THAILAND RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS

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Remark:

The Telephone number given in the bracket () is the area code. If you call locally in

Thailand, just skip the area code.

The mentioned dishes are just our recommendation at the time of checking. The menu

may have changed by the time you get there. Or you can select the other dishes that

suit your taste.

This information is accurate at the time of checking and it can be changed without

notice.

Note:

o $: 1- 15 USD

o $$: 16 - 30 USD

o $$$: 31 – 40 USD

o $$$$: Over 40 USD

THAILAND RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS

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KA JOK SEE

Cuisine Thai Cuisine

Location Phuket downtown

Architecture Antique Chinese Shop House

Capacity 40

Private room Not available

Hours of operation Tuesday - Saturday: 6:30pm – 12:00am

Price Range $$ - $$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance No

Dress code Smart casual

Quirky, stylish, and lively restaurant located in a historic Sino-Portuguese shop house in Phuket town. The eccentric owner, Lek, serves up classic Thai dishes and entertains his guests long into the night with occasional live jazz singers and a huge collection of CDs. A great place to eat well and make new friends. 26 Takuapah, Phuket Town, Phuket - Tel: (66-76) 217 903 Website: www.phuket.com/phuket-magazine/ka-jok-see.htm#

KAN ENG @ PIER

Cuisine Southern Thai and Seafood Cuisine

Location Beach front restaurant on Chalong Bay

Architecture Chic & modern contemporary resort style

Capacity 400

Private room Yes

Hours of operation 10:30am – 11:00pm

Price Range $$ - $$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance No

Dress code Smart

Enjoy freshly cooked Chinese/Thai seafood dishes on the beachfront terrace with great views of Chalong Bay. The experienced waiters offer some of the friendliest, most relaxed service in Phuket. 44/1 Viset Road Moo 5 T.Rawai A.Muang Phuket - Tel: 081 691 0154 Website: www.kaneang-pier.com

PHUKET

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SALA BUA

Cuisine International with the Best Grill

Location Beach front restaurant on Patong Beach

Architecture Modern Balinese pavilion

Capacity 180

Private room Yes

Hours of operation

Breakfast 6:30am – 10:30am

Lunch 11:00am - 4:30pm

Dinner: 5:00pm – 10:00pm

Price Range $$ - $$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance No

Dress code Smart only no trainers, sports or beach wear

Classy restaurant located on Patong Beach, where award-winning Filipino chef, Ronnie Macuja, cooks up simple yet creative dishes, prepared with fresh ingredients and locally-caught fish. Great service and live music to boot. Patong Beach next to Impiana Phuket Cabana, Phuket - Tel: (66-76) 340 138 Website: http://phukethotels.impiana.com.my/dining/sala-bua-restaurant/

JOE’S DOWNSTAIRS

Cuisine Modern Western – New World Cuisine

Location Cliff site overlook Patong Beach

Architecture Chic & Modern Terrace

Capacity 60

Private room Not available

Hours of operation 12:00am - 11:00pm

Price Range $$ - $$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance No

Dress Code Smart Casual

Hip, contemporary bistro overlooking Kalim Bay, serving original international cuisine such as potato crusted snow fish with sautéed Australian baby spinach and caviar. The cushion-filled lounge and atmospheric sea deck are also popular sundowner spots. Another Baan Rim Pa outlet. 223 Kalim Beach, Patong, Phuket - Tel: 66 63 078 5887/ 076-618245 or 076-618246 Website: www.baanrimpa.com/seaside-restaurant

PHUKET

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MOM TRI’S KITCHEN

Cuisine Thai and Modern Western

Location Cliff site open air terrace overlooks Kata Noi Beach

Architecture Chic & modern resort style

Capacity 80

Private room Not available

Hours of operation 11:00am - 11:00pm

Price Range $$ - $$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance No

Dress Code Smart casual

Set in a wonderfully romantic spot overlooking Kata Noi Beach, Mom Tri’s serves award-winning Asian fusion cuisine, with one of the best wine cellars on the island. Perfect for a special night out. 12 Kata Noi Road, Kata Noi Beach, Phuket Tel. +66 76 333 568 Website: www.villaroyalephuket.com/Mom-Tri-Kitchen.html

