Chalong, Nai Harn & Cape Panwa
Restaurant Reviews
Chalong and Rawai differ from other Phuket dining-out destinations in that they are more residential than touristic and therefore cater to regular customers’ needs rather than to walk-in diners. The sea front at Rawai hosts many restaurants, as does the area near Chalong Pier and you’ll find a long list of dining out destinations along Nai Harn’s Soi Sai Yuan. Panwa’s better restaurants are almost without exception in resort grounds.
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| Tin plays such
an important part of Phuket’s history
and the island has a stronger Chinese presence
than any other Thai province due to the
influx of Chinese labour over 100 years
ago. One of the results of the tin boom
is an impressive collection of colonial-style
tin mogul mansions dotted throughout the
island, in various stages of disrepair or
recondition. Read
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Chalong boasts
two Kan Eangs, and both are on choice seafront
land, both serve fresh seafood, and both
are large affairs. Kan Eang@Pier (KEP),
however, has recently had a major overhaul
and oozes class, tasteful design and dining
comfort. Oh, by the way, kan eang roughly
translates as ‘easy going’.
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| One of the
healthier aspects of Phuket’s vibrant
culinary scene is that it is decentralised.
No matter where you go in Phuket, neighbourhood
eateries abound, from street stall level
to fashionable cafes to high-class dining.
A good example of this indigenous movement
is Rum Jungle, a bistro in Nai Harn, at
the foot of the island. Read
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La Favola d’Orfeo
was one of the earliest works recognised
as an opera and was composed by Claudio
Monteverdi in 1607. But what’s this
got to do with Phuket.Com’s food review?
Well, one of the restaurants we choose to
review this month is, in fact L’Orféo
in Nai Harn.
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| The Regatta Restaurant at the Royal Phuket Yacht Club is something straight out of a 19th century steamy romantic novel. With its terracotta tiled floors, potted palms and plants, overhead fans and warm sea breezes the Regatta effortlessly cuts such a Somerset Maugham-esque swathe that you'll find yourself wishing you'd brought along your cane and Panama hat. Read more... |
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Italian food is universally appreciated and, like Thai cuisine, it travels well. To sit under the stars on a tropical night and tuck into Italian delights with a bottle of good wine is an unforgettable experience and one which Da Vinci Ristorante Pizzeria excels at.
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