Hard Rock Cafe Phuket
Hard Rock Cafe, that famous chain of American restaurants with a rock and roll theme has one of its many branches planted in Phuket, Thailand. When we were walking along the streets of Patong one night, the giant neon electric guitar caught our attention. That, and also the loud and happening music that got many people dancing on the streets. Since we were looking for dinner, we thought, why not? Once we’re at the entrance, we were asked by the usher whether we’re there for food or drinks and were shown to our table in no time.
Giant Hard Rock Cafe guitar
Inside the restaurant, we spotted a row of tables in a booth-like arrangement and we took one of them.
Waiting for food at Hard Rock Cafe, Phuket
After browsing their menu, the first item that caught our eye was the Legendary 10 oz. Burger. According to the menu,
“Our proprietary blend of fresh, Australian Angus Beef isn’t just a burger. It’s a legend. And has been for nearly four delicious decades.”
So how could we resist?
Legendary 10oz. Burger
True enough, when the burger arrived, we were impressed. The thick slab of Australian Angus Beef was cooked medium well, with slightly charred edges and topped with bacon, 2 slices of cheese, onion rings, lettuce and tomato. The beef patty was tender and still retained some of the juices within. The addition of bacon and cheese flavoured the burger very well without overwhelming the taste of the beef. It was a one legendary burger indeed.
Australian Angus Beef burger
Together with any Legendary burgers, we had the option to top up about THB110 (~RM11) for a milkshake. And we were glad we did, for the chocolate milkshake we had was thick, creamy and very chocolatey. Yum!
Chocolate Milkshake
The Honey Citrus Grilled Chicken Salad was really special in that it came with blue cheese! The huge plate of salad was tossed with honey citrus dressing, Cajun chicken, orange slices, pecans and dried cranberries. I am no fan of blue cheese but I was surprised that the addition of these cheese crumbs went really well with the salad. Not to mention the crunch of pecans and the sweetness of orange slices made the combination so wholesome and healthy.
Honey Citrus Grilled Chicken Salad
Last but not least, the Jumbo Combo, which was a platter of spring rolls, chicken wings, onion rings, potato skins and chicken tenders. Of all those served, I thought they did a pretty good job with the hickory-smoked chicken wings, which were very flavourful, juicy and tender. The chicken tenders were deep fried to perfection too, with a resounding crunch every time we bit into them. The baked potato skins were good when they were still warm but were not too attractive once they’re cold.
Jumbo Combo
Hickory-smoked chicken wings
Baked potato skins
No doubt we were in Phuket and not eating tom yam for the first time. It was rather liberating! Hard Rock Cafe managed to maintain its standards across the globe and we felt that we got our money’s worth from their quality and huge portions. It’s a good alternative if you have had too many pandan chicken or tom yam soup! 
Hard Rock Cafe Phuket, Thailand
Hard Rock Cafe Phuket (next to Marriot Courtyard)
48/1 Ruamjai Road, Patong
Kathu, Phuket 83150
Thailand
Tel No: +66-76-366-381
Email Address: [email protected]
Operating Hours: Sun-Thu 11:00AM – 1:00AM, Fri & Sat 11:00AM – 2:00AM
Comments (28)
I’ve got a colleague who’s gonna love this – she’s trying to visit every Hard Rock Cafe around the world!
Life for Beginners recently posted..CocoTei
Wow, that’s impressive!! I’m sure she must have visited this before!
Wow…didn’t know potato skin can be used and cooked as a dish. :p
tekkaus recently posted..Extraterrestrial ET- Katy Perry Is Totally Out of This World
Interesting, isn’t it? It could taste so good too!!
The burger really looks good, and the hickory smoked chicken wings as well YUMS
hildamilda recently posted..Double Happiness
Those chicken wings were my favourite!
Been to the one in KL? Food’s good there too. HUGE! American portions.
suituapui recently posted..Give it a try…
That’s what I heard! But no, I haven’t been to the one in KL!
i just love american food, and i think it could be an “accomplishment” for some people for visiting Hard Rock cafe all around the world right?? just like some people’s ambition to try out McD in countries they have been around the world – that is what i do, hahaha~~
[SK] recently posted..15052011 說謊小孩
Wow.. that’s a unique ambition! But to be honest I haven’t even been to the Hard Rock in KL before
Witch, have you been to Hard Rock Hotel, Bali? I think its haunted. I was in one of their bathrooms and I had this eerie feeling like a presence in there with me First time I ever had such a feeling despite staying in many hotels all over whenever I travel. It was really creepy.
And btw, I was joking about not checking out ‘the other place’ in MM, if you know what I meant.
Yes, I have been to the one in Bali, but only a passing visit at their store. OMG was it really haunted? That’s scary!!
And yes, I know what you meant
haven’t been to any hard rock cafe yet… wanna try their foods!!
looks yummy!
Caroline recently posted..MM – 0330 by U-Kiss
oh yeah, the jumbo combo looks exactly like the version in kl and penang! nice that they have a comforting familiarity everywhere
Sean recently posted..Sanbanto @ Bangsar
Yea it’s nice to have something familiar when you’re in a land of strangers yes?
Wow, the food looked delish. I think your photography played a big rold to further enhance it
Phuket, errrr I’d still go for the local foods. I can never get enough of that spicy sweet sour tangy dishes.
+Ant+
I love the sour and spicy tom yam too! But having too much of those in a week could prove to be overwhelming.. hehe
never been to any before.. hehe..
ken recently posted..Car Handicap Sign FAIL
I like this. Hard Rock Penang, and KL I haven’t even tried it yet. And here we have Hard Rock Phuket! Super cool weh!
Isaac Tan recently posted..Weissbrau German Bistro & Bar New Menu Launch
Although I tend to steer clear of obvious tourit restaurants… that burger looks tempting for a treat one day… how much did it all cost???
Jamie in Phuket recently posted..Phuket Vegetarian Festival – My favourite event in Phuket!
All the 3 courses plus the drink came up to less than 2000THB. Not cheap huh?
What a feast huh… :p
nrewq recently posted..Mum’s Seafood Noodles @ The Strand- Kota Damansara – New items on the menu
now only I knew I missed so many interesting places at Phuket, should I go again?
Ooh! Yummy burger and salad!! I want!!!
foongpc recently posted..Farewell To Rizal Park- Wham! Burger And Manila!
Thank you nice article. I am someone who really love phuket.Phuket is the beautiful place for your dream honeymoon.
I love phuket, I love white beaches and crystal clear waters.
Hard Rock Cafe is so famous. I was just there when I was in LA in May. Food is not bad but drink is great lol. Recently a travel agent recommend me to check out Hard Rock Cafe in Punta Cana, DR. Have you see the resort? OMG is so huge and beautiful. If you ever go to Dominican Republic, You should check out that resort.
that the link http://www.hardrockhotelpuntacana.com/
Wow wow!!! Look Delicious again, your posting make me want to go hard rock cafe at Phuket now!!
Thank for nice post.
Love your post.