The Wine Room Dinner Experience at NORA Beach Club

Tucked inside the beachfront NORA Beach Club, the Wine Room offers an intimate and romantic dining experience. Perfect for special occasions, from anniversaries to elegant wedding dinners, it is a hidden gem for those seeking a unique culinary evening in Phuket. With a floral entrance cascading dramatically from the ceiling as you walk through the main restaurant, the mood is set before you even reach the private space.

Inside the romantic room, white drapes softly hang from the ceiling with floral elements in the centre, which add a delicate detail to the floor to ceiling walls of fine wine bottles. These actually create a visually stunning backdrop that certainly caters to more than just function. With wooden floors and candlelit holders nestled in soft beach sand, we were served a subtle reminder of being mere steps from the Andaman Sea.

We were seated for their signature six course tasting menu in the private room designed for just four guests, though our evening focused on the standout mains and dessert. Our experience began with an extravagant Caviar & Brioche amuse-bouche, accompanied by a Tuna "Tartare" which was placed inside a visually captivating black cone, adding a fantastic crunch to the small tasting that set a high bar for the rest of the evening.

For the main course, we sampled both options. The Miso Toothfish was a beautifully delicate dish, which was cooked perfectly and lay beside a bed of rustically crushed peas and a generous pour of thick and silky miso sauce. I personally thoroughly enjoyed this dish, which was light but bursting with flavour. The Wagyu Steak, by contrast, was bold, earthy and satisfying. The meat was tender, full of depth and served with winter-feeling sides of beetroot, mushrooms and potatoes. My guest felt that the rich red wine sauce was the perfect addition and, as such, did not leave a single trace on the plate! It was a well-executed dish that felt both indulgent and comforting.

Dessert arrived in the form of the Dumpling Cheesecake, an unexpected and charming finale. The sweetness of the quince jelly and strawberry purée, paired with whipped cream, gave it a fresh lift. I do love a little twist on a classic and this did not disappoint. Beyond the menu details, it was served with a creamy avocado ice cream, resulting in an entire plate that looked almost enchanting with the pastel colours and textures. A refined dessert that delighted both the eye and palate; subtle, fresh and perfectly light for a satisfying finish.

Service throughout was warm and attentive, with staff ensuring each detail was looked after without being intrusive. The only note we would add? A gentle background soundtrack would have been the cherry on the cake. While the quiet setting did allow us to fully connect and savour the meal, a touch of soft music would have rounded off the experience perfectly.