9th December 2024 – Montara Hospitality Group’s PRU, the first and only Michelin recognised restaurant in Phuket, and the sustainable cuisine JAMPA, are pleased to announce the retention of their accolades in the latest release of The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2025 edition.
Embracing the group ethos of “Dine Good Do Good,” PRU has consistently maintained a prestigious One MICHELIN Star since 2019 and earned a MICHELIN Green Star since 2021. JAMPA, honored with the MICHELIN Green Star in its inaugural year of operation, has upheld this distinction for four consecutive years, showcasing an enduring commitment to sustainability. With the release of the 2025 ratings, PRU and JAMPA reaffirm their dedication to delivering exceptional culinary experiences to their patrons in the vibrant gastronomic landscape of Thailand.
Under the leadership of Executive Chef Jimmy Ophorst, PRU has set a benchmark for sustainable fine dining in Thailand, featuring menus that exalt exceptional ingredients sourced from Phuket and across Thailand. With the 2025 revelation PRU stands as the only restaurant outside of Thailand’s capital with a Michelin Star and Green Star, Chef Jimmy Ophorst, also the Co-Owner of PRU, expressed, “This recognition is more than an accolade; it underscores our unwavering dedication to sustainable gastronomy and our mission to showcase the essence of Thailand through each dish.”
PRU’s open theater kitchen not only offers diners a firsthand view of the culinary artistry at work, allowing them to witness the transformation of rare Thai ingredients like fragrant peppercorns and hard-to-harvest ta-ko into exquisite dishes that captivate the senses but also provides an immersive dining experience accentuated by a dedicated staff, stunning vistas, and innovative utilization of Thai flavours. This combination results in a dining journey that transcends borders, attracting guests from around the world to savour the very best that Thailand offers. Moreover, PRU’s commitment to sustainability and community involvement is evident in the incorporation of locally crafted artisanal products such as lounge chairs, tiles, crockery, and cutlery. By championing these creations, PRU reinforces its ethos of sustainability and local support by introducing a community-to-fork experience.
By retaining the prestigious MICHELIN Green Star, JAMPA underscores its steadfast commitment to sustainability. Chef Rick Dingen, proud of his culinary ethos, expressed, “The MICHELIN Green Star symbolizes our dedication to champion sustainability and innovation in each culinary creation. This recognition validates our mission to craft zero-waste, farm-to-table cuisine that also respects our planet.”
Nestled within Phuket’s newest wellness community Tri Vananda, JAMPA embraces a farm-to-table philosophy, utilizing live fire cooking techniques to artfully transform locally sourced ingredients from their own farm and local farmers into wholesome and well-balanced dishes. Led by Chef Rick, the team at JAMPA diligently minimizes their environmental impact by adopting a zero-waste approach with a zero-carbon footprint. Enhancing the experience, the restaurant offers a unique Saturday event, HiDEAWAY by JAMPA, where guests can partake in a farm tour and relish a seasonal sharing-style menu served at an elegant al fresco table.
Montara Hospitality Group’s PRU and JAMPA shine in the latest MICHELIN Guide for Thailand 2025, maintaining their prestigious Green Star and one-star ratings. Under chefs Jimmy Ophorst and Rick Dingen, these restaurants blend culinary excellence with sustainability, showcasing Thailand’s essence through innovative, eco-conscious creations. As these restaurants continue to redefine fine dining and uphold their green initiatives, they reinforce their positions as leaders in the global culinary scene, inviting patrons to savour exceptional experiences that celebrate the best of Thai cuisine and hospitality.
For more information on PRU, please visit https://www.prurestaurant.com/ . For more information on JAMPA, please visit https://jamparestaurant.com/ .
