Looking at sourcing a few local restaurants for grabbing dinner etc.

Any recommendations for places to eat that reflect Thai prices. Obviously we're not looking for western type food, just good Asian food.

Thanks.

What area?

Where ever you decide to go to eat, I think you should expect to enjoy a price range of 35 to 40 Baht.

And, it is going to be great.

Sorry, forgot to mention area. Patong.

Small Thai place opposite the Beach house in NAni road - HUge portions, very cheap & very good!

Just further down Nani towards Baan Saan - noodle shop on the corner of Family MArt is the best in Patong - almost

The islander bar just off Bangka - good food & great prices

DONS bbq @ 299 all you can eat on Sautrdays is also great

Many of the locals buy food from street vendors from near Banzaan (when it is not under water). In my opinion Patong is the worst part of the island for dining out on a budget, however.

The general idea is that the west coast is overpriced, less authentic.

In general the best food values are in Phuket Town and Rassada. One that might be of interest to some readers is the khao soi (30 baht) shop run outside the Burmese minimart, called CityMart, next to the wet market on Ranong Rd. They also have 'export' Leo on sale there: apparently made in Thailand, exported to Burma and then smuggled back in. Cheaper than at 7-Eleven and tastes the same. Go figure...

Small Thai place opposite the Beach house in NAni road - HUge portions, very cheap & very good!

Just further down Nani towards Baan Saan - noodle shop on the corner of Family MArt is the best in Patong - almost

The islander bar just off Bangka - good food & great prices

DONS bbq @ 299 all you can eat on Sautrdays is also great

I thought Dons was 249bht all you can eat? has the price risen?

maybe it is.....????? will have a look this weekend, i could easily be wrong!

I thought Dons was 249bht all you can eat? has the price risen?

No.