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Restaurant Reviews Catch Beach Club, Two Chefs,

Secret Cliff, Nikita’s Restaurant, Mali Seafood, Kitchen Plus

Tantalizing tastes

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Tantalizing tastes

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From the exquisite Thai tastes of Baan Rim Pa, to the light, refreshing flavours at Joe’s Downstairsto la dolce vita at

Da Maurizio, the Baan Rim Pa Restaurant Group brings you Phuket’s ultimate dining experiences

side-by-side on a rocky outcrop with panoramic ocean views from the

beach at Patong to the Bay of Kalim.

223 Prabaramee Road, Kalim Bay www.baanrimpa.com HOSPITALITY ASIA

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KEE SKY LOUNGE & RESTAURANT


Blue Elephant Governor Mansion PhuketCooking School & Restaurant

«Блю Элефант Гавернер Мэншен Пхукет»ブルーエレファント・ガバナーマンション・プーケット

คฤหาสน์พระพิทักษ์ชินประชา96 Krabi Rd., Phuket Old Townt +66 (0) 76 354 355-7 f +66 (0) 76 354 [email protected]

Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant, Bangkokt + 66 (0) 2 673 9353-8, f +66 (0) 2 673 [email protected]

Founder of the Blue Elephant Group, Chef Nooror Somany Steppe has a profound knowledge and experience of authentic Thai Cuisine. The unique Phuket property reflects her quest for quality and her passion for southern cuisine. The menu is an expression of her rich personality. Her ‘Thai Cooking of the Past’, her ‘Thai Cuisine of Today’, and her vision of the ‘Thai Kitchen of Tomorrow’ brands her as one of the most creative and diverse chefs in the Kingdom.

The Blue Bar, at 15 meters long, glows as a destination on its own – warm and intriguing.

The Blue Elephant Cooking School, renowned worldwide, invites you to this century old mansion where you will experience, hands-on, the culinary wonders of Royal Thai Cuisine.

Open daily for lunch from 11.30 to 14.30 hours and dinner from 18.30 to 22.30 hours. Reservations recommended.Утонченная тайская кухня и кулинарные уроки 高級タイ料理とクッキング教室

www.blueelephant.com


Blue Elephant Governor Mansion PhuketCooking School & Restaurant

«Блю Элефант Гавернер Мэншен Пхукет»ブルーエレファント・ガバナーマンション・プーケット

คฤหาสน์พระพิทักษ์ชินประชา96 Krabi Rd., Phuket Old Townt +66 (0) 76 354 355-7 f +66 (0) 76 354 [email protected]

Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant, Bangkokt + 66 (0) 2 673 9353-8, f +66 (0) 2 673 [email protected]

Founder of the Blue Elephant Group, Chef Nooror Somany Steppe has a profound knowledge and experience of authentic Thai Cuisine. The unique Phuket property reflects her quest for quality and her passion for southern cuisine. The menu is an expression of her rich personality. Her ‘Thai Cooking of the Past’, her ‘Thai Cuisine of Today’, and her vision of the ‘Thai Kitchen of Tomorrow’ brands her as one of the most creative and diverse chefs in the Kingdom.

The Blue Bar, at 15 meters long, glows as a destination on its own – warm and intriguing.

The Blue Elephant Cooking School, renowned worldwide, invites you to this century old mansion where you will experience, hands-on, the culinary wonders of Royal Thai Cuisine.

Open daily for lunch from 11.30 to 14.30 hours and dinner from 18.30 to 22.30 hours. Reservations recommended.Утонченная тайская кухня и кулинарные уроки 高級タイ料理とクッキング教室

www.blueelephant.com

Trip Advisor rank Kantok one ofthe Top 5 restaurants in all of Patong, Phuket

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Welcome to paradise! It’s time for you to relax and let someone else do all the cooking! There are hundreds of top notch restaurants all across Phuket serving up the best in Thai, seafood and international fare. You’ll be spoilt for choice, so just take a few minutes to read some of our recommendations and we’ll guide you to the island’s gems.

Be sure to read our cover story about the tantalizing tastes of Thai appetizers! Thai cuisine is unique and loved the world over – and you won’t find anything more extraordinary than the beautiful and intricate starter dishes.

We hope your stay in Phuket is incredible and that your every meal is exquisite!

