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Mr Yong’s Restaurant — the friendly mid‑range Thai that can’t make up its mind
A 4.3/5 average from 163 reviews tells you people generally like this place, but the details in those reviews point to a split personality: authentic dishes and attentive service on one side, inconsistent cooking and sketchy value on the other.
Value: inexpensive on the menu, mixed in practice
The restaurant is listed as inexpensive, and several diners praise the reasonable pricing. That impression collides with a recent hard complaint about small portions, a burnt grilled fish and a worse cost-performance than the five-star hotel next door. Takeaway: expect low sticker prices but check portion size before committing to the costly-looking entrees.
Food: authentic flavours, tourist-friendly heat levels, and a gamble on execution
A Thai reviewer who identifies as local confirms authenticity and calls out specific winners: Koong Ob Woon Sen, a plain omelette, Yum Woon Sen with shrimp, Pad Prik Kang with shrimp and Tom Yum Koong. Another regular mentions spring rolls, pineapple fried rice, BBQ chicken skewers, and green and yellow curries as reliable picks, adding that dishes are often cooked mild for non-spicy customers while fresh chilli is available if you ask. Those are useful ordering signals: stick to the recommended items and request spiciness explicitly.
That said, the burn of a grilled fish reported by one diner is not trivial. The menu can deliver genuine Thai flavours, but execution appears uneven enough that high-risk items — whole fish, delicate proteins — are worth avoiding on a first visit.
Service and atmosphere: consistently decent
Multiple guests commend the staff and atmosphere. Descriptions include attentive, helpful service and a relaxed, rustic setting. One guest calls the room a cool, chill spot outside a hotel, another praises good service and a pleasant vibe. If you value friendly front-of-house and a casual table, this place reliably delivers.
Location and context: tourist footfall, walkability and neighbourhood character
The restaurant sits within walking distance of Le Meridien Hotel Phuket, which explains repeat visits from hotel guests. The immediate block contains a mix of tourist services — motorbike rental, spas, a convenience store and nightlife options including karaoke and a cannabis-themed coffee shop — so expect a tourist-oriented crowd and easy access if you don’t have a car.
Practical realities: hours, payment and parking
- Open every day from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, so lunch through dinner is covered without surprises.
- They accept contactless payments; it is not a cash-only operation.
- There is no paid street parking indicated, so arriving by hotel shuttle, motorbike or on foot is the safer bet.
How to visit smartly
- If you care about authentic Thai leads, order the dishes recommended by the local reviewer and ask for your spice level up front.
- Avoid fragile or whole-grilled items until you’ve judged the kitchen’s consistency; the grilled fish report is specific and actionable.
- Bring alternative plans for portion sizing: share starters and mains if you want variety without getting shortchanged.
- Walk from nearby hotels or use motorbike rental; don’t count on convenient paid parking.
- Use contactless payment to save time and avoid fumbling for cash.
Bottom line
Mr Yong’s is worth a try for diners who want authentic-tasting Thai food with friendly service at modest prices, provided you order the safer, recommended dishes and accept that execution can wobble. Treat it as a good-value, casual option for hotel guests and tourists — not a place to stake a special occasion on, unless you’re willing to gamble on consistency.
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