Perhaps as Thailand’s most popular party destination, Phuket has no dearth of spas, resorts and fantastic food. Here’s a few must do’s for vegetarian foodies over a weekend in Phuket.
Raya Phuket, Old town
The charm of Raya overtakes you right at its doorstep. An old colonial Sino Portuguese mansion beautifully preserved & now transformed to an extremely popular Thai restaurant that serves authentic treats. The food is simple & flavorful with no pretense that makes the experience all the more enjoyable. Given the popularity at Raya, service is brisk and your food arrives way sooner than you expected. Raya also sells a few popular local snacks and mixed nuts for takeaway.
Budget: 20 SGD/ head
Green Picks: Green Curry, Thai Fried rice, Pad Thai, Raw Mango Salad
Location: 48 Dibuk Road, Phuket Town, Phuket Phone: 076-218155 Open: 10 am – 10 pm daily
La Gritta, Amari Resort
If you are looking for a change of cuisine around Patong and Italian is on your mind, La Gritta is the perfect pick. With a stunning view of the bay, classy décor, wood fired pizzas and delectable deserts, La Gritta at Amari has a beautiful ambience for a romantic dinner with your love or a cozy dinner with friends before a night out at the clubs.
Budget: 30-35 SGD/ head
Green Picks: Agnlotti Ricotta E Spinaci, Quattro Formaggi, Tiramisu
Website: http://www.lagritta.com/
Home Dining Cafe, Patong
Smack in the middle of bustling Patong, Home Dining is one of the most popular and inexpensive restaurants for a hearty lunch or dinner. Ravenous after our long drive from the airport, Home dining was a 3 minute walk from our hotel. Run by a Singaporean, the café serves local Thai as well as quite a few vegetarian dishes and fresh juices. The staff is very friendly and we even got a free fruit salad at the end of our meal.
Budget: 10 SGD/ head
Website: http://www.cluboneseven.net/dining.html
Catch Beach Club, Surin Beach
Vacation in Phuket isn’t complete without a visit to one of the lovely beach clubs. Sun, sand, sea, surf and scrumptious eats sum up an afternoon by the beach. Catch has an array of Mediterranean Tapas and Starters, Japanese dishes, Salads, Pizzas and some good ol’ Thai. The Coconut coolers are a must especially on a sunny afternoon.
Budget: 30-35 SGD/ head
Green Picks: Gratin Goat Cheese, Beetroot Hummus, Edamame
