VERANDA Restaurant

VERANDA in Phuket is a restaurant serving straightforward, comfort-style food — perfect for anyone who wants a break from spicy flavors and exotic dishes. The menu is built around Russian classics: rich borscht with sour cream and dill, chilled okroshka made with kvass, pelmeni and vareniki, cutlets with mashed potatoes, chicken noodle soup, chebureki, potato pancakes (draniki), and syrniki. Everything is neatly presented, looks genuinely appetizing, and the portions are often generous — the kind of place where you leave feeling properly full.

At the same time, VERANDA confidently offers familiar Asian favorites. The tom yum is bold and flavorful, and there are some creative twists, like tom-yum dumplings. You’ll also find pad thai, pineapple fried rice, sushi rolls, and grilled dishes such as steak with vegetables, scallops, and shrimp (including tempura). There are also meat-free choices, so vegetarians will feel comfortable here.

It’s a convenient spot for families: there’s a kids’ play area, mild kid-friendly options (soups, tender cutlets, side dishes), and cartoons are usually playing. The staff speak Russian, and the menu is available in Russian as well; there’s even a call button to get a server’s attention. Delivery and takeaway are available.

The atmosphere is lively and can get quite noisy, especially during peak hours. Service stays fast even when the place is packed, but because it’s popular, you may need to wait for a table and sometimes for your order. Prices are around mid-range to slightly above average for the area.