Nestled into a casual atmosphere featuring Sino-Portuguese accents, LAAD blurs the line between refined style and cozy comforts. Chefs Tan Kosiyabong and Steve Doucakis have brought their unique and comforting style to local Phuket cuisine with both classic and reimagined dishes.

OVERVIEW
Welcome to LAAD, a new Phuket restaurant that celebrates the vibrant and diverse flavors of Southern Thailand. Chefs Tan Kosiyabong and Steve Doucakis have brought their unique and comforting style to local Phuket cuisine with both classic and reimagined dishes. Our menu is inspired by the bold and unique ingredients of the region, and our laid-back atmosphere invites you to feel right at home. We have an inviting bar and comfy banquettes to sip and savor cocktails and natural wine while enjoying our comforting and delicious cuisine.

AMBIENCE
Nestled into a casual atmosphere featuring Sino-Portuguese accents, LAAD blurs the line between refined style and cozy comforts. The dining room and decor are perfect for any occasion, from friendly weeknight gatherings to celebrations of anniversaries, birthdays, and special events. The open kitchen gives guests a glimpse of the action, where our chefs showcase their skills of charcoal grilling and wok cooking. The centerpiece bar with backlit bottles shows off our selection of beverages and natural wines.

MUST TRY
The most popular menu items include a pomelo jungle salad, with crispy shallots, lemongrass, sour & bitter herbs, and fried stingray fin; or the crispy pork belly stir-fried with local shrimp paste and red chili, or the spicy crab curry infused with bai chaplu leaves and drizzled with fiery chili oil. For desserts, LAAD offers favorites such as a layered black sticky rice cake with whipped coconut cream and burnt sesame, or a pumpkin crème brûlée with cashew praline and cinnamon.

FOOD
At LAAD Phuket, we believe that good food starts with fresh ingredients, and our dishes are crafted with the finest locally sourced produce and authentic regional ingredients. From our spicy stir-fries and fiery nahm priks to our grilled seafood and refreshing desserts, every plate is a journey through the unique and diverse flavors of Southern Thailand. The food is flavorful and approachable, with new twists on classic southern dishes, and a beverage program showcasing local market ingredients into refreshing cocktails.

PRICING
Average THB 1,000++ per person without drinks

ABOUT CHEF
The collaboration of chefs Tan Parkorn Kosiyabong, the chef/proprietor of fine dining establishment GOAT BKK in Bangkok, and Steve Doucakis, a chef recognized among San Pellegrino's Asia's 50 Best Restaurants for his work at Quince.

Chef Tan aims to deliver Off-Beat Asian Food and through his influence of coming from a Thai and Chinese background as well as his travels around the world, these experiences have blossomed into a cuisine of past journeys - the cuisine of experience.

Steve Doucakis is a Boston-bred, New York-trained chef who, after stints at ISA and 3 Michelin-starred Jean-Georges, took off to Asia to discover new cuisines and cultures. His travels brought him through the streets of Taiwan and the rural villages of Vietnam, but it was the markets, flavors, and the people of Thailand that made him decide to stay. Driven to learn, explore, taste, and cook his way into the country, he took the role of executive sous chef at Bunker Restaurant, helping them earn and retain a Michelin Plate until his departure.

Chef Steve competed on Top Chef Thailand as the only non-Thai contestant while showcasing his knowledge of local ingredients. As Head Chef of Quince Bangkok, he blended local ingredients and flavors with the Western cooking of his upbringing to critical acclaim, listing Quince Bangkok on San Pellegrino’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurant List and Michelin Guide for two years in a row during his time at the restaurant. With features on other Thai television shows, such as Iron Chef Thailand as a chef-challenger, Steve showed off his extensive knowledge of Thai cuisine and language for a national audience. Now, as chef-partner of LAAD Phuket, Steve combines local Southern Thai ingredients with creative flair to showcase the culture, food, and products of the region in new but familiar ways.