< PreviousPREGO Prego, the famous Italian restaurant from Samui, has recently opened a location in Kata, Phuket, offering a lively, metropolitan view from its second-floor patio. COSMO RESTAURANT A cosmopolitan haven for connoisseurs and refined all-day dining that moves with the day’s moods and vibes, Cosmo Restaurant at The Nai Harn serves al fresco breakfast as well as Thai classics with the finest produce, herbs, and vegetables from the hotel’s private garden later in the day. Recommended dishes are the signature Nordic Salmon Rockefeller, Crisp organic salads, Spaghetti Carbonara, homemade peanut butter cups, and the legendary Spaghetti ice cream. GREAT SHOT BAR & KITCHEN Great Shot Bar & Kitchen at FOTO Hotel Phuket is a chic space with inventive cocktails and international cuisine from Phuket. It is meant to resemble a dark room used for photo processing and is accented with red spot lights. Great Shot features award-winning chefs that employ fresh ingredients from Phuket in each of their dishes serving Western-style cuisine. The Creative Drink, a special recipe created by the restaurant, is its signature beverage. LAAD This restaurant is located a bit outside Phuket old town to cater to those in Thalang and Bangtao area. Laad is a southern word for “market” therefore their two chefs invite customers to try their creations in a more relaxing ambiance, somewhere cozy and comfortable and full range of southern food. Their menu is already acquainted to local Phuketians but the implementation process is inventive with top notch quality ingredients. Diners have the option of dining indoors amid stylish Italian décor or outdoors to capture the atmosphere. This is the place to find all of Chef Marco's renowned dishes, which embody the essence of rustic Italian cooking and provide an enticing flavour profile for the whole menu. PHUKET CHECK-IN BANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2024-2025 | 71 BABA SOUL CAFÉ Nestled inside Baba Soul Food, Baba Soul Café offers a varied menu that is anything but awesome taste for a laid-back midday snack. This is the spot for a leisurely meal or afternoon tea into golden hour spent catching up with friends, as well as delicious pastries, expertly made specialty coffees, smoothies, and Italian-style sodas. The entire Sri panwa experience is encapsulated by the laid-back atmosphere and elaborate design with views of the ocean. Thus, take a sip and slow down—café culture has made its way to Cape Panwa. THE PLAYYARD CAFÉ The Playyard Café, a white-chic café by the beach, is the newest great destination to spend time in nature while indulging in excellent drinks, sweets, and comfort cuisine amid the world of rubber plantations. The outdoor wooden deck with sleek white seatings overlooking the tranquil shore is really calm, while the indoor seatings create a pleased environment. The Mixed Fruit Pie (THB 240), Paris Ham Sandwich (THB 220), Mixed Berries Slush (THB 120), and Iced Americano (THB 80) are the recommended menu items to choose. SEALAY FOODHUB Incorporate sea-inspired design elements, the Sealay Foodhub at Hotel Tide Phuket creates a genuine seaside ambiance by using gentle, calming colours like blue and sandy tones to generate a coastal vibe. Breakfast is offered from 6.30 to 10.30 a.m. at the restaurant, which is available for all-day dining. A la carte menu items are offered for lunch and supper, with drinks and ice cream to round out the meal. BAAN GUAYTIEW The "Guaytiew" refers refers to a variety of noodles, menu is not all that Baan Guaytiew has to offer. This is southern cooking from up north, and it's a huge hit. This friendly stand locates in the upcoming Bangtao/Laguna area with simple tables and chairs for lunchtime only but people flock in to try Kanomjeen Namngiew, northern noodles soup with plentiful herbs and delicacies. Kao Soi Beef recipe is passed from generations from the north to Phuket with lots of condiment.72 | BANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2024-2025 ROYD With the rise of Chef Mond and his new Michelin Guide Award 2024, Royd has gained attention in recent years, serving a contemporary interpretation of southern cooking that keeps the flavour of each regional ingredient while raising it to a futuristic level. Royd is located in the city centre on the quaint, old Debuk Road. Due to the limited size of this excellent dining establishment, reservations are advised. They have a la carte options, but we advise you to go all out and order a degustation menu paired with carefully chosen wine so you can be seduced by Thailand's southern cuisine. HEH Another super-hip location in Phuket. "Hip" for HEH also refers to exceptional flavour that is modern and suitable for a wide range of palates. The Michelin Guide's latest addition, HEH, ranks No. 11 among the Top 25 restaurants in Phuket, and it is deserving