Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Come hungry and early. This market in Talat Nuea, not far from Phuket Old Town, is a true local haunt and doesn't follow the tourist rhythm. People come for breakfast, buy vegetables, fruit, seafood, and dry goods, and then head home. Nothing here is staged for tourists – and that's precisely why a morning visit is worthwhile.

The food is the absolute highlight. Small stalls and food stands offer fresh spring rolls, mee-hoon noodles with pork broth, homemade snacks, and Thai breakfast platters you won't find anywhere else on the island. Prices are low. Popular stalls often sell out quickly, so the famous popiah stand might already be closed when you arrive. Just use that as an excuse to try something else. There's also a beer garden with a spacious outdoor terrace, draft beer and white wine for 100 baht, and karaoke—ideal for a more relaxed evening than in the Old Town.