Su Va Na: Underwater Restaurant at Aquaria Phuket
Su Va Na (meaning “heavenly gold” in Sanskrit) is an underwater restaurant on the lower level of Central Phuket Floresta inside Aquaria Phuket. It opened during Christmas 2022, originally as “Andasi” before rebranding to Su Va Na. The restaurant claims to be the world’s largest underwater restaurant and Thailand’s only one.
Awards
The restaurant won World’s Best Underwater Restaurant 2024 at the World Culinary Awards in Dubai. Other awards include Best Luxury Fine Dining Phuket 2024, Phuket Top 25 Restaurants 2023, and TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best 2025.
The Dining Experience
You sit surrounded by the main aquarium tank with over 25,000 marine creatures and 300 species swimming past. The restaurant seats 120 diners. Open 7 pm to midnight, closed Wednesdays.
The Menu
Chef Atanu runs the kitchen, offering 13-course tasting menus that mix European techniques with Thai ingredients. As of autumn 2025, four menu options:
– Summer/Autumn Menu: 7,800 Baht per person (plus taxes and service)
– Pescatarian Menu: 7,000 Baht per person
– Non-Seafood Menu: 6,500 Baht per person
– Vegan Menu: 5,200 Baht per person
Dishes include Japanese Hamachi with Vietnamese green chilli sauce, Hua Hin caviar with Hokkaido scallop, Kamchatka king crab, Patagonian toothfish, and truffle crème brûlée with Oscietra caviar. Wine pairings available, curated by sommelier Yeasin.
Mermaid Performance
During dinner, professional mermaids and mermen perform in the aquarium. They hold up signs for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries. Guests can take photos with them afterwards.
Reservations
A deposit of 2,500 Baht per person is required. Book through the website, phone (+66 63 308 8262), WhatsApp, or email (rsvp@suvanaphuket.com). Tables are held for 15 minutes past reservation time.
Su Va Na Restaurant Info
Location: Phuket Town – Central Floresta
Address: B01, B Floor, Central Phuket Floresta, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, 83000
Hours: 7 pm – 12 am (closed Wednesday)
Phone: 063 308 8262
Email: rsvp@suvanaphuket.com
Price: 5,200-7,800 Baht per person (plus taxes/service)
Deposit: 2,500 Baht per person
Website: suvanaphuket.com
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