Phuket, Thailand, September 2, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Travelindex has announced the winners of the Phuket TOP25 Restaurants Awards 2022, highlighting the most popular restaurants that exemplify why the Thai resort island is such a popular destination for foodies and gourmets. Travelindex presents the Phuket Restaurant Awards 2022, revealing the island's best restaurants, as rated by culinary experts and the Restaurant Rating Index.

Phuket's TOP25 Restaurants have announced the winners of their 2022 awards. Restaurant Samut takes first place in the island's fine dining category. Under the direction of Chef Chatchawan Varahajeerakul, Samut serves exquisite Thai cuisine with a focus on local seafood, enhanced with regional ingredients and spices. Close behind in second place is L'Arôme by the Sea, where Swiss Chef Yannick Hollenstein creates modern French dishes in an elegant restaurant with breathtaking sea views. Following the top two are PRU, Phuket's only Michelin-starred restaurant, where Chef Jimmy Ophorst elevates regional cuisine, inspired by Thailand's diverse ecosystems. Also tied for second place are Nitan, an upscale, innovative Thai restaurant, and Suay, where Chef Noi serves modern Thai dishes with European influences.

The annual list and awards are based on the "Restaurant Rating Index," developed and patented by Travelindex. This multi-tiered rating system combines the power of collective intelligence (social media and review portals) with behavior-based artificial intelligence algorithms, complemented by the expertise of local professionals. The result is a truly objective standard for evaluation and measurement.

“Thanks to the strict criteria that apply to all restaurants in Phuket, Thai restaurants and chefs have made enormous progress and now account for 80 percent of our award winners in Phuket. We are helping to establish Phuket as a first-class regional gastronomic destination – not only for excellent international cuisine, but also for outstanding Thai and regional specialties,” said Bernard Metzger, founder and chairman of the TOP25 Restaurants Guide and its associated awards series.

The Phuket Top 25 Restaurants Awards 2022 go to the following restaurants:

  • L'Arôme by the Sea, Modern French
  • Black Ginger, Rustic Thai
  • Acqua, Italian gourmet cuisine
  • Saffron Phuket, Traditional Thai Cuisine
  • Age Restaurant, International
  • Blue Elephant, Royal Thai Cuisine
  • Wagyu Steakhouse, International
  • Mom Tri's Kitchen, Innovative Thai
  • Carpe Diem Beach Club, Mediterranean
  • Seafood at Trisara, traditional Thai cuisine
  • Tu Kab Khao, traditional Thai
  • Baan Rim Pa, Royal Thai Cuisine
  • Kata Rocks Clubhouse, Mediterranean

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    About TOP25 Restaurants by Travelindex: Travelindex is a content-driven ecosystem for the travel and tourism industry. Our media group operates an open and free digital platform that directly reaches millions of people worldwide, providing inspiration and tips for discerning travelers. The TOP25 Restaurant Guides utilize the first independent rating system based on artificial intelligence and human expertise to present you with a top-notch selection of restaurants and dining options—no matter where you are. We bring together the best of all cuisines, with each restaurant selected primarily for its culinary and service quality. The annual TOP25 Awards recognize the most outstanding restaurants and the most exclusive dining experiences.