15points · on 2 of 3 lists: Tripadvisor and Phuket Insider (Пхукет Инсайдер)
Chekhoff calls itself a home hearth in Phuket, and its Russian menu runs from beef borscht with sour cream and a bun to Tatar manti filled with lamb and potato. The honey cake and the ice cream are made in house, and blini come with red caviar. Portions are large, and the restaurant sits on a bar street near Kata Beach yet is not loud even at the outdoor tables.
“The ambience feels authentic and cozy.”
a Google reviewer
“the ribs were tender and juicy”
a Google reviewer
- Price
- Business lunch about 400 baht
10points · on 2 of 3 lists: Tripadvisor and Phuket Insider (Пхукет Инсайдер)
Named for Yuri Gagarin, the first person in space, this family cafe in Kata cooks fresh Russian comfort food with the taste of a home kitchen. Its cosmic borscht is the standout, served the traditional way with salo, fresh garlic, and mustard. Families settle in easily, looked after by attentive staff while the children play in a room full of toys.
“Genuinely tasty Russian food.”
a Google reviewer
“The vinegret salad and chicken soup were also really good.”
a Google reviewer
8points · on 2 of 3 lists: Tripadvisor and Phanganist
Spice House cooks Russian food that tastes like home to Russians on a long stay, with borscht and pelmeni dumplings on the menu, and it has regulars of more than 15 years. The pork ribs are big enough for two, and at the Porto de Phuket branch in Bang Tao the owner comes to the table to suggest dishes to people new to Russian food. A meal there may open with a cranberry drink on the house, and the branch is about 25 minutes from the airport, handy for a last lunch before a flight.
“Familiar cuisine, deliciously prepared.”
a Google reviewer
“Wonderful fruit shakes.”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings as last updated on 5 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
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The lists we counted
- Tripadvisor · 2026
- Phanganist · June 2026
- Phuket Insider (Пхукет Инсайдер) · October 2026
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