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Amanpuri runs five dining venues on Pansea Beach — Nama (Japanese), Arva (Italian), Buabok (Thai), Nura (Mediterranean), and a sunset cocktail terrace.
Amanpuri runs five dining venues on Pansea Beach — Nama (Japanese), Arva (Italian), Buabok (Thai), Nura (Mediterranean), and a sunset cocktail terrace.
In short
Amanpuri operates five main restaurants and bars, each built around a single cuisine (Japanese, Italian, Thai, and Mediterranean) rather than one shared kitchen serving several menus.
Overview
Amanpuri operates five separate dining venues rather than one central restaurant. Nama serves Japanese food built around washoku technique. Arva is Italian, seasonal and locally sourced. Buabok is the main restaurant and Thai kitchen, serving curries, tom yam, and fresh Andaman fish. Nura is Mediterranean, open for lunch only, with beach dining and sand underfoot. The Sunset Terrace is the bar, elevated over the bay. Each venue's location does as much differentiating as its menu. Nama sits atop the signature staircase (a Kengo Kuma design), Arva sits among palms away from the water, and Buabok is central by the pool. Private dining formats include a beachfront barbecue, a four-course private Japanese dinner, a Royal Thai cuisine experience, and, from November through March, dinner on an ocean platform offshore. Practical note: Amanpuri's restaurants close annually for refurbishment. For 2026 the closure runs May 16 to September 13.
Amanpuri Dining — Five Venues on Pansea Beach
| Venue | Cuisine / Type | Setting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nama | Japanese — sushi, sashimi, izakaya | Kengo Kuma-designed room atop the resort's steps, sea views, omakase counter | — |
| Arva | Italian | Peaked wooden roof, terrace among palms | — |
| Buabok | Thai (main restaurant) | Beside the main pool | — |
| Nura | Mediterranean, lunch only | On the sand of Pansea Beach | — |
| The Sunset Terrace | Bar/cocktails | By the steps, elevated over the bay | — |
| The Beach Terrace (seasonal) | Pizza, grill, Thai/Mediterranean | Seasonal beachfront deck | — |
Booking this
VIAIVE's full Amanpuri review is worth reading before you commit to a specific venue; it covers the property overall and links to a live booking page. To check availability for your dates or get an advisor's take on which venue fits your stay, use VIAIVE's advisory correspondence rather than booking blind.