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[Editor’s Note] June - July 12

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KEE SKY LOUNGE &

RESTAURANT

152/1 Thaveewong rd., Patong Beach,Kathu, Phuket, 83150 Thailand.Tel: +66 (0) 7633 5888Fax: +66 (0) 7633 5808 Email : [email protected], [email protected] www.thekeeresort.com


We bring up Tong Loh – a community of the best restaurant in Sukhumvit into Phuket, Reasonable price, nice ambience, full of natural with a taste of Thai. Everyone can enjoy a succulent Thai meal, delicious, for your order.

LOCATED AT HOMEPRO VILLAGE, CHALONG | OPPOSITE VILLA MARKET61/10 Moo 10, Chalong, Muang, Phuket

Tel. 076-383244 Open 11.00 am - 22.00 pm

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[Contents] June - July 12

Reviews

Extra Story Phuket map

Signature Dishes

Centara

The Clift

To Phromthep Cape, Rawai, Ao Chalong

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine

Boomerang Village

Mali Waterfront

Two Chefs

Two Chefs

Metadee ResortKata PalmResort & Spa

Villa Elisabeth

Two Chefs

The Old Siam Restaurant

Kata ThaniBeach Resort & Spa

On the Beach Restaurant

@ The Beach Restaurant

Lai Mai Restaurant Bill Bentley Pub

Catch Beach Club - Catch Beach Club, a private classy

and comfortable dining room perched on Surin Beach.

Fresh tastes of Mali Seafood - A paradise for seafood lovers. The

restaurant offers a variety of seafood cooked in many styles to your liking.

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Catering Service by Two Chefs - Travelers and locals alike favourite

restaurant introduces its new catering service.

Delights of Kitchen Plus - Appealing with a neat bistro setting,

Kitchen Plus offers authentic Thai dishes at affordable prices.

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Phuket’s best kept secret - The restaurant offers a second-to-none sweeping vista making it one

of the best places in Phuket for a romantic dinner.

Relaxed dining at Nikita’s Restaurant - Have a relaxed

and slow life by the beach.

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470/5 Patak Rd., T.Karon A.Muang, Phuket 83100Tel: 076-286744, 076-286747 Fax: 076-286754

Best Western Phuket Ocean Resort

Centara GrandBeach Resort

Centara Karon Resort

Phuket Heritage

Karon Seasand Resort

Movenpick Resort& Spa Karon

Patak Soi 20

Patak Soi 18

Patak Soi 22

Patak Rd.

Wiset

Karon circle

Find our new branch @Karon Beach Find our new branch @Karon Beach

SEAFOOD @KARON

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We invite you to discover a totally new dining experience here, under the evening stars

Offering an up-to-date cosmopolitan atmosphere Mali Seafood Kata invites you to share in the serenity

Mali Seafood Karon

Mali Seafood Kata


Andaman Seafood Local Thai Specialties Japanese Cuisine


Enjoy a dining experience of Thai and International delicacies into The Rice Restaurant with a Thai charm and hospitality service while

enjoying stunning views overlooking the Bay of Patong and listening to the soft sounds of the grand piano.

7/5 Muean Ngen Road, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket, 83150, Thailand.Tel: +66 (0) 76 294 104-5 Fax: +66 (0) 76 294 108 E-mail: [email protected]

Call us for complimentary transfer in Patong area.

Open Daily : 07.00 am. - 12.00 am.www.baanyindee.com

Spectacular breathtaking panoramic view of Patong Bay

Rated one of the best restaurants in Patong

AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD AND WESTERN CUISINE

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[Restaurant Review] June - July 12Catch Beach C lub | Twinpa lms Phuket | Sur in Beach | Te l . 076 316 567 | www.twinpa lms-phuket .com

Relax on a cool breezy day after a tropical downpour at Catch Beach Club, a private classy and comfortable dining room perched on Surin Beach.

At the Beach Club Zone you’ll be strolling on a white sand beach, watching the sunset, lying on white deck chairs or chilled out in square sitting areas. As the rain stopped, I commenced the night out at the Bar Zone facing the beach.

A large spacious area can accommodate up to 300 guests, and is available either for events or private dining. Furnishings with softly rounded sofa chairs, a designed ancient earthen jar base fitted well with a thick mirrored top and long chair, a small lit candle on a table – all present well with the surrounding beach atmosphere. Enjoy all day music with DJs and an hour live band.

