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The Smokaccia
Sustainable mindful cuisine
Laboratory
Pure Flavour Treasure
18-Course Culinary Scientist
CULINARY SCIENTIST CHEF LUCA MASCOLO
At The Smokaccia Laboratory in Phuket Thailand, every detail is guided by a simple philosophy: To create an evening that brings joy, wonder, and lasting memories.
Founded by Chef Luca Mascolo and Brigitta Houkamp, The Smokaccia Laboratory is a reflection of their shared passion for hospitality, creativity and attention to details
The evening starts with a welcome drink and small bite in an intimate welcome lounge, before moving on to an exciting
yet refined experience, where flavours linger
and nothing is quite what it seems.
Chef Luca, awarded for his work as a Culinary Scientist, uses refined techniques to bring out the true character of each ingredient, often in ways that surprise and delight,
THE SMOKACCIA LABORATORY
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DRINK PAIRINGS & SEATING
Sommelier, beverage and service director Massimo Zoz, who curated an exquisite wine-pairings to complement each dish. Together with the Chef they also created a well-praised Laboratory induced home-made non-alcoholic pairing.
Guests can choose between elegant table seating for a romantic, more intimate atmosphere, or take a seat at the open kitchen counter, where they can feel the energy of the kitchen, watch the chefs in action, and witness the final touches as each dish comes to life. Alongside a dedicated team, they bring warmth, creativity, and soul to every night at Smokaccia;where each dish tells a story...
INNOVATIVE CUISINE
Innovation at The Smokaccia Laboratory is never about novelty for its own sake; It’s about elevating taste. Every idea begins with flavour: extracting its purest notes, refining textures, and creating new sensations through techniques like fermentation, pacotising, infusion, and transformation.
Each dish is the result of Chef Luca’s curiosity, precision, and respect for ingredients - where science meets intuition, and creativity is always guided by taste. This dedication to flavour and craftsmanship may have drawn international recognition, yet its heart remains devoted to creating joy and discovery through taste.
While taste leads every creation, the artistry that surrounds it - from custom-designed plates to thoughtfully orchestrated presentations - turns every dish into a sensory journey of taste and imagination.
ACCOLADES & RECOGNITIONS
2023 / 2024
Michelin Guide 2024
Culinary scientist award
Thailand Favourite Restaurants
Thailand's Best - top 25
Thailand Favourite Restaurants
Phuket Top 5
Top 25 restaurants
Thailand's Best - top 50
Thailand Favourite restaurants
Trendsetter Vegetarian & Vegan cuisine
Thailand Favourite Restaurants
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2025
Michelin Guide 2025
5 Radishes - highest honor
We're Smart Guide - International
Best Molecular cuisine - Winner - Globally
World Luxury Awards
Innovative cuisine - Winner - Thailand
World Luxury Awards
Best innovative Cuisine - Winner - Asia
World Luxury Awards
Thailand's 25 best
Thailand Favourite restaurants
Alcohol-free Pairing of The Year
Thailand Favourite restaurants
Top 25 Phuket
Nominated - Soon to be revealed
Top 25 Restaurants
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ACCOLADES & RECOGNITIONS
2023 / 2024
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2025
Michelin Guide 2024
Michelin Guide 2025
Culinary scientist award
Thailand Favourite Restaurants
5 Radishes - Highest Honor
We're Smart Guide - International
Thailand's Best - top 25
Thailand Favourite Restaurants
Best Molecular cuisine - Winner - Globally
World Luxury Awards
Phuket Top 5
Top 25 restaurants
Innovative cuisine - Winner - Thailand
World Luxury Awards
Thailand's Best - top 50
Thailand Favourite restaurants
Best innovative Cuisine - Winner - Asia
World Luxury Awards
Trendsetter Vegetarian & Vegan cuisine
Thailand Favourite Restaurants
Thailand's best
Nominated - Soon to be revealed
Thailand Favourite restaurants
Top 25 Phuket
Nominated - Soon to be revealed
Top 25 Restaurants
SUSTAINABILITY
VEGETARIAN & VEGAN MENUS
Recognised as the first and only restaurant in Thailand to receive the highest distinction from the internationally renowned We’re Smart Green Guide 2025, our restaurant is celebrated among the world’s leaders in sustainable and vegetable-forward gastronomy.
Our philosophy is guided by a zero-waste approach and a focus on local, high-quality ingredients, with a design created using sustainable andenduring materials.
Besides our refined meat and fish menu, Chef Luca Mascolo created a dedicated 9 and 18-course vegetarian and vegan experiences; another reason for this recognition. He was determined and embraced the challenge to create vegetarian and vegan menus that are equal in taste and pleasure to the protein-based experience, allowing guests to discover new layers of flavour and creativity that redefine what plant-based dining can be.
UNFORGETTABLE CELEBRATIONS & GROUP EXPERIENCE
At The Smokaccia Laboratory, every celebration is treated as a story of its own - shaped through care, creativity, and attention to every detail. Each experience can be thoughtfully personalised, transforming a special moment into one that feels truly your own and impossible to forget.
For private groups of 15 to 20 guests, the same sense of intimacy and refinement remains; a setting where every element comes together to create lasting memories.
FOUNDERS
Luca Mascolo
Chef Managinng Director
Brigitta Houkamp
Managing director, design, communication
artistic director
