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Baan Kai Beach Restaurants
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Where and What to Eat in Baan Kai Beach
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 In addition to the resorts and accommodations that also host excellent dining venues, there are now several good restaurants lining the main Baan Kai Beach road, all within easy walking distance.
Take a wander along Baan Kai village streets while deciding where to satiate your appetite or enjoy a romantic beachfront dining experience as well as the ocean views of this eastern part of the island. |
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 Moon Desk Restaurant
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 Moon Desk is a signature beachfront restaurant at Chantaramas Resort and Spa and invites couples to an alfresco romantic evening to dine in their traditional Thai, seafood and international selections prepared by experienced and talented chef’s.
hours: daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
menu: Thai and Western
location: at Chantaramas Resort and Spa, Baan Kai beach |
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Thongyang Seaview |
 Located between Baan Kai and Full Moon Party beach, Thongyang Seaview Restaurant & Lounge Bar has the dream location with stunning panorama views of Koh Samui. This restaurant is renowned for its extensive selection of seafood, from Barracuda fillet to crab yellow curry, but apart from the great seafood selection Thongyang Seaview also provides International dishes. Highly recommended is Pla Nueng Manao (white snapper with lime sauce ) or Pla Lard Prik (Crispy fish filet topped with three-flavor sauce – spicy, sweet and sour). A cup of Thai coffee is a fine ending to your seafood journey at Thongyang Seaview. This restaurant is an ideal place for romantic sunset dinner.
hours: daily from 10:00 – 22:00
menu: Thai, seafood and International
Place: the estern end of Baan Kai, nearby The Bay Resort and Restaurant
Tel: 081 5357217 |
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Fabio's Pizzeria and Ristorante |
With a big red colour board-name, Fabio's Ristorante and Pizzeria is easy to find out on Baan Kai main road. Refined and stylish, this restaurant cuts a swathe on Koh Phangan’s dining scene and serves high-end contemporary Italian fare in a suitably air conditioned environment. Fabio Colapietro is an experienced chef and an expert in Italian cusine, including te best pizzas you can try on the island. Fabio's serves for lunch, dinner and also offers varied choice of Italian wines to complement its main dishes. Highly recommended Parmigiana di Melanzane (Prmigiana eggplaants) and Pizza with topping of Parma Ham Egg Baked.
hours: daily from 13:00 – 22:00
menu: Italian and pizzas
Place: Baan Kai village, across the road from Mac's Bay Resort |
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Namaste Indian Restaurant |
 Definitely a must for tandoori lovers and anyone who appreciates Indian cuisine with a Thai twist to it. Popular dishes on menu are Tandoori and Vindaloo chicken, Korma beef, salad beef, lamb masala as well as naan bred and yellow rice. Also serves Thai food and other Western knick-knacks. Little Calcutta bar strictly for those who like cold beer with their fries.
hours: daily from 11:00 – till late
menu: Indian,Thai and Western
Place: Baan Kai village main road |
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The Bay Restaurant & Lounge |
 Part of a small boutique beachfront resort, this restaurant and lounge sits right in front of the ocean in far east end of Baan Kai beach. Candlelit, with sofas and the sound of the waves crashing against the shore, this tranquil eatery is where traditional Thai dishes are combined with seafood and a few international treats. The lounge has a varied choice of cocktails, fresh fruit shakes and imported spirits. Find pool table to share a game with friends after dinner.
hours: 08:00 – till late
menu: Thai and International
Place: at The Bay Resort & Restaurant |
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Cafe De Lee |
 Cafe De Lee overlooks the main road of Baan Kai village and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner at great prices. This Bar & Bakery offers pastries, breads, soups, Thai favorites and additional breakfast items, which make this place jam-packed every morning. De Lee is famous among residents for its simple and chilled atmosphere. You can hang for hours with friends enjoying coffee and croissant while updating your social network.
