Su Va Na in Phuket has been named the world’s best underwater restaurant by the World Culinary Awards 2024. This award recognises excellence in the culinary industry worldwide. The winners were announced yesterday at a ceremony in Dubai, UAE, following a year-long search for the leading culinary brands.

Su Va Na earned the title of ‘World’s Best Underwater Restaurant’ after votes were cast by both travel industry professionals and the public. But what exactly makes Su Va Na so special?

Atmosphere

Su Va Na redefines the concept of ‘dining with a view.’  This isn’t just a restaurant with an aquarium; it’s a fully immersive dining experience within Aquaria Phuket, one of the world’s most technologically advanced aquariums. Here, the boundaries between land and sea blur as you savour exquisite cuisine surrounded by a breathtaking panorama of marine life.

The restaurant’s design is a masterpiece of subtle sophistication. Subdued lighting enhances the vibrant underwater world, while the gentle hum of the aquarium systems complements the clinking of glasses. Surrounded by over 25,000 sea creatures and 300 different species, Su Va Na offers a truly unparalleled dining experience.

Culinary Experience

Chef Atanu leads the kitchen at Su Va Na alongside his expert culinary team. They expertly blend contemporary European techniques with the finest global and indigenous Thai ingredients. The heart of the Su Va Na experience is a 13-course tasting menu with signature dishes like Surat Thani Oysters, Seasonal Canapés, and Chargrilled Rapini.

Su Va Na understands the importance of diverse palates and offers Summer, Non-Sea-Food, Pescatarian, Vegetarian, and Vegan tasting menus. This extraordinary dining experience is available at a range of prices to suit varying budgets, with tasting menus starting from 5,000 THB and rising to 6,800 THB.

Pre-Dinner Entertainment

Before dinner, guests enjoy pre-dinner cocktails at Asia’s first marine lounge bar. Professional mermaids and mermen perform mesmerising underwater dances, adding to the unforgettable experience.

Dress Code and Reservations

While the experience is undeniably luxurious, Su Va Na maintains a relaxed ‘smart casual’ dress code, welcoming diners to enjoy the spectacle in comfort. However, reservations with a 2,500 THB booking fee per person are essential due to the intricate preparation involved.

Su Va Na requires a professional nanny service for children under 7 years old at a fee of 1,500 THB per child to guarantee a seamless experience for all guests. The restaurant invites you to slow down and savour both the culinary artistry and the mesmerising beauty of the marine environment.

Su Va Na
Address: 199, B01, B Floor, Central Phuket Floresta, M.4, Wichit Sub Rd, Muang Phuket Phuket 83000
Opening Hours: 7:00 pm to 00:00 am, closed on Wednesdays

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