Anantara Layan Phuket Resort Debuts Unique Dining and Stargazing Experience

Dara Cuisine Phuket and Sky Observatory at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort offers an innovative mix of modern Thai dining, astronomy sessions, and Thai cooking classes, setting a new standard for leisure and dining in Thailand.

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort introduces Thailand’s first combination of gourmet dining and celestial exploration with the launch of Dara Cuisine Phuket and Sky Observatory. Named after the Thai word for 'star', Dara not only pays homage to Thailand’s rich culinary traditions but also offers a unique stargazing experience on its breezy observatory deck, equipped with Phuket's most advanced telescope.

Guided by Sky Storytellers, guests can enjoy constellation-themed craft cocktails while discovering the mysteries of the universe. By day, Anantara’s chefs lead Thai cooking masterclasses, and by night, the restaurant dazzles with a grill-focused menu that takes diners on a culinary journey through Thailand’s regions, including Moohong Phuket, Khao Soi, and Royal Thai cuisine specialties.

Chef Supakarn Lienpanich, also known as Hong, brings creativity and a passion for fermentation to Northeastern dishes like Kob Thod Nam Pla and Nam Tok Nuea Ko Kun, using regional ingredients and family recipes. The dessert menu features delights like goat cheese and honey ice cream with Krabi cashew praline.

Craft cocktails celebrate Thai ingredients and local distillers, complemented by a selection of fine wines. Dara’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its fermentation kitchen, barrel-aged fish sauce cellar, and herb garden, partnering with eco-conscious farms and fisheries to showcase the seasonal best of Thailand.

The interior of Dara Cuisine is a tribute to Thailand’s artisan heritage, creating an ambiance that connects diners to the country’s cultural legacy. Open daily for cooking classes, dinner, and stargazing, Dara Cuisine Phuket and Sky Observatory promises an unforgettable experience of luxury, learning, and leisure at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort.