eating on samui - february 2015

ISSUE 61: FEBRUARY 2015 ISSN 1906-4101

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Zazen Restaurant with its renowned and highly recommended cuisine welcomes guests in a glamorous atmosphere.

Along with its open-air beachfront terrace overlooking the stunning bay of Bophut and magni� cently lit with over a hundred candles every night, Zazen Restaurant truly is one of the most romantic and serene beachside dining restaurants on the island.

Chef Jean-Francois Brouck’s � ai and Mediterranean cuisine will take guests on a culinary journey that will long be remembered as one of their best dining experiences in � ailand. Wine lovers will appreciate the amazing underground wine cellar with an award-winning wine list of over 360 labels and 30 wines by the glass.

Additionally, every � ursday and Sunday night, an amazing � ai dance show with live music and traditional costumes from the Kingdom of Siam awaits you.

It takes a cool Chef… to run Samui’s hottest Restaurant !

Award-winning RestaurantRecommended by many 5-star Resorts on the island

Reservations are highly recommended:Call : 077 425 085 - 081 737 8771

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Eating on Samui is Koh Samui’s hottest

restaurant guide. In the following pages you

will find some of the best restaurants Samui

has to offer.

When choosing restaurants to be included in

this guide, we assess the overall experience:

the food, the service and the ambience, to

give you what we believe are the best dining

options on the island. The guide is continually

updated, and we welcome YOUR feedback on

any restaurant that you visit on Samui. Get in

touch! (www.eatingonsamui.com)

In order to make your selection easier

restaurants have been categorised by the type

of food on offer, and listings comprise not

only photographs of the food and restaurant

but menu samples, popular dishes, location

maps and directions in Thai for taxi drivers.

Furthermore, each issue features more

detailed reviews of selected restaurants.

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A pinch of spice, a dash of salt and a dollop of masterful artistry - experience authentic, rich Thai flavours at their finest at our award-winning signature restaurant, Saffron

For more information, call 077 915 333 or email [email protected] 99/9 Moo 4, Maret, Samui, Surat Thani 84310

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Authentic Thai Cuisine At Its Finest

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Mövenpick Resort Laem Yai Beach Samui57/6-7 Moo 5, Angthong, Koh Samui

Surat Thani 84140, ThailandPhone +66 77 421 721, Fax +66 77 421 727

[email protected]

Exceptional cuisine in spectacular settings is at the order of the day at Mövenpick Resort Laem Yai Beach Samui. Dine on �ai and international dishes at �e Terrace, one of Koh Samui’s most impressive beachfront dining destinations. Marvel at the sunset with a perfectly prepared cocktail at �e Deck, or allow us to create a private beach dinner just for you.

BOUTIQUE RESORTKOH SAMUI

RESERVATIONS 077 233 020 [email protected] www.rockyresort.com Just south of Lamai Beach.ROCKY’S BOUTIQUE RESORT, KOH SAMUI.

Probably the most beautiful Restaurant on the Island. Dine outside on the rocks by the sea or inside the open air ‘dining room’. Our exceptional Chef and his team

present a wonderful cross-over of Mediterranean, French and Asian Cuisine.

TREAT YOURSELF AT LEAST ONCE

"Krua Bophut" is the authentic �ai restaurant located in the beautiful Fisherman Village on Bophut Beach. �is royal �ai design is decorated by wood carving as a classically antique �ai house. �e ambient, the serene indoor, the expanded outdoor, and on the beach, allows you to enjoy the tranquility of the beach, the twinkling star light, the whispering wave, and the drifting yachts along with the beautiful music. Convenient parking is also available.Our experienced chefs proudly present you our authentic �ai cuisine and Southern �ai menu in local style. Fresh seafood is a must with great quality from the �sherman village at reasonable price. With our good service, here you will �nd a superb dining experience and great memories.

