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Dinner at Aulis, Phang Nga

Simon Rogan's 15-seat Michelin-starred chef's table at Iniala Beach House, Natai Beach — complete guide: menu, pricing, logistics, and the critical seasonal closure window.

12 sources ~4 min read #139 restaurant · michelin · thailand · phang-nga · fine-dining · chefs-table · simon-rogan
Decision: Aulis Phuket is the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Phang Nga — a 15-seat, hyper-local chef's table worth planning around, at THB 7,500++ per person.[3] ⚠ Closed mid-May – mid-November — the next dinner service begins 17 November 2026.[1] Book well in advance: 15 seats fill fast, especially on Saturdays.
Currently closed. Aulis shuts each year from 16 May to 16 November for the monsoon off-season.[11] The next regular dinner service is Tuesday 17 November 2026. Limited "Friends of Aulis" collaboration dinners have previously run during the closure window — check aulisphuket.com for any announced exceptions.[12]

Essentials at a Glance

Michelin1 Star MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2024 & 2026[5] · 2026 Service Award: Arsen Brahaj (Restaurant Manager)[10]
PriceTHB 7,500++ per person[3] · Wine pairing: THB 3,500–5,500++ (two levels, event pricing)[12] · Non-alcoholic pairing available[3]
HoursDinner Tuesday–Saturday, 18:30[11] · Lunch on request[1]
SeasonOpen mid-November – mid-May · Closed 16 May – 16 November[1]
Seats15 seats per service[2]
LocationIniala Beach House, Natai Beach, Khok Kloi, Takua Thung, Phang Nga[9] · ~25 min north of Phuket Airport
Bookingaulisphuket.com · +66 96 604 5469 · info@aulisphuket.com[1]
Cancellation5 days notice for ≤4 guests · 10 days for ≥5 or private hire[1]
Rating5.0 / 5.0 on TripAdvisor (12 reviews) · #13 of 101 restaurants in Phang Nga[4]
KidsIniala Kids Club available during dinner, THB 1,000 per child[1]

The Experience

Aulis Phuket is Simon Rogan's first Thailand venture, opened December 2023 — an extension of his chef's table concept already running in Cartmel, London, and Hong Kong.[2] The room seats exactly 15 guests; there is one sitting per evening. The evening opens in the Iniala lounge with canapés, then moves to the kitchen counter for the full menu, and ends with petit fours at the same pass where the chefs are plating.[8] Guests cite the interactivity as the defining quality: "sitting at the chef's table, you're not just a guest but part of the action."[4]

Design

Interior by Creative Director Ckori Pena: locally sourced black granite countertops, hand-carved charred wood, Thai bamboo textured walls, and atmospheric light-and-shadow play.[6] Every material references the region — the tableware is locally sourced too.[4]

Ingredient Philosophy

Over 95% of ingredients come from Thailand; 30% from Phuket; 10% from Phang Nga itself.[7] The kitchen works with named local farms — Katian Farm for herbs and produce, local fishers for day-boat seafood, antibiotic-free wagyu from Khon Kaen, and responsibly sourced Andaman seafood. Executive Chef Oli Marlow and Head Chef Charlie Wilson update the menu seasonally.[7]

The Menu — Sample Courses

A 15–16 course progression at THB 7,500++ per person.[3] The menu rotates; the dishes below are representative of the current format.[3]

Katian farm green mango tartlet
Andaman cobra, Satun red peppercorn, finger lime
Truffle pudding (signature)
Caramelised in butterfly needle honey, black garlic, Forest Tail cheese
Khon Kaen jasmine wagyu tartare
Full moon pale ale, Chul farm horseradish, smoked Hua Hin caviar
Aged Khao Yai duck
Imperator carrot doughnut, preserved mulberry
Phang Nga clam custard
Stickchio fennel, green peas, young ginger, fermented fennel broth
Champion river prawn
Jasmine rice vinegar, bergamot, fermented jicama, prawn head
Day boat orange spotted grouper
Stuffed with Thai chives, Black Jack fig molasses, roasted blue crab
43-day aged Khon Kaen wagyu tri-tip
Vine spinach, minimal pumpkin, mulberry wine sauce
Toasted crumpet
Roasted Thai shallot, yeast, bone marrow
Frozen Chiang Mai yoghurt
Cilantro, aerated calamansi, kinome
Partisan ash goat cheese
Phuket pineapple, Phrao macadamia, lemon thyme
Rai Na Rak 75% chocolate
Hom Mali rice, Khao Yai vanilla, blackberry bakewell, osmanthus pastille

Getting There

Iniala Beach House sits on Natai Beach in Phang Nga province, north of Phuket — connected to Phuket Island by bridge, roughly 25 minutes from Phuket International Airport.[9] Address: Khok Kloi, Takua Thung District, Phang Nga 82140. The hotel offers airport transfers for staying guests. Non-hotel guests arriving by taxi or private car should allow 30–35 minutes from the airport in evening traffic.

Aulis is open to external diners (no room booking required).[9] If combining dinner with a stay, Iniala offers a "Stay & Dine" package — enquire at stay@iniala.com.[12]

Booking Tips

  • Saturdays book first. With 15 seats and one sitting, weekends fill weeks out — especially in peak season (December–February).
  • Note dietary requirements at booking. Accommodated "to a certain degree and at our discretion"; declare everything upfront, not on the night.[2]
  • Cancellation window is strict. 5 days for groups up to 4; 10 days for 5+ or private hire. Late cancellations forfeit the deposit.[1]
  • Drinks pairing. Both wine and non-alcoholic flights are available; wine pairing for special events runs THB 3,500–5,500++ — contact the restaurant for regular-service pairing pricing.[12]
  • Kids Club. Iniala offers supervised activities (THB 1,000/child) during the dinner, so children don't need to attend a 15-course tasting.[1]
  • Watch for collaboration dinners. Aulis runs a "Friends of Aulis" series with Michelin-starred guest chefs — these are separate tickets and sell out quickly.[12]

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