Catch Beach Club


Catch Beach C lub | Twinpa lms Phuket | Sur in Beach | Te l . 076 316 567 | www.twinpa lms-phuket .com

Among various signature cocktails, I chose one with a red cocktail umbrella called Catch’s Mai Thai, a strong rum based and fruity mixed drink. It contains quality rum and ingredients mixed by a professional bartender. My young colleagues had the Surin Propaganda – a shot created purely for Surin Beach. It is a bright drink with sweet tastes of strawberry and lychee and a strong raspberry flavor of vodka raspberry, sour of passion and a bit bitter – a sublime combination!

Walking across the small path to the buffet line areas, the ease of the buffet concept is even more apparent when you’re starving for a nice and extensive choice of food. Catch Beach Club is impressive as usual with their quality ingredients and delectable tastes.

From a choice of homemade bread, French and Italian breads, to cheeses like Swiss cheese and French brie – there are so many delicious items to try. A wide array of fresh salad bar items includes tomatoes, rocket salad, lettuce, cabbage, cucumbers and so on. Firm fresh seafood ranges from crab and tiger prawns to calamari and sea mussels, with cocktail sauce or Thai style seafood sauce. In the ice trays next to the Japanese zone are imported Fin de Claire oysters, the best of the world’s oysters.

The Roast & Grills section serves lamb, chicken and roasted duck grilled in a handmade French imported grill machine that makes the meat soft and moist. Pizza is original Italian thin crust. The Japanese Zone is full of fresh and quality products like imported Norway/Australian salmon, South African squid, high quality tuna and Japanese sake.

At the dessert station, you can have a tantalizing taste of Kiwi fruit with chocolate, a sweet chocolate cake, a choice of Thai fruits like papaya or pineapple, or cooling ice cream.

Catch Beach Club presents the world’s best quality and premium products and cuisine. The staff is well-trained to take care of you and you will be impressed!

Catch Beach Club is impressive as usual with their quality ingredients and delectable tastes.


[Restaurant Review] June - July 12Two Chefs | Kata Beach | Te l . 08 1956 3779 | www.twochefs -phuket .com

One of the top ranked restaurants in Kata and Karon area by tripadvisor.com, Two Chefs has been serving travelers and locals alike for over a decade. Now the venue introduces its new catering service.

The idea sprung from the endeavor to bring good things a little bit more in reach of customers. As the three branches of Two Chefs in Kata and Karon are always busy, a

catering service is a convenient choice for those who are fed up with the crowd yet are looking for a place to celebrate precious moments.

Two Chefs catering team is comprised of professionals to deliver catering services to your requirements. The catering team is able to handle parties or events in sizes 10 guests up to 200 either indoor or outdoor.

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Two Chefs | Kata Beach | Te l . 08 1956 3779 | www.twochefs -phuket .com

There are basically seven standard course menus for customers to choose from such as European, Italian, Scandinavian, Thai, including courses specialized for kids for example. Menus can be customized.

Quality of food and service are ensured as Two Chefs controls it from upstream. Two Chefs prepares the ingredients themselves and bakes their own breads and pastries so that every element in the event is flawless.

Visit any branch of Two Chefs in Phuket for an exclusive dining experience with a huge range of dishes on offer including international cuisine, Scandinavian specialties and delicious Thai food served in a contemporary style together with a wide selection of imported wines and champagne.

Two Chefs Bar & Grill at Kata Beach is the first branch established back in 2001. It is located on Koktanod Road. The second branch is located on Patak Road in the corridor at Karon northern center near the roundabout. The newest branch opened in late 2008, on Karon Road, not very far from Dino Park.

Two Chefs is famous for its Saturday Brunch which is available every Saturday at Two Chefs Kata Center between noon and 3pm. You can enjoy a buffet of all the Scandinavian classics, baked goods and much more for only 395 baht plus 300 baht for free flow draft beer and house wine.

For more information, please visit www.twochefscatering.info.

The catering team is able to handle parties or events in sizes of 10 guests up to 200 either indoor or outdoor.


[Restaurant Review] June - July 12Secre t C l i f f Res taurant | Karon C l i f f | Te l . 076 286 750–3 | www.phuketsec re tc l i f f. com

Secretly nestled amidst a green oasis, Secret Cliff Restaurant & Bar is part of the Secret Cliff Resort. It is perched on cliff right between Patong and Karon, which requires 5 minutes traveling from Patong Beach.

