• Whispers of the Orient
    The famous Michelin restaurant in Phuket, known also as a great cooking school
    Our ship was at anchor, so we tendered in through this jetty.We landed on the beach at Patong and summoned a ride from Grab, Phuket's answer to UberA great picture of the longboats used throughout PhuketLove is in the air...🎶Instagram worthy site, looking over the beautiful beachPaul was having a sneak peek at the menu.Even the bar screamed blue as we walked into the restaurantThis kinda says it all, doesn't it?There were many blue elephants, but this was my favorite!Wonderful artwork throughout this magnificent old building, a former Chinese Portugese residence.There was brass everywhere, even the "silverware", making the experience so elegant.I makes me sad that I cannot recreate this specialty cocktail, complete with real gold leaf.Paul's beef satay appetizerPossibly the best soup ever, with coconut milk, chicken and mysterious spices.When the menu describes giant prawn, we had no idea it would be the size of a Maine lobsterPaul's cashew chicken, a classic!This restaurant is well familiar to Michelin.The gardens were gorgeous; there were flowers throughout the dining room and bar

    Blue Elephant Restaurant, Phuket

    February 27, 2025 in Thailand ⋅ 🌬 82 °F

    Cos and I decided to book a proper Thai lunch at the Blue Elephant Restaurant after our cruise excursion was cancelled. Although we ate here 2 years ago, we couldn’t imagine a better luncheon treat! So we did a repeat. It was possibly even better this time.Read more