Krua Tungtong (Big Chicken) — Restaurant in Kathu

My family and I have been coming to Krua Thung Thong for over 10 years, several times a year, and it has always been one of our favorite spots in Phuket. Unfortunately, our visit yesterday was very disappointing compared to all the wonderful meals we’ve enjoyed here in the past.

The flavors and quality that we loved seem to have changed since the old cook left. The som tum was poorly prepared, falling apart on the spoon instead of having its usual freshness and crunch. The chicken was undercooked, which was unsafe and very concerning. Even the rice, which was always perfectly cooked before, was watery. It also seemed like the food may have been kept from morning until night, rather than prepared fresh.

It’s really sad to see such a decline in a place we trusted for so long. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and brings back the high standards that made Krua Thung Thong special for the...

We visited after hearing they had vegan options available. When we asked about the vegan menu card mentioned in other reviews, we were directed to the vegetarian section instead. A staff member was able to point out a few dishes that could be made vegan once we asked, but it seemed there was some confusion around what vegan actually means. I had to explain that we did not want egg in our fried rice. The food itself was tasty, although the sauce on the stir fried broccoli had a strong buttery flavour, which left us unsure if it was truly vegan. While the food was enjoyable overall, I would not return personally, as I did not feel confident that they fully understood vegan...

Ha, I have never known this restaurants name, we always just call it the Rooster because of the big cockerel out front!! We were introduced to this restaurant on a visit to Phuket during our honeymoon in 2007, it became a favourite during that visit and we always go back every time we visit Phuket. The food is always excellent but if you like authentic spicing make sure to ask for it otherwise they can presume to tone it down for farang...