Restaurant
PRU
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.
Suay Cherngtalay
Chef Tammasak's contemporary Thai restaurant near Bang Tao, with a tiled interior, a garden with live music and dishes such as lemongrass lamb chops.
At a glance
- Type
- Contemporary Thai
- Area
- Choeng Thale, Phuket, Thailand
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Opening
- Open daily · 16:00–23:00
- Official site
- suayrestaurant.com
Good to know
- Garden seating
- Live music
- Wheelchair access
- Car park
Why we recommend it
Suay is the creation of founder and head chef Tammasak Chootong, whose cooking combines European technique with Thai ingredients. The first Suay opened in Phuket Town in 2010, and the family-run restaurant has been included in the MICHELIN Guide every year since 2019. The Cherngtalay branch sits in Baan Wana Park on Si Sunthon Road in Choeng Thale, close to Bang Tao and the Laguna area, and it is listed in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026. The approach on the plate is contemporary techniques and artful presentation, with spicing that is bold but balanced.
The dining room is bright and airy, with Portuguese-style patterned tiles on the floor, and there is outdoor seating in a garden; a live band plays on Monday and Thursday evenings. Inspectors and diners alike single out the grilled lemongrass lamb chops served with a papaya salsa, and the crab cakes with sriracha aioli and mango chutney. Other dishes on the menu include miang with foie gras, marinated sea bass, barbecued Thai long eggplant, a Phuket-style paella and sous-vide beef short rib, with a flambé dessert to finish. Dishes are well suited to sharing around the table.
Suay Cherngtalay is open every day from 16:00 to 23:00, making it a dinner and early-evening destination. It is a popular choice for couples, groups of friends and families staying in the Bang Tao and Laguna area, and the relaxed garden makes it suitable for a celebration without being formal. Booking is recommended for dinner in high season, especially for garden tables, and can be made online through the restaurant's website.
The restaurant is air-conditioned inside, has wheelchair access and a car park, and accepts credit cards. Smart casual dress is fine. Those staying in Patong or Kata should allow for a long taxi ride each way, so it is easiest to visit on a day spent on the northern beaches.
Choeng Thale is in the north-west of the island, some distance from Patong and Kata, so it is best suited to those staying on the northern beaches. Combine dinner with an afternoon at Bang Tao Beach or a sunset drink at one of the beach clubs along the same stretch of coast.
Suay Cherngtalay FAQs
Who is the chef at Suay?
Founder and head chef Tammasak Chootong.
Is Suay in the MICHELIN Guide?
Yes, the Cherngtalay branch is listed in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Thailand.
What are the opening hours?
Daily from 16:00 to 23:00.
What should I order?
The grilled lemongrass lamb chops with papaya salsa and the crab cakes with sriracha aioli.
Is there live music?
Yes, a live band plays on Monday and Thursday evenings, and there is garden seating.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, wheelchair access is available.
Do I need to book?
Booking is recommended for dinner, especially in high season.
Where is it?
At Baan Wana Park, 177/99 Mu 4, Si Sunthon Road, Choeng Thale, near Bang Tao.