Phuket Restaurant Directory, Dining and After Dinner Entertainment Guide

Superb food and warm hospitality that are creatively prepared and generously offered and served in a hip and chic setting are the ingredients that set the stage for a wonderful evening out. This fusion of exquisite and inviting elements provide for a memorable occasion, and is a place that tempts both visitors to Phuket and local residents to return again and again.

That Patong is the place to go to enjoy a wide variety of cuisines and entertainment on Phuket Island is a well known fact. A recent addition to the dining and funtime scene is Jean- Pierre Restaurant @ BYD Lofts, a trendy bar and restaurant that hosts a casual yet stylish approach to good times of a nature rarely seen on Phuket. Comfortable couches with plush and colourful cushions and chairs dominate the open-aired dining area and backdrop for which a casual and enjoyable evening amongst friends can occur. Pull up a stool at the bar for more lively conversations and good cheer.

The chef concocts an array of Western and Thai cuisine complemented by a fantastic selection of beers and wines. JP’s features a wide choice of international cuisine that is regularly updated. It’s as if their kitchen has traveled around the world from Europe to Australia to Asia then America!

The Large Grilled Prawn with two truffle-based sauces was one of the first of the chef’s delicacies to be savoured. The mushroom condiments were a surprising complement to the prawn with a hint of mint in one offering a unique touch. The Tuna Fillet with spinach ravioli in a Parmesan walnut sauce not only paired different textures and taste combinations but was also a pleasing dish to the eye.

Further joys and delights arrived with the entrées. The Rack of Lamb and Rib Eye Steak on a bed of mushrooms were both cooked to medium-rare perfection. A selection of Thai green vegetables and potatoes gratin dauphinois were ideal partners.

An Italian wine, Umani Ronchi, Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2005, proved to be a smooth and easy red that ideally complemented the seafood and meat dishes.

A stylish and upscale setting with exquisite food and a warm ambience, make Jean Pierre Bar & Restaurant a place to go to get a taste of that something special.