One Chun Cafe occupies the ground floor of a converted shophouse on Thalang Road — the prettiest street in Old Phuket Town. With its pastel walls, rattan chairs, and shelves of vintage knick-knacks, it reads as a cafe. But the kitchen turns out some of the most reliable local food in the old town, and the prices are genuinely low.
The Food
One Chun’s menu mixes local Phuket dishes with standard Thai cafe fare. The local items are where it shines:
- Moo hong — Phuket’s braised pork belly, here slightly sweeter and stickier than Tu Kab Khao’s version. At 120 baht, it is one of the cheapest versions in town.
- O aew — a Phuket dessert of shaved ice, banana, and jelly made from a local seed. One Chun is one of the few places that still makes it fresh daily.
- Roti with curry sauce — flaky, buttery, and served with a mild southern-style curry for dipping.
- Thai milk tea — properly strong, not over-sweetened.
The Setting
The interior is small — maybe 8 tables — and decorated with a rotating collection of antiques: old cameras, cassette players, ceramic pots. The walls are soft green, the ceiling fans spin slowly, and there is free Wi-Fi. It is the kind of place where you sit down for a quick lunch and stay two hours.
Practical Info
- Address: 48 Thalang Road, Talad Yai, Phuket Town
- Hours: 9:30–18:00 daily
- Price: 80–180 baht per dish; 250–350 baht per person including drinks
- Cash only — no card payment, so bring baht
The Verdict
One Chun is the restaurant you go to when you want good local food without the formality (or price) of Tu Kab Khao. The moo hong is excellent, the o aew is rare, and the setting on Thalang Road means you can combine lunch with a walking tour of Old Phuket Town’s Sunday market and street art. Cash only — bring baht.