Thanyapura

Thanyapura’s a great retreat for sports enthusiasts, as well as for those just looking for a balanced, healthy lifestyle. The 23-hectare site comprises four centers, namely the Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club (with facilities like Olympic standard pools and athletics track), Thanyapura Integrative Health Centre, Thanyapura Mind Centre and Phuket International Academy Day School. There’re […]

Hanare Japanese Cafe

Sister to the insanely popular Japanese restaurant Teppei (located just down the road), this eatery follows a self-service buffet concept where $19.90 lets you enjoy an endless supply of Japanese classics like chicken karaage and gyoza. If you prefer, go for Teppei’s signature bara chirashi set ($17.60) and choose up to four side dishes to […]

Kiku

This intimate kappo-style restaurant is perfect if you’re not in the mood for a rowdy crowd on a Friday night. On the menu you’ll find a great variety of sushi and sashimi, which pair well with the different sake and other Japanese tipples available. Book a table at Kiku with Chope

Sanpoutei Ramen

Hailing all the way from Niigata in Japan, this stylish but casual ramen shop in Holland Village’s claim to fame is its complex fish stock for its soup base in its signature item, the shoyu ramen, setting itself apart from many others who offer tonkotsu (pork-flavored) ramen. Don’t worry, they have a tonkotsu options, too. […]

Gyoza-Ya

Pop by for a quick meal at this fast-casual eatery which specializes in pork (and vegetarian-friendly) gyoza as well as ramen.  ♥ ramen? These get our loudest slurps.

Soneva Kiri

This ultra-luxe resort on peaceful Koh Kood island offers a host of stunning villas framed by lush greenery, complete with gorgeous views of the ocean. 

L’Atelier Tiramisu

Pick your tiramisu flavor: classico, matcha, lychee, dark cherry and pandan ($6.90 per slice) and pair your sweet treat with coffee (from $3.50) or tea (from $3).