Oriental Spoon — Restaurant in Choeng Thale

Dinnertime on a Saturday night I walked into an empty restaurant looking for a simple latte. Coffee was good but in 8 years of living in Thailand I don't ever remember paying so much for a latte. Sorry but 164 baht or $8.60AUD for a coffee is ridiculous and about double what I would pay in Melbourne. Enquired about the brunch it was over 1600 baht plus the extra 17% they gonna add. To put it nicely I hope their empty restaurant makes them (and Phuket in general) reconsider...

We visit Phuket once every year and have always had a dinner at The Oriental spoon at the Twin Palms. It was one of our favourites. Sadly, we won’t be returning any time soon.

From the 4 pieces of rather stale bread and oil offered as an appetiser, to the bland satay sticks, “wet” rice served with the main course, and the tough beef, the meal was a disappointment. The food has definitely lost its sparkle, although the service continued to be friendly...

Lovely spot for brunch, been a few times and like the varied food stations - something for everyone. Great cheese varieties however these sadly do run out earlier than expected which is a shame. Good sushi, thai food, roasts, chocolate fountain, salads, raclette, bloody mary station, etc. Nice setting but prefer to be in the AC area away from open doors as personally find it too warm. A great...