hours: daily form rise till down
menu: cafe /Thai/ bakery
location: Baan Kai village main road |
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Friends |
 Friends is the only Russian restaurant on the island. The menu covers food from the Far East to Europe and practical suggestions of drinks and appetizers, as well as interesting dishes: blinis, pelmenis, pies, a pickles, porridge, seafood, salads, the famous borsht – (the Russian combination of meat, beetroot, potatoes, cabbage and carrots, all cooked in a meat bouillon of beef or pork), kvas (traditional russian regenerate drink) and much more. As we're talking about Russian food, the eatery’s selection of vodka is definitely a ‘must’ here!
hours: daily 08:00 – 22:00
menu: Russian and Thai, seafood
Place: Baan Kai village main road, next door to 7-eleven |
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Fisherman's bar-restaurant |
 Built in a unique style Fisherman's placed on a large fishing boat on the beach near Baa Tai pier, opposite Dr Deng Dental Home. The restaurant serves a wide selection of fresh seafood and Thai dishes cooked by a qualified chef Lek. Popular dishes include: Crab with yellow curry, according to the ancient recipe, barbecue Barracuda with salad, olive oil, large selection of sauces and different kinds of rice. Also offer homemade pies with fish, BBQ pork ribs with sweet sauce and much more, not less tasty. All food is washed down with cocktails, cold beer and wine. The menu also has a good range of desserts.
hours: daily from 13:00 – till late
menu: seafoods /Thai/ BBQ
Place: Baan Tai, opposite Dr Deng Dental Home clinic |
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 Set in the heart of town, Pantip Night Food Market in Thong Sala - explosion of colors, aromas, a delightful fried fish, quenelles, carri, vegetables, fruits and is much more than pies. Here the cheerful atmosphere, with the vendors thrown by jokes with steady customers always reigns, offering them free samples of thai food and a place behind the central table where you can take pleasure in tasty food easy. Try food of north-east Thailand (Isaan) or a fried catfish and a roast chicken. It also is cheaply and tasty.
hours: daily from 16:00 – 23:00
location: Thong Sala town center
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Outlaws Saloon
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 Catering to the American crowd, this is an wild-west themed beer and burger joint. It has drinks deals and promotions. The food is good and the portions are American sized, and Outlaws sometimes hosts bands. The live music is excellent but not too loud to have a conversation and the drink prices are very reasonable.
hours: from 18:00 – till late
Place: Baan Tai beach |
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Bamboo Bistrot
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 Located on the main road, Bamboo Bistrot is a nice place to enjoy a good variety of traditional French cusine including steaks, seafood, and a special Thai menu with friendly service at very reasonable prices. Recommended dishes are langue de boeuf, tortellini with mushroom and cream sauce, poulet basque, and duck breast with potatoes and veggies. Bamboo Bistrot also offers guest rooms, a book shop and free Wifi.
hours: from 10:00 – 23:00
Place: the main road between Thonsala and Baan Tai
menu: French/Thai
Tel: 08 0526 9077 |
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White Rabbit Pub
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 A local favourite, especially for a Sunday lunch session, White Rabbit offers good old-style English pub grub in Baan Tai. The place is fitted out for private parties including weddings and birthday celebrations. White Rabbit is also well known for its all-day breakfast. Other pub fare includes fish and chips, mussels, bacon and clam chowder, steak and mushroom pie.
hours: from 18:00 – till late
menu: pub
Place: near Baan Tai pier, the main road |
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In Love Restaurant & Bar
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 In Love is one of the best looking open-air, sea view restaurants in Koh Phangan. A perfect place with a bar and swimming pool for romantic dining or a special night out, its menu consists of very well presented Thai seafood & international dishes with an excellent wine and cocktails list. In Love hosts a live music performance every night. Breakfast and set lunches are reasonable but afternoon and evening dining is slightly expensive. If don't know what to order, try their the herb fried fish and pepper stir fried crab or a mixed BBQ fish. Staff really friendly + free wi-fi.
hours: daily from 17:00 - till midnight
Place: at Talad Kao Rd
Tel: 09 9002 8757 |
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The Blue Parrot
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 A friendly resort-based restaurant and pizzeria that has been going for some time now, The Blue Parrot has an agreeable atmosphere and beachside location. Menu offers a wide range of dishes suitable for breakfast, lunch and dinner but their speciality is pizzas that have become a firm favorite with both residents and tourist alike. Also serves Thai food.
