DARA Cuisine Phuket and Sky Observatory offers modern Thai dining and stargazing.
DARA, meaning 'star' in Thai, celebrates the country's culinary heritage and Andaman seafarers who used stars for navigation.
The new Sky Observatory deck, equipped with a custom-built Ash dome, allows guests to sip on constellation-inspired craft cocktails while being guided through the wonders of the night sky with the help of Phuket’s most powerful state-of-the-art telescope.
During the day, an all-star team of Anantara chefs works in the show kitchen, giving masterclasses in Thai cooking followed by a nightly dinner service offering a taste of Thai specialties.
“DARA's culinary philosophy is simple: honour the natural taste of quality local produce and let the ingredients shine,” explains Chef Hong. “In addition to growing our own herbs, we've partnered with eco-conscious local farms and fisheries.”
DARA Cuisine Phuket is open daily for cooking classes from noon till 3.00 pm, for dinner from 6.00 pm till 10.00 pm, while the Sky Observatory, drinks and stargazing are available from 6.00 pm till midnight.