The short answer
Go Benz: what visitors should know first
Go only if you are adventurous, eat pork and offal, and are comfortable at a simple late-night stall. It is open in the evening and into the small hours, so it is a poor fit for early dinners or travellers who tire easily. Vegetarians should skip it.
History and context
The story behind Go Benz
We did not find a verified founding date or story on the pages we opened, so none is given here. Phuket 101 reports the Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2019, which can change yearly.
Useful facts
Go Benz facts at a glance
- Location
- Phuket Old Town, Talat Nuea; exact street not confirmed
- Dining style
- Casual street-food eatery, cash only
- Price signal
- Most dishes about 50 to 90 baht, per Phuket 101
- Signature order
- Try: khao tom haeng, dry rice porridge with pork and offal
- Good for
- Late-night adventurous eaters who eat pork
Why it matters
Why Go Benz is worth your time
Go Benz is one of the best-known late-night food stops in Phuket Old Town. Phuket 101 and Thai Holiday Guide both name it, and Phuket 101 reports a Michelin Bib Gourmand every year since 2019. It shows a side of Phuket eating that the beach resorts do not: cheap bowls, cash, queues and a menu that has barely changed.
It matters here because the question was which restaurants people most often look for. This is a place that earns attention for what a bowl costs and tastes like, not for comfort or service, so be clear about which kind of meal you want.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Dry rice porridge
Khao tom haeng with pork and offal is the dish Phuket 101 calls the main draw.
- 02
Price
Most dishes are quoted at 50 to 90 baht.
- 03
Late hours
Reported open 7 pm to 2 am, so it works as a post-dinner stop.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Treat this as a quick, cheap, late supper rather than a sit-down occasion. The menu is short: Phuket 101 describes dry rice porridge with pork and offal (khao tom haeng) as the main draw, alongside instant-noodle soups, crispy pork and a rice-noodle soup. It quotes most dishes at roughly 50 to 90 baht.
The same guide advises arriving after about 9:30 pm for a shorter wait and notes it is cash only, so carry baht. Go with a local-minded appetite: this is a famous street-food institution, not a refined restaurant, and the draw is the porridge and the late-night atmosphere of the Old Town.
It is not suitable for vegetarians, Jain travellers or anyone avoiding pork and offal, because the dishes named are all meat. Older travellers should weigh the late hours and the likely queue before planning an evening around it.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Carry cash in baht
- Arrive after about 9:30 pm for a shorter wait
- Confirm the exact location on a map
- Vegetarians should choose elsewhere
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Phuket Old Town, Talat Nuea
- Time needed
- Under an hour
- Best time
- After 9:30 pm, when the wait is reported to be shorter
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- This is a basic, casual eatery. We could not confirm seating style, steps or air-conditioning, and it opens only in the evening, so it is a late outing. Older travellers may prefer a daytime Old Town restaurant.
- Tickets and access
- Reported open 7 pm to 2 am and cash only. We did not find a booking option; expect to queue at busy times and check hours before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Go Benz
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
This is a basic, casual eatery. We could not confirm seating style, steps or air-conditioning, and it opens only in the evening, so it is a late outing. Older travellers may prefer a daytime Old Town restaurant.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Go Benz vegetarian?
No. The dishes named are rice porridge with pork and offal, instant noodles with pork and a pork-based noodle soup. Vegetarians should eat elsewhere.
Is it open in the daytime?
Phuket 101 reports 7 pm to 2 am, so it is an evening and late-night place. Confirm before you go.
Do they take cards?
Phuket 101 says it is cash only. Bring baht.
Sources and further reading
- Phuket 101: best Thai restaurants in Phuket Town
- Phuket 101: local Thai restaurants in Old Town
- Thai Holiday Guide: best restaurants in Phuket
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
