Phuket's Culinary Stars Shine: TOP25 Restaurants 2024 Revealed
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" 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.
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.
The TOP25 Restaurants Phuket 2024
- hom
- JAMPA
- L'Arôme by the Sea
- The Smokaccia Laboratory
- PRU
- Tambu
- Baba IKI
- Jaras
- Nitan
- Su Va Na
- Royd
- Samut
- Ariake
- Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant
- Acqua
- Suay
- Takieng
- Ta Khai
- Bucha Gallery & Restaurant
- Yue Restaurant & Bar
- HEH
- Saffron
- Five Olives
- Age
- 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
