The quick answer
Phuket has cheap Thai mookata grills in Patong, shabu and yakiniku buffets in Patong and Phuket Town, and resort seafood nights and Sunday brunches along the west coast.
For a local night out, Khon Kaen Buffet & BBQ in Patong is a mookata grill. For Japanese, Shokun Yakiniku in Phuket Town has six tiers up to A4 wagyu. For a long lazy Sunday, Mövenpick Patong, InterContinental Kamala and Vijitt Rawai run weekly brunches.
Expect time limits of 90 minutes to 2 hours at grill buffets and charges for food left uneaten.
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What each kind of buffet is and how to eat it without paying for leftovers.
Mookata
A charcoal-heated dome sits on your table. You grill pork, seafood and other meats on top while vegetables and noodles simmer in the broth around the rim.
How it works: Most places open around 5 pm, drinks and ice cost extra, and food you leave uneaten is often charged by weight.
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Shabu / Suki
You cook thin slices of meat, seafood and vegetables in a pot of broth at your own seat or table. Many places also serve sushi.
How it works: Pick your broth first (clear, tom yum, sukiyaki and so on) and check the time limit, which is often 90 minutes.
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Yakiniku
You grill marinated meats over charcoal at the table. Higher price tiers add wagyu and sashimi.
How it works: Ask which tier includes the cuts you want before ordering, because you cannot change tier once the clock starts.
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Japanese buffet
You order sushi, sashimi, hot dishes and desserts from a menu in small rounds instead of serving yourself.
How it works: Order a few plates per round, since unfinished plates may be charged.
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Hotel seafood night
Resorts run weekly themed dinners with seafood on ice, oysters, a live grill and carvery.
How it works: These usually run on one fixed night of the week, so check the hotel's schedule and book ahead.
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Sunday brunch
A long lunchtime buffet at a resort or beach club, often with live music, a kids' corner and an optional free-flow drinks package.
How it works: Prices marked ++ have service charge and VAT added on top, and some brunches run only once a month.
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9 all-you-can-eat places
A mix of budget and splurge buffets in Phuket. Prices are per person from public listings; they change often.
Khon Kaen Buffet & BBQ
PatongThai mookata grill buffet in the back streets of Patong.
- What's included
- Reviewers mention crab, shrimp, clams, pork belly, chicken, beef and vegetables. One reviewer says basic drinks are included.
- Price
- about 399 ฿ per person (reviewers say seafood grilling costs about 100 ฿ extra)
- Tip
- 27/44 Soi Ratchapathanuson, Patong. Listed as open 15:30–23:59, but one reviewer says it usually closes around 11 pm.
Shabu In
PatongPremium all-you-can-eat shabu with sushi and wagyu.
- What's included
- Unlimited shabu, sushi, sashimi and wagyu beef. Broths include clear, spicy, sukiyaki, tom yum, tomato, pumpkin and mala.
- Price
- from about 899 ฿ (+ tax/service)
- Tip
- 8 Sawatdirak Rd, Patong. Facebook lists it as open daily 12:00–03:00. You can book on WhatsApp at +66 82 804 6888.
Shokun Yakiniku Buffet
Phuket TownJapanese charcoal yakiniku buffet with six price tiers.
- What's included
- The 799 tier adds the first wagyu cuts and sashimi. Japanese A4 wagyu starts at the 1,699 tier, and the top tier includes beer and wine.
- Price
- about 599–2,499 ฿ per person (plus 7% VAT)
- Tip
- 260/29 Yaowarat Rd. The buffet is open 11:00–21:00 with a 2-hour limit. Food you order but don't eat is charged at menu price.
Cassia Phuket – Signature Mookata
Bang Tao (Laguna)All-you-can-eat mookata night at a resort, with live entertainment.
- What's included
- Unlimited mookata grill and hotpot with live entertainment. The resort's Vista Restaurant also runs a Monday seafood and carvery buffet.
- Price
- about 459 ฿ net per adult
- Tip
- Wednesday and Saturday, 18:30–22:00. Prices have changed between listings, so confirm the current rate when you book.
Mövenpick Myth Hotel Patong – Sunday Brunch
PatongWeekly international brunch buffet in central Patong.
- What's included
- International buffet. You can choose food only, food with selected drinks, or premium free-flow.
- Price
- about 1,815–2,990 ฿ net per person
- Tip
- Every Sunday 12:30–15:30. The guide notes that prices change, so book ahead.
InterContinental Phuket – Sunday Brunch
KamalaBeachside Sunday brunch with several drinks-pairing tiers.
- What's included
- Food-only brunch, with options to add free-flow wine and beer or a Champagne package.
- Price
- about 2,990–4,950 ฿++ per person
- Tip
- Every Sunday 12:00–15:00 on Kamala Beach. Service charge and VAT are added on top.
Kata Rocks – Sunday Brunch
KataMonthly premium brunch with sea views and an infinity pool.
- What's included
- Premium buffet with a DJ until 17:30. You can choose free-flow wine, beer and cocktails or non-alcoholic drinks.
- Price
- about 2,900–3,800 ฿++ per adult (1,600 ฿++ ages 5–12)
- Tip
- Held on one Sunday a month, 12:00–15:00, so check the date before planning around it.
Vijitt Resort Phuket – Sunday Brunch
RawaiWeekly resort brunch focused on seafood and live grilling.
- What's included
- Seafood, live BBQ and carving station, hot dishes, desserts and live music. Soft drinks are included.
- Price
- about 1,150 ฿++ per adult (half price ages 4–12)
- Tip
- Every Sunday 12:00–15:00. The price includes use of the infinity pool and kids' club.
Golden Kinnaree (Phuket FantaSea)
KamalaLarge Thai and international buffet hall inside the FantaSea cultural park.
- What's included
- Thai and international buffet. The listing says it is certified halal by the Central Islamic Committee of Thailand and that Muslim guests can eat in a separate area.
- Tip
- Usually booked together with the evening show ticket. Listings give different hours and halal days, so confirm with the park before you go.
We only list places with a public listing or menu we could check; prices are approximate and may exclude service charge and VAT. Places checked as of October 2026; hours change, so check before you go.
Tips
- Uneaten food is often charged extra. At mookata buffets this is usually by weight (about 50–100 ฿ per 100 g), and at Shokun it is charged at menu price. Order small rounds.
- Many buffets have a time limit, commonly 90 minutes to 2 hours. Ask when the clock starts.
- At local grill and hot pot buffets, drinks, ice and sometimes fresh charcoal cost extra. Hotel prices marked ++ add service charge and 7% VAT.
- Mookata smoke clings to your clothes. Wear something casual, or choose a yakiniku place with strong ventilation.
- Hotel seafood nights and brunches often run on one fixed day, some only monthly. Check the current schedule and book ahead in high season (Nov–Apr).
- In Phuket Town, vegetarian 'jay' shops (look for yellow flags) sell cheap rice-and-toppings meals. These are pay-per-plate, not all-you-can-eat.
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Download FeedMii freeFrequently asked questions
How much does an all-you-can-eat buffet cost in Phuket?
Local mookata buffets cost about 199–400 ฿ and shabu buffets about 299–899 ฿. Japanese yakiniku buffets start around 599 ฿, and hotel Sunday brunches range from about 950 to 5,300 ฿ per person.
What is mookata?
Mookata is a Thai buffet where you grill meat on a charcoal-heated dome in the middle of the table while vegetables and noodles cook in the broth around the edge.
Is there a halal buffet in Phuket?
Golden Kinnaree at Phuket FantaSea in Kamala is listed as certified halal by the Central Islamic Committee of Thailand, with a separate dining area for Muslim guests. Confirm the current schedule before you go.
Which buffets in Phuket do a Sunday brunch?
Weekly options include Mövenpick Myth Patong, InterContinental Kamala and Vijitt Resort in Rawai. Kata Rocks holds a brunch once a month.