The restaurant offers a second-to-none sweeping vista of beautiful Karon Beach, making it one of the best places in Phuket for a romantic dinner. Balcony seats allow

Phuket’'s best kept secretSecret Cliff

you to enjoy the alluring sunset over the turquoise Andaman Sea in the embrace of a nice landscaped garden. The sound of waves hitting the shore and singing summer cicadas drowns out the bustle of road traffic.

The venue has spacious dining areas decorated in a tropical style reflecting Thai-inspired accents such as wood furniture, handicrafts and mobiles.


Secre t C l i f f Res taurant | Karon C l i f f | Te l . 076 286 750–3 | www.phuketsec re tc l i f f. com

Secret Cliff is open for all day dining from 6:30am to midnight. Whether it is breakfast, lunch, dinner or anything in between, you are sure to find a tantalizing treat.

The restaurant serves fusion Thai and international cuisine. Even if you have visited this restaurant before, you may still find something new to explore on the menu. Check out some of the recommended dishes.

The team puts creativity into their menus. Sample the Secret Club Sandwich which comes in two slices, served with fries and quality bacon that stands out.

Secret Seafood Cocktails will whet your appetite. The presentation is unique with a whole coconut holding a variety of seafood. You can even enjoy the coconut flesh after finishing the prawns, fish, squid and New Zealand mussels.

Sample the popular Pad Thai, made here with a special signature sauce and served with large fresh tiger prawns. Another dish worth a try is Chicken Massaman Curry where four flavors fit in one dish: sour, sweet, salty, coconut. It tastes mellow and is perfectly matched with hot fragrant jasmine rice. For meat lovers, we recommend New Zealand imported lamb racks with mint sauce.

The bar serves a range of drinks and cocktails. Happy hours are from 4:30pm to 6:30pm daily. Don’t miss a chance to order a drink at dusk and extend the romance under a starlit night with the help of light jazz and Latin music.

Secret Cliff is spacious and divided into zones, making it ideal for a small to medium scale private party.

Sample the popular Pad Thai, made here with a special signature sauce and served with large fresh tiger prawns.


[Restaurant Review] June - July 12Nik i ta ’s Res taurant | Rawai | Te l . 076 288 703 | www.n ik i tas -phuket .com

If you like to indulge in the relaxed and slow life, Nikita’s will be just what you are looking for.

A small beach bar in the past, it nowadays is an ample restaurant with 80 seats available to serve you from 10am to 10:30pm every day. If you travel from Chalong, Nikita’s Restaurant will be on you left side, just 200 meters from Rawai Beach Pier. Notice the pine trees.

Nikita'’s RestaurantRelaxed dining at

Nikita’s Restaurant is not a luxurious restaurant but more of a casual beach bar setting taking advantage of a location by the water. The atmosphere is relaxed, as is the style of service. Friendly staff greet you with smiles once you enter. All you need to do is decide whether to sit under the covered sala or at garden tables, or chill out at a table by the seaside. The tropical wind that blows


Nik i ta ’s Res taurant | Rawai | Te l . 076 288 703 | www.n ik i tas -phuket .com

through all day and night long makes air-conditioning unnecessary. Or if the weather is unbearable for you, a mug of super cool beer could help.

The restaurant serves a wide range of international foods including some favorite Thai dishes.

One of the restaurant’s most popular menu items you should try is the pizza. Here they offer more than ten kinds of authentic pizzas. Right from the wood fire oven, the wonderful smells combined with the crispiness and quality of the pizza toppings will leave you delighted. We recommend seafood pizza and calzone, a traditional folded Italian pizza stuffed with mozzarella cheese, eggs and meat.

Thai food aficionados can tickle their taste buds with seafood spicy salad. For the main course, look no farther to anything else but simply one of the most popular Thai dishes,

steamed fish in lime sauce. The scents of Thai herbs and perfect taste of the lime sauce brings out the sweetness of the fresh fish. The lime’s soft touch plays the important role in making the dish well worth a try and perfect to go with a plate of jasmine rice. Do not allow yourself to leave without a taste of Nikita’s prawns in garlic too!

If you are just passing by or head here for the sake of relaxation on a lazy afternoon or evening, or just need a place to sit down and socialize with your friends, Nikita’s also offers a great selection of wines, cocktails and some exotic drinks. Make sure to ask for some snacks.

Right from the wood fire oven, the wonderful smells combined with the crispiness and quality of the pizza toppings will leave you delighted.


