Wanderlust: Expat Life & Style in Thailand August / September 2015 - Art & Education Issue | Page 47

Food
THE PLACE
This excellent art lovers and modern
Thai food haven is a Phuket gem.
Located away from the busy tourist
centre, Lim’s is off the main road from
Kalim Beach on Soi 7. Look out for the
Orchid Hotel on the corner and Lim’s is
500 m further up on the right hand side.
The artist in residence here is Khun
Alongkorn Poochamchote (Kob) and
he is also the restaurant’s chef! Neither
trained nor educated in creative or
culinary arts, Khun Kob has a degree
in political science, which seems a
far cry from his amazing talent as an
abstract artist. He paints and cooks
from the heart and learned to cook
with his grandmother. Painting was
a hobby at first and then became his
life’s passion—talking with his hand

flower salad with shredded chicken.
The coconut, onion, peanuts, and
sprouts create a wonderful balance of
Thai flavours—sweet, sour and spicy!
Follow this with the tender chicken
massaman or the red curry crab dish.
Both are served with steamed rice
noodles, fried rice, and a plate of
locally-grown stir-fried vegetables.

THE CONCLUSION
Khun Kob is a passionate, talented,
and creative individual. There is
evidence in his artwork, his culinary
creations, and by listening to him
speak about his crafts. His flair and
personality come through to what
he serves on the dinner plate—just
really good food made with love.
Stick around at Lim’s after dinner
to chill out with a cocktail or two at

neighbouring private club lounge
NINE, which offers similar charming
and artistic décor.
Khun Kob’s artwork can also
be seen at the Drift Art Gallery in
Krabi Road, Phuket Town.
Lim’s Restaurant and NINE Private Club
Lounge Bar
28 Phra Baramee Soi 7,
Kalim Beach
Kathu, Phuket
Phone: [phone]
www.limsphuket.com
Open Monday to Saturday
from 6:30 pm
on heart, he tells us this is where he
truly belongs.
Lim’s has been around for over 15
years, making it a pioneer in Phuket’s
art gallery restaurant scene. Set
in lush surroundings, the smooth
concrete walls and floors give it a chic
feel. Add to this Khun Kob’s colorful
and powerful abstract art, Lim’s
creates a comfortable and eclectic
environment for diners.

FOOD & BEVERAGE
The simple menu is modern Thai
cuisine. Start with a mixed appetizer of
crispy crabmeat rolls, marinated spare
ribs, grilled prawns, and a banana

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