa Blanca Boutique Hotel
Boutique hotel in a Sino-Portuguese colonial building in Phuket Old Town
Phuket Old Town
Book a Bed Poshtel
Design hostel on Dibuk Road in Phuket Old Town with an outdoor pool
Chalong hills
Villa Zolitude Resort & Spa
Thirty safari-style private pool villas on a forested hillside above Chalong
Ao Chalong
Shanti Lodge Phuket
Family-run guest house in a tropical garden south of Wat Chalong
Patong
Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort
Twenty-one teak-framed rooms and suites on the hillside above Patong Bay
Kata Noi
Mom Tri's Villa Royale
Former seaside home of the architect Mom Tri on the headland above Kata Noi Beach: 42 suites
Kata Noi
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort
Beachfront resort along an 850-metre stretch of Kata Noi Bay
All hotels
On the Phuket map
City Guide · Experiences
Tours and experiences
Diving, sea canoeing, cooking classes and nature trips with their own Holiplanet page.
Experiences & tours
Blue Elephant Cooking School Phuket
Hands-on Thai cooking classes in a Sino-Portuguese mansion in Phuket Town, led by Blue Elephant's chefs.
Experiences & tours
John Gray's Sea Canoe
Guided sea canoe trips into the caves and hidden lagoons of Phang Nga Bay, from Phuket, with meals and hotel transfers included.
Experiences & tours · Since 2004
Thailand Divers
A Rawai dive centre running beginner courses, certified-diver day trips, Similan liveaboards and snorkelling tours from Phuket.
Experiences & tours
Aussie Divers Phuket
A PADI dive centre in Chalong offering scuba courses for beginners and professionals, day trips on its own boat and Similan liveaboards.
Experiences & tours · Since 2016
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
A retirement home for rescued elephants in northeast Phuket, where guests observe the herd from a canopy walkway and forest trails.
All experiences
On the Phuket map
City Guide · Beyond Phuket
Day trips from Phuket
Islands and Krabi within a boat ride.
Krabi · City Guide
Ao Nang and Koh Lanta
Railay’s cliffs, the Tiger Cave Temple and the long beaches of Koh Lanta
By ferry or speedboat
Phi Phi Islands
Limestone cliffs and turquoise bays, two hours by boat
Boat or sea canoe
Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island
Limestone towers, hidden lagoons and James Bond Island
Phang Nga Bay
Koh Panyee (Ko Panyi)
A stilt village at the foot of a limestone cliff
All day trips
Phuket City Guide
Holiplanet Journal
Latest from the Phuket Journal
Stories and practical guides about life in Phuket.
Holiplanet Journal
Phuket Old Town: A Walking Guide to Thalang Road, the Sunday Market and the Museums
Holiplanet Journal
Loy Krathong Festival 2026: Dates, Meaning and Where to See It in Phuket
Holiplanet Journal
Rental Market Trends in Phuket (in USD)
Holiplanet Journal
Market Prices per Square Meter for Condos and Apartments in Phuket
All stories
Holiplanet Journal
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors).
Questions
Blue Elephant Phuket: frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours?
Blue Elephant Phuket is listed as open every day from 9:00 to 22:30.
Where is the restaurant?
In an antique governor’s house in the historic centre of Phuket Town, at 96 Krabi, Talat Nuea.
Can I book the restaurant for a private event?
Yes. The venue can be privatised for private dinners, weddings or corporate dinners. Write to phuketsales@blueelephant.com.
What is on the signature menu?
Signature dishes include Thai tamarind with French foie gras, a Peranakan king mackerel dish and a Phuketian turmeric and betel leaf crab curry.
Is there a bar?
Yes, Blue Bar serves classic cocktails such as the Cosmopolitan, as well as a Lemongrass Martini and a Mango Passion.
How do I contact the restaurant?
Call +66 76 354 355 or email phuketsales@blueelephant.com.