Iniala Beach House, Thailand's most exclusive and intimate hotel, announces exciting changes which will continue to set new standards for luxury living, with a brand-new restaurant, Anaalā Thailand, helmed by Chef Ian Kittichai, which opened in December 2024. 

Foremost, Iniala Beach House announces the launch of a brand-new restaurant concept: Anaalā Thailand, created by award-winning Chef Ian Kittichai, the Head Judge on MasterChef Thailand and leading restaurateur and chef. This marks a significant step in positioning Iniala Beach House as a premier gastronomic destination within the Phuket and Phang Nga regions, with Anaalā joining the prestigious and celebrated One Michelin star Aulis Phuket, overseen by Chef Simon Rogan. Anaalā offers delicious Thai cuisine from all four regions of Thailand, celebrating the country's flavoursome and varied cuisine, with a menu that changes regularly, ensuring that every evening of the week brings a fresh culinary adventure. Anaalā, the first of the two new restaurant concepts at Iniala Beach House, offers elevated Thai cuisine centred upon traditional cooking in a paradisiacal setting right on the sands of Natai Beach. Named after the live grilling concept of the restaurant, Anaalā's name originates from South Asian languages, meaning fire or the god of fire in Sanskrit. 

Both in-house guests and outside guests can enjoy a unique menu at Anaalā, showcasing delicious Thai flavours, traditional barbeque dishes and beloved favourites every evening, all whilst looking out over the turquoise Andaman Sea. The menu includes daily caught fish and seasonal ingredients, alongside premium sourced meat, some grilled fresh on the beach BBQ. Anaalā also offers a sharing, family-style set menu, featuring salads, soups, curries, wok-fried vegetables, rice and tempting desserts. Guests can pair the flavoursome cuisine with local beers, cocktails and an extensive selection of wines. Highlight menu items include Soft Shell Crab Pomelo Salad, Tom Yum Seafood, Grilled Turmeric Grouper, Mango Sticky Rice and Grilled Tiger Prawns, just to name a few. 

Chef Ian Kittichai, who can be seen as the Lead Judge on the Emmy-nominated MasterChef Thailand and the current season of Hell's Kitchen Thailand, comments: “I am delighted to open the doors to Anaalā Thailand, it's an incredibly exciting era for me and perfectly timed with the relaunch of Iniala Beach House in the beautiful Phang Nga region. Of course, Thai cuisine is extremely important to me and my cooking style, and I'm excited to continually push the limits of people's preconceived notions of Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine at Anaalā.”

In celebration of Aulis Phuket's Michelin star and the opening of Anaalā, Iniala Beach House is offering a two-night package, including a two-night stay in The Lotus Suite or The Boudoir Suite with daily breakfast, daily massages, delicious dinner at both Aulis Phuket and Anaalā Thailand, as well as airport transfer. This package is perfect for those seeking to experience a unique gastronomic destination, with the opportunity to enjoy culinary artistry from two award-winning chefs.

Set on Phuket's idyllic Natai Beach, Iniala Beach House is an exclusive, private estate, framed by tall palm trees and the pristine Andaman Sea. Having opened its doors in December 2013, Iniala Beach House has been curated by owner Mark Weingard as an exceptional concept and a masterpiece of design that showcases the imagination, inspiration and innovation of some of the world's most renowned designers including Fernando & Humberto Campana, Jaime Hayon, and Thai master craftsman Eggarat Wongcharit. Aiming to create meaningful connections between a community of like-minded people, the hotel features traditional Thai architecture fused with organic, contemporary forms, bringing a new level of luxury hospitality to the Phuket region. 

Home to a range of unique accommodation styles, guests can choose from a three-bedroom beachfront villa to a beautiful penthouse, two one-bedroom pool residences, and now six one-bedroom suites. Continuing Iniala's design ethos, the six spacious one-bedroom suites boast unique designs, stunning sea or pool views and access to all the hotel's facilities, including the communal beachfront infinity swimming pool, with some suites directly on the beach. Perfect for couples or solo travellers, these suites are complete with luxurious linen, state-of-the-art in-room amenities, beautifully designed king-sized beds and comfortable seating areas. The pool residences offer the most exclusive and romantic trips, bringing an unprecedented level of luxury and experiential travel to Thailand, allowing guests to indulge in all that Iniala Beach House and the Phang Nga region has to offer. Each suite is individually designed by world renowned designers and features a unique style and theme.

Iniala Beach House will also soon feature a poolside bar - the perfect location for guests to enjoy a drink whilst relaxing, soaking up the sunshine and admiring the breathtaking, panoramic views. Bringing global dining to Iniala Beach House, the recently opened new restaurant The Campana Lounge offers guests an array of delicious dishes from across the world, including breakfast classics to the freshest of sushi, served from morning through night. Guests will also be able to indulge in world-class cocktails, mocktails and exceptional wines, the perfect accompaniment to the delicious dishes. Alongside Anaalā, The Campana Lounge is the second newest addition to Iniala Beach House's unbeatable F&B offerings. Offering the facilities of a large hotel in a small boutique hotel setting, Iniala Beach House includes two beautiful spas, a full gym, a Kids Club, cinema room and an extensive water sports programme. 

Mark Weingard, Founder of Iniala Group, comments: “Ian Kittichai is one of Thailand's most renowned chefs, inspiring a new generation of young talent across the country to pursue their passion for the culinary arts. His food is, quite simply, among the finest Thai cuisine, and he has created an extraordinary menu for us, showcasing authentic Thai flavours with a daily feast dedicated to a specific region. We are really excited to have Ian at Iniala, where his creativity and expertise will elevate our culinary offerings and deliver the ultimate beachfront dining experience."

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For more information, please visit https://www.inialathailand.com/ and https://www.anaalathailand.com/. To reserve a table at Anaalā Thailand please visit here. 

About Iniala Beach House, Thailand

Set on the idyllic Natai Beach in Thailand, Iniala Beach House is located within an exclusive, private estate, framed on one side by tall palm trees and the pristine Andaman sea on the other. By fusing traditional Thai architecture with organic, contemporary forms, the entire residence is a masterpiece of design and has brought a new level of luxury hospitality to the Phuket region. Iniala Beach House is home to Aulis Phuket, curated by multi-award-winning Chef Simon Rogan, as well as various facilities including a full gym, a cinema room, a kids club, two spas and a stunning beachfront infinity pool. For more information, please visit https://www.inialathailand.com/  or follow on Instagram at @iniala_thailand and @analaa_thailand.  

About Chef Ian Kittichai 

Chef Ian Kittichai is a renowned Chef celebrated for his unique approach to classic flavours and ingredients with varied cooking techniques. He has founded and partnered in diverse award-winning restaurants and concepts around the world. He also has an international F&B consulting and content production firm, an R&D kitchen, a private dining atelier and a number of high-profile television shows, including the Emmy-nominated MasterChef Thailand.  

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