Ko Pha-Ngan
Ko Pha-Ngan's most authentically local food market is in the far north, where every Sunday in front of the village pier, a series of red tables and chairs…
Must-see restaurants in Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf
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Ko Samui
At the isolated Six Senses Samui, the island's ultimate fusion dining experience takes place on nine cantilevered verandas yawning over the gulf. After…
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Ko Samui
Pepenero remains as popular as ever, and it is easy to see why. This excellent and elegantly designed Italian restaurant has a beautiful garden dining…
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Ko Tao
Sociable chef Ed Jones allegedly caters for Thai royalty when they are in town, but you can sample his exquisite cuisine for mere pennies. Locally sourced…
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Ko Samui
This buzzing food market pitches up every evening in Na Thon pier's car park just as the sun begins turning the horizon a crimson red. Ideally located for…
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Ko Samui
With appetising Thai dishes, this beachside choice – home to Jaa's Cooking School (1500B per person) – is an excellent reason to escape to the southwest…
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Ko Tao
This delightfully charming all-day cafe starts on the nonbeach side of the tiny walkway along Sairee Beach, crosses over and gently cascades down to the…
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Ko Pha-Ngan
Classic Bollywood hits play and wooden faces of Hindu gods Kali and Baghvan peer down at you inside this spacious venue decked out in Indian teak serving…
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Hat Yai
The night market offers lots of local eats including several stalls selling the famous Hat Yai–style deep-fried chicken and kà·nŏm jeen (fresh rice…
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Ko Samui
The most romantic spot in Chaweng. This series of beautiful, interconnected, treetop platforms at the back of the Anantara resort, compete with each other…
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Ko Tao
You may have to queue a while to get a seat at this glorified shack and wonder what all the fuss is about – it's the excellent roast-duck dishes that…
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Surat Thani
A smorgasbord of food, including masses of melt-in-your-mouth marinated meats on sticks, fresh fruit juices, noodle dishes, desserts and a host of other…
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Ko Tao
One of the most pleasant settings in town, the food here is equally special. The signature dish is hor mok maprao on (chicken, shrimp and fish curry…
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Surat Thani
The calming sound of the Buddha fountain and the restaurant motto 'no money, no problem, eat meal free', sets the tone for this lovely, hidden space of…
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Ko Samui
Ceiling fans chop the air and service is snappy and helpful at this roomy French-style boulangerie/patisserie away from the main drag, near Wat Lamai on…
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Ko Samui
This delicious halal joint has a varied and diverse Thai menu, offering fresh seafood bought in the local market at Ban Hua Thanon. The owner is from one…
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Ko Samui
Grab a free beach towel and crash out on a sun lounger after a full meal at breezy Baobab, or have a massage next door. You'll need two hands to turn over…
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Ko Samui
Magically set in front of a photogenic rice field with green hills in the distance, fantastic Farmer's – within the resort of the same name – is a choice…
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Ko Samui
This local market in the heart of the Muslim village of Ban Hua Thanon offers a glimpse of real southern Thai cuisine. Follow the path round to a row of…
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Ko Tao
This neat and slim establishment the size of a gyoza (Japanese dumpling) is often full, doing a brisk trade in nigiri, sashimi and maki, while maintaining…
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Ko Samui
This zestfully refreshed restaurant with cool lounge and bar zone serves up tantalising Italian cuisine, with a strong selection of vegetarian dishes,…
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Ko Pha-Ngan
Emerging from swaying palms, this mock-Tudor mirage, transported from the English countryside and dropped into the steamy jungle, is one black pudding…
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Ko Samui
This picturesque garden restaurant has seating within intimate little bamboo and palm huts in the manicured garden. It's particularly romantic when…
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Ko Samui
With no à la carte menu, but a reputation for outstanding cuisine that has sent waves across the culinary map of Ko Samui, Chez François serves a three…
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Ko Samui
If you can’t afford to stay at the ultra-swanky Library, have a meal at its beachside restaurant overlooking the azure waters of the Gulf of Thailand. It…
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Ko Tao
This starched-white beachy spot is somewhere between a restaurant and a chic seaside bar – foodies will appreciate the tasty twists on indigenous and…
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Ko Samui
With a team of busy, efficient staff working out of a modern, stylish open kitchen and with a cracking menu, this awesome burger joint is a visual and…
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Ko Tao
This place is all about the thalis (meal platter). The veg option at 250B is super filling and great value for money, but if you're extremely hungry and a…
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Ko Pha-Ngan
With lots of busy staff offering outstanding service, a big and bright interconnected two-room interior, scrummy baked goodies, tip-top coffee and hip…
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Ko Pha-Ngan
Fancy succulent steaks and schnitzel in a rickety jungle cottage? Peppercorn may be tucked in the brush away from the sea, but that shouldn’t dissuade…
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Ko Pha-Ngan
The restaurant at the Sanctuary resort proves that wholesome food (vegetarian and seafood) can also be delicious. Enjoy a tasty parade of plates – from…
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Ko Samui
A busy day market, Laem Din is packed with stalls that sell fresh fruits, vegetables and meats, and stocks local Thai kitchens. Pick up a kilo of sweet…
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Ko Samui
The Shack imports the finest cuts of meat from Australia and slathers them in a rainbow of tasty sauces from red wine to blue cheese. Booth seating and…
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Ko Pha-Ngan
Linked to the bungalows on hidden Hat Yuan, you can lounge on a Thai-style cushion or sit at a teak table cooled by the sea breeze bouncing off an…
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Surat Thani
A vista overlooking one of the key intersections of the Night Market is a real draw at this cool little vegan dessert spot. Sit and people watch as you…
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Ko Samui
The signature Beef Rossini at this fantastically positioned beachfront restaurant at Rocky's Resort is cooked to perfection. Combined with the excellent…
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Ko Pha-Ngan
This great little Portuguese-run gourmet burger bar really hits the nail on the head with six types of superb patties, including veggie, vegan, tuna and…
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Ko Samui
Overlooking the golden sands close to the pier where local fisherman moor their colourful boats, this upmarket seafood spot serves delicious lobster,…
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Ko Pha-Ngan
Serving up pizza and burgers around the clock on the busy road to Ban Tai, and divided into restaurant and sports bar, this great spot serves up terrific…
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Ko Samui
Right in Chinatown in Mae Nam, this excellent restaurant offers barbecued meat, grilled fish and steamed seafood sets, as well as Korean staples such as…
