Black Ginger | Thai Restaurant | The Slate, Phuket

The restaurant itself is great but getting here was a bit of a hassle. You have to make sure you tell the driver to go to Slate Hotel otherwise you would be driving in circle to try and get to the actual restaurant location. Once you arrive there this place is very romantic. The food is good. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the food. I recommend the “black ginger experience” when ordering food. you get a nice variety of taste and textures. we even had an opportunity to meet the chef and she was super cool. I would absolutely come to this place again the next time I am in Phuket. I highly recommend it for a couples or an intimate group of friends.

We booked a table while staying at The Slate. The restaurant is visually stunning, very dramatic and everywhere you look there is a photo to be taken. We opted to sit inside which was very comfortable but on arrival I would have been happy to sit outside as it was covered with lots of fans. We had the Travel Thailand set menu which was a great way to eat. Everything was tasty and well presented. For flavour the stand out dishes were: Kien Thod pork/crab, Pad Thai Poo with crab and the beef short rib in green curry sauce. The desserts let the menu down slightly and the sweet potato crème brûlée was very heavy. The service was good, the only odd thing is that we struggled to book and yet there were so many empty tables which did impact the atmosphere. Perhaps this is a decision to limit numbers to maintain quality but it felt a bit odd. The flavours of the food made this a memorable meal and I would encourage anyone to visit.

It’s definitely a WOW restaurant!! Some of the most memorable Thai dishes i’ve ever had. The Wagyu beef dish was exquisite, and there was one specific dessert that blew our minds (Banh Janeuk) - Don’t miss it! Also an amazing curry dish. Just 10’s across the board really. I’ll miss this place :))

Our visit to The Slate in Phuket, and especially the Black Ginger restaurant, was one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. The setting feels absolutely magical. You actually arrive at the restaurant by raft, gliding across a still, lantern-lit lagoon ,it’s such a unique and dramatic entrance that sets the tone for the evening. Once inside, everything feels lush, authentic, and beautifully designed, blending traditional Thai architecture with modern touches. The atmosphere is tranquil yet full of character. The food at Black Ginger was outstanding ,truly Thai flavors, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. It’s not just a meal, it’s an experience. If you’re staying at The Slate or even just in Phuket, Black Ginger is worth making a special trip for.

Greet ambiance, but the food was just okay. If you’re looking for an ‘instagrammable’ moment, then sure, give this a try. But if you’re looking for good food, there are far better restaurants in Phuket. Of what we ordered, the braised pork belly stood out most.

Overall, my experience was less than I expected it. The foods were flavorless and needed some papers and salt. My family ordered pizza it badly was dried. The dessert was also dried. The price was too expensive. The place was wonderful and comfortable.

Every course was wonderful. The restaurant is a converted mansion from what I read in the promotional info. The chef came to introduce herself and there is an extensive drinks list. The experience was amazing from the escort down to the pond, the attendant pulling you across the lake like the attendant on the river Styx’s in Greek mythology, the converted home and the gorgeous mature landscape and finally the food. Everything was perfection. This is high end dining.

Best restaurant we have ever been. From the location and setting and just the whole ambiance- mesmerising! The food was good - dish after dish. We went there 2 days in a row. And the second night was incredible again! We will be back next time. And we will tell all our friends. Every time friends go to Phuket, the first thing I tell them is "plz go to Black Ginger".