![Nature, Flavor & Comfort 🍃🍽️](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVGrFV1T9pm2MepCo1AhnoVdPrvxSTbsgXfsCyjiRU9yw/6de0ba3df25f544275a2535377df17a340d9b27c.png) # *Hello everyone* *Today is a **special day**—it’s my **birthday**! 🎉💛 Like every year, I love celebrating it in a meaningful way. Since my birthday falls on a Monday this time, my family and I decided to **"make merit" in advance** at the beautiful **Wat Bang Thong temple** last Sunday. (If you missed it, you can read about our spiritual visit [here](/@baiboua/a-spiritual-journey-to-wat-bang-thong-1740386331138).) 🙏✨* *Now that the **spiritual side** of my birthday is complete, it’s time for a little **culinary celebration**! To make this day even more special, my husband let me **choose my favorite restaurant**, so we headed to **Natural Restaurant Airport**, a cozy spot near **Phuket International Airport** that serves one of my **absolute favorite dishes**—something I haven’t found anywhere else!* 🍽️✨ *That dish is **crispy fried Bai Liang leaves**, served with a **delicious dipping sauce**. 🥬✨ Even though **fried food isn’t the best for my waistline**, the **amazing taste** makes it **completely worth it**! Some indulgences are just too good to resist!* 😋🔥 ![IMG_20250127_134458.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPdfmJQccHZMt1DUKBvqCRdk9k5xBoP1LRwtw8UdUBS6T/7153c266a00430156a67ce18cb8c0cef4f74fa1e.jpg) ![IMG_20250127_134449.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQkwVgZzEH8SiHtJ1yygndqBabjZH9AN1haGKLfjfiqbU/b7e6e25b271207cb30e61b42f9adef7dfaab4b1f.jpg) ![IMG_20250127_134352.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmR4hKhV5SPBnGQBEFDHHSzhiyLrHqC7cFYJBbcBCRX4Cv/066b93b5f2b2ff5b77be721d7fe87a35f9ca0bef.jpg) *Around **1:00 PM**, we arrived at **Natural Restaurant Airport**. After placing our **order**, I couldn’t resist **capturing the surroundings**—it has become such a natural part of my routine that I feel like **photography is now a part of my life**. 📸✨ No matter where I go, I always find myself **snapping photos** to preserve the moment!* 💛🌿 ![IMG_20250127_124819.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRTaoaF485QfC9C337PJiG8fTSRtTVjkMYQyu6Hy12gAW/8a31caabf1b80fce72ddb475a86e31a009e8f667.jpg) ![IMG_20250127_124832.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUDxGRHTmzU7a2KGPFiup7LzPer3c1A2X1pCMwm1wNEXa/84c37d6d86165d88b0d8bf1ad2cf8bfaf22ea194.jpg) *I went upstairs to take some photos from the **second floor** of the restaurant. This area is an **open-air space**, beautifully decorated with **lush ornamental plants**. 🌿✨ Some of the plants have **long roots hanging down**, creating a natural **curtain-like effect** that looks absolutely **stunning**. The combination of greenery and open space makes it a **perfect spot to relax and take in the scenery**!* 📸💛 ![IMG_20250127_124639.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTwfi9sbE4mMYa5gie8c4GyGfeMFeUn4otqXjX3PpFSfM/6e8d9adf16bca255a59c4a5c2d99db93ad0ec10d.jpg) ![IMG_20250127_124756.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYc7k21K3vNSyvK9bdhpbGUoRgFNLs5F2HKw4T29agxwh/385bc26cb70a88fdbd0e99eaecb2fcaa53cf0dba.jpg) *This is **my favorite spot** in **Natural Restaurant Airport**! The restaurant has **several dining areas**, each with its **own unique charm**. From the **second floor**, I captured a view looking down at the **waterfall and pond area**, where there are **four dining tables set within the water**. 🌿💦✨ The entire space is **lush with greenery**, creating a **refreshing and serene atmosphere**—perfectly fitting for the restaurant’s name!* 📸💛 ![IMG_20250127_124746.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmabH7JHH9JB143vnWMrjQL16ZD6tq19tLciBbxt2NiS9q/b0470065aed026301b152a09b4cd205f1e2c7ae9.jpg) ![IMG_20250127_125531.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVK4WFYCfwByekTV1zYB6z8WMPJFCGGv2S6zNnp27cNKe/46d8234a6937f1eec4f1faba75663afe199e653e.jpg) *After finishing my **photo session** on the second floor, I returned to our table. We had chosen our usual **favorite spot**—a **table extending over the pond**, right next to the **waterfall feature**. Every time we visit this restaurant, we always **prefer sitting in this peaceful area**, as it makes the dining experience even more enjoyable. 