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- Phuket Magazine Vol. 13.1
Where Dreams Come True
For some people, Phuket is the ideal spot for their dream house and the
interior of that house is where the dream comes true
Art on the Eighth Latitude
For others, Phuket works its magic, inspiring artists to create.
King’s Cup Review - A Great Regatta
Though breezes were lighter than perfect, the fifteenth regatta proved that
the show goes on in any conditions.
Investing in Phuket: A Rock Foundation or Castles in the Sand?
Phuket is not only beautiful but it’s also a safe haven in these
Ice Cream: Thai Style
Ever have ice cream on a hot dog bun? Try it — you might like
it, as well as other ice cream novelties as only the Thais can create them.
Soft Lighting, Softer Music and Spicy Thai Cuisine
A Lazy Lunch at Rydges Beach Resort
Expat Diary: Jai Yen. Jai Yen Yen
A Lazy Lunch at Rydges Beach Resort
By Terry Blackburn
If you enjoy leisurely lunches
followed by a few hours by the pool - and who doesn't? - Rydges Beach Resort
in Cherng Talay is hard to beat.
The resort lies at the southernmost end of Bang Tao
Lagoon, and has been recently refurbished in a colonial style. Large
verandas and venetian blinds predominate, and the soft pastel shades on the
walls contrast beautifully with the polished wooden floors. It's a large
hotel, but that's in no way obvious as you stroll across the well-manicured
lawns to the beachside Thai Seafood Restaurant.
Head chef Khun Amnart has been whipping up Thai seafood specialties at the
restaurant for the last four years. He follows a traditional style,
incorporating flourishes of Royal Thai cuisine. His presentation is
immaculate; fruit and vegetables are delicately carved into flower and leaf
shapes, and food is served neatly packaged in banana leaves.
On this occasion, the beef in green curry with coconut had a suitably sharp
bite to offset the cream of the coconut and the chicken satay was perfectly
zesty. However, given that the ocean was merely metres away and waves could
be heard crashing on the shore, it was the seafood that we'd really come to
sample. We weren't disappointed. The deep-fried whole sea bass with pepper
dipping sauce was meaty and crisp, and the fish cakes were succulent and
refreshing. The grilled giant shrimps with a piquant garlic dipping sauce
were equally good. There are a host of places on the island where you can
enjoy excellent Thai food. What makes Rydges one of the best is the
location, relaxed atmosphere and convivial staff.
After lunch, visitors are invited to take a dip in the sea, relax by the
side of one of Rydges' two large pools or make use of the services of one of
the on-site masseurs.
As we relaxed in the shade beside the pool for the remainder of the
afternoon, we gradually worked up an appetite for a Cherng Talay dinner.
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