Dear Friends,
I did not plan on a fine dining experience in Phuket. Who does. I had planned on enjoying some pad Thai and some lobster.
I am not quite sure what led me to PRU. But for some reason it started to be a good idea.
I have always been curious about fine dining but it can be intimidating and feel inaccessible to those of us who are used to more conventional restaurant experiences. I was also a solo traveller which makes you a bit nervous without the comfort of a wing person.
Jennifer who is the client experience manager expressed in her profile that she wants their guest to feel welcome in their kitchen. And I think she and the rest of the team have achieved that.
From my arrival to departure, Alberto, Jimmy, Florian , Jennifer and the rest of the team made me feel welcome and comfortable. In Australia, we would say they past the BBQ test and you would have them over to your place for a BBQ.
Little things matter. PRU gets the little things right and the food is amazing.
I feel fortunate that I had the experience I had tonight. It was unexpected but often the best things are.
The food is obviously also remarkable and I recommend sitting at the counter to watch how it happens and to see a high performing team working together.
Thank you.
Daniel
This was a very nice experience of french and thai crossover cuisine. We could chose between a veggi and seafood menu and went with the fish / meat. Every course is well prepared and the team explains around the making off. The team is very helpful and friendly. So we had a perfect night. They have definitely owned a Michelin star. Pricing rather matches 2 stars.
Everything about this experience was amazing! Michelin stars rate the food only and, yes, the food was great! But for me, the service team and the layout made the night. First, the layout with the bar overlooking the kitchen couldn't have been better. I've eaten solo in most of the top Michelin restaurants in Thailand and nothing compares to this layout. Second and best was the staff starting with a greeting by the head chef himself, Jimmy. Each chef was smiling/happy though very professional. Unlike Le Du or Sorn, they respected the customer. They also respected Thailand in their dishes. No one reads this far so note to self, guest experience manage Jennifer was stunning. This restaurant slid into my top 3 in Thailand. Definitely going back.
Excellent experience at PRU. The team paid attention to every detail throughout the meal and made us feel very well looked after. The food was outstanding, with every dish beautifully prepared and full of flavour. Definitely one of the best dining experiences we’ve had in Phuket.
Visited in Mar 2026
PRU had been on my list of restaurants to visit for a long time, and I finally checked this establishment off my list during my recent trip to Phuket. Being the only Michelin Star restaurant on the island of Phuket, I definitely went in with a lot of expectations, and I have to say that it didn’t disappoint.
As you enter, you are first taken to their beautiful lounge downstairs where the amuse bouche courses are served. The lounge is also the place where you come back to after the meal for the petit fours.
You have 2 tasting menus to choose from - a vegetarian and a non-vegetarian 8 course meal. The amuse bouche bites and the petit fours are on top of the 8 courses. We went with the non-vegetarian tasting menu. The menu mostly comprised locally sourced seafood and veggies paired with some excellent fermentation-based homemade sauces. Among the initial courses, the scallop with orange sauce was my favourite. The main course was a meat course (duck) and I absolutely loved it too. The desserts were also good. All in all, in my opinion, every course of the dining experience reflected the creativity and excellence of the chef & his team. Delightful flavours, beautiful plating and most importantly an excellent mix of ingredients & produce across the various courses.
We did not have any drinks but the restaurant has wine pairing and non-alcoholic pairing options to choose from.
Service was excellent. From the moment you step into the premises, to the moment you step out, you are well taken care of by the gracious and courteous staff of the establishment.
Overall, a truly amazing restaurant which absolutely deserves its Michelin star. A 100% recommendation for fine-dining lovers visiting Phuket.