hours: daily from 08:00 - 22:00
menu: pizza, Thai and Western; download
Place: at Blue Parrot Beach Resort and Restaurant
Tel: 077 238777 |
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Fish at Thips
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 Fish at Thips offers more choices for visitors who are looking for a cool place to dine in Baan Tai. With beachfront location and big bamboo structure under a natural grass roof, Fish at Thips is an authentic Thai seafood restaurant. Situated just ten metres from the beach all diners can expect Samui views and some of the most spectacular sunsets with their meal while breezes flows easily – a perfect design for Koh Phangan's tropical weather. Owned by Thip (who also runs My Wok & Me Cooking School ), Fish at Thips caters fresh seafood delivered by local fisherman to the restaurant every day.
The menu consists of predominantly Thai, seafood, local Phangan dishes and international fare. There is a small wine list features red, wite and rose wines in Fish at Thips as well as fruity cocktails. Expect free wi-fi and some jazzy music here.
hours: from 07:00 – till the midnight
menu: Thai, seafood
Locaton: right on the beach on opposite Baan Tai resort and 7-eleven
Tel: 08 7893 3804 |
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Apichada View Point Bar |
 With a fantastic view of Koh Samui and the Ang Thong Marine Park, Apichada View Point Bar is located on top of a hill in Baan Kai. Apichada is new bar on Koh Phangan, and it will take your breath away especially! You'll be impress in panorama view with a great sunset. The bar is best spot to hang out on top of mountain with lots of space and and relaxed vibe. The bar serves a fruit shakes, beer, coffee, alcoholic beverages and other drinks. Try a local Thai Herbal Tequila. The food menu has popular Thai dishes such as Phad Thai, Khao Phad,Pad Krapao and some snacks at reasonable prices.
opening hours: 12:00 - till late
location: Apichada Villa, Baan Kai beach.
to get: follow up on a concrete road to Apichada Villa. There is a parking place.
menu: drinks, snaks and great views
site: https://www.facebook.com |
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Kokomo Beach Bar & Restaurant at Baan Manali
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 This elegant restaurant is in the grounds of Manali Beach resort right by the sea. With good service and a predominantly Thai and Western menu, as well as a broad drink list, Kokomo is a good alternative to roadside restaurants in Baan Tai beach. Some of their popular dishes are for example fried prawn, chicken with cashew nuts, fresh seafood and pizza.
hours: from 08:00 – 22:30
menu: Thai and Western
Place: at Baan Manali Resort, Baan Tai beach |
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Ando Loco Restaurant
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 Popular with local expats, Ando Loco is Mexican restaurant and bar mid size cleverly lit and offers authentic Tex-Mex food by “tourist prices”. Vegetarian section and a huge range of bread rolls, flat corn tortillas, chichimene, salsa, and any other mexican titbits, the restaurant starts to fill up in the evening and it's no wonder why. Free pool table, great American chef and owner in one person and quite laid back atmosphere. Ando Loco is one of the most notable restaurants in Baan Tai and Thong Sala area.
Weird or crazy fad is that, if You visit this place 4 times or more, you'll enjoy a 10% discount for all next lunches and dinners.
opening hours: from 13:00 - 22:30, closed on Tuesdays
menu: Mexican/Thai
location: 500 meters south of Thong Sala 0n the wai to Baan Tai beach
Tel: +66 (0) 857917600 |
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Food Factory
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 The only place on the island where within the next 24 hours you can eat well, Food Factory there's no greasy spoon, because food-court is run by the same people that give cooking classes on Koh Phangan and have the fast food outlet in Haad Rin beach. Food Factory is strategically located near bars with girls, near Baan Tai village and has a large TV screens, bright lighting, the location of the curb and a large selection of food. Expect the highest quality burgers and pizzas, as well as various promotions in relation to drinks, the prices here are lower than usual, and on some days it bought you add a second bottle for free! Usually TV showing major sporting events.
