Phuket : Dining at the Villa Zolitude

4th – 5th August 2011. Written by Xin Li.
Phuket, Thailand.
Reluctant to step out of the nirvana we found in Villa Zolitude, we decided to have dinner in the resort’s restaurant, 360 Degrees Restaurant.

I had the Ped Phad Prik Thai Dum, Stir fried roast duck breast with ground black pepper, onions and bell pepper (220 THB) to go with my rice. It was tasty and very yummy. While, it might be a little strong on the pepper, the sweetness of the onions and the flavors of the duck meat could still be picked up.

Gaeng Kiew Whan, Mild Green curry with a choice of chicken, pork, beef or prawns (230 THB). Mild is an inaccurate description of its spiciness. However, the dish managed to deliver too, it was slightly fluid and the coconut flavor was just right.

The star of the day got to be the simple dessert of Coconut Ice Cream, paired with crunchy almond bits, this simple milky, rich ice cream stole the limelight for the dinner.

BREAKFAST
Breakfast was served in the same restaurant in the morning. The blinds were being drawn though to prevent the glaring sunlight from causing discomfort to the guests. The breakfast was a sumptuous affair featuring a diversity of cuisine from local, Chinese, Western to Japanese.

“Breakfast at Villa Zolitude was just as impressive. You can have your toast and croissants toasted the way you like them, coffee and tea are served fresh in individual pots, great spread, and on top of that, the view is a feast to the eyes. After the breakfast, I suggest you take a walk around the compounds of Zolitude.” - Vinleon