Cafés & Coffee Shops

Chef Tammasak’s New Playground for Ramen Lovers

A wide shot of the outdoor patio of Alchemy in Phuket. The area features a mix of round and square wooden tables with chairs, situated on a patterned stone surface interspersed with patches of green grass. The restaurant building with large glass windows runs along the left side, and decorative elements like a large round light fixture on a textured wall and various plants add to the ambiance.

Dinner Review – May 24th, 2025 Phuket’s rainy season presents an existential dilemma: curl up in bed with cats, tea and Netflix, or  venture out in pursuit of something truly comforting, rich, and soul-warming. Last Saturday my choice was noodles—and that’s how I found myself inside the quietly ambitious Alchemy.   …

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Casual Dining

Date Night Done Right: An Italian Love Affair at Five Olives

Dinner Review – February 13th, 2025 There are restaurants you casually drop by in your flip-flops, and then there’s Five Olives — the kind of place that makes you want to slip into your best dress, dust off your heels, and feel like the main character in your own Italian love …

Sunset in Phuket
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Wellness or Well-Washed? A Healthy Chat We Need to Have

Trying to Make Sense of Wellness… Thoughts after attending BEING in Phuket Earlier this week, I went to BEING — the first wellness and well-being conference held in Phuket. It was a beautiful gathering. Creative minds, industry pros, healers, artists, thinkers — all coming together. It felt hopeful, inspiring even. …

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Bib Me Up, Phuket! A Sassy Guide to Michelin-Worthy Cheap Eats

From wok-fried noodles to century-old family recipes, Phuket’s Bib Gourmand scene is where the island’s true flavor lives. When most travelers hear “Michelin Guide,” they picture white tablecloths, amuse-bouches, and stiff jacket service. But in Phuket, the red book tells a more deliciously humble story. Think sizzling woks on street …

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A Taste of Local Life

A Day Wandering and Eating Through Phuket Town The morning sun had just begun to stretch across the pastel rooftops of Phuket Old Town, casting a soft, golden glow that made the Sino-European shophouses look even dreamier. I slipped into a quiet rhythm with the city — no agenda, no …