of the recognition. The most remarkable aspect of HEH is how their staff can enhance the flavour of local fish to the fullest extent or combine each day's catch to create something amazing with a hint of Thai and Australian flair. Apart from the food, there is a wide variety of wines that have been carefully chosen to enhance the taste of every dish. JARAS Jaras is situated on Kamala Beach inside the stunning Intercontinental Phuket. It offers Thai food at a very high caliber. Carefully chosen locally grown products will dazzle your palate. This cuisine is both colourful and genuinely sustainable. Rich harvest from land and sea, field and river, plants and animals, thoughtfully arranged in a contemporary kitchen with the principles of eco-purification and zero waste. Visit there to witness the inventive use of different ingredients and Jara's Chef's execution. CHINA INN Renovated in 2004, this once run- down Sino-Portuguese building is now a priceless beauty. This café's outside may bring to mind vintage teahouses in Hong Kong, but its interior is far more fascinating with its array of exquisite rooms. The garden, which has a few eating tables and a great atmosphere, is the focal point. They specialize in Phuketian/Peranakan food, such as sweet and tangy pomelo salad with shrimp or slow-roasted pork belly with peppercorns, all made with fresh local ingredients. PHUKET CHECK-IN BANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2024-2025 | 73 TENGOKU Tengoku, tucked away in a nook of the Intercontinental Phuket, with cozy, private seating that exudes sophistication stands out for its assortment of sake, sparkling, and Japanese whiskies, which are perfectly paired with the chef's seasonal food offerings. Tengoku Chef is an exceptional culinary master from Japan, having received his training and vast experience there. In addition to serving freshly prepared Sashimi, Tenguko's exquisite Teppanyaki menu includes dishes such grilled exotic mushrooms and Kagoshima A4 Wagyu seasoned with plain crystal sea salt. MEE NAM AO GAY For a century, the Hokkien people of Taiwan have been passing down their Hokkien Mee recipe from the age of tin mining. There are two varieties of hokkien mee: the fried variety and the soup/broth variety. The Thai twist on the soup is what makes Mee Nam Hokkien unique on the island. The meal, known locally as "mee shake," is made by quickly shaking noodles in boiling water and serving them with broth made of pig bones and prawns. The restaurant is located on Poonpol Road. With thick pieces of flavourful pork crackling and deep-fried shallots, Mee Nam Ao Gay is really delicious. KUN EANG@PIER Although Phuket residents have loved Kun Eang for many years, the updated, contemporary version of this seafood restaurant is even more amazing. With a huge seafood cuisine that appeals to all generations and ethnicities, it is the most well-known while staying up to date. Situated near a pier, the location is close to the ocean, allowing you to appreciate the refreshing wind and stunning longtail fishing boats while enjoying lunch or a late dinner. VIEW CAFÉ Located near Wat Chalong and Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha) on the southern part of the island, View Café is a hidden gem with a breathtaking view and fresh air. Even though View Café's interior and patio areas are furnished with vivid colours, every single piece is tastefully integrated into the surrounding landscape. On top of the mountain, as you're reviving your vitality and lifting your spirits, the expansive view astounds you. View Café's menu features a selection of products. A lot of them have strong flavours, such as fish curry in a hot and sour broth, and are of the southern variety. A delicious presentation of traditional pineapple fried rice is accompanied, if you dare, with raw salmon salad with spicy sauce made of garlic, chili, and lime.74 | BANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2024-2025 PHUKET STAY IN Your urban sanctuary, Amari Phuket, nestles in the southernmost point of vibrant Patong Beach. Lush foliage and turquoise- blue waves surround the resort, offering a unique dining and recreation experience amidst tropical atmosphere. Patong center is conveniently accessible within 5 minutes. while famous Phuket Old Town is a 35-minute drive away, and Phuket International Airport is an hour’s drive. AMARI PHUKET RECHARGE There are all together 380 stylish rooms and suites. The Ocean Front wings offer 197 ocean view rooms and suites. Take in the magnificent views of Patong Bay from the private. balconies. The Ocean Suites wing includes 183 one and two-bed room suites with spacious living spaces, private kitchens and dining areas, and views of the bay. Guests also have access to an BANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2024-2025 | 75 exclusive Clubhouse that