Koh Samui Restaurants & Dining

Where and What to Eat in Koh Samui

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.

Beach Dining in Koh Samui !

Chaweng Beach at night seems worlds apart from the noisy hustle and bustle of the Beach Road with all its neon lights, hawkers and crowded bars whereas in reality it is no more than 300 metres away. For many years now many stand-alone restaurants have been tapping into an inventive option for resort guests and passers by: Beach Dining. Read More...

View Phangan

Promoting a restaurant as a 'tranquil oasis of peacefulness' when it's kerbside, downtown isn't the best of ideas but when a restaurant gets its concept right the wow factor really kicks in. Such a restaurant is View Phangan in the Melati Beach Resort & Spa. Price range: $$$ Read More...

Olivio

Heading down through the grounds of Baan Haad Ngam boutique resort, the closer we get to the sea the more attractive things become. Taking an al fresco table by the infinity pool in Olivio, the resort's restaurant, it's striking just how beautiful this little spot is. Price Range: $$$ Read More...

Restaurants by Areas

Big Buddha Beach Restaurants

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 cafes. Read More...

Bophut Beach Restaurants

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. Read More...

Chaweng Restaurants & Dining

Chaweng has a huge variety of restaurants and you'll find whatever you hanker after along the Beach Road. There are even restaurants right on the sand of Chaweng Beach if you're so inclined while others are tucked away in side alleys and still others are situated in hotels. Everything, from Thai to British, German and Japanese and a whole lot more is here. Read More...

Lamai Beach Restaurants & Dining

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. Read More...

Maenam Restaurants & Dining

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. Read More...

South East Coast

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. Read More...

West Coast

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. Read More...