The story
Located on Thanon Talang, Copitium by Willa offers a charming glimpse into the traditional Chinese coffee shop culture of Phuket. This local gem is a must-visit for those looking to experience authentic regional flavors in a classic setting. The menu focuses on unique local desserts and refreshing beverages that capture the heritage of the area.
Food creator Luke Martin recently highlighted the shop during his tour of the city, specifically praising their standout offerings. During his visit, he sampled the famous o el o el and the fragrant Chinese almond tea. Guests can also enjoy a vibrant shaved ice dish featuring a mix of dragon fruit, watermelon, melon, and banana. Whether you are seeking a cooling treat or a taste of tradition, Copitium by Willa provides a memorable stop in the heart of Phuket.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the "O el o el o," calling it a standout dish, with an overall vibe of warm, comforting indulgence that feels like a personal culinary hug.
“This is called o el o el o — it's only in Phuket. It's made from figs that are soaked in water to make a jelly, then served with lychee, rambutan, orange, and pineapple on top of shaved ice. Very cold, very light, really sweet. There's a special type of fig that when it touches water creates this jelly. As the story goes, there was one tree hanging into a stream producing the jelly, and that's how they discovered it.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Copitium by Willa. Most active: Luke Martin
Copitium by Willa is a traditional Chinese coffee shop in Phuket where we tried unique local desserts and drinks, including the famous o el o el and Chinese almond tea.
Dishes mentioned
Chinese Almond Tea
This is coffee with Chinese almond — they call it almond, but it's actually apricot kernels. It's my favorite flavor in the world. But it contains cyanide, so they have to process it correctly. Oh my god, that is good. It's got a really almost fruity taste, almost like a floral note. In Taiwan they call it almond tea, but it's made with apricot kernels.
O El O El O
This is called o el o el o — it's only in Phuket. It's made from figs that are soaked in water to make a jelly, then served with lychee, rambutan, orange, and pineapple on top of shaved ice. Very cold, very light, really sweet. There's a special type of fig that when it touches water creates this jelly. As the story goes, there was one tree hanging into a stream producing the jelly, and that's how they discovered it.
Shaved Ice with Dragon Fruit, Watermelon, Melon, and Banana
This is the same thing but with dragon fruit, watermelon, melon, and banana. I love how they do the little circles like that. This one has some sort of syrup, a little bit sweeter, but very good.
