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In a quiet stretch of Choeng Thale, this Spanish tapas and wine bar keeps things intentionally small: just a handful of tables, a short menu, and the direct attention of Spanish chef-owner David Aldea. After years in professional kitchens, he now cooks and hosts in one room, serving the food he knows best—simple, ingredient-driven dishes from home. Expect classics and Spanish regional dishes at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LaCavaPhuket?DestinAsian">La Cava</a> Phuket: gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas, tortitas de camarón, and a chef’s-whim paella, built on quality ingredients shipped from Spain and enhanced with David’s home-cured charcutería using recipes passed down through generations of his family. The <a href="https://staging.destinasian.com/travel-guides-phuket-colli-italian-intimate-wine-bar/">wine</a> list stays in Spain, focused on classic labels and more adventurous natural wines from young, rebel winemakers. The room is compact and warm, more like a neighbourhood spot you’d find off an alley in Madrid. Pull off the road, poke your head in and order—a trio of tapas, a glass of Rioja—standing if it’s booked (reservations recommended). Soak up the atmosphere David has created (along with the dripping from the gambas al ajillo).—<a href="https://destinasian.com/contributor/christopher-wise">Christopher Wise</a>
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<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/15+Soi+Cherngtalay+4,+Tambon+Choeng+Thale,+Amphoe+Thalang,+Chang+Wat+Phuket+83110,+Thailand/@7.9913164,98.3084785,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x3050376237ab8989:0xd75913cace09079!8m2!3d7.9913111!4d98.3110534!16s%2Fg%2F11vlsc5m7y?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D">15 Soi Cherngtalay 4, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket 83110</a>

La Cava Phuket, adorned with Spanish memorabilia.

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