[Restaurant Review] June - July 12Mal i Seafood Karon | Karon Beach | Te l . 08 1270 2100, 08 7266 8721 | www.mal i sea food.com

It was a cloudy afternoon. A bit late for lunch, we were in Karon and looking for a place to fill our rumbling stomachs. We finally decided to grab a table at Mali Seafood which is located just a few metres away from Karon roundabout. The restaurant is a popular venue on the island with a great reputation.

Karon is known among tourists as an area offering many choices for upscale dining experiences. It also doesn’t lack more casual venues where you can enjoy fresh seafood with smaller price tags.

Mali SeafoodFresh tastes of

Mali Seafood has a great location by Nai Harn Lake where you can sit in the open-air dining lounge and benefit from the natural breeze coming off the water. It’s a very relaxing atmosphere.

Mali Seafood is a paradise for seafood lovers. The restaurant offers a variety of seafood cooked in many styles whether Thai, Chinese, European, grilled, steamed, etc, to your liking. If you are bursting to explore Thai foods more exotic than Pad Thai, Tom Yum Goong, or Green Curry, you can ask for unfamiliar names


Mal i Seafood Karon | Karon Beach | Te l . 08 1270 2100, 08 7266 8721 | www.mal i sea food.com

like Poo Lon (Crab Dip), Keng Liang (Vegetable Soup) and Tom Som (Spicy Sweet and Sour Soup), to name a few.

All the dishes we ordered were seafood. Pla Tod Samoon Phray is a deep-fried whole sea bass topped with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and garlic. The texture of the crispy fish goes well with the aroma of Thai herbs, and is tastier when eaten with Thai style spicy sour dip.

Pla Meuk Neung Ma-Nao, or steamed squid with spicy chili and lime sauce, is another dish we would like to recommend. The freshly sweet and dense texture of the squid is already enough to blow your taste buds away. The tangy sauce makes the dish even more exciting.

Goong Pad Sauce Makham might sound common but the dish is always an excellent

choice for any family with little ones. Deep fried prawns with tamarind sauce and cashew nuts are more palatable to amateurs of the spiciness of Thai food.

We ordered another Phad Pong Karee to complete our meal. Stir-fried whole crab with curry powder served hot. The dish tasted just perfect. It is not spicy but still remains flavorful. Nothing beats the taste of crab meat enhanced with curry sauce – it just explodes in your mouth.

There is also a salad bar, sushi, and some international dishes on offer. Mali Seafood opens everyday for lunch and dinner, from noon to midnight. Reservations are recommended.

Pla Tod Samoon Phray is a deep-fried whole sea bass topped with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and garlic.


[Restaurant Review] June - July 12Homepro v i l lage | Cha long | Oppos i te V i l la Market | Te l . 076 383 244

Mom was right with her saying, “You’ve got to eat well to function well.” It can be tempting to abandon your good sense of diet with the array of delicious food available on holiday. Despite all excuses, finding healthy food is worthwhile and can even add some new flavor to your vacation.

Many tourists play it safe by relying on fast food in department stores – however, that’s no way to take in the local fare – until now. Thanks to the crucial culinary business in Phuket and high competition, department

Kitchen PlusDelights of

store restaurants and café bistros aren’t to be underestimated. Alongside worldwide franchised restaurants, there are many individually owned bistros with divine fare. Kitchen Plus is one of them.

The setting at Kitchen Plus reinforces the holiday feeling of escapism with a chic and intimate bistro located on the 1st floor at HomePro Village Phuket near Chalong. It offers a sophisticated touch in its modern fine dining atmosphere. High windows on three sides give a spacious feel and allow natural


Homepro v i l lage | Cha long | Oppos i te V i l la Market | Te l . 076 383 244

light in during the day. Pendant lights add sculptural style overhead and are matched with discreet furnishing and strong artwork in an air-conditioned setting that will take you on a journey punctuated by delicious Thai specialties. On a sunny day the best place to sit is at one of the casual al fresco dining tables along the side of the restaurant with a nice coffee and chit chat.

Appealing with a neat bistro setting, Kitchen Plus offers authentic Thai dishes at affordable prices. Frankly most Thai restaurants on the island must cater to large foreign clientele, which leads many of them to compromise by adding sweetness and toning down chili heat. Here the compromises are not so obvious and surely you will experience traditional flavors.

