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

The first thing to know is the heat – in every sense of the word. The kitchen serves authentic southern Thai cuisine, so Kua Kling and Gaeng Som feature the bold, salty, and spicy flavors for which the region is known. The two-story wooden house itself has no air conditioning, so you'll be sweating while eating on a still afternoon. High ceilings, exposed beams, green-framed windows, and colorful pendant lamps do compensate for much of the heat, but those prone to sweating should probably come after dark.

Popular dishes include fried chicken wings, pork with basil, Goong Ma-Kham with tamarind glaze, crab omelet, and crab curry. Fried Bai Liang with egg is a local vegetable dish that's a must-try if you haven't had it before. The pineapple rice is the most heavily advertised item on the menu, but I wouldn't recommend it as it's a bit too sweet, and there are better options elsewhere. Prices are on the higher end for Phuket Town, and the service is attentive without being intrusive.