Things to do
Food and drink
Phi Phi's village is packed with places to eat, from roadside woks to beachfront seafood barbecues. The food is a mix of southern Thai flavours, backpacker favourites and international cafés.
What to try
- Massaman and southern curries: rich, often with Muslim influences, reflecting the island's community.
- Seafood barbecue: choose your fish, prawns or squid from the display and have it grilled.
- Pad thai and fried rice: cheap, quick and everywhere.
- Roti: fried flatbread from street carts, sweet with banana and condensed milk, or savoury.
- Som tam: spicy green papaya salad; ask for mai phet (not spicy) if needed.
- Fruit shakes: mango, pineapple, watermelon, blended with ice.
Where to eat
The cheapest food is in the centre of the village, where small family restaurants and stalls serve Thai dishes at lower prices than the beachfront. Bakeries and cafés serve Western breakfasts and good coffee. Seafood restaurants line Tonsai Bay. On remote beaches, you will mostly eat at your resort.
Dietary needs
Vegetarian and vegan options are easy to find, especially in cafés and Thai restaurants (ask for jay or vegetarian). Halal food is widely available. If you have allergies, especially to peanuts or shellfish, carry a card in Thai explaining them.