The last thing you want while you’re on holiday is food that is hard to digest! At Kitchen Plus the food is made fresh to ensure your good health. All curry pastes are made

from fresh herbs ground up in a mortar only when your dish is ordered. No curry powder is used in their Thai curry and no factory ingredients are used in any of the cuisine.

Gang Prick Gai Baan, or curry with domestic fowl, displayed the rich flavor of curry absorbed in chicken cutlet. The curry was about right, not too thick and creamy. Domestic fowl is rarely found these days. It’s different compared to farmed poultry as it’s leaner. This dish really shows the chef’s attention to detail and is worth a try!

Mueak Tod Prik Glue, otherwise known as fresh squid fried with fresh chili and salt, is another suggested menu item you won’t want to miss. The chef has added a touch of creativity by using a little spice from fresh chilies to light up the classic fried squid with garlic and salt. It really gives it a bit of kick.

In addition to the sure-handed spicing of cuisine, Kitchen Plus has a good list of cocktails such as the Mandarin Mojito. The sweet and sour mix can enhance a night out.

Kitchen Plus fans or any food enthusiasts can also welcome a new outlet called Tablespoon, managed under the same umbrella and located just above Kitchen Plus. Tablespoon is decorated unlike any other bistro on the island. It is super sweet and cute, featuring Western dishes like light lunches, salads and spaghetti. One of the most famous dishes is strawberry salad with grilled chicken served with chocolate dressing. Not only is the décor appealing but so is the selection of dishes.

All curry pastes are made from fresh herbs ground up in a mortar only when your dish is ordered.


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14 Moo 5 Rawai, Muang, Phuket 83130 ThailandTel. +66 (0)76 371 900 E-mail: [email protected]

2km south of Chalong circle. Just follow the lady in the pool

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Located in peacefully Nai Harn at the southern most tip of the island. Come eat, relax and appreciate arts together with us.

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RE KÁ TA Club on the beach184 Koktanode Road, Kata Beach, Phuket 83100 (Next to Boathouse)

Tel: +66 (0) 76 330 421 [email protected] www.rekataphuket.com

RE KÁ TA Seafood Beachfront Restaurant

A superb selection of International dishes and delicacies set in a relaxed al fresco setting right by the beach guarantees an exquisite and enjoyable dining experience. Smoked salmon, oysters, tiger prawns, crab and lobster are just some of the delicacies fresh from the sea to indulge in. Great bar o�ering tailor made delicious cocktails and chilled out cool music tunes all day and night by resident DJ.

Every Thursday - Martini and Manicure Ladies Night from 6pm till late.Daily Happy Hour from 5pm-7pm (50% o�).Restaurant is open everyday from 10am-11pm.RE KÁ TA beach club is open everyday from 9am-12am.


Lai Mai Restaurant66 Thaweewong Rd., Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand.Tel: (0) 7629 2956-9 Fax: (0) 7629 2050E-mail: [email protected],www.baanlaimai.com

Specializing in Thai and International cuisine, As well as fresh seafood. has grown and flourished on Patong Beach for over 20 years. Our foods delicious international cuisine makes for an interesting change and our unique dishes including Tom Yam Kung and Phad Thai.

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Urban Food is offering a range of Asian and International cuisines

The trendy Bistro atmosphere and stylish terrace, makes Urban food a friendly meeting point for everyone. The combination of the pop art colors.


[Extra Story] June - July 12Tantalizing tastes of Thai appetizers

No matter what you call them – appetizers, snacks, tapas, hors d’oeuvres – they are bite-sized treats that can be quite substantial or even turn into a meal unto themselves. Thais enjoy ‘snacking’ throughout the day and into the night, and of course, there is no end to the choices in this category of Thai cuisine.

Miang Kum is a favourite Thai appetizer nowadays. This food requires a lot of chewing but is fun to eat and great for social gatherings. Traditionally from the middle part of Thailand, it involves wrapping little titbits of several ingredients in a leaf (Piper sarmentosum leaf or in Thai, Cha Plu) along with a sweet-and-salty sauce.

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The edible leaves are most often served with dried shrimps, limes, shallots, small hot chillies, peanuts, ginger and roasted coconut in separate little bowls. Take a leaf and place a small amount of each of the filling ingredients in the middle; top with a spoonful of sauce; and fold up into a little package. Pop the package into your mouth – yum! Chewing the myriad of ingredients together gives taste receptacles on the tongue a thrilling

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Tantalizing tastes of Thai appetizers

experience from the textures and the sweet tastes to the tanginess of lime with zest and the pungent bursts of diced ginger and chillies. This is great party food.

