Gung Cafe, Phuket

I don't know if the restaurant survived the Tsunami, so check ahead first... My husband I were surprised on Valentine's Day 2004 when we went to The Boathouse and there were no tables available for 2 hours! The hostess suggested we try Gung Cafe, which is owned by The Boathouse, because tables were available right away. It is right next door. When we saw that the tables were right on the edge of the beach, we immediately decided to eat there. The ambience was incredible - with huge white lanterns in the trees and a comfortable, casual atmosphere. The food and drinks were fabulous, with the best fried bananas we ever had. The service was prompt, attentive, and friendly - as Thailand usually is! Overall, it was great - no complaints whatsoever and definitely not a compromise from The Boathouse.