Koh Samui Dining & Restaurants
You'll never go hungry on Samui, that much is certain! From delicious Thai food to international 5 star cuisine these days the island caters to every taste. No matter where you're from or what food you like you'll find it somewhere on Samui. The range of restaurants, cafes, street stalls, bakeries and local places to eat is huge. Head to Chaweng beach for its high concentration of internationally acclaimed restaurants of Chaweng beach, or for high quality reasonably priced Thai food, Lamai is your best bet. As well as a large choice of what to eat, Samui offers unlimited choices of where to eat. Fancy dining underneath the stars on a moonlit beach? Or in a chic restaurant with a live band? Or maybe in a hilltop restaurant with a fantastic view? Samui has all this and much more...
Start with local Thai food, then for a contrast, try Royal Thai cuisine, just sooo... good. If you're missing the food from your home country, you'll find it somewhere on Koh Samui. The island has a huge range of restaurants, cafes, bakeries, noodle shops and local places to eat. You can even get food on the beach, thoughtfully provided by local vendors. From airconditioned sophistication to beach dining. You won't go hungry. |
Whether right on the beach or located along the bustling main tourist strip, Chaweng has dining options for every conceivable budget and palate.
Fresh exotic vegetables, meat, and locally caught seafood provide the basis for the deliciously spiced Thai dishes you can sample around Chaweng, and most places will tone down the chilli quota for uninitiated foreign taste bud upon request. In addition, there are some excellent International restaurants serving a wide variety of global cuisines, with Indian, Mexican, English, Japanese, Scandinavian, Italian and French all well represented.
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Chaweng has by far the largest number of restaurants on the island, plus a huge range to choose from. Italian, Japanese, French, Pacific-Rim, local specialities and Royal Thai cuisine, just to name a few!
Dine literally on the beach, seated on cushions, or under a thatched roof, or in air-conditioned comfort. From local Thai food to gourmet international your taste buds will be satisfied.
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Lamai Beach has lots to offer whatever your budget or taste in food. From expensive 4 star restaurants to restaurants so small that they don't even have names, there are great dining experiences to be had at every corner. If you're too relaxed to leave the beach then don't worry, the beach vendors will come to you, offering fruit, ice creams and sweetcorn. There are also numerous small restaurants along the beach varying in style and price. Lamai is on a smaller scale than Chaweng beach, but there is still plenty to choose from both on the main street and around the town itself.
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Maenam beach is one of Samui's prettiest and quietest beaches. There are plenty of restaurants to suit every budget, from 5 star dining to more casual local venues. While the scene is on a small scale there is still a good choice of food from around the world. Of course alongside the international cuisine there are all types of Thai food on offer, from noodle soup stalls to Royal Thai dishes. Whether its a posh evening out with or simply grabbing a quick bite to eat, Maenam has it all.
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Bophut is one of the best places to eat on Koh Samui, especially if its a romantic evening you're after. Away from the crowds of Chaweng but still with plenty of choice of restaurants and cuisine, Bophut offers the best of both worlds. Fisherman's village houses several funky restaurants and pubs, while dining on the beach gives beautiful views of Koh Phangnan and Koh Tao. If you need a change from the delicious local food joints, there are several elegant upmarket restaurants to tempt you. Bophut is renown for having an excellent supply of fresh seafood, whether you're in a food stall or a five star venue. So head to Bophut and see what takes your fancy....
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Big Buddha beach might be one of the quieter beaches on Samui but there are still lots of fine restaurants and eateries for you to choose from. The selection ranges from delicious pub grub to quirky cafés with deliciously inventive dishes on the menu. There are plenty of excellent local Thai food restaurants on offer as well as international cuisine.
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Step off the beaten tourist track and discover Samui's hidden culinary gems. The south east coast is still fairly untouched by tourism and this shows in both the great prices and rustic settings. A lot of Samui's fish are caught on the south east coast so if you love seafood this is where it's at its freshest. Dine on the beautiful pristine beaches and imagine what the island was like 50 years ago.
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Koh Samui's undeveloped west coast is a great place to go to enjoy local dishes in a secluded atmosphere. On this side of the island the cuisine is mainly traditional Thai fare at great prices - and generally spicy enough to take your head off! Get back to nature and explore the original flavours of Koh Samui. Its a good idea to take a map though, you don't want to become part of the menu!
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