Your curated guide to this week’s essential experiences in Phuket
Simon Rogan’s Michelin-starred Aulis Phuket closes its Friends of Aulis collaboration series with Manila’s Toyo Eatery and Inatô bringing their Michelin expertise to the intimate 15-seat chef’s table. Elsewhere, Thailand celebrates H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Birthday with candlelit tributes, while Kata Beach hosts the King’s Cup Regatta finale. Michelin dining residencies won’t only be held in Phang-nga with sophisticated Indian cuisine, Peranakan heritage feasts, and sunset beach sessions to complete a week of indulgence.
Bollywood Kitchen Takeover
Thursday 4 December | Mrs B Bar & Table, Boat Avenue
Bollywood’s Priya Sethi and Executive Chef Ravi Thakur commandeer Mrs B’s wood-fire grill for one night. The one night only Seven-course tasting menus will showcase everything from ‘smoked tomato shorba’ to ‘dum pukht mutton biryani’, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian journeys through North Indian technique available as options.
Book | 093 586 9828 | THB 1,600++ (non-veg) | THB 1,200++ (vegetarian)
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Birthday
Friday 5 December
A national holiday honouring the beloved late King Rama IX. Expect candlelit ceremonies at Phuket Town landmarks, family tributes, and early venue closures across the island. Traffic diversions likely around government districts.
Indian Cuisine Festival: A Michelin Journey of Modern Indian Flavours
Friday–Sunday 5–7 December | Tambu, Avista Hideaway Patong
Trèsind Dubai – the only Indian restaurant holding three Michelin stars in the world–stages a contemporary tasting residency showing off 10-courses at modern Indian grill restaurant Tambu, home of Chef Saurabh Sachdeva – an Iron Chef Thailand winner. The dinner hails a rare opportunity to experience the pinnacle in progressive Indian fine dining without leaving Phuket.
Book | 18:00–23:00 | From THB 3190++
Taste of Heritage: Three-Chef, Six-hand Peranakan Dinner
Saturday–Sunday 6–7 December | Malika Bar, Kalima Resort & Spa Patong
Three Peranakan chefs unite for a heritage-meets-contemporary tasting evening. Expect Southern Thai-Peranakan technique across multiple courses, blending ancestral flavour with modern execution.
Book | 18:30–23:00 | From THB 2,990++
BUN XAPA
Saturday 6 December | MAYA Beach Club, Bang Tao
South African Afro-house architect BUN XAPA brings his signature blend of deep house, techno and African folk rhythms to MAYA’s beachfront. The Thaba Nchu producer delivers sunset-to-late grooves with warm vocals and soulful energy.
Book | +66 61 485 3000 | 19:00–02:00
From Plate to Party: Italian Affair vol 5
Saturday 6 December | SILK Restaurant and Bar at Andara Resort & Villas, Kamala
Chef Alex and legendary mixologist Viking Aurelijus Marudinas orchestrate an Italian culinary evening that transitions from refined dining into an elegant party atmosphere with smooth jazz leading into a finishing DJ act when Cocktails meet cucina.
Book via email | 18:30–22:00 | From THB 2,999
“Life in Colour” Season Opening
Saturday 6 December | Nomad Beach Club, Bang Tao
Nomad launches its season with a maximalist opening party–three hours of free-flow drinks and canapés from 17:00, fireworks punctuating the sunset, fire performers, and resident DJs carrying the energy into late night. The dress code: vibrant attire to match the chromatic ambition.
Book via phone number | From 16:00 | THB 1,000 (pre-book) | THB 1,500 (door)
King’s Cup Regatta: Final Race Day & Prize-Giving
Saturday 6 December | Kata Beach
Asia’s most prestigious regatta concludes its week-long championship. The 37th edition culminates with final offshore racing followed by the official royal-patronage ceremony. Free shore viewing along Kata’s coastline.
Visit | Approximately 08:00–22:00
The Brunch Club with DJ Romann Pelletti
Sunday 7 December | Solis Beach Club, Bang Tao
All-you-can-eat spreads and international DJ Romann Pelletti soundtrack a long, luxurious beach-to-sunset session. Unlimited beverage packages available for those planning to settle in until the golden hour.
Book | +66 99 192 9288 | 13:00–21:00 | THB 1,600 (brunch)
Slate Sunday Brunch
Sunday 7 December | The Slate, Mai Khao
Phuket’s most storied Sunday brunch returns with its signature outdoor gastronomy landscape. French oysters, pan-fried foie gras, Canadian and Phuket lobster, Wagyu beef, and international cheese selections anchor a sprawling spread spanning Japanese, Indian, and Mexican specialties—three hours of unrestrained weekend indulgence.
Book | 12:00–15:00 | From THB 3,250++ (food only)
Next Week’s Whisper
Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 opens: six months of installations by 60+ artists exploring humanity’s relationship with nature across the island’s most unexpected spaces.