Infuse Restaurant by Diamond Resort

Minimalistic and charming, Infuse Restaurant by Diamond Resort boasts a warm atmosphere. It’s a popular dining destination, not only amongst the resort’s guests, but also within the local expat community. The restaurant has built an excellent reputation for serving good, honest food. My dining partner and I had previously visited the restaurant, but we were excited to get back and enjoy a meal.

The staff at Infuse Restaurant are friendly and efficient. Upon arrival, we were seated immediately and presented menus. The enthusiasm of the staff, and clear love of their job, is evident. The staff were comfortable to highlight signature dishes from the menu, discuss ingredients and make suggestions based upon their favourite dishes. 

As we perused the menu, we were greeted by Execute Chef Rieno Huyghebaert. A Belgian native with a warm smile and extreme talent in the kitchen, he’s been at the helm of Infuse Restaurant since it opened in 2018. Chef Rieno excels at creating comfort food-style cuisine with Belgian influences and family recipes. He suggested a few items from the menu to try, and then we made our order. 

Dinner started with a classic Bruschetta topped with marinated tomato, basil and red onion. The ingredients were extremely fresh, and each bite was both flavourful and light. We also tried a new menu item, the Garlic Prawns Flat Bread. The dish consists of oven baked flatbread served with prawns, garlic, tomato, onion, chili, Mozzarella, rucola and micro herbs. It’s a perfect appetizer - lighter than a traditional pizza but bursting with so much delicious flavour and succulent prawns. We devoured both dishes immediately.

For our mains, we chose a Belgian dish recommended by the chef. Chicken Waterzooi is comfort food at its finest. The dish consists of chicken slathered in a rich chicken and vegetable broth. The dish was both creamy and hearty - absolutely perfect for one of Phuket’s rainy days. The second main course is a recommended dish from the Thai Fusion Kitchen options on the menu - Signature Massaman Chicken. Served in a large bowl, it consists of a slow cooked chicken leg in a rich cinnamon curry with coconut and potato broth. This dish was absolutely fantastic - a twist on a Thai traditional recipe, and the fragrant cinnamon really elevated the taste of the dish. I highly recommend both of the main courses we dined on. 

Although we were stuffed, we let the wait staff talk us into ordering not one, but two, desserts! The Lava Cake is made with 80% Belgian chocolate and is served with Banana Ice Cream and Chocolate Crunch. The cake is rich and decadent, and the creamy flavour of the Banana Ice Cream really complemented the richness of the cake. We also shared a decadent Belgian Chocolate Mousse with crispy tuille, raspberry sauce and Chantilly cream. This dessert was absolutely delicious. The mousse was feather light and had such a lovely chocolate taste. 

My dining partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal and our evening. The menu at Infuse Restaurant is extensive and includes a fantastic selection of tasty comfort food dishes, Belgian specialities, Thai-fusion creations and vegetarian options as well as fresh seafood and premium cuts of meat. Additionally, the dessert menu is a decadent treat. Prices are beyond affordable; portions are plentiful and the presentation of each dish is equivalent to the skill found in fine dining restaurants. 

In addition to the regular menu, Infuse Restaurant also offers a variety of special menus including specials on the weekend, buy one get one free for pizzas every Monday, Happy Hour specials and much more. Follow us at Where to Eat in Phuket and the restaurant’s socials for more information. 

Located at Diamond Resort in Phuket’s Bang Tao neighborhood, Infuse Restaurant is open daily from 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM. Reservations are encouraged, and there is parking available on-site.