The PHOODIE Phuket Food Festival runs from November 20 to 29, 2026. Presented by the Phuket Hotels Association, it brings together 50 restaurants and bars for ten days of special menus, one-off dining experiences and a walking-street-style market.
Here are seven ways to make the most of it. The details below come from the organisers’ announcement, so check PHOODIE’s social media for updates.
1. Map Your Palate with the PHOODIE Road Map (November 20-27)
The PHOODIE Road Map runs for the first eight days, from November 20 to 27. Participating restaurants and bars across Phuket present PHOODIE specials, themed menus and one-off dining experiences. Some take place on a single evening, while others run throughout the week.
The Road Map has six themes: PHOODIE Nutrition Lab, Sustainable Bites and Mixes, Plant-Based Creation, Chef’s Table Series, Phuket Seafood Celebration and Phuket Peranakan Culture. Together they cover wellness, responsible food and drink practices, plant-based cooking, chef-led dining, Andaman seafood and Phuket’s Peranakan heritage.
Dates, formats, prices and reservation details vary by venue and are published through the PHOODIE digital calendar. Check it early if you want to reserve a specific event.
2. Collect Your PHOODIE Passport
Diners attending a Road Map event receive one PHOODIE Passport per diner per visit to a participating venue. You can collect more by visiting other participating restaurants or returning to the same venue.
Each Passport can be redeemed for one bite or one drink at PHOODIE Meet on November 28. It is an easy way to sample several venues in one place.
3. Visit the PHOODIE Meet Market (November 28)
On November 28, the Road Map converges at PHOODIE Meet at Limelight Mall, a lively walking-street-style market. Participating restaurants and bars offer signature bites and drinks from multiple venues, with live music, chef and bartender competitions and festival entertainment. Phuket bloggers will also be invited to name their Top Recommended Restaurant and Top Bar.
Opening times for PHOODIE Meet are not listed in the announcement, so check the schedule before you go.
4. Plan Your Timing
The festival lasts ten days, from November 20 to 29. Opening hours depend on each venue, so check the venue’s details before you go.
Group your Road Map visits in the first eight days, November 20 to 27, so you collect Passports before PHOODIE Meet on November 28. Spreading your meals over several days also keeps the schedule relaxed. November is usually the start of Phuket’s dry season, though showers are still possible.
5. Explore Beyond the Main Events
PHOODIE is island-wide, with 50 restaurants and bars taking part. The line-up combines international hotel brands with independent restaurants and includes, for example, Pine Beach Bar at InterContinental Phuket Resort, Sizzle Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, Takieng at Renaissance Phuket, Black Ginger at The Slate and Aulis Phuket.
Because venues are spread across the island, plan how you will get between them. Our guide to the best way to travel around Phuket compares the options. If you plan to drink, leave the driving to someone else.
Between meals, the Big Buddha has views over the island, and Laem Phromthep at the southern tip of Phuket is a well-known sunset spot.
6. Vote for Your Favourites
The festival ends on November 29 with the PHOODIE Dining Awards at InterContinental Phuket Resort. The ceremony is invitation-only and recognises the people and venues behind Phuket’s dining scene. Awards for Best Chef, Best Bar and Best Restaurant are determined by public vote, and voting closes on November 27.
Follow PHOODIE’s social media for voting details.
7. Budget Smart
No general entry charge has been announced for the festival, but food and drink are paid. Road Map menus and experiences are priced by each venue, and prices vary.
Your PHOODIE Passport covers one bite or one drink at PHOODIE Meet. Anything else you order at the market will most likely cost extra, so check the PHOODIE digital calendar and the festival’s social media for ticketing and payment details before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the PHOODIE Phuket Food Festival taking place?
The PHOODIE Phuket Food Festival runs from November 20 to 29, 2026. Themed dining under the PHOODIE Road Map runs from November 20 to 27, PHOODIE Meet, a walking-street-style market at Limelight Mall, takes place on November 28, and the invitation-only PHOODIE Dining Awards are on November 29.
Is there an entry fee for the PHOODIE Phuket Food Festival?
No general entry charge has been announced. Menus and dining experiences at participating venues are paid and priced by each venue, and each PHOODIE Passport covers one bite or one drink at PHOODIE Meet. Check the PHOODIE digital calendar and social media for ticketing details.
What kind of food can I expect at the festival?
The Road Map has six themes: PHOODIE Nutrition Lab, Sustainable Bites and Mixes, Plant-Based Creation, Chef’s Table Series, Phuket Seafood Celebration and Phuket Peranakan Culture. At PHOODIE Meet, participating restaurants and bars offer signature bites and drinks.