The Smokaccia Laboratory

At The Smokaccia Laboratory, the tasting menus unite advanced culinary techniques, sustainability, and artistic creativity, delivering flavors and experiences that surprise, delight, and go far beyond what diners have ever encountered before.

In the heart of Phuket, The Smokaccia Laboratory is run by award-winning Chef Luca Mascolo and Brigitta Houkamp. This Michelin-recognized restaurant presents the Culinary Scientist tasting menus 9 or 18 courses that surprise with unbeatable pure flavors and creative presentations at an intimate table or the Chef’s Kitchen counter to watch the stories unfold, as the warm, professional team ensures an unforgettable evening.

At The Smokaccia Laboratory, are applied advanced techniques such as cold smoking, distilling, pacotizing, and spherification are applied with passion and precision. Chef Luca designs a seamless culinary flow where flavors and textures unfold like a story. Every Culinary Scientist menu celebrates sustainability through local sourcing and a very strong zero-waste philosophy, offering a truly multi-sensory journey.

One of Asia’s most innovative fine dining experiences where science, creativity, and taste collide in 18 unforgettable courses.

The Smokaccia Laboratory, recognized in the Michelin Guide, is Phuket’s leading destination for fine dining innovation. Chef Luca Mascolo and Brigitta Houkamp present 9- and 18-course tasting menus where creativity, sustainability, and culinary science merge. Guests may explore one of Asia’s largest vegan menus or indulge in seafood and meat creations. Each evening promises imaginative storytelling, artistry, and flavors that delight.