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Phuket's Culinary Stars Shine: TOP25 Restaurants 2024 Revealed
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30 ต.ค. 2567, 19:16
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Phuket's vibrant dining scene takes center stage as the island's top 25 restaurants are unveiled, celebrating culinary innovation and excellence.

Phuket, Thailand: The wait is over! TOP25Restaurants.com, the world's first to use AI to curate culinary excellence, unveils the highly-anticipated list of Phuket's top 25 restaurants for 2024. This year's edition celebrates the island's vibrant dining scene, showcasing restaurants pushing boundaries and shaping Phuket's gastronomic reputation.

Hom
Chef team behind top Phuket restaurant "hom"

"hom"  Retains Top Spot, Innovation Takes Center Stage

For the second year in a row, hom, helmed by Chef Ricardo Nunes and his focus on fermentation-inspired cuisine, takes the coveted number one position. Following closely is JAMPA, a farm-to-fork haven with a daily-changing menu. Rounding out the top five are:

  • L'Arôme by the Sea: The island's only French fine dining, showcasing Chef Adrien Delcourt's modern take on French cuisine.
  • The Smokaccia Laboratory: Chef Luca Mascolo's creative playground where molecular gastronomy meets fine dining.
  • Pru: The award-winning restaurant at Trisara resort, offering a modern twist on Thai cuisine.
"hom" dish - Wild boar, Oyster mushroom.
Creative dish from The Smokaccia Laboratory

Celebrating Excellence Beyond the Plate

The 2024 edition marks the introduction of special awards, recognizing restaurants for specific contributions.

Bernard Metzger, visionary behind the TOP25 Restaurants Guide series, states: "Phuket's restaurants offer more than just a meal; they create an experience. They explore diverse flavors and celebrate culinary traditions, solidifying Phuket's position as a global gastronomic destination."

The Ceremony: A Night of Recognition

The prestigious TOP25 Restaurants Phuket Awards 2024 took place on October 29th at the luxurious InterContinental Phuket Resort. A highlight of the evening was presenting award certificates – featuring the restaurant's name and rank – to each winner. Dr. Kosol Taengutai (UNESCO Creative Cities Network) and Ms. Kamolpanth Chalermsakulratn (TAT Phuket Office) presented the awards, underscoring the significance of this recognition.

JAMPA creative dish 

The TOP25 Restaurants Phuket 2024     

  1. hom
  2. JAMPA
  3. L'Arôme by the Sea
  4. The Smokaccia Laboratory
  5. PRU
  6. Tambu
  7. Baba IKI
  8. Jaras
  9. Nitan
  10. Su Va Na
  11. Royd
  12. Samut
  13. Ariake
  14. Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant
  15. Acqua
  16. Suay
  17. Takieng
  18. Ta Khai
  19. Bucha Gallery & Restaurant
  20. Yue Restaurant & Bar
  21. HEH
  22. Saffron
  23. Five Olives
  24. Age
  25. Casa Boho

TOP25 Restaurants Special Awards

For the first time, Travelindex Group introduced the TOP25 Restaurants Special Awards to honor not only the top 25 winners but also leaders in sustainable gastronomy, global pioneers in Thai cuisine, the finest beach club in Phuket, exceptional restaurants that deliver excellence, and innovators in the culinary arts, among others.

The winners of the special awards are:

  • Portofino, Excellence in Authentic Italian Cooking
  • Jaras, Sustainable Gastronomy Award 
  • Café del Mar, Best Beach Club Phuket
  • Baba IKI, Best Japanese Restaurant Phuket
  • Big Fish, Best Resort Seafood Restaurant
  • Sears & Co., Farm-to-Table Cuisine Innovator
  • Sizzle Rooftop, Excellence in Grilled Specialties
  • The Kata Rocks Club House, Dining Atmosphere Excellence
  • Master Chef Nooror S. Steppe, Global Thai Gastronomy Pioneer Award

 

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