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heat. And while the fish at this Isan soul food shack is very good, its equal exists else-
where. The chicken, on the other hand…well, heed the words of another blissed-out,
greasy-mouthed customer: 'This is some killer chicken!'
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German Bakery
( 08 4843 3288; Th Viset; mains 80-180B; 7.30am-5.30pm)
This friendly and fun restaurant run
by a German-Thai couple has the best pastries in the area. It makes a fine brown bread,
serves delicious breakfasts, and has amazing bratwurst and sauerkraut.
MM's Pizzeria
( 08 1569 0244; Th Viset; pizzas 250-350B; 6pm-midnight Tue-Sun; )
Simply put, this is the best
pizzeria on the island. The slightly sour crust is thin but with ample integrity. Pies are
tossed and wood-fired by the Italian chef-owners, and their pastas and salads are tasty
too.
ITALIAN
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Da Vinci
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ITALIAN
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( 0 7628 9574;
www.davinciphuket.com
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28/46 Moo 1, Th Viset; mains 230-800B; 5.30-10.30pm)
This is
an authentic Italian kitchen. The staff are lovely and warm, the pizza is wood-fired and
the patio dining room is stylish, in a 'look at me' kinda way. The house wines rock, too.
Rum Jungle
( 0 7638 8153; 69/8 Th Sai Yuan; meals 300-500B; 11.30am-10.30pm)
The best restaurant in the
area is family-run and spearheaded by a terrific Aussie chef. The New Zealand lamb
shank is divine, as are the steamed clams, and the pasta sauces are all made from scratch.
Everything - including the rum selection - is served under a thatched roof to an excep-
tional world-beat soundtrack.
INTERNATIONAL
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Nikita's
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BAR
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( 0 7628 8703; Hat Rawai; 11am-late)
Overlooking the sea on Phuket's south coast, Nikita's
is a pleasant open-air hangout, with coffee, green tea and a nice selection of shakes and