🌿💦✨ *By the time I got back to my seat, our food had already arrived! The first dish was **Chicken Stick Cheese**, a crispy chicken roll **stuffed with gooey, melted cheese**. 🧀🍗✨ It was **absolutely delicious**, and no matter how many times we come here, we **always order this dish**—it’s one of our all-time favorites!* 😋🔥 ![IMG_20250127_125630.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQme8YWxeSfxnxcQUcHD9wYXYF1a9agKVMH6RDKbhiYYB8G/1cc5ce81b5b34565dd5245caf8081928094da9c7.jpg) ![IMG_20250127_125724.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUt7Yrq5XF4N9R21UFq4NtQVvhyxEf3jgvK11awp3RDfk/16a7ac15470a54bd000a7ec1d63e5e8d450aa660.jpg) *Next up was **Pad See Ew with Chicken**, a classic Thai stir-fried noodle dish. 🍜✨ The **aroma was incredibly inviting**, and the **flavor was just perfect**—rich, savory, and full of that delicious **wok-fried goodness**. Every bite was as satisfying as it looked!* 😋🔥 ![IMG_20250127_125856.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSTu42t93ggsPcLPDsTAZJBvftJLcDkNQYuqiuNx4s8Ah/d80ea49a674714653aa85f749e33d595bb408d56.jpg) ![IMG_20250127_130046.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSFPjiYpg2RCFNkpdXduwcSAodymLYbTWvrc9wJZpxAUH/b1311b71f3a3db6d625e1547a9fea4e9edaf7e49.jpg) *This next dish is my **absolute favorite**—**crispy fried Bai Liang leaves**! 🥬✨ It was served with a **delicious dipping sauce**, making every bite **crispy, flavorful, and so addictive**. This dish is **incredibly hard to find**, which makes it even more special whenever I get to enjoy it. Though it’s more of a **snack than a main course**, I could honestly eat a whole ![IMG_20250127_130315.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUpRddby9N1J85Dn2sgJysnCnvx3HueLTiQsVSE89C6H8/3f89cee7d04ccd3c8905b763c38f8f3dff842f7b.jpg) ![IMG_20250127_130125.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVkQw4qpufFCfvEz5SnrHBAo81qHBmcAp8DkRJHEMr2nB/076b37aca6d98535f5d326a4c6ad8cd08a68b961.jpg) *The final dish was **Stir-fried Crispy Pork with Kale**, a classic Thai favorite. 🥬🐷✨ The pork was **perfectly crispy**, and the kale was **fresh and full of flavor**. I can confidently say that **every dish at this restaurant is absolutely delicious**—there hasn’t been a single time that I’ve been disappointed!* 😋💛 ![IMG_20250127_132946.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmR3xLXZFg2gSQLrFDRAnum4pKynoKXGD8Kx9dG7tFoMHo/c5acac33c0f095d95631cebf1703d1688e9dfc55.jpg) *By the end of our meal, I felt **completely satisfied**—both with the **delicious food** and the **relaxing atmosphere** of the restaurant. From the **cheesy chicken sticks** to the **crispy Bai Liang leaves** and the **perfectly cooked stir-fried pork with kale**, every dish was **flavorful and well-prepared**. No wonder we keep coming back here time and time again!* 🍽️✨ *What I love most about **Natural Restaurant Airport** is not just the food, but also the **peaceful, nature-filled ambiance**. Whether you’re sitting by the **pond with the waterfall feature** or enjoying the **lush greenery on the second floor**, it’s the perfect place to **unwind and enjoy a good meal**. 🌿💦 *If you're ever in **Phuket** and looking for a **great spot to dine near the airport**, I highly recommend checking out this place! Have you ever tried **crispy Bai Liang leaves** before? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear your thoughts!* 💬😊 ![IMG_20250127_123758.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXFAHofhsvefM2FqGqBNEzefQFPwJBcTHM2VK261FZpxQ/6e165bd534bf8e88e14c95c17291f0268b1d7d9f.jpg) https://www.tiktok.com/@beautifulday5335/video/7467057599167352071 _{[🌸 My Achievement 1 post: Greetings from Phuket 🏝️ Thailand 🇹🇭](/@baiboua/achievement-1-greetings-from-phuket-thailand)} *If you enjoyed joining me on this journey, please don’t forget to:* - ***ReSteem** this post if you think your friends would enjoy it too!* 💖😊 - ***Follow** me to stay updated on my next adventures* 🚶‍♀️🌏 - ***Comment** below to share your thoughts or tell me about your own experiences!* ✨ *Sawadee kha!* 🙏💛 @Baiboua