Phuket Recipes from the Island’s Finest Chefs

Recipes from Phuket’s Finest Chefs

Discover signature dishes from award-winning chefs across Phuket. Each recipe blends local ingredients with international inspiration — from beachside grills to fine-dining classics. Cook, taste, and bring a touch of island flavour into your own kitchen.

Pla Ob Khing Tao Jiew by Chef Darren Wiper at Mom Tri’s Villa Royale, Kata — baked sea bass with yellow bean curry and sautéed morning glory.

Pla Ob Khing Tao Jiew

Phuket Lobster Thermidor by Chef Sanit Thavinporn at @ Beach Bar & Restaurant, Karon — flambéed lobster with mushrooms, cream, and saffron rice.

Phuket Lobster Thermidor by Chef Sanit

Mutton Rogan Josh by Chef Kamal Singh at Baluchi Restaurant, Phuket — slow-cooked mutton curry with Indian spices and yoghurt.

Mutton Rogan Josh

Black Peppered Tuna Steak by Chef Somjit at The Cove Phuket, Ao Yon — grilled tuna with artichokes, olives, and rocket salad.

Black Peppered Tuna Steak

Poo Phad Pong Karee by Chef Chatchanan “Ann” Punjasuphachok at The Nai Harn, Phuket — blue crab curry stir-fried with egg, chili oil, and vegetables.

Poo Phad Pong Karee

Rock Lobster Cake by Chef George at Sala Bua, Patong — seared lobster cake with rocket salad, aioli, and balsamic dressing.

Rock Lobster Cake

Pan-Seared Phuket White Snapper by Chef Aaron Hooper at Joe’s Downstairs, Kalim — crispy snapper with shiitake bacon ragout and arugula pesto.

Pan-Seared Phuket White Snapper

Seafood Paella by Chef Raul Velarde at La Bodega Tapas Bar, Patong — traditional Spanish rice dish with squid, mussels, clams, and tiger prawns.

Seafood Paella

Pink Peppercorn Scallops by Chefs Sura Putha and Darren Wiper at Mom Tri’s Kitchen, Villa Royale — scallops with pink peppercorn, salsa verde, and citrus salad.

Pink Peppercorn Scallops

Chicken Tikka by Chef Vinod Singh Panwar at Baluchi Restaurant, Patong — chargrilled chicken marinated in yoghurt and Indian spices

Chicken Tikka

Snow Fish Fillet by Executive Chef Garfield Angove at Zeascape Restaurant, Kamala — prosciutto-crusted snow fish with asparagus, mashed potato, and port jus.

Snow Fish Fillet – Zeascape Restaurant, Kamala

Laimai Flambé by Chef Sitthidech Yeesunsri at Laimai Courtyard, Patong — lobster flambéed in coconut cream, white wine, and Pernod.

Laimai Flambé

Grilled Sardines with Salsa Verdi by Chef Steve Baker at Kata Rocks, Kata — fresh sardines on ciabatta with roast garlic aioli and vinaigrette.

Grilled Sardines with Salsa Verdi,

Beef Tagliata by Chef Pichet Kitkha at MINT Restaurant, Karon — grilled steak with rocket, parmesan, cherry tomatoes, and potato wedges.

Beef Tagliata with Rocket Salad, Parmesan, Anchovy Lemon Butter & Homemade Potato Wedges

Goose Liver and Chicken Parfait with Papaya Chutney by Chef Ronnie S. Macuja at Higher Restaurant, Patong — served with rye crostini and chili-balsamic reduction.

Poultry – Goose Liver, Chicken Parfait, Papaya Chutney

Pan-Fried Grouper by Chef Weerayut “Oudi” Utedpornratanakul at Senzees, Eastin Yama Hotel, Kata — crispy grouper with black quinoa, vegetables, and Provencal sauce.

Pan-Fried Grouper

Fillet Mignon in Blue Cheese Sauce by Chef Wara Pakdeevirote at The 9th Floor, Patong — beef tenderloin with gnocchi, spinach, and baked tomato.

Fillet Mignon in Blue Cheese Sauce

Phuket Lobster Thermidor by Chef Nuttanun “Pui” Yatajareanrod at Palm Seaside, Bang Tao — baked Phuket lobster with creamy mustard hollandaise and mushrooms.

Phuket Lobster Thermidor

The Paresa Brownie by Chef Luca Mancini at Paresa, Kamala — dark chocolate brownie with orange jam, apricots, and raisins.

The Paresa Brownie

Norwegian Salmon Tartar by Chef Davide Pritoni at SALA Phuket Restaurant, Mai Khao — fresh salmon layered with avocado, tomato, and arugula.

Norwegian Salmon Tartar

Barramundi Potatoes and Lentils by Chef Francesco Greco at Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala — potato-wrapped barramundi served with Italian lentil stew.

Barramundi Potatoes and Lentils

Royal Allamanda Grouper by Chef Songwut Monthirakanok at Allamanda Laguna Phuket — crispy whole grouper topped with tamarind and Thai herbs.

