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

Be sure to order the Gai Pad Ka Prao. This dish consistently receives critical acclaim, as do the braised pork with rice and the house-made grilled pork with rice. All dishes are freshly prepared and not simply placed on a tray. Here you'll experience Thai-Chinese cuisine as it once characterized Phuket's Old Town, served in a Sino-Portuguese shop on Thanon Talang Street that has retained its authentic charm. The old shop fittings are worn and reminiscent of the 1970s. The restaurant is photographed as often as it is visited.

Since seating is limited and it often gets crowded, a queue is normal at lunchtime or dinnertime. If you arrive outside of peak hours, you'll be able to get in right away. There's outdoor seating overlooking the hustle and bustle of Talang Street, which I'd happily sit inside on a nice evening. The prices are reasonable and the portions generous, making it an ideal afternoon stop if you're already strolling through the Old Quarter. Besides the pork dishes, the Tom Yum, green curry, and homemade fruit sodas are particularly recommended.