TOP25Restaurants announces Phuket’s top 25 dining destinations for 2024, spotlighting culinary pioneers and awarding excellence in sustainable gastronomy.
PHUKET, THAILAND – TOP25 Restaurants unveiled the anticipated list of the top 25 restaurants in Phuket for 2024. This year marks a new and highly updated edition of the prestigious ranking, a testament to our commitment to celebrating culinary excellence in Phuket.
hom restaurant took the island’s top position for the second year in a row. hom is helmed by chef Ricardo Nunes, preparing fermentation-inspired cuisine with ingredients sourced from around Phuket. The restaurant in an “ethereal setting” was closely JAMPA, a farm-to-fork concept where dishes change daily. The top two restaurants were closely followed in third place by L’Arôme by the Sea, the only French fine dining restaurant on the island where chef Adrien Delcourt presents his modern French cuisine. In fourth, The Smokaccia Laboratory, the creative kitchen of chef Luca Mascolo where molecular gastronomy meets fine dining. In fifth, Pru the award-winning restaurant located at Trisara resort serving modern Thai cuisine.
Founded by Bernard Metzger, the visionary behind the TOP25 Restaurants Guide series said; “Year after year, we are inspired by the unstoppable determination of excellence demonstrated by Phuket’s dining establishments. The commitment to culinary innovation has not only elevated the local dining scene but has also achieved international acclaim, firmly establishing Phuket as a global gastronomic destination. At TOP25 Restaurants Phuket, we have discovered that Phuket’s restaurants offer much more than just a meal but an experience, an exploration of flavors, and a celebration of diverse culinary traditions.”
The TOP25 Restaurants Phuket Awards 2024 event took place on October 29, 2024, at the luxurious InterContinental Phuket Resort.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the award certificate to each of the top 25 restaurants Phuket award winners. These elegant certificates featured the restaurant’s name and its 2024 rank and were personally presented by Dr. Kosol Taengutai, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, he played a key role in establishing Phuket as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Dr Kosol is also the President of The Thai Peranakan Association and Ms. Kamolpanth Chalermsakulratn, Deputy Director of TAT Phuket Office Tourism Authority of Thailand, Phuket Office. This added a touch of distinction to the evening, underscoring the significance of this recognition.
The TOP25 Restaurants Phuket 2024 – Ranked by the Restaurant Rating Index
- 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
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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