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Karon Circle - a traffic island decorated
with strange mythical creatures straight out of Thai folklore, is
the main focal point in Karon. Located on the beach road it's close
to the main shopping area away from the beach starts here. Opposite
is a row of unpretentious and inexpensive local restaurants offering
excellent sea food and Thai specialities.
For more stylish dining try Old Siam at the Thavorn Palm
Beach Hotel along the beach road which serves excellent Royal Northern
Thai cuisine. Choose the terrace or traditional teakwood house.
Classical dance performances - Wed and Sat. Open noon- 2.30 6-10pm.
Reservations recommended. Tel 396 116, 396 552.
Pining for a steak? Tai Kong Phuket Arcadia Hotel, also
on the beach road, serves excellent seafood and imported US steak.
Live music in lobby lounge and karaoke bar. Open for dinner from
5pm-10pm.
At Talay-Tai (Karon Villa) you can select your own fresh
Phuket lobster, crab or saltwater fish, served either Thai or international
style. Tel 396-139, ext 340
Al Dente close to Karon Circle serves generous fondues,
both meat and cheese, as well as cooked-to-order Italian dishes.
Classical music makes a relaxing background to the sound of the
sea in this fine open-air restaurant. Lunch and dinner. Tel 396
569
Seema's Pure Indian Vegetarian Food Karon Plaza, Karon (just
off main road) No dairy products or eggs. No alcohol served but
you can bring your own. There's also a little gift shop with Indian
imports. Lunch and dinner.
Ruem Thep Inn
Located right at the end of Karon (south end) on the rocky headland.
Relaxed atmosphere, good Thai food and ocean views.
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