Suay means “beautiful” in Thai, and this is evident in the gorgeous details (think floral furniture, houseplants and lush gardens) that dominate both Suay restaurants in Phuket Town and Cherng Talay. For almost a decade, chef-owner Tammasak Chootong, who honed his culinary skills at Michelin-starred kitchens in Germany, has been serving modern Thai cuisine in these stunning surrounds.
Expect modern Thai creations made using Western cooking techniques and international ingredients. To start, try Chef Tammasak’s version of miang kham, which he serves with foie gras, or the tuna tartare larb salad with miso-lime jeaw dressing and crispy mushroom. High-quality proteins take the lead in main dishes like sea bass steak with rice berry risotto and green curry mousse, and lemongrass-marinated lamb rack with fruity papaya jaew. Traditional Thai dessert mango and sticky rice is recreated as a fried spring roll and paired with black sesame ice cream.