offers complete privacy. REFILL La Gritta Bar & Restaurant is an oceanfront, authentic Italian bar and restaurant with traditional flavors inspired by generations-old recipes, ideal place for a romantic hideaway with an unobstructed view across the bay. On another note, Samutr Bar is one of Patong’s signatures and famous bar in Phuket. Armed with picturesque view, this stylish bar offers you to lounge throughout the day and into the evening with selection of exclusive drinks. RECREATION Set on a lush tropical hillside overlooking the clear water of Patong Bay, Breeze Spa is where your body and mind become one with nature. Two beachfront free-form swimming pools in the Ocean Front Wing is the place to be for utmost relaxation as well. AMARI PHUKET 2 Meun Ngern Road, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand +66 7634 0106-14 reservations.phuket@amari.com amari.com/phuket T E W76 | BANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2024-2025 PHUKET STAY IN Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites blends relaxed comfort and exhilarating adventure in an idyllic tropical island setting. Spacious suites and pool suites offer every convenience. For families, the large pool, kids’ club, and playground right next door ensure there is never a dull moment. Located in the serene north- west of the island just 15 minutes from the airport, a short walk from beautiful AVANI+ MAI KHAO PHUKET Mai Khao Beach, and opposite Turtle Village and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, Avani Mai Khao offers an idyllic setting for any vacation. RECHARGE Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket’s 70 spacious suites and pool suites come fully equipped with a kitchenette and laundry, perfect for family vacations and those who just want to do their own thing. REFILL Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket offers a variety of restaurants and dining options to suit every taste. Guests can savor authentic Southern Thai cuisine, fresh- caught seafood grilled or cooked to perfection, or juicy burgers. Intimate dining experiences are available in the BANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2024-2025 | 77 cozy comfort of guests' suites or private pool decks. RECREATION Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket caters to every guest's desire, whether they seek relaxation or exhilaration. From early- morning bicycle excursions and afternoon tennis matches to beach picnics and water scooter rides in the main pool, the resort offers diverse activities to suit all preferences. AVANI+ MAI KHAO PHUKET 887 Moo 3, Tumbon Mai Khao, Amphur Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand +66 7633 6123 or reservation +66 7633 6188 avaniplus.maikhao@avanihotels.com www.avanihotels.com/en/mai-khao-phuket T E W78 | BANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2024-2025 PHUKET STAY IN CLUB MED PHUKET Located just an hour's drive from Phuket International Airport, Club Med Phuket spans an expansive 16 hectares, making it three times larger than most resorts on the island. Over its impressive 39-year legacy, the resort has continually evolved to cater to families and active couples, all while infusing the vibrant essence of Thailand into every guest experience. RECHARGE Club Med Phuket has undergone a stunning transformation, seamlessly blending its rich heritage with contemporary design and upscale comforts for discerning travellers. The new thoughtful design touches and upscale amenities elevate the guest experience to a whole new level.BANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2024-2025 | 79 CLUB MED PHUKET 3 Kata Road Karon S-D, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100, Thailand +66 2 035 6788 askme.th@clubmedcustomerservice.com www.clubmed.co.th/r/phuket/y REFILL The Mamuang offers stunning views of the Andaman Sea and a variety of Thai and international dishes, all prepared with fresh ingredients. The Chu-da takes guests on a culinary journey where Thai tradition meets modern elegance, featuring a delectable à la carte menu complemented by fine wines. The Sanook is a versatile space that transforms from a poolside café-bar by day to an eclectic hub by night, where vibrant music and dancing invite guests to mingle and enjoy cocktails. RECREATION Club Med Phuket redefines the all- inclusive resort experience, offering period-style accommodation, unlimited gourmet food and drinks, childcare services, and an extensive array of sports and activities like snorkelling, flying trapeze, archery, and rock climbing. Explore the vibrant local culture with Thai cooking classes, exciting excursions around Phuket, invigorating Thai boxing sessions, and more. Every evening, unwind with the resort’s nightly entertainment, ensuring every stay is as dynamic and memorable as the stunning surroundings. T E WNext >