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A one-MICHELIN-Star restaurant at Trisara in Choeng Thale, serving a seasonal tasting menu built on produce from its own farm and Thai suppliers.
Blue Elephant Phuket
Thai and Phuket Peranakan dishes served in the restored Phra Pitak Chinpracha mansion on Krabi Road, with a cocktail bar and its own cooking school.
At a glance
- Type
- Royal Thai and Peranakan
- Area
- Phuket Old Town, Phuket, Thailand
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Opening
- Open daily · 09:00–22:30
- Official site
- blueelephant.com
Good to know
- Historic mansion
- Garden
- Cocktail bar
- Cooking school
- Wheelchair access
Why we recommend it
Blue Elephant Phuket occupies the Phra Pitak Chinpracha mansion on Krabi Road, a restored Sino-Portuguese governor's house in the historic centre of Phuket Town. The building is one of the grandest in the old town, with wood-panelled rooms, louvred shutters and wicker furniture, set in leafy gardens. The Phuket branch has been featured in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand.
The menu combines classic Thai cooking with a Peranakan section that draws on Phuket's own Baba food culture, designed for sharing. Signature dishes include Chef Nooror's Thai tamarind with French foie gras, Peranakan tumee king mackerel served in a rich coconut curry, and a hot Phuket-style crab curry with turmeric and betel leaves. Ask the staff if you would like help choosing dishes with less heat. The Blue Bar serves cocktails such as a lemongrass martini and a mango passion, a good start before dinner.
The restaurant is open daily from 09:00 to 22:30. It suits couples, families who want a smart meal in Phuket Town and anyone interested in the island's food heritage. The setting makes it a good choice for a celebration, and the dining rooms are air-conditioned, with terrace seating for those who prefer to sit outside. There is parking, and the restaurant has wheelchair access. Booking ahead is wise for dinner in high season.
The same mansion is home to the Blue Elephant Cooking School, which runs half-day classes. Morning classes begin with a visit to a local market to choose ingredients, followed by cooking four or five dishes, while afternoon sessions focus on Thai desserts. The menu changes each day of the week; a Thursday class, for example, covers som tam, pad thai with prawns and a grilled fish dish. Students get their own cooking station, recipes, an apron and a certificate, and private classes are available for up to 12 people. A class followed by lunch or dinner in the restaurant makes a full day of Thai food.
The mansion stands on Krabi Road in the old town, a short walk from Thalang Road and Soi Romanee. Chinpracha House, the family mansion museum, is a few doors along at No. 98, and the Thai Hua Museum is further along the same road, so a visit fits neatly into a day exploring Old Phuket Town.
Blue Elephant Phuket FAQs
Where is Blue Elephant Phuket?
In the Phra Pitak Chinpracha mansion at 96 Krabi Road, Old Phuket Town.
What are the opening hours?
Daily from 09:00 to 22:30.
What kind of food does it serve?
Classic Thai dishes and a Peranakan menu inspired by Phuket's Baba cooking.
What are the signature dishes?
Tamarind with foie gras, Peranakan tumee king mackerel and a Phuket-style crab curry with turmeric and betel leaves.
Is there a cooking school?
Yes, the Blue Elephant Cooking School runs morning and afternoon classes in the same mansion.
Should I book?
Booking is recommended for dinner, especially in high season.
Is there parking?
Yes, there is a car park.
How do I contact them?
Call +66 76 354 355 or email [email protected].