Category: Restaurants & Bars

Kalim Bay, home to Phuket’s trendiest Nightlife

In the last 50 years, Phuket has evolved from a sleepy backwater island into a world-renowned and thriving Tourism Hotspot. Where once travelers to South East Asia were content with a beach hut and a hammock slung between two palm trees, the expectations of the savvy tourist crowds are continually rising as they  demand more [...]

18 of the Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Phuket, Thailand.

Phuket has a stunning variety of International Fine Dining experiences for you to sample. I have put together a collection of some of my favourite restaurants that I have visited over the last couple of years, all serving up sumptuous menus with great vibes and ambience to suit your mood. If you are coming to [...]

Wednesday December 7th, 2011 in Restaurants & Bars | 1 Comment »

Kan-Eang

Located at the pier in Chalong, Kan Eang provides a classy and luxurious environment with a peaceful setting and back drop. Offering a range of classic Chinese and Thai style seafood with some very interesting dishes available if you’re feeling adventurous, such as fried fresh water weed and dishes served in edible baskets!  There is [...]

Sunday April 18th, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

Uptown

Uptown is located on the corner opposite the entrance to Thavorn Grand Plaza and is a great place to drop by for lunch, with an extensive menu specializing in noodle dishes. The menu here is great value and offers a good selection of authentic Thai cuisine. As you will see, uptown is very popular with [...]

Saturday April 17th, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

Lemon Grass

Located only a very short drive from Thavorn Grand Plaza is the Lemongrass Restaurant, where you will find a great range of Thai and a few western dishes, at very affordable prices. Lemongrass is one of the most popular restaurants in town, and was a contender for best Phuket restaurant in 2008. It is an [...]

Friday April 16th, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

The Super Club (bang tao)

Eatzz Eatzz is a classy venue with large ceiling to floor windows and an outdoor terrace eating area. They have a large selection of wines and cocktails and a huge range of gourmet food. Live jazz entertainment is provided and there is a free wi-fi service. Phone: 0-7621-3727 Open Tuesday – Friday 11:00 am til [...]

Thursday April 15th, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

Salvatore's Restaurant (Phuket Town)

In Salvatore’s Restaurant enjoy Spaghetti Bottarga (Sardinian Mullet caviar); follow that up with a choice between classical chowder or sea bass in salt crust with potatoes and white wine. The menu is also rich with delicious salads and home style Italian favourites. Don’t forget the gourmet pizza from the wood-fired oven. Closed from July 1 [...]

Wednesday April 14th, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

Da Vinci – Italian Fine Dining & Pizzeria (Rawai)

Italian restaurant open only in the evening from 17h30 onwards. One area is dedicated to the Pizzeria serving a wide range of Pizzas cooked in a traditional wood fired oven, casual dining with a children’s play area so parents can relax. The fine dining area offers a varied Italian menu of pasta dishes and traditional [...]

Tuesday April 13th, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

Watermark Bar ∙ Restaurant (Phuket)

Watermark bar and restaurant is a unique dining experience. A contemporary waterfront brasserie serving Modern Western and Thai Cuisine in a glamorous alfresco setting. It provides the standard of professional service that one can expect from any world‐class restaurant. Cool bar, great food, excellent wines & professional service make this truly outstanding. At watermark, our [...]

Monday April 12th, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

Da Maurizio Bar Ristorante (Kalim)

Da Maurizio Bar Ristorante – romantic, elegant, yet comfortably casual. Excellent contemporary and traditional Italian cuisine is why it’s won many awards including Thailand Tatler’s Phuket top restaurant in 2008 and 2009. Executive Chef Jared Hucks uses the best local and imported ingredients. A sublime setting with tables just above the sand at Kalim Beach; [...]

Sunday April 11th, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

JOES Downstairs (Kalim)

The location alone brings guests to Joe’s for its cocktails, beer or wine. But, once there you’ll have to sample the excellent New World cuisine and Asian-style tapas by multiple award-winning Executive Chef Aaron Hooper. The stunning white interior and decking across the rocks almost to the water’s edge is simply unique. Winner of the [...]

Saturday April 10th, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

Baan Rim Pa (Kalim)

Baan Rim Pa regularly wins awards. In 2009 it was the only restaurant in Phuket listed in the Asian Miele Restaurant Guide and has been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence consecutively since 2002. Baan Rim Pa has hosted royalty, movie stars and dignitaries. The Royal Thai cuisine, fabulous seafront views and a full [...]

Friday April 9th, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

Tung Ka Café – Phuket Town

Phuket has a fair number of sunset viewing points and one in particular – Promthep Cape – which everyone has heard of. West Coast viewpoints can get pretty crowded at about 18:30, when the sun slips into the golden horizon but there is one spot on the island that offers sensational views in relative solitude [...]

Thursday April 8th, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

Toto Italian Restaurant – Bangtao Beach

Who needs another Italian restaurant? It seems that everywhere you go you’ll see the ubiquitous red-green-and-white tricolore next to over-excited signage hyperbole claiming the ‘Best pizza in town’. To some, a pizza is merely a romanticized sandwich, to others it’s a blank sheet of crusty culinary A4 on which to create an artistic blend of flavours and [...]

Wednesday April 7th, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

Long Beach Thavorn Palm Beach

Also located at the front of Thavorn palm Beach is the Long Beach Terrace, a three in one deal offering the choice of three kitchens providing a selection of il Pirata Italian Restaurant, King Prawn Seafood Restaurant or the Palm View Steak Grill. All are located under the same roof in an open air environment [...]

Tuesday April 6th, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

Old Siam Thavorn Beach Village

The Old Siam also has a restaurant located at the Thavorn Beach Village located at Nakalay Bay. The menu and service is basically the same but with a different setting. The Old Siam at Beach village offers a choice of indoor or outdoor dining, surrounded by tropical gardens with a view of the beachside and [...]

Monday April 5th, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

Old Siam Thavorn Palm Beach

Renowned as one of the best Thai restaurants in Phuket, the Old Siam at Thavorn Palm Beach really is one of the premier places to dine out on the island. Old Siam provides authentic Thai cuisine of the highest standard surrounded by a background of traditional Thai style and culture. The restaurant is situated on [...]

Sunday April 4th, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

Thai Food Etiquette Dos and Don'ts

While not involving tightly buttoned collars and arcane cutlery, there are a few unique things about Thai table manners that you should be aware of. Most of the manners of Thai eating come from the fact that most Thai meals are taken communally rather than in small groups or couples. That means that you probably [...]

Saturday April 3rd, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

Street Food/Hawker Stalls

One of the most exciting ways to eat in Phuket Day or night, you will see them everywhere. Along the beach front, the roadside, the markets and at any major event. The Hawker stalls (some permanent, some temporary) sell an incredible range of food from fruit to spicy salads. These vendor stalls may be treated [...]

Friday April 2nd, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »

Food in Phuket

One of the most famous things about Thailand is its food, and Phuket has so much to offer with its diverse selection of cultures and fusion. The island is made up of Buddhist Thais, Chinese and Muslims which makes the food here in Phuket very special. Food in Thailand becomes a way of life with [...]

Thursday April 1st, 2010 in Restaurants & Bars | No Comments »