RESTAURANTS IN KAMALA
La Fayette French Bakery – Can be a little tricky to find but totally worth the venture. Their home made deserts and bread is arguable one of the best on the island with many big hotels buying from them. The outside is an all black building, the inside is a welcoming seating area. Opens from 7am for breakfast. They also serve great coffee. It is right opposite Chabana Hotel on the side road. Less than 5 mins drive from home. (20 mins walk)
Taste – Second opening of this popular restaurant amongst expat locals. Serves European food. Located on Kamala high street. (10 mins walk)
Silk – Fine Thai cuisine, located in the beautiful Andara hotel. Get out of the house and walk left. (5 mins walk)
Diavolo – Italian restaurant perched on cliffside with breathtaking views of the ocean. Located inside the 5 star Paresa Hotel on Millionaires Mile road. (10 minutes drive)
THINGS TO DO IN KAMALA
Market - Kamala hosts an open air market/car boot sale twice a week every Monday and Friday starting from 5pm. You can find local produce, street food, clothes, fresh fruits etc. It is located in the bare land just opposite Phuket Fantasea.
There is also a fresh food market (different location) every Wednesday and Saturday selling fresh seafood such as fish, clams, tiger prawns. Much fresher and cheaper than Big C Supermarket. Market opens from 3pm-7pm. 15 mins walk from home. See map.
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Cafe Del Mar – Legendary Ibiza’s Cafe Del Mar is now in Phuket (Northern end of Kamala Beach) and only a 5 minutes drive away. Walk along the shore from Kamala House it will take you 20 mins. It hosts a pool party every Saturday and Sunday starting at 2pm.
HQ Beach Lounge – Next door to Cafe Del Mar. Great chill place to hang out for the day or sunset drinks. Serves good food and drinks. Perfect for those who wants a more quiet day.
Phuket Fantasea – Great for families with children. This is a cultural theme park with shows, dinner, shops and games. Visit www.phuket-fantasea.com for more info, you can purchase tickets to the show from any tourist office scattered around Kamala and Phuket.
RESTAURANTS IN PHUKET WE LOVE
Laguna / Boat Avenue / Surin
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Benny – Inspired by American Speakeasy of New York this restaurant and bar serves great cocktails, steaks, burgers, crab cakes and other New York favorites. Located in Surin. Www.bennysphuket.com
Suay Restaurant – Second location for this trendy Thai restaurant with amazing food and beautiful setting after the success of the first one in Phuket Town. New one located near CherngTalay. 20 mins by car. Www.suayrestaurant.com
Bampot – Modern Australian restaurant with fusion and hints of Thai food. We love the food and vibe here Www.bampot.co
Taste Bar and Grill – Long standing favorite amongst locals, this European restaurant in Bang Tao. Www.tastebargrill.com
Cut – Famous for its Tomohawk Black Angus this rotisserie and steak house over looks the lakes of Laguna. Ingredients sourced locally. Www.cut-phuket.com
Ann’s Kitchen – Located in Boat Avenue Laguna. Casual dining serving great European and Thai food. Best lemon meringue pie in Phuket!
Hong Kong Restaurant – Serves authentic Cantonese seafood. Located in Boat Avenue.
Patong/Kalim
Acqua – May we dare say that we think this is the best Italian restaurant in Phuket! One of the few places that serves truffle pizza.
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Rustic - Patong's best kept secret. Bar and eatery. Mediterranean food. https://www.facebook.com/rusticeateryphuket/
Joe’s Downstairs – This beautiful all white wooden restaurant gives a trendy vibe. Also perched on rocks over looking Kalim Beach. Serves Mediterranean and tapas style food. www.baanrimpa.com/seaside-restaurant/
Ab Zab – Thai food with fantastic sea views. Blue and white decor reminds us of Mykonos. Half way between home and Patong.
Baan Rim Pa – One of Phuket’s oldest Thai restaurants. Perched on some rocks, this beautiful restaurant over looks the water and Patong Bay. www.baanrimpa.com
The 9th Floor – Don’t let the exterior fool you. This restaurant is located on the 9th floor in one of the older apartment blocks in Patong. Serves Mediterranean food.
Phuket Town
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Ka Jok See – A dining experience like no other in Phuket. If you like to party then don’t miss this place. For a fixed per head price the restaurant will bring out Thai food through out the night. Sometime around 9pm-10pm the music gets louder and people start dancing on tables. Advanced booking recommended.
Da Sandro – A long standing Italian restaurant run by a local family who are half Thai / Italian. Popular amongst expats and Thais. Used to be in Chalong but now have relocated to Kathu. 25 mins from Kamala.
Shun Sushi – Probably the best sushi in Phuket! Located on the by-pass road next to furniture store Index Living Mall.
www.phuket.net/directory/restaurants-cafes/shun-phuket/
Crust – Next door to Shun, this is a casual Italian restaurant run by a young couple who met in high school. He cooks while she is in charge of desert and patisserie. Both with culinary background and training. This is also one of our favorite Italian restaurants in Phuket.
www.phuket.com/phuket-magazine/crust-cafe-restaurant.htm
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