Cover photo: JARAS Restaurant at InterContinental Phuket Resort (page 20)
September - October 2020
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Vanilla Sky
Bar & Gastro Pub
Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala Cliff at the beginning of Millionaire’s Mile!
Stunning sea views, creative craft cocktails and modern stylish Gastro Pub dishes.
menu items
B310 Ceviche de camarones
Marinated raw shrimp tails, Chilean style. Veggies and a spicy twist. Garlic bruschetta apart
Six medium-large imported Argentinian prawns, with olive oil and white wine and served in their cast iron pot with Argentinian style fried rice in the prawn juice
All prices are nett
From The Restaurant “Gaze out over an amazing sunset, enjoying an 'Elderflower Old Town' or a cold Belgian draught beer, tasting some of the delicious Pub Grub brought to new modern heights… life is good! Daily Happy Hour 5-6pm: 30% discount on all drinks except wines, champagne and super-premium spirits.”
Food delivery available
Little Paris
In Boat Avenue (Cherngtalay) in front of Villa Market
Relaxing atmosphere for a beautiful dining experience. Enjoy the authentic taste of France through home-style French cooking, but also with some Italian and Thai dishes. BooK Now ONLINE
From The Restaurant “Choose from many delectable signature dishes. Start the day with an intercontinental breakfast set or Cocotte eggs, then take lunch discovering French specialities like Burgundy snails, homemade foie gras or French oysters; finish with dinner of traditional homemade pizza baked at over 300°C.”
Sienna Rocks
Café
&
Pool Club By The Sea
Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala Cliff at the beginning of Millionaire’s Mile!
Sitting al fresco at Sienna Rocks Café & Pool Club, one can easily imagine they’re in a hip coastal eatery somewhere along the Mediterranean Sea or cosy in Japan…
menu items
B290 oeufs à la bénédictine - Jambon
A pure butter French croissant, freshly baked, cut open & topped with roasted Paris ham, Port wine sauce & a poached egg garnished with Hollandaise sauce.
B370 Tuna & Avocado
Yellow fin tuna triple-A grade, sashimi cut served on avocado & tomato tartare, crispy leek salad in extra virgin dressing, pickled & fresh daikon, ginger root. Wasabi & shoyu apart.
B410 The Guru
Yogurt, cereals, nuts, fruits & three different kinds of quinoa for a healthy start to the day. Fresh orange juice, in-house made jam, butter & multigrain toasted bread included. All prices are nett
From The Restaurant
“Our stylish yet welcoming cafe’s enticing Mediterranean-style menu inspires to linger longer and stay for lunch. Along with healthy salads and gourmet sandwiches, Rocks Café’s local and imported seafood options are not to be missed.”
KAMALA
KAMALA BEACH
Kamala Beach Estate
Sienna Hotel
Rocks Café & Pool Club’s
SALA Restaurant
Located beachfront at SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort
Al Fresco dining at it’s best, on the shores of Mai Khao Beach.
Enjoy an extensive menu of fresh seafood, International flavours and Thai delicacies.
Daily 7am-11.30pm Tel: 0 7633 8888 salaphuket.com
B420++ Massaman lamb
From The Restaurant “Offering an exceptional blend of mouthwatering international cuisine and scrumptious traditional Thai delicacies. This beachfront restaurant, situated adjacent to the resort swimming pools is the ideal dining venue for all occasions from a casual lunch with friends to an intimate dinner for two.” menu items
Lamb meat balls, braised in a mild peanut curry, garnished with goat cheese sour cream and grilled flat bread.
B850++ Twice cooked crispy pork belly
With roasted pumpkin puree, wok-fried morning glory, apple and young ginger marmalade, red wine thyme gravy.
B990++ Market fresh white snapper served whole and boneless
Steamed with chilies, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic coriander and palm sugar.
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MAI KHAO BEACH
SALA Phuket Resort and Spa
PRU JAE SON LAKE
To Phang Nga
To Thalang
SALA Phuket
Turtle Village Airport
JW Marriott
MAI KHAO
THE LoCAL KITCHEN (Baan-Kub-Khao)
Located at Blue Tree, Cherngtalay
Newest food outlet offering authentic high-quality Thai food, using the freshest produce and locally sourced ingredients at an affordable price.
The ‘Local Kitchen’ supports three fundamental pillars: young chefs, local farmers and the community. we offer a programme providing an opportunity to develop and empower young chefs to follow their culinary passion.
From The Restaurant “We specialise in cooking with locally produced ingredients, which in turn boosts the demand for local farmers and their products. Our goal is to offer tasty, sustainable, authentic local food to the community at affordable prices.”
Little Roma
Located at Porto de Phuket - Cherngtalay
We offer an atmosphere of real Italy inside our restaurant. The vibrancy of the food, the ambience and, of course, the menu are all designed to give you a taste of authentic Italian.
From The Restaurant “The atmosphere of real Italy rules the mood of our restaurant. Not only we’re offering you the best and typical Italian recipes such as antipasti, bruschette, homemade pasta and Neapolitan pizza with natural yeast, slow fermentation and cooked in a wood-fired oven... We go even further. Let’s try it!”
Food delivery available
The Kata Rocks Clubhouse
Kata Rocks 186/22, Kok Tanode Road, Karon
Located right on the oceanfront, featuring authentic Mediterranean and Thai delicacies and spectacular views over the Andaman Sea.
Tel: 0 7637 0777
B2,900++ SEAFooD PLATTER (FoR T wo)
Boston lobster, shrimp, crab, French oysters, mayonnaise, cocktail sauce and shallot vinegar
B1,700++ ACRES oRGANIC BEEF TENDERLoIN - 250g
Grass-fed, AUS
B900++ SALT CRuSTED BRANZINo (FoR T wo)
Seabass in salted white egg crust, tomato, coriander lemon and extra virgin olive oil
B480++ KHAo PAD SuPPARoD
Pineapple fried rice, yellow curry, egg and cashew nuts
From The Restaurant “The Clubhouse is known as the best sunset and romantic restaurant in Phuket, recognised by prestigious publications. Stunning oceanfront location and a beach club ambiance during lunch, the Clubhouse delivers a gastronomic experience with its tantalising Mediterranean and Thai cuisine.”
KATA BEACH
KATA
KATA NOI
To Kata Noi
Resort
Kata Thani
Tropical Garden Resort
The Boathouse Phuket
The Kata Rocks Clubhouse
Beyond Resort Kata
Rock Salt
At Nai Harn Beach
Rock Salt is a popular beachside restaurant with an idyllic position overlooking the Andaman Sea. The location inspires lazy breakfasts, long lunches, extended sunset happy hours, and indulgent evening dining affairs.
Daily caught raw sea bass marinated in lime, maldon sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, with coriander, mint, chili and passion fruit
B1,150 Australian Pasture Raised Ribeye Steak Cooked to your liking and served with a warm salad of sautéed baby potatoes, charred marinated onions, sundried tomato, sugar snap peas, asparagus, wilted rocket and Dijonaise sauce
B2,500 Andaman Platter (for 2 guests)
BBQ rock lobster, sea shrimps, tiger prawns, Fine de Claire oysters over ice with condiments, topped with a soup of poached local seafood infused with lemon grass, chili, coriander root and ginger, infused coconut soup and complemented with garlic bread
From The Restaurant “Easy take away options allow guests to head straight for the waterfront. As the sun sets, Rock Salt transitions to Nai Harn Beach’s premier chill-out destination.”
The Nai Harn
Rawai & Kata NAI HARN BEACH Wat Nai Harn
PLuM PRIME STEAKHouSE
Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala Cliff at the beginning of Millionaire’s Mile!
PLUM is fired up! A charcoal oven at the centre. Amazing steaks and creative fish and seafood dishes… Casual, yet chic with amazing sea views.
menu items
B990 Crudo di mare, stracciatella: Raw Mediterranean violet shrimp, scampi, “stracciatella” cheese and plankton sea water gel
B790 Risotto alle fragole, Prosecco e prosciutto: Carnaroli rice risotto with fresh strawberries and Prosecco wine. Prosciutto di Parma 18 months crisp and vintage Modena’s Balsamico
B1,190 Australian 90 days grain fed Charolais
300g of Australian 90 days grain fed Charolais rib eye steak
All prices are nett
From The Restaurant “Dinner is a great experience and at PLUM we're all fired up! At the centre of your experience is the charcoal burning oven, bringing out the succulent best from our prime cuts of imported beef. Equal attention is given to the fresh fish and seafood, along with an appealing choice of à la carte dishes and fine wines. Innovative and modern… walking a tasty line between ‘steakhouse’ and ‘fine dining’. Come relaxed... leave inspired!”
