O Tao Bang Niao in Phuket


Phuket is a popular southern city with various food cuisines, be it southern cuisines, Malaysian cuisines or Chinese cuisines. And if you like trying local food, there’s a Michelin-rated stall that sells cheap stir-fried oyster with taro for you to try when visiting the city.

O Tao Bang Niao is a Hokkien-style stall near Phuket Old Town selling cheap Michellin stir-fried oyster with taro and holding a Michelin Plate recognition for three years. Backpackers should try it for an affordable meal.


Come and try stir-fried oyster with taro


o tao bang niao - stallImage credit: @cprachak_1983

O Tao Bang Niao is a popular 40-year-old restaurant that offers O Tao from ฿70 (~USD2.14)/dish that impresses both Thais and tourists.

o tao bang niao - o taoImage credit: @alohajung

O Tao is a Phuket dish made of stir-fried oysters, eggs, and flour with battered taro which can also be found in countries like Malaysia, Taiwan, and Singapore. You can also enjoy their other options such as O Tao Seafood, Crispy Fried Mussel Pancake, and Pork Satay.

o tao bang niaoImage credit: @felixmexicano

If you are visiting Phuket and want to pay a visit to this restaurant, you can find the eatery under the overpass in front of Banbangneaw Muninipal School. Moreover, the area is full of restaurants with different cuisines you can explore and try.


Drop a visit at this Michelin-rated stall in Phuket


If you find yourself in Phuket, give this restaurant a try and you might be satisfied enough to come back again.

O Tao Bang Niao
Address: 349/94 Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Opening hours:
3pm–10.30pm, Daily
Contact: +66 9 1515 4949  |
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Cover image adapted from: @cprachak_1983 and @asadar_adda

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