The World’s Largest Underwater Restaurant
Su Va Na, which means “heavenly gold” in Sanskrit, is Thailand’s only underwater restaurant, located on the lower level of Central Phuket Floresta inside Aquaria Phuket, the country’s largest aquarium. The restaurant opened during Christmas week in 2022 and has quickly established itself as one of Asia’s most distinctive dining destinations.
Awards and Recognition
The restaurant won the World’s Best Underwater Restaurant 2024 award at the World Culinary Awards in Dubai in October 2024. Additional accolades include Best Luxury Fine Dining Phuket 2024 and inclusion in the Phuket Top 25 Restaurants guide in 2023. In 2025, it received the Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award from TripAdvisor.
The Dining Experience
Guests sit surrounded by over 25,000 marine creatures and 300 species swimming through the massive aquarium. The restaurant seats 120 diners and operates from 7:00 pm to midnight, closed on Wednesdays.
The Menu
Chef Atanu leads the kitchen, offering seasonal 13-course tasting menus that blend contemporary European techniques with Thai ingredients. As of autumn 2025, the restaurant offers four menu options:
Summer/Autumn Menu: 7,800 Baht per person (plus taxes and service charge)
Pescatarian Menu: 7,000 Baht per person
Non-Seafood Menu: 6,500 Baht per person
Vegan Menu: 5,200 Baht per person
Signature dishes include Japanese Hamachi with muoi ot xanh (Vietnamese green chilli sauce), Hua Hin caviar with Hokkaido scallop, Kamchatka king crab, Patagonian toothfish, and truffle crème brûlée with Oscietra caviar. The restaurant also offers wine pairings curated by sommelier Yeasin.
Mermaid Performance
During dinner service, professional mermaids and mermen perform an aquatic ballet in the aquarium. The performers hold up signs to celebrate special occasions, and guests can take photos with them afterwards.
Founder and Philosophy
Dax Lee, an entrepreneur-restaurateur from Malaysia, founded Su Va Na. The name means “heavenly gold” in Sanskrit. Lee explained the concept: “We wanted to create a space where food, theatre, and nature collide”.
Reservations and Policies
A deposit of 2,500 Baht per person is required to secure reservations, which can be made through the website, phone (+66 63 308 8262), WhatsApp, or email (rsvp@suvanaphuket.com). The restaurant holds tables for 15 minutes past the reservation time.
Su Va Na Restaurant Info
Location: Phuket Town – Central Floresta
Address: No. 199, B01, B Floor, Central Phuket Floresta, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, 83000
Open: 7 pm – 11 pm, closed on Wednesdays
Phone: 063 308 8262
Price: Very high
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