Dara Cuisine Phuket

Dara Cuisine & Sky Observatory (Anantara Layan Phuket Resort) is one of the island's most impressive conceptual restaurants, seamlessly blending elevated contemporary Thai gastronomy with stargazing. The name "Dara" translates to "star" in Thai.

​Culinary Highlights

The menu takes pride in reimagining traditional Thai recipes, placing a strong emphasis on Southern regional flavors, fresh seafood, and locally farmed ingredients:

​Signature Dishes: Charcoal-grilled spicy lobster with tom yum butter, slow-braised spiced pork belly, duck breast in a signature fig curry, organic mushrooms, and an authentic Southern Thai pomelo and rice salad.

​The Main Attraction

After dinner, guests are invited to the open-air roof observatory (Sky Observatory), home to the largest professional telescope in Phuket. Accompanied by the resident astronomer and sipping on handcrafted drinks from the cosmic-themed cocktail menu, guests can observe distant galaxies, lunar craters, and planets.

​Ambience

Sophisticated romance housed in a glass-walled pavilion beside a serene lagoon. Warm lighting, soft music, rich wooden accents, and an intimate atmosphere set the tone for a luxury resort evening.

​Insider Tip

An ideal setting for special occasions, anniversaries, and unforgettable dates. advance reservations are essential (open for dinner only). Keep in mind that stargazing sessions are weather-dependent and require clear skies.