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The food at Jaras, an eco-conscious restaurant on the grounds of <a href="https://destinasian.com/phuket-hotels-intercontinental-phuket-resort" target="_blank" rel="noopener">InterContinental Phuket Resort</a>, takes authentic Thai flavors found in the local markets and eateries, but elevates them in ethos and execution. The restaurant’s dimly lit interior is dressed in earthy tones: substantial wooden sleepers and burnished cutlery give the place a rustic urban flair. Staff begin the dining experience by showcasing the many jars of preserves and pickles on display, from vegetables to whole fish. Produce is proudly local and seasonal.
Salty, sweet, sour, and umami, Jaras’ menu has it all. A standout is Crow Yok: a dish of pork belly stewed ‘yala-style’ (informed by Thai, Muslim, and Teochew Chinese culinary influences) with fermented vegetables and pumpkin puree. The singsong-sounding Choo Chee Goong pairs tiger prawns with Southern Thai choo chee curry and crispy water pennywort, one of several invasive species on the menu (Jaras works closely with WWF Thailand to remove the non-native flora and raise awareness). A good example of the restaurant’s zero-waste approach, the dish also features a foam made from prawn shell and a cracker that uses leftover rice. House-made coconut ice cream with a seasonal wild fruit crumble and Phuket-grown cacao round out a meal that is both enlightening and delicious. —Alison Marshall
<a href="https://phuket.intercontinental.com/dining/jaras?DestinAsian" target="_blank" rel="noopener">phuket.intercontinental.com/dining/jaras</a> 
+66 76 629 999 
<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/fLNEXYFX32ndBcxh7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">InterContinental Resort Phuket, 333/3, Kamala, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand</a>

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