Ko Samui
On the corner of the huge Manathai hotel by the road, this affordable, elegant, semi-alfresco and smart restaurant is a fantastic choice for stir-fry and…
Must-see restaurants in Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf
Ko Pha-Ngan
Seasoned old-timer Om Ganesh sees a regular flow of customers for its north Indian curries, biryani rice, roti and lassis, with a token spread of Chinese…
Ko Samui
This friendly trattoria has pressed white tablecloths and casks of Italian wine. Try the vongole alla marinara (clams in white wine), but also consider…
Ko Samui
Serving delicious, freshly baked, wholegrain bread, this little french cafe overlooking the popular Th Angthong has a great light lunch menu, scrumptious…
Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
With an open and breezy setting, this charming restaurant faces out onto the sea and serves a delightful range of French and Thai fare, as well as great…
Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf
Perched over the river, you have a choice of two terraces to dine on here, with a wide selection of seafood dishes available, as well as vegie options;…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This is a good choice to caffeinate on the way up the west coast. For nibbles, there's coconut cookies, dates, oatmeal biscuits and ice cream.
Ko Pha-Ngan
This small and enterprising back-street gelateria sells homemade ice-cream and sorbets, using natural and locally sourced ingredients.
Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf
This popular Chinese restaurant is both cheap and tasty, and has even fed members of the Thai royal family.
Ko Samui
The simply roaring roadside setting puts it on the wrong side of the tracks, and the dated, eclectic decor is limp and tired; that said, almost unanimous…
Ko Tao
With lovely white walls, books on shelves, a small scattering of hip furniture and a floral sofa, this charming and very quiet choice is perfect for a…
Pattani
Pattani shuts down far earlier than most Thai towns, but the night market offers solid seafood, as well as southern Thai –style curries and the usual…
