Restaurant in Phuket, Thailand
Michelin-recognised Thai dining at mid-range prices.
Jaras holds consecutive Michelin Plates (2024, 2025) and sits at the ฿฿ price tier — making it one of Phuket's most accessible routes into a credible Thai contemporary tasting menu experience. Named after the owner's grandmother and grounded in locally sourced, on-site-grown ingredients, it is the right call for a special occasion dinner in Kamala that does not require a splurge-tier budget. Book the Taste of Jaras tasting menu with wine pairing at least 24 hours ahead.
At the ฿฿ price tier, Jaras delivers a Michelin Plate-recognised Thai contemporary experience in Kamala — a combination that is harder to find in Phuket than it should be. Two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) confirm this is not a resort restaurant coasting on location. If you are planning a special occasion dinner in Phuket and do not want to spend ฿฿฿฿ to feel looked after, Jaras is one of the most credible options on the island. Book at least 24 hours in advance for the tasting menu; same-day availability is possible for à la carte but not guaranteed.
Jaras sits in the Kamala area of Phuket's Kathu District, operating as a Thai contemporary restaurant with a design that draws from the Li Thai aesthetic of the Sukhothai era. The interior is deliberately intimate , this is not a loud, high-volume dining room. The restaurant takes its name from the owner's grandmother, whose cooking informed the recipes, and that grounding in family tradition is reflected in the menu's orientation toward honest Thai flavour rather than fusion novelty. The current chef has taken that foundation and applied a sustainability lens: locally sourced ingredients, microgreens grown on-site, and a modern presentation that keeps the flavour profile recognisably Thai.
For a deeper read on where Jaras sits within Phuket's dining options, see our full Phuket restaurants guide. If you are building a longer trip around food, the Phuket hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide are useful companions.
The Taste of Jaras tasting menu with wine pairing is the format that earns the most consideration here. For a special occasion , anniversary, milestone birthday, a business dinner where you want to impress without a ฿฿฿฿ bill , this is the version of Jaras worth booking. The Michelin recognition applies to the full restaurant, but tasting menus in this category tend to be where the kitchen shows its range most clearly. Request this specifically when booking, and confirm availability for your party size at the same time. The 24-hour advance booking requirement for the tasting menu is firm; do not assume you can add it on arrival.
If the tasting menu format interests you and you are considering options across Thailand more broadly, Sorn in Bangkok and Baan Tepa in Bangkok represent the higher end of Thai contemporary tasting menus, while Wana Yook in Bangkok is another point of comparison for the style Jaras is working in.
The editorial angle worth addressing directly: Jaras is not a venue that translates well off-premise. The restaurant's value proposition is tied to the intimate Sukhothai-era interior, the wine pairing context of the tasting menu, and the sourced-and-grown-on-site ingredient story that lands differently when you can see and smell the room. Thai contemporary cooking at this level typically involves textural contrasts, temperature precision, and plating that suffers in transit. There is no verified data confirming Jaras offers delivery, and given the format , tasting menu, wine pairing, intimate setting , it would be surprising if off-premise ordering were a meaningful part of the operation. If convenience is your priority, A Pong Mae Sunee is a better fit for casual, accessible Phuket eating. Jaras is worth the sit-down commitment.
See the comparison section below for a direct read on Jaras versus PRU, Blue Elephant, Acqua, and other Phuket options.
Jaras works leading for: couples looking for a considered dinner that feels special without requiring a splurge-tier budget; small groups wanting a tasting menu format in an intimate setting; travellers who care about sourcing and sustainability as part of the dining context. It is less suited to large groups (the intimate format does not scale easily), casual drop-in diners, or anyone whose priority is delivery or takeout convenience. A 4.5 Google rating across 259 reviews supports the consistency of the experience across different visitor types.
For other strong options in Phuket's Thai contemporary space, Suay and Age Restaurant are worth checking. Further afield in Thailand, AKKEE in Pak Kret, Anuwat in Phang Nga, and Aquila in Chiang Mai represent the regional spread of this style. Ayutthayarom in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya and The Spa in Lamai Beach round out the picture of Thai dining options across the country.
