Doung Jai Restaurant

The Southern Islands


Right on the pier, this is the best place to eat in the village both for the food and the breezy ambience. English is a challenge so you'll have to be creative in expressing what you want, but the fried noodles and other Khmer favourites are tasty and the portions large.

A few rooms (from US$35) are out at the end of the pier. They strive to be fancy, with AstroTurf flooring (bring your own putter and golf balls).


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