It seems odd to us, as visitors, to go into the restaurants in Phuket and to pay as little as $2 for what is invariably fantastic food. Still, this is what the locals pay and the restaurants seem to be doing pretty well! A quick tip: the locals know what they’re doing so if you see a huge queue behind a food stall, join it! There is great food there!One thing to remember while you’re on holiday is that the quality of the food offered in the restaurant in Phuket cannot be determined by the price you pay. More specifically, more money does not equal greater quality. This is an assumption that is tied up in our Western minds that does not hold true here. Instead when you pay more in a restaurant in Phuket you are likely paying for the salubriousness of your surroundingsThere are enough restaurants in Phuket that sell enough types of food to ensure you won’t get bored. Not only is the local Thai food prepared pretty much everywhere you look, there is a great selection of other delicacies and, if you’re feeling a little homesick (or just want a rest from the spicy Thai food) there are plenty of places that offer Western food on the menu.