Presented by the Phuket Hotels Association, PHOODIE showcases both member hotels and selected independent venues, from Michelin-recognised restaurants and TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice winners to award-winning dining destinations, celebrated bars and Phuket's most-loved local favourites.
Taking place from 20–29 November 2026, PHOODIE invites diners to discover the very best restaurants and bars in Phuket through curated culinary journeys, chef collaborations, mixology experiences, competitions and exclusive festival events. 50 Best Phuket Restaurants and Bars. One Island. One Festival.
Explore six themed culinary experiences across Phuket's best restaurants and bars.
One day of chef showcases, bar competitions, live music and unforgettable moments.
An exclusive gala celebrating Phuket's culinary excellence and industry leaders.
Wholesome Wellness Cuisine. Senses is our hidden gem for healthy food lovers in Phuket offering nutritious and delicious healthy dishes for lunch and dinner for all guests who are craving for the delicious healthy meals. This restaurant is serving a variety of healthy options, including raw juice blends, superfood smoothie blends, salads, appetisers, soups, broth, main course, desserts, herbal tea, and organic coffee. The menu is crafted using real, unrefined, whole foods, free-range, and cold-pressed oil. Beyond that, the chef bares in mind to avoid extremes, additives, pesticides, toxins, and refined sugars. The menu features seasonal and innovative cuisine with a diverse array of Thai traditional and modern healthy eating influences.
daily Wellness Lunch: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Wellness Dinner: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sipping Tiger Bar – your elevated cocktail den at InterContinental Phuket Resort. Imbibed with timeless charm and wild character, this intimate hideaway shakes up rare spirits, garden-fresh botanicals, and zero-waste flair. Every cocktail is hand-crafted to match your mood. Every moment flirts with the unexpected. More than just a bar – this is the nightly ritual of flavour you have been missing in Phuket. Come early. Linger late.
daily 17.00 – 01.00 hrs.
An al-fresco terrace with panoramic sunset sea views, a lively bar with award-winning mixology, laidback tunes and DJ sets or under all-weather covered seating. As featured in the Michelin Guide 2026, Sizzle is one of the best steakhouse in Phuket with for socializing, romantic dinners or special events.
daily 6PM – 11PM
Authentic Thai Cuisine in Mai Khao. The multi-award-winning Thai restaurant serving up classic Thai and Phuket’s favorite dishes, Takieng stands among the most celebrated Mai Khao beach restaurants, with each dish crafted to honor the authenticity of Thai flavors. The freshest and finest local ingredients are highlighted throughout the extensive menu, creating a true taste of Southern Thailand by the sea.
daily 12 :00 – 23 :00
“Experience Award-Winning Thai Cuisine with a Twist”. Welcome to Tamarind Restaurant at Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort, where Southern Thai flavors are reimagined with bold creativity. Set along the tranquil shores of Makham Bay, Tamarind invites you on a culinary journey that celebrates local traditions while embracing global techniques. Guided by the artistry of Chef Nok, a Phuket native with deep culinary roots and international influence, Tamarind delivers an unforgettable dining experience that is both authentic and unexpected.
daily 5:00PM – 10:00PM
A casual dining restaurant, offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Take your pick from a wide selection of à la carte choices from the freshest seafood to a myriad of local and international flavors.
daily 12 :00PM – 12 :00AM
At the heart of PHOODIE are six themed culinary journeys designed to help diners discover Phuket's most exciting restaurants, bars and culinary experiences. Over eight days, participating venues will present exclusive menus, collaborations and experiences inspired by sustainability, innovation, local ingredients, mixology and culinary storytelling.
PHOODIE Meet brings Phuket's leading chefs, restaurants, bars and culinary personalities together for one vibrant day of food, drinks, entertainment and live competitions under one roof. Guests can sample signature creations from participating venues, enjoy live entertainment, watch chef and bartender competitions, meet industry personalities and redeem rewards earned through the PHOODIE Passport programme. Designed as the social heart of the festival, PHOODIE Meet offers an opportunity to experience the energy and creativity of PHOODIE in one destination.
The PHOODIE Dining Awards conclude the festival with an exclusive, invitation-only gala celebrating the individuals, venues and innovations shaping Phuket's food and beverage scene. Hosted as a prestigious black-tie evening, the awards bring together leading chefs, restaurateurs, hotel executives, industry partners, media and influencers for a night of recognition, networking and celebration. The event honours excellence across Phuket's culinary community while reinforcing the island's position as one of Asia's most exciting dining destinations. The PHOODIE Dining Awards promises to be Phuket's most exclusive food and beverage industry event in 2026
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