AUTHENTIC THAI & SOUTHERN

RESERVATION: 077 430 030 or 077 245 035

Fisherman’s Village Bophut Beach| | Koh Samui

16/16 Moo 1, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320, ailandwww.kruabophut.com email: [email protected]

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SUN with outdoor seating next to our infinity swimming pool. MOON fully air-condition and surrounded in beautiful teak wood. STAR rooftop bar where you can sip cocktails and enjoy some snacks while watching the sunset or gazing to the stars above.

SUN MOON STAR

208/66 Moo 4, Maret, Koh SamuiSuratthani 84310, Thailand

Tel. 077 960 555 Fax 077 960 055

Website: www.silavadeeresort.comFacebook: Silavadee Pool Spa ResortInstagram: @silavadeeresort

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"Krua Bophut" is the authentic �ai restaurant located in the beautiful Fisherman Village on Bophut Beach. �is royal �ai design is decorated by wood carving as a classically antique �ai house. �e ambient, the serene indoor, the expanded outdoor, and on the beach, allows you to enjoy the tranquility of the beach, the twinkling star light, the whispering wave, and the drifting yachts along with the beautiful music. Convenient parking is also available.Our experienced chefs proudly present you our authentic �ai cuisine and Southern �ai menu in local style. Fresh seafood is a must with great quality from the �sherman village at reasonable price. With our good service, here you will �nd a superb dining experience and great memories.

AUTHENTIC THAI & SOUTHERN

RESERVATION: 077 430 030 or 077 245 035

Fisherman’s Village Bophut Beach| | Koh Samui

16/16 Moo 1, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320, ailandwww.kruabophut.com email: [email protected]

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EDITOR’S CHOICE 14A selection of fine dining restaurants

FLAVOURS OF SAMUI 62A selection of Executive Chefs

ROYAL/TRADITIONAL THAI, INDIAN, & JAPANESE

EAST MEETS WEST

Chef Chom’s Thai Restaurant (Tongsai Bay) 36Traditional Thai Cuisine

Jahn (Pang Ka) 26Contemporary Thai Cuisine

Krua Bophut (Bophut) 09Authentic Thai & Southern Thai Cuisine

NAMU (Maenam) 02Japanese Cuisine

Noori India (Chaweng) 37Indian Cuisine

Poppies (Chaweng) 38Royal Thai & International

Saffron (Lamai) 39Traditional & Modern Thai Cuisine

SALA THAI (Lamai) 28Authentic Thai Cuisine

Tai by RED SNAPPER (Chaweng) 71Classic & Contemporary Japanese Cuisine

The Height (Lamai) 40Fine Thai Cuisine

9Gems (Chaweng) 18East meets West Cuisine

Drink Gallery (Chaweng) 41East meets West Cuisine

Le Jaroen (Bang Rak) 42East meets West Cuisine

SALA Restaurant (Choeng Mon) 43East meets West Cuisine

The Page (Chaweng) 44East meets West Cuisine

The Terrace (Laem Yai) 45Beach Dining - East meets West

Zazen (Bophut) 46Contemporary East meets West

and more...

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Ciccio Ristorante & Pizzeria

ITALIAN, FRENCH,& MEDITERRANEAN

INTERNATIONAL, THAI & SEAFOOD

Beach Republic (Lamai) 47Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine

