In New York or London, the cool, clean-lined Watermark would be just another hot spot. But in Phuket,
its November 2002 debut was a culinary milestone. Australian chef David Hamilton, who spent years at the Banyan Tree,
cooks new Australian cuisine with a touch of Thai: duck-confit risotto, pan-fried Tasmanian salmon. Just as hot is the
always-crowded Kajoksee, with only ten tables. Owner Suwanraj Lek and his sexy crew serve up jazz and Latin music
alongside traditional Thai dishes like spicy mango salad, accenting them with a good wine list. Expect a glamorous
global crowd—models and fashion designers, in particular—and near-mandatory dancing.
Watermark: Dinner, $100. At 22/1 Moo 2 Thepkasattri Road; 66-76-239-730. Kajoksee: Dinner, $80. At 26 Takuapa Road,
Phuket Town; 66-76-217-903. Closed Sunday and Monday.
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