Andasi Restaurant & Lounge

5 Karen Eng - 2 years ago

I was dazzled and pampered all night. We arrived through an underwater tunnel, over which the ocean creatures swam (among them several menacing tiger sharks!), to a plush and tastefully decorated interior. The installation art on the ceiling, complemented the wall to wall aquarium, together they produced a romantic yet serene vibe.

We had the chef’s tasting menu which rivaled Michelin rated establishments. Among the many courses, I simply can’t forget the taste of the hamachi rose: pieces of marbled yellow tail sashimi, rolled in delicate yellow beet pedals. I also loved the Italian cream tortellini, rich but not filling, whose fragrance tickled the nose and taste buds. I was pleasantly surprised by the black sesame ganache, with vanilla ice cream. It is hard to beat chocolate but this came very close.

Between courses, our attention was drawn to the aquarium by a curtain of bubbles. Alas the show was starting. A pair of gorgeous mermaid and merman dove in the tank. Their lithe bodies traced the most beautifully choreographed loved story. I couldn’t get over the skill required to put on such a show. There was an encore performance of an under water ballet, choreographed to moving music.

I didn’t mind that the service was at a slower pace. The wait staff was warm and attentive. Nothing was lacking and the bill was reasonable for an evening of entertainment. I’d love to bring my family in the future.

5 Grant Adamson - 2 years ago

Wonderful venue for a restaurant...under an aquarium, great views of sea-life anda mermaid show during the meal. The food was very good, I had the 11 course Suvannamaccha and loved virtually all the courses, my favourites were the risotto and the mango dessert. The portions were just the right size, so I was feeling nicely full by number 11 and the pace of service was just right...I definitely recommend this restaurant!

5 Shu Wei Lai - 2 years ago

We took the dining at the tunnel walk area and the experience was out of this world as the marine life were all around us. The food was very well presented and delicious, with attention to detail. The staff were attentive and courteous. There was also a mermaid and merman show and that was mesmerizing. Highly recommend it. Book ahead and get the tunnel seating.

5 Francois Laing - 2 years ago

Second time that we dined at the Famous Andasi Underwater Restaurant here in Phuket.

Welcomed by the friendly staff dining in their VIP tunnel.
The food was great! Each course was explained to us by the waitress, and was throughly enjoyed whilst watching the stingrays swimming in front of us! The mermaid show at 8:30 was an added bonus. Overall I would highly recommend making reservations at the Andasi when you are in Phuket

Thank you Andasi
Looking forward being back again soon

5 Stuart Hickman - 2 years ago

Oh wow get yourself to this place pronto! Where else can you dine with tasty food whilst looking at exquisite underwater creatures.

I arrived there with my wife and we both just started at the star fish for about 5 mins. They were so divine!

Sometimes in these sorts of unique places the food isn't always the best but the food here was top notch. Best I've had in a long time. Also not that expensive.

I will definitely be coming back again and I've already booked my extended family to come with me next time!

5 Alan Landau - 2 years ago

You may think that a restaurant located inside of an aquarium, with dining surrounded by a huge saltwater fish tank and mermaid entertainment sounds a bit kitschy, nothing more than a them restaurant with mediocre food, but you would be very, very wrong. I recently ate at Gaggan, Bangkok's most famous restaurant, considered to be Asia's finest restaurant with two Michelin stars. Andasi's chef's menu was every bit the culinary adventure - an odyssey of flavors, textures and colors - but eminently more eatable than Gaggan's (I particularly liked that unlike at Gaaggan, at Andasi I was not requested to like my plate, or eat any dishes off my bare hand). At the same time, the shimmering saltwater fish tank, teaming with 100 kilo groupers, tiger sharks and multi-colored stingrays, made for a mesmerising setting. When the the mermaid and merman appeared in the tank, their synchronised swimming was like an underwater ballet. What could easily have been corny, was absolutely stunning. The only problem I had with the food was that among the 3 choices for desert, there wasn't one chocolate option! And my only complaint was that it took a little long to get the check and pay (but the manager did say that our chef's menu was custom made due to my dietary restrictions, so the staff struggled with the POS). Even despite these small problems, I would highly recommend Andasi and would go so far as to say that it is the one absolute cannnot-miss restaurant in Phuket.

5 Zeti Harris - 2 years ago

It’s not often you can be proud of doing something fishy in Thailand ;)
Andasi is a must go! On the surface, we thought it might be a bit of a tourist trap, but it’s an experience worth your while and your bhat. Southeast Asian flavours meet nouvelle cuisine to create a remarkably inspired dining experience. I did the 5-course meal, and my partner did the 11-course, we split some of his courses between us and left full which is rare for this kind of fare. Dishes using everyday ingredients like chicken and eggplant were excellent and truly a step above the rest, while novel ingredient dishes like the crocodile and the quail biryani with yoghurt jelly were actually amazing and showcased beautifully. In the tunnel, the entertainment is endless with sea creatures passing by throughout dinner. The merpeople show was breathtaking and just the cherry on top. If you're not familiar with Phuket, it can be a little difficult to find, but locals were helpful with showing us the way. In summary: delicious dishes, amazing atmosphere, and a marvellous merpeople show -our evening went swimmingly, to say the least.