Food delivery available
KAMALA BEACH
Steaks & Grills
Jaras
InterContinental Phuket Resort, north of Kamala Beach
Overlooking the stunning Kamala beach, Jaras fine-dining restaurant brings local flavours to life with its innovative and modern Thai cuisine.
From The Restaurant “Immerse yourself in the tastes and textures of local cuisine, creatively reimagined and lovingly prepared with the freshest local and regional ingredients. Feast on a full array of innovative Thai dishes, served family-style for sharing, or individually plated to your taste.”
Tonsai Restaurant
at Naka Yai Island, Tambol Paklok, Thalang
Taste traditional Thai dishes at Tonsai. Our worldly island restaurant offers buffet and à la carte options to satisfy your individual palate any time of the day in Phuket.
Tel: 0 7637 1400
Breakfast: 6-11am
Lunch: 12-5.30pm
Dinner: 6-10.30pm
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menu
B350++ Moo Hong
Southern Thai stewed pork belly, cinnamon and star anise served with jasmine rice
B330++ Hor Mok Yang or Nueng
Three flavours marinated red curry custard fish, crab and mussels served with jasmine rice
B490++ Yum Som o Goong
Pomelo salad with prawns, chili, shallot, dried chili, spring onion, lemongrass, roasted coconut flakes, cashew nuts, fried shallots, coriander and tamarind dressing
B890++ Pla Krapong Neung Manao
Steam Seabass with spicy lime sauce served with jasmine rice
B290++ Gluay Tord (Deep fried banana)
Served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
From The Restaurant “Aromatic, flavourful and healthy – enjoy the best of authentic Thai cuisine at Tonsai, an all-day dining restaurant in a casual, beautiful seaside setting.”
Vegetarian
DiLite Restaurant
Just 15 minutes away from Phuket International Airport
DiLite vegan restaurant has the most sought-after vegan food on the island. They feature a 100% wholefood plant-based menu, a daily buffet plus a wide selection of a la carte dishes from around the world.
Tel: 0 7633 6000
12-3pm & 6-9pm
menu items
Vegan a la carte (Saturday-Sunday 12-3pm & Daily 6-9pm)
B390 Vegan cheese platter, coconut butter, chutneys and seed breads
B410 Thai red curry, pumpkin, lychee, pineapple
B350 Banana blossom salad, lime, shallot, chili
B210 Mango lassie cheesecake, lemongrass sorbet
B490 Healthy Vegan Lunch Buffet (Monday-Friday 12-3pm) Includes full buffet, cold pressed juices and herbal teas
From The Restaurant “Great food at Asia’s leading sports and active living resort. DiLite specialises in food that is creative, healthy and delicious. Our chef brings together flavours from around the world using high quality, locally sourced ingredients to create dishes that are unlike anything you will find on the island. We are vegan friendly too!”
DiLite Restaurant
Thanyapura
United World College Thailand To Airport
To Nai Yang Beach
Restaurants are listed in alphabetical order within location
South EaSt
Rock Salt Mediterranean Page 18
Kata/Karon
The Kata Rocks Clubhouse Mediterranean Page 16
Mid iSland
Baan Kub Khao Thai Page 12
DiLite Vegetarian Page 22
JARAS Restaurant Thai Page 20
Little Paris French Page 8
Little Roma Italian Page 14
Plum Prime Steakhouse Steaks & Grills Page 19
SALA Restaurant Thai Page 10
Sienna Rocks International Page 9
Tonsai Restaurant Thai Page 21
Vanilla Sky Bar & Gastro Pub
& Pubs Page 7
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Rock Salt Nai Harn / Fusion / Mediteranean
The Kata Rocks Clubhouse Kata / Mediterranean
JARAS Restaurant Kamala / Thai
Little Paris Cherngtalay / All day breakfast / French / Vegetarian
SALA Restaurant Mai Khao / International / Seafood & BBQ
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