Visited in Mar 2026
Samut is a seafood only fine-dining restaurant, and doesn’t offer any meat course in its tasting menu. The tasting menu comprised around 13 courses, of which the first 3 courses are small bites (amuse bouche). After the 3 amuse bouche courses, there were 7 reasonably small-sized courses before the main course. The main course comprised 3 small dishes along with crab fried rice. The meal then ends with 2 dessert courses and some petit fours.
Food wise, the preparation of the dishes and the flavour profile of each course was very good. The quality of the seafood and various ingredients used in the courses were top notch. I generally don’t like all seafood tasting menus, but I didn’t feel that way at all during the dinner at Samut.
We didn’t have any drinks. But there is a wine list for those interested.
Service was really good. The head chef himself came and served quite a few of the courses. The restaurant staff were very polite and courteous.
Overall, a really good restaurant which is definitely worth a visit if you’re staying in South Phuket.
Samut was a highlight of our holiday in Thailand. It was difficult to pick a dish that stood out, they were all incredible. The balance in flavours and creative presentation were really impressive. You can really see the passion from Chef Bank and all the staff.
Wonderful food with lots of seafood ingredients showcasing strong southern Thai and bold flavours (some food were quite spicy haha). Service was attentive and good, they cared to introduce the food design and engaged in further conversations. Spacious and relaxing atmosphere. We had the tasting menu with 16 dishes, we left with a full stomach. It was a good value for money experience.
This restaurant is an extraordinary culinary gem, offering an intimate dining experience with only a few seats. The menu is a celebration of authentic Thai cuisine, featuring local dishes crafted from seafood freshly caught by local fishermen each day.
The chef adds a personal touch by visiting each table to introduce the dishes, sharing their story and inspiration. The setting is beautifully decorated, creating an atmosphere of elegance and warmth. Combined with impeccable service, this is the ultimate destination for discovering the finest local flavors.
Samut was probably the most incredible dining experience I’ve had. We were expecting regular fine dining, but this was above and beyond your usual fine dining dinner. This was an experience.
We went for the samut experience and each dish arrived individually and had its own unique flavour. The staff were very attentive, and took their time to explain each dish and tell you how to eat them and advise on the best order to eat them for the perfect flavour combinations which was amazing!
The combinations and flavours were some of the most fresh and most unique I’ve seen and truly, each dish was a small explosion of flavours. My partner and I especially enjoyed the fish ham and mango dish. The final dessert was absolutely beautiful. 4 small desserts on a plate ending with a white chocolate and shrimp dessert. Who would have thought?
We loved the personal touch of the chef coming out at the end of the night and talking to us about the dishes!
Absolutely worth the money in my opinion and if I could give them an 11/10 I would! Cannot wait to visit again!