ORIENTAL SPOON

Cuisine Modern Fusion

Location On Surin Beach of Twin Palms Resort

Architecture Chic & modern contemporary

Capacity 120

Private room Not available

Hours of operation

Breakfast: 7:00am - 10:30am

Lunch: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Price Range $$ - $$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance No

Dress code Smart only

Currently one of Phuket’s hottest addresses, Oriental Spoon is situated at Surin Beach. The food is contemporary Thai/Western, the wine and cocktail lists are extensive, the décor is avant-garde, and the martini bar is Phuket’s longest. Twin Palms on Surin Beach, Phuket - Tel: (66-76) 316 500 Website: www.twinpalms-phuket.com/oriental-spoon-grill-bar

PHUKET

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SILK RESTAURANT & BAR

Cuisine Traditional Thai Cuisine

Location Cheng Talay near Surin Beach

Architecture Chic & modern building

Capacity 120

Private room Yes

Hours of operation 7:00am - 12:00am

Price Range $$ - $$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance No

Dress Code Smart only – No beach wear or flip flops

Gourmet Thai restaurant at Surin Beach, serving succulent Thai dishes in an atmosphere of unpretentious luxury. International wine selection, massive bar, and an open kitchen where you can watch the skilled chefs at work. (Silk Restaurant and Bar at the Andara Resort and Villas) 15 Moo 6, Kamala Beach, Kathu, Phuket - Tel: (66-76) 271 702 Website: www.silkphuket.com

BAAN RIM PA

Cuisine Royal Thai Cuisine

Location Cliff site overlook Patong Beach

Architecture Traditional Wooden Pavilion with Terrace

Capacity 180

Private room Not available

Hours of operation 12.00pm - 11:00pm

Price Range $$ - $$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance Traditional Thai music

Dress Code Smart casual no beach wear

One of Thailand’s most famous names, Baan Rim Pa specializes in elegant Royal Thai cuisine. The cliff top location gives magnificent views over Patong, and there’s nightly live jazz and blues to add to the atmosphere of sophistication. 223 Kalim Beach, Patong, Phuket Tel: (66-76) 340 789 Website: www.baanrimpa.com

PHUKET

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DA MAURIZIO BAR RISTORANTE

Cuisine Contemporary Italian

Location Beach front location overlook Kalim Bay

Architecture Chic & modern contemporary

Capacity 120

Private room Not available

Hours of operation 12.30pm – 11.30pm

Price Range $$ - $$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance No

Dress Code Smart Casual

Arguably the most romantic dining experience in Phuket, this Baan Rim Pa-run, high end bistro serves exquisite modern Italian cuisine, specializing in homemade pasta, fresh seafood and gourmet pizzas, on a stylish beachfront terrace. 223 Kalim Beach, Patong, Phuket - Tel: (66-76) 340 789 Website: www.baanrimpa.com/italian-restaurant

PHUKET

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THE CLIFF BAR & GRILL Cuisine Steak Grill & Western Cuisine

Location On the cliff of Lamai Beach

Architecture Modern building

Capacity 120

Private room Not available

Hours of operation 12:00pm – 1:00am

Price Range $$ - $$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance No

Dress Code Smart casual – No beach wear or flip flops

One of the best locations on the island, The Cliff sits high on the coast between Lamai and Chaweng with spectacular views over the Gulf of Thailand. The diverse Mediterranean menu, extensive international wine list and friendly bar are open late. 124/2, Moo 4, Maret, Between Chaweng and Lamai, Koh Samui - Tel: +66 (0) 77 448 508 Website: www.thecliffsamui.com

PREGO Cuisine Italian Cuisine

Location Near Chaweng Beach, opposite Amari Palm Reef Resort

Architecture Chic & modern building

Capacity 120

Private room Yes

Hours of operation 12.00pm – 12.00am

Price Range $$ - $$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance No

Dress code Smart only no beach wear

Stylish Italian restaurant offering open air dining near Chaweng Beach. Milanese chef Marco Boscaini cooks up authentic Italian dishes including wood-fired pizzas and Italian-Thai fusion (including egg fettucine with Phuket lobster) using local and imported Italian ingredients. Moo 2, Bo Phut, (North Chaweng, opposite Amari Palm Reef Resort), Koh Samui - Tel: (66-77) 422 015 up to 18 Website: www.prego-samui.com

