Review

The quirky name, 3 Uncles and a Barman, alerts diners to expect a fusion of three different cuisines - Thai, Italian and Middle-Eastern - as well as curated cocktails from a sophisticated and well-stocked bar. Located in Patong at the Tribe hotel, this new addition to the social scene is where you can truly hang out as it features an outdoor terrace with live music, inviting sofas, an open kitchen and a pool table. Begin with a signature cocktail before exploring the restaurant’s multi-ethnic cuisine, lovingly created by Indian chef Jatin. Maybe try mid-eastern chickpea falafel stuffed in a herby wrap. Tabouleh, crafted with chopped parsley, bulgar wheat and lemon, is delightfully zesty. Standout appetisers highlight caesar salad with a piquant creamy dressing and avocado paired with generous slivers of smoked salmon. Main course Italian-based cuisine tempts the diner with wood-fired pizzas and classy pastas such as rigatoni carbonara and penne arrabiata. Thai classics include succulent fried prawns with black pepper sauce and crunchy capsicum. Tuna miang kam wrapped in betel leaf is another Thai delicacy worth ordering, along with perennial favourites, papaya salad and massamam chicken curry in an opulent sauce. Visit 3 Uncles also for exquisite desserts. Luscious tiramisu and honeyed baklava topped with ice-cream provide a memorable finale to a rewarding gastronomic journey.