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City & Island: 8-Hands Dinner Brings Together Best of Thailand’s TOP25 Restaurants

Phuket, Thailand, July 8, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / TOP25 Restaurants, the world’s first AI-powered dining guide, proudly joins forces with Tambu, Phuket’s award-winning rooftop restaurant, for the ‘City & Island’ 8-hands dinner on 24 July 2025. This landmark event unites Bangkok’s culinary vanguard with Phuket’s rising stars, each honored in the TOP25 Restaurants guide.

Set beneath the canopy of Tambu’s Mughal-inspired rooftop tented palace, City & Island brings together four of Thailand’s most visionary chefs for a for a one-night celebration of Thailand’s most dynamic food destinations. The stellar lineup brings together Phuket’s culinary trailblazers Chef Saurabh Sachdeva of Tambu, an Iron Chef Thailand winner renowned for reimagining North Indian flavours over charcoal, and Chef Tammasak Chootong (Chef Noi) of Suay, a pioneer of contemporary Thai cuisine rooted in local tradition. From Bangkok, Chef Aom Sujira Pongmorn of Khaan delivers her signature progressive Thai fine dining, while Chef Haikal Johari of the Michelin-starred Avant brings a polished, modern take on Southeast Asian flavours.

We’re proud to unite an exceptional lineup of chefs and restaurants, each bringing their unique talent and vision to craft a truly memorable experience,” said Bernard Metzger, Founder of TOP25 Restaurants. “We hope guests will savour not only the exceptional cuisine, but also the warm ambiance and world-class hospitality that make Phuket one of Asia’s most exciting dining destinations.

With only a limited number of seats available, early reservations are strongly recommended to be part of this exclusive culinary event.

Please email info@tambuphuket.com or call +66 95 834 7208 to book your table or for further details.

About Tambu
Located in a breathtaking rooftop ‘tented palace’ at Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong – MGallery, Tambu reimagines the opulence of India’s Mughal era through the culinary mastery of Iron Chef Saurabh Sachdeva. Overlooking the Andaman Sea and surrounded by lush mountains, Tambu offers a unique dining experience with seating for 50 guests that blends the richness of North-Indian heritage with modern charcoal cuisine techniques. Each dish, crafted with premium ingredients and the finesse of open-flame cooking, tells a story of flavour, tradition, and innovation. Tambu Phuket is featured in the Michelin Guide and is open daily from 6pm – 11pm with weekend lunch from 12pm – 2.30pm (Sat & Sun) For information and reservations, please contact:

Website: www.tambuphuket.com
Email: info@tambuphuket.com
Phone: +66 (0)95 834 7208

About TOP25 Restaurants
TOP25 Restaurants is the World’s First AI-Powered restaurant guide. It is the only independent, global rating system based on artificial intelligence enhanced by human expertise and discernment. This dynamic synergy not only ensures unparalleled accuracy but enriches the curation process with a depth of understanding and nuance unparalleled elsewhere. The annual TOP25 Restaurants Awards celebrates the most outstanding restaurants and showcases the ultimate collection of dining venues in each destination. TOP25 Restaurants is owned by Travelindex Group, a content-driven ecosystem for the travel and tourism sectors. The media group operates an open and free digital platform, connecting millions of travelers worldwide and providing inspiration and advice for discerning travelers and tourists. In addition to Phuket, Travelindex Group also publishes TOP25 Restaurant Guides in the following destinations: Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macao, Shanghai, Delhi and Dubai. www.top25restaurants.com

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