Sugar Cane Restaurant — Restaurant in Choeng Thale

We visited Sugar Cane twice during our stay in Phuket. Here is my view:

Food Quality:

• Thai Food: Exceptional! The Thai dishes are truly the highlight here—delicious, interesting, and of high quality. The flavours were well-balanced, and the options on the menu were impressive. These are the signature dishes of the restaurant, and they do not disappoint.

• International Food: We tried the Spaghetti Bolognese one night and another pasta dish on a separate visit. While the presentation was spot-on, the taste of the international options was just okay. It’s clear that Thai food is their strength.

Drinks:

• Cocktails: Good quality cocktails, enjoyable but nothing too extraordinary. • Juices & Other Drinks: A decent variety of juices and drinks, overall satisfying. • Coffee: Average; it wasn’t bad, but nothing special either.

Desserts: Tasty and well-presented, definitely worth trying if you have room after your meal. I particularly liked the ice cream with fried banana.

Presentation: Regardless of what type of food you order, the presentation is impeccable. Each dish is beautifully plated, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Service & Ambiance:

• The overall dining experience was excellent, with great service and a fine dining atmosphere. • The staff were friendly and attentive, which added to the positive experience. They are not great English speakers but they know enough to handle your requests.

Price: The pricing is quite reasonable considering the quality, presentation, and service. It’s not a cheap spot, but for what you get, the prices are acceptable. Compared to other restaurants, I’d say it sits just above average but well worth it for the experience.

Portion Sizes: One thing to note is that the portions, especially for the Thai dishes, are smaller than what you might find in other countries. If you’re particularly hungry, you may want to order more than one dish for a person or you can order different dishes and share.

Overall Experience: A great experience overall, especially if you’re a fan of Thai cuisine. The food, ambiance, and service made it a memorable...

Went to Sugar Cane together with my partner in July 2022, and it was one of the best dining experiences we had in Phuket.

We came on the recommendation of friends, and I have wholeheartedly recommended this to other friends since. It's a bit out of the way from the famous Patong Beach, but it's closer to Bang Tao Beach, and the food is definitely worth it. We ordered the kratong thong, stir fried squid with garlic and pepper, stir fried tiger prawns in tamarind sauce, pineapple fried rice, and finally mango sticky rice for dessert. The taste of every dish was clearly a cut above the rest; all melt-in-your-mouth wonders. And just when we thought we've tasted it all, the mango sticky rice got served up and absolutely blew everything out of the water - it was the best mango sticky rice I've had in my life, period.

What added to our dining experience was our server Jane, who was really the warmest person, the type you know who's just overflowing with cheer and kindness. They were so helpful in recommending what the best items on the menu are, and when we didn't go with certain recommendations, they immediately counter proposed with alternatives, advising us that if we don't take to this dish, they would recommend this other dish. The food was a gift, and Jane was the beautiful ribbon that tied it all together.

If you're in the area, or even if you're not in the area, definitely check this place out! If you're scrolling through different options in the area, and you're reading this review, just head over to Sugar Cane, have the best time, and say hello to Jane for us. :)

P.S. Give their pineapple shake a go, you...

Like others we found the Thai food here to be ideal for non Thai palette with the food generally not overly spicy compared with other restaurants without any request for non spicy. Their signature Moo Hong (Phuket pork belly) was soft, meaty, with a depth of flavour. The kids liked both their kids pasta and the deep fried bananas. Like others, the giant Koi fish were great for entertainment for the young kids.

For many restaurants in Phuket, parking is difficult as typically there is only road side options available for a car. This, having a parking lot was an amazing discovery and greatly eases the mind on arrival.

From a cost perspective, prices are not significantly different from other restaurants, but the food, environment and service is better. They are also one of the few Thai restaurants that accept credit card payment!!! Great when you are low on cash.

The restaurant looks amazing, open air, beautiful ceiling. We only marked down the atmosphere as the bathroom was filled with mosquitoes which required significant amount of bug spray...