Takieng restaurant at Renaissance Phuket Resort and Spa serves classic Thai and Phuket’s favorite dishes with premium local ingredients. The restaurant overlooks the swimming pool and the ocean, with amazing views, especially at sunset.

OVERVIEW

The Renaissance Phuket Resort and Spa is conveniently located only 20 minutes from Phuket International Airport on the northwestern coast of Phuket, along the shore of the pristine Mai Khao Beach. Takieng offers air-conditioned indoor or outdoor seating on a balcony overlooking the pool. In the evening, it is the perfect place to enjoy authentic Thai and Southern Thai cuisine while watching an epic sunset and listening to the sound of the waves. Takieng means “lantern” in Thai, referring to the local fishermen’s daily routine of taking the longtail boat with their fishing nets and lanterns to catch fish at night to avoid the heat from the day’s sun.

MUST TRY

Pla Kapong Mieng Kham, crispy deep-fried whole Sea Bass accompanied by Mieng Kham sauce. It has a mellow taste of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter from local limes.

FOOD

Takieng serves authentic local dishes and Southern Thai cuisine that are hard to find elsewhere. Takieng is the place to go to experience traditional Thai dishes and flavors prepared with locally sourced ingredients, some of which are hyper-locally sourced, such as mole crabs that only live on Mai Khao beach or leaves that grow in Mai Khao. Chef Tanasub Trisub, or Chef Tham, has over 30 years of culinary experience, with a specialty in crafting local Thai and Southern Thai cuisine. Originally from the south of Thailand, Chef Tham’s dishes are inspired by family’s home cooking recipes and the aplenty of local ingredients available in the south of Thailand. Favorites on the menu are “Chu Chee Ped Krob,” a rich red curry sauce with golden-fried locally farmed duck, and “Jakkajun Thalay Thod,” deep-fried locally sourced Mole Crab served with sweet chili sauce. Takieng offers some great Thai Craftail. Try the “Spice of Secret“, an aromatic cocktail with black pepper and cinnamon mixed with Chalong Bay rum. The Secret of Spice heats up your appetite before the meal. The restaurant offers a small selection of wines, including a great Penfold Cabernet Sauvignon.

SERVICE

The staff are professional, very friendly and attentive and make every guest feel special.

PRICING

THB 940 – THB 2,300

SUMMARY

For a memorable sunset experience with exquisite, authentic Southern Thai cuisine, Takieng should be at the top of your list. Book the corner table overlooking the pool, casuarina trees, and ocean. Very reasonably priced.