As chosen by Thailand Tatler
readers, the top 150 restaurants
in Bangkok, plus over 60 selected
establishments in Chiang Mai,
Prachuab Khirikhan, Chonburi,
Phuket, Surat Thani.
  American Express
Dining Privileges 2008
 
Amex Welcome Silk
THAI
 
SURIN PLAZA, 5/50 MOO 3, CHERNG TALAY, PHUKET 83100, TEL: 0-7627-1702
SETTING: Silk occupies a large, airy space on the top floor of Surin Plaza, an upmarket mall a few minutes from Beach. This elegant and beautifully lit restaurant oozes style and sophistication.
 
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FOOD: Chef Supreeda Khemkhang was previously at the exclusive Amanpuri. A combination of four starters served as a platter, comprising fresh spring rolls, chicken in pandanus leaves, fish cakes and Phuket prawns wrapped in noodles is impressive. Another worthy starter is battered and deep-fried squid. Salads range from banana blossom, tofu and ground-roast coconut salad with tamarind dressing, to golden soft shell crab with pineapple, cucumber and carrots. Silk has a wide selection of curries and massaman beef curry with potatoes and peanuts is a local favourite, as is green chicken curry. All of Silk's beef dishes contain only the best imported New Zealand meat.
 
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WINE: Experienced American sommelier Stephen Roberto was originally behind crafting Silk's mostly New World wine list and nowadays this role is taken over by the general manager to great effect.
 
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SERVICE: Silk's staff is attentive and discreet and the timing between courses lets diners relax and talk without feeling rushed.
 
PRICE: An intimate dinner for two people, without wine, will cost about 2,200 baht.
 
 
SIGNATURE DISHES
Phuket noodle-wrapped prawns mango salsa sauce
Golden crab meat in crab shells with sweet chilli sauce
Red curry of blue crab meat with basil in coconut milk
 
Reservations : Recommended
Dress Code : Smart casual
Closed : Open daily
Lunch : 12:00pm-2:30pm
Dinner : 6:00pm-11:00pm

Set Menu : Lunch
Buffet/Brunch : No
Vegetarian Dishes : 10+
Free Drinking Water : No
Corkage : 400 baht
Amenities : Separate bar, private room for 20 people
Private Parking : Yes
Car Valet : No
Credit cards : AE, V, MC, D, JCB
Established : 2004
Other Branches : No
Website : www.silkphuket.com
Previously Listed : 2006-2007

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