Saku Sai Mu is clear tapioca pearl balls filled with a tiny bit of ground pork, peanut, turnip and a touch of sugar. Balance out the sweetness by chewing on a bit of chilli pepper along with cilantro and lettuce. The little morsels can also be filled with chicken instead of pork.

Another finger food that is good is Khao Kriab Pak Mor. This is not easy to find in a restaurant but that doesn’t mean it isn’t good. This sweet rice-skin dumpling is best when you have it freshly made. Pak Mor means ‘pot mouth’ as the rice skin is cooked on a piece of cloth on top of a pot/bowl which is then covered for steaming. The rice skin is stuffed with chicken and chopped herbs and nuts. Look for these dumplings

when you go to the Sunday Market or come across street vendors in a village markets. They are well worth trying.

Khao Tang Na Tang, yet another popular appetizer, consists of crispy rice cake and peanut, pork and prawn dip. In the past, large Thai families cooked their rice in a big deep pan. Thai rice at the bottom of the pan was refried to make rice crackers or Khao Tang. Various dips and toppings are added to create a great snack.

There are too many other Thai appetizers to list them all – but simply take yourself down to the local markets and you’ll be sure to see them. Don’t be afraid to try everything – you might just find a recipe to take home for your own parties!

The edible leaves are most often served with dried shrimps, limes, shallots, small hot chillies, peanuts, ginger and roasted coconut in separate little bowls.

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[Signature Dishes] June - July 2012On The Beach Restaurant | @ The Beach Restaurant | Lai Mai Restaurant | Bill Bentley Pub

On the Beach Restaurant | Karon Beach Resort

51 Karon Road, Phuket 83100 Thailand.Tel: +66 (0) 7633 0006www.katagroup.com

Oven Lamb Chop with Siam Fresh Herb, served with wasabi soft polenta, French beans and a raspberry sauce.

Phuket Lobster Thermidor

@ The Beach Restaurant | Tritrang Beach Resort

68 Mueanngen Rd., Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Thailand.Tel: +66 (0) 7633 8700, (08) 9873 3535 Email: [email protected]


On The Beach Restaurant | @ The Beach Restaurant | Lai Mai Restaurant | Bill Bentley Pub

Bill Bentley Pub

889 Moo3, Turtle Village, Maikhao beach, Thalang, Phuket 83110 Thailand.Tel: +66 (0) 7631 4818 Email: [email protected]

Lai Mai Restaurant | Baan Lai Mai Beach Resort

66 Thaweewong Rd., Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Thailand.Tel: +66 (0) 7629 2956-9Email: [email protected]

Signature Bill Bentley BurgerBeef patty, cheddar cheese, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, mayo,With homemade chips, tomato relish and coleslaw 320 Baht

SURF AND TURF Grilled tender beef and tiger prawn with onion, tomato,pineapple and flamb? with aged cognac

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Chinatown offers you a wide range Chinese cuisine for everyone at reachable price.

Chinatown Phuket@ Lan Lom Central Festival Phuket.

Tel: 08-1693-0042


A TASTE OF RUSSIAN CUISINE

@ Spice HouseSpice House serves a variety range of Russian Cuisine and numbers of exotic Thai menu.


Along with our relaxing and elegant rooms we have a Thai, Europen and Seafood Restaurant, a pool club, a bar with live music band and much more!

Tiger Inn Address:Tiger Inn, 140 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket, 83150, Thailand.Tel: +66 (0) 76 340 959, +66 (0) 76 340 877 Fax: +66(0) 76 340 045Email: [email protected]

The only one in Patong Beach!

THE CHARMING OF TIGER


Along with our relaxing and elegant rooms we have a Thai, Europen and Seafood Restaurant, a pool club, a bar with live music band and much more!

Tiger Inn Address:Tiger Inn, 140 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket, 83150, Thailand.Tel: +66 (0) 76 340 959, +66 (0) 76 340 877 Fax: +66(0) 76 340 045Email: [email protected]

The only one in Patong Beach!

