WHY GO? For the last five years Joe’s has been leading the way on Phuket in terms of quality, modern cuisine. In an unbeatable beachside setting with spotless white decor, Joe’s definitely has what it takes to deliver a great dining experience.

WHAT TO ORDER? The cooking and presentation of American chef Aaron Hooper is just as faultless as Joe’s setting. For starters try the superbly tasty cream of Dutch white asparagus soup with white prawn croutons, chives and alba white truffle oil – a delicious reflection of the restaurant’s white decor. Next, pistachio-nut crusted white snapper fillet with shiitake mushroom leak ragout, whole grain mustard emulsion and arugula pesto is a lesson in texture, presentation and taste. For mains, a good option is 400-day aged wagyu beef tenderloin with kalamata olive potato puree and a cabernet reduction demi glace, which is a wonderful dish, again in terms of textures and complementing flavours.

Joe’s has access to the excellent wine collections of sister restaurants Baan Rim Pa and Da Maurizio.