L'Arôme in Phuket, where passion meets excellence
"Schweizer Star Im Ausland (Swiss Star Abroad): Yannick Hollenstein runs one of the best restaurants on the holiday island and impresses with "L'Arôme by the Sea", right by the sea, especially with excellent seafood. The passionate chef and fisherman has "come to Phuket" to stay. GaultMillau distinguishes him as a "Swiss star abroad", and two of his former bosses are also happy about this: August Minikus and Andreas Caminada."
L'Arôme By The Sea Award Winning French Fine Dining Restaurant with Magnificent Sea View
Located in Kalim Bay, L'ARÔME BY THE SEA boasts a sophisticated design across its two unique spaces: the restaurant area that showcases the finesse and artistry of modern French cuisine with a touch of Swiss Alps influence, and a sunset deck ideal for relaxed sun set drinks, as well as for aperitifs or digestifs. The dining room, both stylish and serene, draws inspiration from its seaside location.
A blend of light and dark blue hues, paired with plush velvet furniture, provides a calming ambiance, allowing the culinary ary delights to be the main attraction. The L'ARÔME BY THE SEA experience is further elevated with seafront dining, accompanied by unobtrusive personalized service from the energetic and enthusiastic team.
In July 2022, L'ARÔME BY THE SEA was highlighted in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand. The following month, it was recognized as Thailand's Favorite Restaurant. L'ARÔME BY THE SEA has earned the second spot in the TOP 25 Restaurants Awards Phuket 2022 and 2023. In September 2023, L'ARÔME BY THE SEA's Executive Chef Yannick HOLLENSTEIN has been awarded the title of "Schweizer Star Im Ausland (Swiss Star Abroad)" by the esteemed Gault&Millau restaurant guide Swiss edition 2024.
L'ARÔME BY THE SEA is unquestionably the emerging luminary in the global gourmet dining landscape and the premier restaurant in Phuket.
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Chef Yannick Hollenstein from Switzerland
Our Head Chef Yannick Hollenstein was part of the Swiss Culinary National Team that won the Expogast Culinary World Cup in 2014. He was Sous Chef of Restaurant Mammertsberg * in Switzerland when it has been awarded with one star in 2015. The multi-award-winning talent has already gained valuable experience in many Michelin starred restaurants around the world including 3-star Andreas Caminada *** in Switzerland and 2-star Mathias Dahlgren ** in Sweden.
"As native of Swiss Alps, I put my culture heritage into my interpretation of contemporary French cuisine. Alpine cuisine has always meant making the best of what is available in the region. At L’ARÔME BY THE SEA, I include exquisite delicacies from abroad such as French foie gras, Kristal caviar, Brittany blue lobster or Japanese Wagyu, but also work on exploration of regional produce as Phuket lobster, wild-caught Krabi blue crab, hand picked local clams or various indigenous plants. Surrounded by this tropical island scenery, I find inspiration in the rhythm of the waves crushing the shore. I am very excited for all that is coming. Each day brings my team and me closer to find our groove and truly create something unique and memorable."
- Executive Chef
Yannick HOLLENSTEIN
Contemporary French Cuisine Inspired By The Sea
Chef Yannick combines French culinary techniques with his Swiss heritage to make new textures, flavors, colors, and smells.
L'ARÔME BY THE SEA's menu combines tradition and innovation. Chef Yannick showcases his Swiss Alps background with dishes like smoked cheese fondue ravioli. He also puts a modern twist on French cuisine with his duck foie gras served with rhubarb, el derflower, and tamarind. The menu also features honey-cured, beeswax-aged, and rosemary wood-smoked Muscovy duck served with red cabbage and blackberry.
In Phuket, Chef Yannick draws inspiration from the abundant local supply of fresh seafood, vegetables, fragrant herbs, and spices for his cooking. At L'ARÔME BY THE SEA, he integrates the use of high-quality imported goods like French oysters, turbot, and Japanese Se Busyu wagyu. He also emphasizes the use of locally sourced, seasonal produce whenever feasible, such as strawberries, peaches, and tomatoes from Chiang Mai, lobsters from Phuket, wild-caught blue crabs from Krabi, hand-harvested local clams, or locally cultivated sea grapes.
Our Menu Prestige is a 9-course meal that takes you on a memorable journey with precise execution and creative ideas. Over 300 fine wines from the carefully curated cellar harmoniously pair with the cuisine at L’ARÔME BY THE SEA.
Menu Prestige
2023 Winter Menu
START YOUR MEAL
RAZOR CLAM
blue crab - sea grape
SPANISH RED SHRIMP
tomato - basil
SMOKED TROUT
oyster - caviar
CORSICAN STONE BASS
horseradish - shiso
or
FOIE GRAS AU TORCHON
apricot - tamarillo
ATLANTIC LANGOUSTINE
butternut - nduja
or
RACHA YAI OCTOPUS
rocket - snap pea
BRITTANY TURBOT
fiddelhead fern - mussel
RABBIT TORTELLINI
beetroot - truffle
AGED RAYONG DUCK
pineapple - sweet potato
or
OGUMA A3 WAGYU
maitake - sunchoke
supp 1200
PHUKET PASSIONFRUIT
ginger - carrot
ICED CITRUS
pandan - soy milk
4950฿
Wine pairing 6 glasses – 4500฿
Wine pairing 4 glasses – 3500฿
Soft pairing 4 glasses – 1900฿
All prices are in Thai baht and subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax.
Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or special considerations.
Our wine menu boasts more than 200 varieties, predominantly from France, with an emphasis on Bordeaux and Burgundy. Besides, the selection encompasses numerous lesser-known appellations, showcasing the extensive terroir found in French wines and the vast array of styles that pair excellently with the culinary creations of Chef Yannick Hollenstein.
Our cellar reflects the richness and diversity of French vineyards but not only that, we have also included some selections from across the world which help to elevate the overall offering giving guests a taste of what is not always possible in French winemaking. At L’Arome our cuisine is heavily influenced by the sea and this goes hand in hand with our current wine selection which has a heavier focus on white wines with texture and acidity to pair with the freshly caught seafood on offer.
The extensive wine list of L’ARÔME BY THE SEA has already been awarded as one of the Best Wine List by Star Wine List.
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Rooftop Bar - Drinking on the Andaman Sea
Situated atop L'ARÔME BY THE SEA, the sunset deck offers an ideal spot to relish imported seafood, champagne, and witness the sun dipping below the horizon. Guests can indulge in a range of French oysters, caviar, and other fish roes, paired with meticulously chosen champagnes. The Deck operates from 4pm until late into the night.
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L’ARÔME BY THE SEA
Contemporary French Cuisine Inspired By The Sea
& Sunset Deck Rooftop Bar
📍247/5 Prabarami Rd, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
📧 larome.phuket@laromegroup.com
⏰ Everyday from 4pm to 11pm
Dinner starts at 5pm and last order at 10pm
RESTAURANT POLICIES
Based on the invaluable feedback of our guests, we adhere to specific policies at L'Arôme by the sea.
RESORT CHIC DRESS CODE
Our dress code is resort chic though we strongly recommend dressing up for the occasion. Athletic or sports uniforms, slippers, beach sandals and flip-flops are not permitted for dining on our restaurant level. Gentlemen must avoid any sleeveless clothing, shorts and open . Please note that our smart casual dress code applies to children as well.
FESTIVE DAYS
On festive day's only special menus will be served.
CHILDREN
We cater to children above the age of 7 on our restaurant level.
CORKAGE
A corkage fee of 2000฿++ per bottle will be charged to the bill if you bring your own bottle of wine.
SMOKING
Cigarette smoking is only allowed on our outdoor terrace and marijuana smoking is not allowed in our restaurant.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
If your guest have any dietary requirement or allergies, or if you will celebrate a special occasion, please let us know in advance, so that our team can design a special menu for your guest. As our tasting menu features raw ingredients (eg. seafood ), guests are able to swap with dishes from our vegetarian tasting menu.
For table above 6 guests, we will only serve the Menu Prestige without choices.
DEPOSIT PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Any reservation made by a guest/company can be amended or canceled up to 72 hours prior to the reservation time will incur a handling fee of 10% and 90% of the pre-payment will be returned. Any cancellation, no-show or change made less than 72 hours prior to the reservation time will incur a cancellation fee of the deposit which will be applied without any prior notice. The deposit will be adjusted against dinner at the restaurant. Please note that we cannot guarantee your booking until this deposit has been received.
Feel free to contact us at +66 (0)65 239 2111 or reservation.phuket@laromegroup.com for any inquiries.
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From Paris to Phuket...
FRANCE LAROME GROUP founded in Paris in 2014 is focusing on operating contemporary restaurants around the globe. Its current footprint covers France, China and Thailand. Our Paris branch FANFAN has been featured by the Guide MICHELIN since Edition 2020, the first year that the restaurant was in operation. Our Phuket branch L'AROME BY THE SEA has been features by MICHELIN Guide of Thailand in 2022. Our eight other restaurants are also ranked as the most popular restaurants in their respective cities. L’AROME IN THE SKY standing on the 50th floor of the world’s highest three-tower building, presents a top-class luxury and fashionable lifestyle. Our latest project BON PAN ASIAN TAPAS, is an Asian fusion tapas bar in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Patong, Phuket Island. Following the success of L'Arôme by the sea in Phuket's upscale dining scene, we are thrilled to present a modern French restaurant and all-day dining experience on a 4-storey tree house with outdoor terrace overlooking Thailand’s largest Crystal Lagoon at Blue Tree in Phuket. With a spectacular view overlooking the stunning BLUE TREE Lagoon, L’ARÔME AT BLUE TREE offers exquisite modern French cuisine combining the elegance and refinement of classic French culinary principles with contemporary influences.
We strive to create a dining experience unlike any other. We are dedicated to developing innovative new visions to combine with the originality of French gastronomy. We are looking for people with great personalities and the right attitude to be part of our team in Thailand. This is an amazing opportunity to work in a professional environment and also have the possibility to develop your career internationally. Join our team and become a part of our story.
