Authentic Thai food, where the locals eat. Run by the Faris & Diana Pitsuwan family — the name is the whole point.
The Locals — Authentic Thai Halal Curry & Street Food is a 100% halal-certified kitchen at Rimna Plaza in Tonsai Village, Koh Phi Phi, run by the Faris & Diana Pitsuwan family. It answers the question every traveller asks: where do the locals actually eat? Dive instructors, boat crews, hotel staff and island families come back daily for Southern Thai curry-over-rice (khao gaeng), simmered fresh each morning.
It is a fully halal-certified kitchen — a genuine, hard-to-find assurance for Muslim travellers from Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and the Middle East — a short walk from Al-Islah Mosque. Dishes start from 60 THB, with free island-wide delivery twice daily and vegan curry options.
Highlights
- 100% Halal-certified kitchen
- Southern Thai curry-over-rice (khao gaeng), simmered fresh daily
- À-la-carte wok dishes
- Vegan curry options
- From 60 THB
- Free Tonsai delivery twice daily (11:30 & 13:30)
- Short walk from Al-Islah Mosque
Menu
Visit · Hours · Directions
- Name
- The Locals
- Address
- Rimna Plaza, Tonsai Village, Koh Phi Phi Don, Krabi 81000, Thailand
- Hours
- Daily 7 AM – 9 PM
- Phone
- +66 813 977 529
- Find it
- At Rimna Plaza, Tonsai Village — about a 5-minute walk from Tonsai Pier and a short stroll from Al-Islah Mosque.
- Languages
- Thai, English, Malay
- Payment
- Cash, Thai QR (PromptPay)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there halal-certified food on Koh Phi Phi?
Yes. The Locals at Rimna Plaza, Tonsai Village is a 100% halal-certified kitchen, a short walk from Al-Islah Mosque.
Where do locals actually eat on Koh Phi Phi?
The Locals — it's where dive instructors, boat crews, hotel staff and island families eat daily. Southern Thai curry-over-rice from 60 THB.
How much does a meal cost at The Locals?
Dishes start from 60 THB, making it one of the most affordable authentic meals in Tonsai Village.
Does The Locals deliver on Koh Phi Phi?
Yes — free island-wide delivery twice daily, at 11:30 and 13:30. Order via WhatsApp.
What are The Locals' opening hours?
Open daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM at Rimna Plaza, Tonsai Village.