KOH SAMUI

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BARRACUDA RESTAURANT

Cuisine Mediterranean and Thai cuisine

Location North of Koh Samui in the heart of Maenam

Architecture Samui fisherman village decor

Capacity Maximum 20 seats/ Nov-Feb: accept only 10 seats

Private room Not available

Hours of operation 6:00pm – 11:00pm

Price Range $$ - $$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance No

Dress code Smart casual. No beach or sports wear

The German Owner and his Thai Kitchen Team focus on a fusion of high quality Mediterranean and Thai cuisine: ‘Thai meets European Cuisine’. The culinary delights are displayed on blackboards and changed frequently, to guarantee you the finest quality produce that Koh Samui’s local markets have to offer. Throughout the Restaurant, small details recapture the lost art of traditional Thai fishing. It’s the love to detail that creates an elegant but authentic atmosphere at Barracuda’s. Offering simply 20 seats for dining and an outside lounge area to enjoy a variety of cocktails, Barracuda provides a cozy and sophisticated atmosphere to enjoy a fine dining experience. 62/9 Moo. 1, Tambon Bophut, Koh Samui - Tel. 077.430.003 Website: www.barracuda-restaurant.com/contact

DINING ON THE ROCK

Cuisine Pacific Rim and Modern Western

Location Platform overlook to the Gulf of Thailand, in Six Senses

Hideaway Koh Samui

Architecture Modern

Capacity 80

Private room Not available

Hours of operation 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Price Range $$$ - $$$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance No

Dress Code Smart casual no sports or beach wear

Typically, quirky and secluded Six Senses restaurant, located on a multi-story series of platforms and terraces offering 270-degree sea views and healthy, innovative Asian fusion cuisine. An unforgettable fine dining experience. 9/10 Moo 5, Bo Phut (Six Senses Hideaway), Koh Samui - Tel: (66-77) 245 678 Website: www.sixsenses.com/resorts/samui/dining

KOH SAMUI

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FIVE ISLAND

Cuisine Thai Fusion

Location Beach front of Taling Ngam (note a private boat is required to

get here)

Architecture Balinese open air pavilion

Capacity 60

Private room Not available

Hours of operation 11.30am - 12:00am

Price Range $$ - $$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance No

Dress code Smart only – No beach or sports wear

One of Samui’s most idyllic dining spots, Five Island sits in a secluded location on the island’s west coast with traditional Thai decor and gorgeous views of five neighboring islands. The menu features delicate Thai specialties cooked using locally sourced ingredients. 123/9 Moo 2, Lip Noi, Koh Samu - Tel. +66 (0) 77 423 577, +66 (0) 81 920 6162 Website: www.thefiveislandssamui.com

KOH SAMUI

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LAE LAY GRILL RESTAURANT Cuisine Thai & Seafood

Location Up in the hills overlooking Nopparat Thara Beach

Architecture Thai-style wooden furniture, Open air terrace

Capacity 200

Private room Not available

Hours of operation 11:00am – 10:00pm

Price Range $$ - $$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance No

Dress code Smart only—no beach wear or sports wear

Thai Seafood Restaurant. Food lovers, a memorable culinary experience awaits your palate with delightful dishes. Food is available a la carte and with special menus. Take in the breath-taking view and be amazed by the unmatched settings of Lae Lay Grill. The mountain setting combines with a stunning view of Ao Nang (Sea & Mountain) and amazing sunset. 89 Moo3, Ao Nang, Muang, Krabi - Tel: (66-75) 661 588 Website: www.laelaygrill.com

THE HILLTOP RESTAURANT & BAR

Cuisine Thai & Seafood

Location Up in the hills overlooking Nopparat Thara Beach.

Architecture Modern Contemporary

Capacity 150

Private room Yes for private functions only (advanced requests needed)

Hours of operation 11:00am – 12:00am

Price Range $$ - $$$

Handicap Accessible No

Accepts credit cards Yes

Music/Performance No, but can arrange separately on request for an additional cost

Dress Code S,mart

The Hilltop Restaurant & Bar is truly an idyllic dining spot. With the breath-taking views of Ao Nang and Noppharat Thara beaches, the Hilltop Restaurant is located on one of the most phenomenal settings for panoramic sunset. 99 Moo 3, Ao Nang, Krabi - Tel: (66-75) 637195 Website: www.thehilltopaonang.com

KRABI