Genesis Garden

Top choice in Phang-Nga Province


Hidden off the main road, this wallet-friendly cafe with English-speaking staff serves healthy and delicious meals plus one of the best smoothies we've ever had in Thailand. It offers mainly Thai food but it's suited to a Western palate. The pàt tai comes in a range of variations, and there's also spaghetti, soups, curries and Italian soda.


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