Phuket Royal

Dropped by here with my mom on a whim and I'm so glad I did. We just managed beat the lunch rush when we were seated so the place was nice and mellow. They had a/c blasting which was a nice reprieve from the 28 deg weather outside They gave us a complimentary teapot of lemongrass tea - it smelled lovely but we would have enjoued it more if it were cooler. Ended up getting the thai iced tea which was a sort of milk tea, tom yum soup, pineapple and basil fried rice and pad thai. We chose shrimp as our protein for all 3 dishes since we wanted something nice and light in the heat. What we forgot to account for were the portion sizes. They're huge!!! Each dish could easily feed 2-3 people depending on how hungry you are and were piping hot and fresh. The next time we come back, we'll likely get the drinks and soup again but split a main dish. As a side note, this place offers a variety of customization options (eg. If you're vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, etc) and the service was very quick and friendly. It's a little bit of an older place since it's in the heart of Chinatown but you could tell they put effort into keeping it nice and tidy. Mom and I both give it a 9/10

My friend and I had dinner here last night. This restaurant is an absolute gem and so lovely. The staff/folks who run this place make you feel warm and relaxed. The food was incredible and they were more than happy to accommodate my gluten intolerance. A gentleman who clearly is a bit of a regular brought them a piece of art that he thought they would like and gave it to them after he finished his meal and it was one of the most wholesome interactions I’ve seen in a while. Delicious food, lovely atmosphere and just an overall great experience. Can’t wait to go back.