Ciccio (Choeng Mon) 20Italian Cuisine

Dr Frogs (Chaweng Noi) 48Italian Cuisine

H Bistro (Bophut) 49French-Mediterranean Cuisine

Red Snapper (Chaweng) 71Mediterranean fusion Cuisine

The Cliff (Lamai) 50Mediterranean Cuisine

The Dining Room (Lamai) 51French-Mediterranean Cuisine

BEYOND THE SEA (Laem Set) 52International, Thai & Seafood

Dara Serene (Chaweng ) 53International, Thai & Seafood

Full Moon Char Grill (Bophut) 54Char Grill - International & Seafood

Gringos Cantina (Chaweng) 55Mexican Cuisine

Lanna (Chaweng) 56International, Thai & Seafood

Ocean Pier (Lamai) 13International, Thai & Seafood Cuisine

OceanKiss (Chaweng) 57Thai & International Cuisine

OCHOS Steakhouse (Choeng Mon) 58Samui Premium Steakhouse

Sea Wrap (Bophut) 59International, Thai & Seafood

Sun Moon Star (Lamai) 60Seafood & International Cuisine

The Larder (Chaweng) 61Contemporary British & International Cuisine

Reservations: 077 422 767-8

Please see page 44for menu sample

“The Page has a special charm in one of the island’s unique resorts”

Simply Gorgeous Dining

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Combining contemporary elegance with a highly sophisticated concept and exceptional service, The Library’s award-winning restaurant, The Page, is designed to be a refreshingly modern take on Koh Samui’s upscale dining scene. With an open-air deck terrace which runs alongside a vividly red swimming pool and a grandstand view of Chaweng Beach in front, it is easy to get amazed with the wondrous charm the restaurant provides.

As evening falls, one can move to the deck’s romantically lit tables and bask in the soft glow of illuminated trees indigenous to the setting. Furthermore, brilliantly placed orange lanterns and flickering candle lamps add an air of magic to an atmosphere already full of superlatives.

The Page is all about unique experiences, which are found nowhere else on the island. From the delightfully original Breakfast Culture by the beach to an extensive cocktail selection at the beach bar (101 in total + 10 tapas and 10 snacks), The Page is a restaurant destination that stands out in the crowd.

Menu offerings are of Thai and international fusion and are an all-day dining affair. The

Fresh Tuna Salad with Spicy Thai Herbs is an ideal local starter as recommended by the resident chef, followed by a healthy serving of Grilled Lobster with Cashew Nuts and Dried Chili - an ultimately sublime cuisine worthy of a special trip to Chaweng.

The delicious international dishes are equally arresting. Seared King Scallops with Red Pepper Coulis, a popular starter, seems to fit perfectly with the bright and breezy surroundings. The star of the show is the Tenderloin of Wagyu Beef MBS9+. With top marks on the Marbling Score, this is undoubtedly the best beef on the island and is unique in its velvety melt-in-the-mouth texture and juicy tenderness of meat. The Page also features a walk-in wine cellar displaying a wide range of excellent Old and New World choices to complete the evening. Indeed, the whole resort deserves a walk around with its sleek minimalist architecture, beautifully manicured gardens and old trees and tastefully arranged “Reader” sculptures – a signature of the location.

Reservations: 077 422 299


DRINK GALLERYEclectic by nature, artistic by character and thoroughly unique in style, The Library introduces a new restaurant concept, which whips together music, art and design in celebration of good food and the most fantastic drinks.

Sometimes it’s good not to follow the crowd.

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The Drink Gallery seems to have stepped out of an extremely cosmopolitan city to suddenly grace the beach road in Chaweng. Vibrant and modern, it’s more of a chilled-out venue rather than being a self-conscious one. Step in and be welcomed by staff who are friendly and truly professional; they quickly appear when you need them but don’t hover. The atmosphere is most definitely laid-back. Everything is spotlessly clean and the restaurant has a neat, uncluttered feel to it. The place is designed by The Library, which is situated next door and is known for its minimalism and chic interiors. The Drink Gallery is less minimal, though most visitors will be immediately aware of its spaciousness. It must have one of the highest ceilings of any bar in Thailand – two stories high! A glass wall, meanwhile, separates all the hustle and bustle in the street. Outside there’s an enormous terrace where you can enjoy the night air.