Royal Allamanda Grouper

Pan-Seared Goose Foie Gras by Chef Kritsakorn Pakdeevirote at The 9th Floor, Patong — served with mango emulsion, caramelised apples, and sweet almonds.

Pan-Seared Goose Foie Gras

Phuket Lobster Trilogy by Chef Kitti Saelhue at Boathouse Wine & Grill, Kata — Thai lobster prepared three ways with lemongrass, chilli, and herbs.

Phuket Lobster Trilogy

Hummus by Chef Mustapha Haj Omar at Metzo’s, Outrigger Laguna Phuket — creamy chickpea dip with olive oil, paprika, and parsley.

Hummus by Chef Mustapha Haj Omar

Chicken with Spring Onion by Chef Apichat at Ocean Beach Club, Hilton Phuket Arcadia — tender chicken stir-fried with celery, spring onion, and ginger.

Chicken with Spring Onion

Yellow Fin Tuna Salad by Chef Nattawut Panphruk at Sea.Fire.Salt., Anantara Mai Khao — fresh tuna with wakame, sesame, and crispy fish skin.

Yellow Fin Tuna Salad

La Presa de Iberico by Executive Chef Francesco Greco at PLUM Prime Steakhouse, Kamala — Iberico pork collar seasoned with sea salt, Sarawak pepper, and olive oil.

La Presa de Iberico – a Perfect Cut of Pork

Phuket Lobster Fusion Thermidor by Chef Cedric Combe at Dokbua Restaurant, Mai Khao — baked lobster with shiitake, soy-ginger béchamel, and Thai barbecue sauce.

Phuket Lobster Fusion Thermidor

Costolette di Agnello alla Griglia by Chef Marco Cacia at Bodega & Grill, Angsana Laguna Phuket — grilled lamb chops served with baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and rosemary jus.

Costolette di Agnello alla Griglia / Grilled Lamb Chops

Gaeng Phed Ped Yang – Kantok at Burasari, Patong

The Foie Gras Doughnut by Chef Rey at The Pavilions, Cherngtalay, Phuket — seared foie gras with caramelized cherries, brioche doughnut, and veal jus

The Foie Gras Doughnut

Grilled Wagyu Striploin Beef

Salmon Maki Tempura by Sous Chef Thanuphet at The Slate, Nai Yang, Phuket — light golden tempura roll filled with salmon, tobiko, and spring onion.

Salmon Maki Tempura – The Slate, Nai Yang

Citrus crusted white snapper with lemongrass cream and shiitake polenta by Chef George Newling-Ward at Sala Bua Restaurant, Patong.

Citrus Crusted White Snapper – Sala Bua Restaurant, Patong

Spaghetti with Lobster in brandy-tomato sauce by Chef Jacopo Di Michele at Portofino, Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort, Karon.

Spaghetti with Lobster – Portofino, Le Méridien

Seared duck breast with cauliflower onion soubise and red wine glaze by Chef Franko at Paresa Resort, Kamala.

Seared Duck & Cauliflower Onion Soubise – Paresa Resort, Kamala

Marinated double lamb chops with anchovy-roasted garlic butter and vegetables by Chef Pichet Kitkha at El Gaucho, Karon Beach Square, Phuket.

Marinated Double Lamb Chops – El Gaucho, Karon Beach Square

Riso, Cozze e Patate – baked Italian rice with mussels and potatoes by Chef Francesco Greco at Cape Sienna Hotel, Kamala.

Riso, Cozze e Patate – Cape Sienna Hotel & Villas, Kamala

Sous vide Salmon Sherry with saffron cream and parsley aioli by Chef Jordi Valles Claverol at Paresa Dining, Kamala.

Salmon Sherry by Paresa Dining Kamala

Marinated yellowtail scad fish with mashed potatoes and corn beer by Chef Wuttisak at etHo’s Restaurant and Lounge, Kalim.

Marinated Yellowtail Scad Fish on Mashed Potatoes and Corn Beer – etHo’s Restaurant and Lounge, Kalim

Barceloneta Seafood Rice by Chef Laia Pons at Kata Rocks Oceanfront Restaurant, Kata Beach, Phuket.

Barceloneta Seafood Rice – Kata Rocks Oceanfront Restaurant

Beetroot & Liquorice Ideas by Chef Kreaton Cutajar

Angel Hair Pasta with crab meat, black truffle, and salmon caviar by Chef Davide Pritoni at SALA Phuket Restaurant, Mai Khao.

Angel Hair Pasta

Fried prawns with garlic and pepper by Chef Sirijit Jaiyen at Natural Restaurant, Phuket City.

Fried Prawns with Garlic and Pepper – Natural Restaurant, Phuket City

Two Chefs Summer Salad with smoked salmon, orange, and sesame-apple dressing at Two Chefs Restaurants in Karon & Kata, Phuket.

Two Chefs Summer Salad

Risotto alla Fragole, Prosecco e Prosciutto

Guinness Pie by Chef Paul Orr

Pla Krapong Tom Yom Haeng

Grilled Australian Lamb Chops