hours of operation: 24/7
location: Baan Tai village, main road, slightly south of Thong Sala town
menu: fast-food |
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The Lounge |
 A British, the Lounge's original owner, is still doing most of the work in the kitchen which offers a good quality European dishes including hand cut chips, rib-eye steak, a variety of sandwiches and an all day English Breakfast at reasonable prices. The Lounge is also well known for its improbable BBQ buffet whith free salad bar from 18:00, so you're sure to find something that whets your appetite. Happy Hour from 17:00 to 20:00 when cocktails for only 100 Baht. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, great for families and good food.
opening hours: 08:00 - 22:00, daily
menu: western,Thai, sandwiches, English Breakfast
location: near Orchard House, Baan Tai
Tel: 084 9232879 |
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Sara's Kitchen |
 With a plastic table and chairs, this roadside eatery serves up traditional Thai fare, seafood, alongside breakfast and international favourites. Cleanly, brightly and tidy, Sara's Kitchen is one of the most well-known and well-liked restaurants in Baan Tai beach area. If you are not quite sure what to order, just simply check out many of the food photos (poster size) display in front of the restaurant.
Try fresh barracuda steak with herbs and rice, or just order laab moo or minced pork (it can also be chicken or beef too) with ground rice and chilli, and panaeng curry with beef. They are delicious.
opening hours: for breakfast, lunch and dinner
menu: Thai and Western
location: the mai road south of Thong Sala |
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Memory Restaurant and Bar |
 A typical Thai-style open-sided restaurant with views of Baan Tai's main road to the side. The eatery serves ABF, English breakfast and sandwiches among other things, the Thai menu features spicy khao phad, soups, noodles, beef salad, seafood salad, tom kha seafood (spicy coconut soup with seafood) and fried pork with oyster sauce. For dessert, try banana & honey crepe.
opening hours: from 08:00 - 22:30
menu: Thai, seafood and Western
location: реу roadside between Thong Sala and Baan Tai beach |
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Amazon Cafe |
 No need for an introduction... Amazon Cafe is a branch of a popular coffee shop chain that frequently accompanies with gasoline stations. Here you'll find various types of coffee and nibbles as well as free wifi. Air-con and comfortable but nothing more.
opening hours: from 08:00 - 22:00 daily
menu: coffee
location: Baan Tai beach |
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100 Islands Coffee Bar |
 Falling under the categorization of family café, The 1000 Islands is a cosy and friendly cafe & bar in the European style just opposite Koh Phangan high school. With a contemporary structure, varied menu and staff members smiley, 1000 Islands serves all day breakfast, Belgian waffles, a diverse choices of cake, shakes and smoothies, espresso beverages, sandwiches and of course Thai food in a very nice design indoor (AirCon) and alfresco garden setting. Free wi-fi is available.
opening hours: from 08:030 - 22:00
menu: Thai & Western & Bakery
location: on the main road of Baan Tai beach
Tel: +66 (0)8 1599 2230 |
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Krua Supan |
 Have You ever seen traditional Thai barbecue named Moo-Ga-Ta? Krua Supan in Baan Tai is one of the best restaurants on Koh Phangan that features this gastronomic invention also known as Hot Pan BBQ. The venue doesn't look very inviting with the plastic tables and chairs but offers a brilliant banquet of tastes and aromas of Thai food at very low prices. Try their Krua Supan BBQ Buffet - All You Can Eat!
All kinds of meat, fish and vegetables on choice at 140 Bath only. After stocked fry your meat and fish on top of the BBQ and cook the vegetables in the water on the side. You could get unlimited food for your barbecue. You can get some rice or noodles with it. They also have Thai curry to eat with your barbecued food and you can order chicken with cashewnuts, vegetables and rice as well as other Thai favorite dishes here. Come and try this traditional Thai dining experience.
opening hours: from 08:030 - 22:00
menu: Thai BBQ
location: Moo 1, Baan Tai Road, Baan Tai, Koh Phangan
Tel: +66 (0)8 1599 2230 |
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