99/7 Moo 1 T. Kathu A. Kathu, Phuket 83120 Thailand image-asia.com
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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.”
KAMALA
Cosmo Restaurant
At Nai Harn Beach
Fresh and contemporary dining concepts combine with a stunning seaside location to inspiring effect at The Nai Harn.
Tel: 0 7638 0200
menu items
B610 Prosciutto ham Salad of prosciutto ham, crumbled goat’s cheese, honeydew melon, rocket, aged balsamic, extra virgin olive oil and roasted hazelnuts.
B800 Okinawa pan-seared scallop Pan seared scallops, with a green apple, roasted hazel nuts, Lilliput capers and pea shoots.
B900 Seared tuna Seared tuna cooked rare, with a warm salad of green beans, peas, edamme, baby potatoes, charred red onions, jalapeno, parsley lemon and capers.
B1,750 Rangers Valley black market Wagyu sirloin steak marble score 6 Grilled Wagyu sirloin marble score 6, chargrilled asparagus, free range hens egg, Béarnaise sauce and triple cooked chips
From The Restaurant “Open throughout the day, Cosmo takes guests on a refined journey through diverse culinary traditions from around the world. The menu reflects the chef’s passion for travel and new cultural experiences, while an underpinning of Southern Thai flavours pays homage to The Nai Harn’s rich Phuket heritage.”
Nai Harn
Rawai,
Yuan
NAI HARN BEACH
Wat Nai Harn Cosmo Restaurant To Windmill Viewpoint Lake Lake
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
Surin To Patong Cape Sienna Hotel Andara Sienna 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
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.
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
NOW
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 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
www.katarocks.com Daily 7am-10pm
B450 Crab Salad Herb mayonnaise, fennel, cucumber, green apple, dill & herb oil
B2,900++ Seafood Platter (For Two) Boston lobster, shrimp, crab, French oysters, mayonnaise, cocktail sauce & shallot vinegar
B5,450++ Black Onyx Prime Black Angus (For 2-3 Persons) CÔTE DE BOEUF - 1-1.2Kg. Grain-fed, Rangers Valley, AUS
From The Restaurant “Fantastic dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 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
Kata Thani
Tropical Garden Resort
The Boathouse Phuket
Kata Rocks Clubhouse
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.
0 7638 0200
menu items
B450 Grilled Lamb Kofta
Spiced with mint and cumin served with tzatziki sauce, warm pita bread and green salad
B600 Moules Marinières (500 g)
Organic Port Phillip Bay mussels classically steamed with white wine, shallots, garlic and then finished dash of cream and Italian parsley and served with French fries and aioli sauce
B1,650 Seafood Mezze (for 2 guests)
Chef’s selection of Rawai day boat seafood served with French fries, side salad and dips
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
Steaks & Grills
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.
Tel: 0 7633 7300 www.capesienna.com
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!”
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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: 6.30-11am
Lunch: 12-5.30pm
Dinner: 6-10.30pm
facebook.com/thenakaisland
menu items
B380++ 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
B390++ Moo Hong Southern Thai stewed pork belly, cinnamon and star anise, served with jasmine rice
B420++ Larb Tuna Fresh marinated tuna with shallot, dried chili, spring onion, cracked rice coriander, mint leaves, kaffir lime leaves and lime dressing
B580++ Pla Krapong Neung Manao Steamed seabass with spicy lime sauce served with jasmine rice
B220++ 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.”
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foodies Foodies
Kata Rocks, Kata
Tonsai Restaurant, Naka Island
Thai: Taste traditional Thai dishes at Tonsai. This worldly island restaurant offers buffet & à la carte options to satisfy your individual palate any time of the day in Phuket.