Reservations: Book at least 24 hours ahead for the Taste of Jaras tasting menu; same-day may be possible for à la carte but confirm in advance. Booking difficulty is rated Easy. Budget: ฿฿ price tier , accessible by Phuket fine-dining standards, particularly relative to ฿฿฿฿ peers. Dress: No dress code is confirmed in available data, but the intimate Sukhothai-inspired interior and Michelin Plate status suggest smart casual is the appropriate baseline. Location: 333/3 Kamala, Kathu District, Phuket 83150. Google Rating: 4.5 from 259 reviews. Awards: Michelin Plate 2024 and 2025.
For the Taste of Jaras tasting menu, book at least 24 hours in advance , this is a stated requirement, not a suggestion. À la carte bookings may have more flexibility, but given the intimate setting and consistent 4.5-star rating, do not rely on same-day availability, especially on weekends or during Phuket's high season (November to April). Booking difficulty is rated Easy overall, so this is not a venue where you need to plan weeks out for standard reservations, but the tasting menu format requires advance notice.
No dress code is confirmed in the venue data, but the interior design draws from the Sukhothai era and the restaurant holds consecutive Michelin Plates , smart casual is a safe and appropriate choice. Think a clean shirt or blouse rather than beachwear. At the ฿฿ price tier in a Michelin-recognised room, you will feel comfortable and appropriately dressed in smart casual. Avoid anything too formal; this is not a black-tie setting.
The intimate design of Jaras suggests it is better suited to couples and small groups than to large parties. Seat count is not confirmed in available data, but the Sukhothai-era-influenced interior is described as intimate, which typically means a smaller room. For groups of four to six, confirm availability and any private dining options when booking. For larger groups, consider whether Blue Elephant or Baan Rim Pa Patong , which operate in larger, more flexible spaces , might be a better fit.
Yes, and it is one of the better value options for a special occasion in Phuket. The Taste of Jaras tasting menu with wine pairing is the format to request , it is the most complete version of what the kitchen does and the most appropriate setting for a celebration. At ฿฿, you get a Michelin Plate-recognised experience in an intimate, thoughtfully designed room without the ฿฿฿฿ price tag of PRU or Acqua. For a birthday, anniversary, or a dinner where the setting matters as much as the food, Jaras delivers on both counts.
For Thai contemporary at a higher spend, PRU is the benchmark , Michelin-starred, farm-to-table, and priced at ฿฿฿฿. If you want Thai in a heritage setting with more grandeur, Blue Elephant at ฿฿฿ is a reliable choice with broader group-dining capacity. For casual Thai without the fine-dining framing, Chuan Chim at ฿฿ covers the value end. Suay and Age Restaurant are also worth considering if you want to compare before booking.
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaras | ฿฿ | Easy | — |
| PRU | ฿฿฿฿ | Unknown | — |
| Blue Elephant | ฿฿฿ | Unknown | — |
| Acqua | ฿฿฿฿ | Unknown | — |
| Baan Rim Pa Patong | Unknown | — | |
| Chuan Chim | ฿฿ | Unknown | — |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Book at least 24 hours in advance, particularly if you want the Taste of Jaras tasting menu with wine pairing — that's the format most worth planning around. Same-day à la carte may be possible, but confirm directly. Given the Michelin Plate recognition in both 2024 and 2025, demand is real, so earlier is safer for weekends or special occasions.
The restaurant draws design influence from the Li Thai, Sukhothai era and holds a Michelin Plate at the ฿฿ price tier — putting it in considered-but-not-formal territory. Resort smart is a reasonable read: clean, presentable clothing rather than beachwear, but a jacket is not required. Confirm current expectations when you book.
Jaras is described as an intimate venue, which typically means it suits smaller parties better than large groups. Couples and tables of four are the natural fit. For groups of six or more, check the venue's official channels well in advance to check capacity and whether the tasting menu format can be accommodated at scale.
Yes, particularly at the ฿฿ price point. Jaras holds a Michelin Plate (2024 and 2025), offers a tasting menu with wine pairing, and carries a personal story — named after the owner's grandmother, whose cooking shaped the recipes. That combination of recognition, format, and narrative makes it a credible anniversary or milestone dinner without requiring a splurge-tier budget.
PRU is the direct upgrade if budget allows — it holds a full Michelin Star and is Phuket's reference point for fine dining with a farm-to-table focus. Blue Elephant and Baan Rim Pa Patong both deliver Thai cuisine with more theatrical settings, better suited to first-timers wanting atmosphere over precision. Acqua is the pick if you want Italian rather than Thai. Chuan Chim sits closer to the casual end and works if you want local Thai food without the tasting menu format.
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