THE CHARMING OF TIGER

natural homemade ice-cream

www.iberryhomemade.com

“Natural Homemade Natural Taste”Homemade ice cream, Lavazza coffee, Smoothies and Cakes

@ Central Festival Phuket (2nd Fl.) 076 209 094 For wholesale inquiries, call 081-444-7524

“ Wholesale delivery service available across the island ”


Kata Beach - Phuket

Tel. 076 285173 www.horngrillsteakhouse.comE-mail: [email protected]


Award From Thailand TatlarBest Restaurant 2005

The best Gourmet Restaurant Fah Thai Magazine Form Bangkok Airways

86 Patak Road, Kata-Karon, Phuket 83100 Tel: 076-330087 or 076-330139 Mobile: 089 8712940 E-mail: [email protected]

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in Kata - Kata Noi - KaronExcellent steaks & wine Delicious Thai cuisine Pasta

A cosy place Imported meat, Charcoal BBQ, Thai cusineA wine cellar with Wide range of winesAt very reasonable prices


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e-mail : [email protected] ext: Ms. Chernporn & Ms. Namphon

71/3 Vichitsongkram Rd.,Kathu, Phuket

83150 Thailand.Tel: +66 (0) 7632-6870

Fax : +66 (0) 7620 2087


Cherng Talay (Laguna entrance)

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Catch Beach ClubSurin Beach Road, Cherng Talay, Phuket 83110

t: +66 (0) 76 316567 f: +66 (0) 76 316599e: [email protected] w: catchbeachclub.com

Catch Beach Club Phuket’s Most Fashionable

Beach Club

Luxury Brunch & Dinner Buffets

Come and join our delicious daily Catch Brunch (12:00-15:00 hrs; from THB 610 per person) and Luxury Buffet Dinner (19:00-22:00 hrs; from THB 990 per person).

We offer the finest selection of salads, pizzas, pasta, shawarma, Thai food dishes, rotisserie selections, a sushi and sashimi counter and much more. Sweets include the chocolate fountain with selections of fresh fruit, tiramisu, desserts by BAKE Bakery and Thai desserts..


Trisara SpaSet on the hillside above the pool villas, Trisara Spa has set a new standard in the quality of treatments and location/design of the suites. With Sodashi products from Australia, and the best trained therapists in Phuket, a Trisara Spa treatment is an experience not to be missed.

60/1 Moo 6, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay Thalang Phuket, Thailand 83110+66 76 310100 [email protected] www.trisara.comwww. facebook.com/tr isararesort

Dining and Beachfront BarOur open-deck dining and our bar are renowned as the finest in Phuket. Set above our private beach and shaded by tall coconut palms, authentic Thai and western menus are offered for both lunch and dinner.

Champagne BrunchEvery Sunday, our beachfront bar becomes a celebration of fine wines, exquisite tapas, live cooking stations, delicious seafood and Phuket’s best desserts.

Come and indulge on Laurent Perrier Champagne or a wide variety of wines whilst listening to the cool sounds of our fantastic jazz trio. Trisara’s Kids Club welcomes all children with complimentary snacks. 11.30 am - 3.30 pm

We warmly welcome all of the island’s guests and residents to enjoy Trisara’s award winning spa and food & beverage experiences

Trisara, located just 10 minutes north of Laguna, is Thailand’s most intimate and exclusive resort and spa


ENJOY SUNDAY BRUNCH AT ITS BEST

Come and enjoy our unique flavours every

Sunday from noon to 3pm. Freshest selection

of Seafood, Oysters, Smoked Salmon, Roasts,

Cheeses, Chocolate Fountain with Fresh Ber-

ries and our famous Crème Brûlée. THB 1,490

per person including a bottle of Wine per couple,

THB 3,490 per person including a bottle of Cham-

pagne per couple, (Brunch Only: THB 1,190 per

person). Prices subject to tax and service. Call

076 316 577 and ask for Sunday Brunch res-

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www.twinpalms-phuket.com

Twinpalms Phuket

Phuket’s Most Exciting & Stylish Contemporary Resort

106/46 Moo 3, Surin Beach Road, Cherng Talay, Phuket 83110, Thailand

t +66 (0) 76 316500, f +66 (0) 76 316599

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Table reservation recommended, please call 076 344 311 or 081 079 269947 Rat-U-Thid Rd., Sky Inn Condotel, Patong Beach, www.the9thfloor.com or www.facebook.com/the9thFloor

If you see our wine list, you may alreadyget a little light-headed.

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