The short answer
Mee Ton Poe: what visitors should know first
Go for a cheap, quick plate of Phuket's best-known noodle dish, if you eat pork, seafood and egg. Skip it if you are vegetarian. Several branches exist, so confirm the address before you take a taxi.
History and context
The story behind Mee Ton Poe
Phuket 101 says the shop began in 1946 as a small, modest restaurant at the clock circle in Phuket Town. It was listed in the Phuket Michelin Guide in 2021, according to the same page.
Useful facts
Mee Ton Poe facts at a glance
- Location
- Phuket Road, near the clock circle, Phuket Town
- Dining style
- Casual noodle shop
- Price signal
- Cheap, per Phuket 101
- Signature order
- Try: Hokkien noodles with pork satay
- Good for
- A quick lunch; meat and seafood eaters
Why it matters
Why Mee Ton Poe is worth your time
Hokkien noodles are one of the dishes that most clearly show Phuket's Chinese roots, and this shop has served them since 1946 according to Phuket 101. For a family trying to understand why Old Town looks the way it does, a plate here connects the food to the Sino-Portuguese shophouses on the same streets.
It is also an inexpensive way to eat well. One point to note is that the dish is built on pork, egg and seafood, so it is not a choice for vegetarian, Jain or Pure Veg diners. If your group is mixed, take the meat eaters here and send the others to a vegetarian restaurant on Ranong Road.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Hokkien noodles
Thick yellow noodles in dark gravy with a soft-boiled egg on top.
- 02
Pork satay
A common side order reported by Phuket 101.
- 03
Since 1946
One of the longer-running noodle shops in Phuket Town.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The standard order is a plate of Hokkien noodles: thick yellow noodles stir-fried with pork, seafood and vegetables in a dark gravy, topped with a soft-boiled egg. Many diners add pork satay on the side. A shop next door is reported to serve similar noodles in soup, which suits anyone who prefers something lighter.
Treat it as a short stop, not a long meal. Portions are modest and prices are low, so it pairs well with a walk through the Old Town or a slower dinner at one of the Dibuk Road restaurants. Go before the afternoon heat, and bring small change.
The branch picture is confusing. Phuket 101 lists a Phuket Road shop plus branches in Kathu and on Thepkasatri Road, while other sites place it on other streets. Use a map search for the exact shop you want before you leave your hotel.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm which branch before you set off
- Go before the afternoon heat
- Tell staff if you avoid pork or egg
- Not suitable for vegetarians
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Phuket Road, near the clock circle, Phuket Town
- Time needed
- About 45 minutes
- Best time
- Late morning or lunch; the Phuket Town shop is reported open 9 am to 6:30 pm
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A simple local shop with no frills, so expect basic seating and a short wait at lunch. We could not confirm air conditioning or steps. It is flat and close to the road, so a taxi can drop you at the door.
- Tickets and access
- No reservations are mentioned. Hours vary by branch: Phuket 101 gives 9 am to 6:30 pm in town. Confirm which branch your driver is heading to.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Mee Ton Poe
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A simple local shop with no frills, so expect basic seating and a short wait at lunch. We could not confirm air conditioning or steps. It is flat and close to the road, so a taxi can drop you at the door.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Mee Ton Poe vegetarian?
No. The noodles come with pork, seafood and a soft-boiled egg, so it is not suitable for vegetarian or Jain diners.
Are there several branches?
Phuket 101 lists the town shop plus branches in Kathu and on Thepkasatri Road. Other sites give different street names, so check a map.
How long has it been open?
Phuket 101 gives 1946 as the founding year.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
