Must-see restaurants in Ko Samui

  • Zazen Restaurant

    Ko Samui

    This superb romantic dining experience within the Zazen resort comes complete with ocean views, dim candle lighting and soft music. Thai dancers animate…

  • Kangaroo

    Ko Samui

    Colourful, efficient and friendly Kangaroo serves excellent Thai and Western dishes, and a wealth of succulent seafood, including shark steak, barracuda…

  • Haveli Indian Restaurant

    Ko Samui

    This pleasant and simple restaurant east of Fisherman's Village serves up delicious Indian fare including wholesome vegetarian options such as daal …

  • The Hut

    Ko Samui

    Simple, reasonably priced Thai specialities share space with more expensive fresh seafood at this shack where the tables fill up fast, so get here early…

  • Phootawan Restaurant

    Ko Samui

    Getting up the hill to this restaurant is a struggle on a scooter or in a car, but it's worth the effort for the glorious views over the treetops. The…

  • Lucky

    Ko Samui

    This restaurant faces the sea and serves tasty, filling Western and Thai food. Time it right and you can find yourself dining to a glorious sunset. It's…

  • 2 Fishes

    Ko Samui

    This smart Italian restaurant is a breath of fresh air, with a neat personality and a tasty, appetising menu that is laden with seafood options. Portions…

  • Karma Sutra

    Ko Samui

    A hip, comfy chow spot that straddles the crossroads heart of Fisherman’s Village, dishing up very good international and Thai eats, with outdoor seating…

  • Pad Thai

    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…

  • Antica Locanda

    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…

  • Hippocampe French Bakery

    Ko Samui

    Serving delicious, freshly baked, wholegrain bread, this little french cafe overlooking the popular Th Angthong has a great light lunch menu, scrumptious…

  • Cafe 69

    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…