0 7660 2435
Thai, Mediterranean: Located right on the oceanfront, featuring authentic Mediterranean & Thai delicacies & spectacular views over the Andaman Sea. 0 7637 0777
Rock Salt, Nai Harn
Seafood & BBQ, Mediterranean, Thai: 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, & indulgent evening dining affairs. 0 7638 0200
Sienna Rocks, Kamala
All day breakfast, International, Japanese, Mediterranean: Sitting al fresco at Sienna Rocks Café & Pool Club, you can easily imagine you’re in a hip coastal eatery somewhere along the Mediterranean Sea or cosy in Japan… 0 7633 7300
Thai: PLUM is fired up! A charcoal oven at the centre. Amazing steaks & creative fish & seafood dishes… Casual, yet chic with amazing sea views. 0 7633 7300
SALA
Restaurant, Maikhao
Seafood & BBQ, Steaks & Grills, Thai: Al Fresco dining at its best, on the shores of Mai Khao Beach. Enjoy an extensive menu of fresh seafood, international flavours & Thai delicacies. 0 7633 8888
Seafood & BBQ Thai: Fresh & contemporary dining concepts combine with a stunning seaside location to inspiring effect at The Nai Harn.. 0 7638 0200 wheretoeat-phuket.com
British, International, Sunday Roasts, Thai: Traditional British-style pub and restaurant in Kata serving authentic pub grub and International favorites. Sink your teeth into toasted sandwiches, burgers, and savoury meat pies or enjoy the best roast on the West coast every Sunday with a choice of lamb, beef, chicken or pork with all the trimmings and gravy. 082 260 9612
Lao Pa Sat, Phuket Town
Asian, Thai, Fusion: Located on Phang Nga Road in Old Town, Lao Pa Sat is a traditional kopitiam serving Asian favorites. The cafe offers Thai-style kanom jeen with thick crab gravy, delicious fried pork belly and Hokkien noodles with seafood. Highly recommended is the authentic heaping plate of Singapore Chicken Rice. Coffees, smoothies, desserts and craft beers also available. 086 330 8812
Foodies
Bubble Cafe Phuket, Chalong
Coffee Shop, Breakfast,
Pastries: A popular new coffee shop, Bubble Cafe Phuket serves coffee, smoothies, fresh juices, an assortment of breakfast favorites as well as simple pasta dishes and a few Thai classics. Healthy salads and decadent desserts are also available.
The Vegan Table, Phuket Town Health Food, Vegan, Vegetarian: Located in Phuket Town, The Vegan Tables features a creative menu of plant-based offerings. Fresh flavors and interesting textures combine for tasty homemade vegan pancakes, delicious wraps, gluten free pastas and unique burgers such as the Spicy Mushroom Oat Cheeze
Tandoori Nights, Rawai
North Indian, Middle Eastern, Asian, Vegetarian: Nestled into Fisherman’s Way, Tandoori Nights is Rawai’s best Indian restaurant. The massive menu features Indian appetizers, soups, salads and mains plus Tandoor options. The Tandoori Chicken is excellent value, and the Lamb Rogan Josh is rich and spicy. Vegetarian options available as well as homemade Indian breads and pizzas. 076 381 629
Cosa Nostra, Chalong
Italian and Pizza: Authentic homemade Italian food, rustic pizzas and pasta favorites are available at Cosa Nostra in Chalong. Delicious recommendations include homemade Tortellini alla Bolognese, pizza with fresh sausage and peppers or Calzone farcito con prosciutto e funghi. Free delivery in Rawai, Chalong, Kata and Karon. 076 281 382
Foodies
The Sundeck Phuket, Kata Noi
International, Fusion, Cocktail Bar: Tucked into the hillside above Kata Noi, The Sundeck Phuket is a chic restaurant serving a variety of international and fusion cuisine. An extensive cocktail list and wine menu are also available. Head here for sunset and dine on delicious pizzas, creative salads or fusion dishes while sipping on one of the restaurant’s signature cocktails. 064 062 3602
Poached, Chalong
Coffee Shop, Breakfast & Brunch: Located in Chalong, Poached is Phuket’s first dedicated breakfast cafe. With a creative menu offering items such as house made Banana Bread, Brioche French Toast and the lush Pulled Pork Eggs Benny, Poached delivers ample portions and quality tastes. Be sure to check out their stacked burgers, crispy salads and creative bagel sandwiches, too. 076 602 445
Burgers, Thai: A modest restaurant with a simple menu, Green Tamarind Kitchen has gained a reputation for serving the best burgers on Phuket. Freshly grilled on an open flame, the burgers are stacked with quality ingredients and premium cheeses. The Bacon Cheeseburger is highly recommended along with a side of homemade french fries. The restaurant also features authentic Thai dishes at affordable prices. 084 366 5004
Green Tamarind Kitchen, Naiharn
Foodies
EFE Old Town, Phuket Town
Cafe, Mediterranean: EFE Old Town offers Mediterranean delights in an antique setting in the heart of Phuket Old Town. Enjoy homemade Baklava, hummus, baba ganoush, and saksuka with a pot of Mediterranean tea or dine on burgers, pizzas, fajitas and kebabs. 090 563 4434
Daily Dose Sandwiches, Cherngtalay
All-day dining, Sandwiches, Homemade Breads: Breakfast favorites, European tapas, artisanal breads and creative sandwiches comprise the menu of this home cooking studio. 100% Thai Arabica coffee and homemade ice cream are also available. Highly recommended is the Lobster Roll with Apple Fennel Tartar Sauce and the rich Eggs Benedict served with homemade croissant. 065 365 1938
Foodies is compiled by Amy Bensema, copywriter & content creator
Amy is an American expat who has lived in Phuket since 2008. A longtime contributor to Window on Phuket, Amy seeks out unique local experiences & off the beaten path attractions which truly highlight the island’s natural charm & Phuketian flavour. She also writes feature articles on travel & Phuket’s dynamic dining scene. https://bensemaamy.contently.com