The drinks menu is varied and strikingly original, thanks to Dhasan Prabhananda. He jokingly describes himself as a “mixultant” and says his inspiration comes mainly from the kitchen and from cooking. Many of his drinks are creative and uniquely blended. Try Jarhead – vodka mixed with mint, lime, apples and kiwi served in a mason jar, or Blushed – rum with watermelon, lime, vanilla caster sugar and fragrant Italian basil. Drink Gallery opens from 1PM till 1AM. There’s nightly entertainment too with a special Jazz session every Saturday. Food, of course, is dependably good, tasty and portions are ample. Signatures include Samui Rangoon, Roasted Garlic Ravioli and Seared Australian Veal Steak among others

9GEMS Lounge Restaurant

The View from the Top

Easily one of the most sophisticated of Koh Samui’s venues for eating and drinking, 9GEMS Lounge Restaurant appears to be ahead of itself in time. It looks as if it’s stepped right out of an interior design magazine. The chic minimalism of the setting with to-die-for interior design gives 9GEMS both a relaxed and a spacious feel at the same time.


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Thanks to its location, perched right on top of a hillside, you’ll experience some of the best views on the island. The whole of Chaweng is spread out before you, making this an ideal place to watch the sun go down while you enjoy a long drink or cocktail.

When it comes to dinner, you can expect the dishes to be every bit as sophisticated as the décor itself. Enjoy contemporary takes on Thai and European cuisine. For starters, try fusion chicken tandoori salad, with the dish subtly nuanced by soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Tagliatelle comes with pesto or tomato sauce but you can also try it with Thai-style massaman curry. The bread, by the way, is home made, as is most of what you’ll find at 9GEMS with very little in the way of any outside processing at all.

When it comes to main courses, enjoy a roasted aurora rack of lamb marinated in pesto and tandoori spices or if you’re a fish lover, try grilled tuna with pepper turmeric on

an asparagus bed with egg risotto. Tastes at the restaurant cross effortlessly between east and west, and have been created by the chef-owner who grew up in Thailand but lived for years in Europe.

With its excellent food, décor and views, recently-opened 9GEMS Lounge Restaurant is definitely worth heading for.

Opening Hour: Tue-Thu open from 4pm-12am Fri-Sun open from 4pm-2am, closed on MondayOpen every day in August and from mid-December to the end of AprilClose for holiday from the 1st to 27th of NovemberDress Code: Trendy or Smart Casual.Minimum Age: +12 (Screaming children will not be tolerated)

Want an Italian pizza that’s as close to perfection as you can get? Long for the great tastes of that only a wood-fired oven can provide? Well here it is - Chef Lorenzo Belloni serves up pizzas a-plenty, both traditional and with some new takes.

If you like your pizza base thin and crunchy, and topped with some amazing creations, Lorenzo provides them. Try Margharita di Bufala – a 400 year old recipe is enhanced by the ultra-delicious buffalo mozzarella. Naturally, if you would like a great-tasting calzone, you’ll find it here: try the misto funghi with porcini mushrooms and truffle cream. Lorenzo’s also come up with some special pizzas he’s named after Italian fashion designers. All sound mouth-watering. Try the Gucci, which is goat cheese, for di latte mozzarella, wild boar sausage, broccoli and gruyere. An unusual mix, you’ll agree – but it works. If pizza isn’t your thing, there’s a whole gamut of other dishes: pasta, risotto, filet of beef,

FIRING UP YOUR APPETITE,Italian-style: Ciccio Ristorante & Pizzeria

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pan-fried salmon, and of course, to round the evening off, some highly decadent desserts.

Waitstaff are wonderfully discreet yet friendly, and you can watch Lorenzo himself work in the open-plan kitchen. This is the kind of place that oozes unfussy attention to detail: you know that every square millimeter of the restaurant, every smidgen of taste has been thoughtfully and lovingly considered. The restaurant also features a procession by Thai dancers on Wednesdays, when the weekly night market is held in Choeng Mon, and crowds flock to the area.

Ciccio is blended in with Samui Sailor Grill & Restaurant, which offers excellent Royal Thai cuisine (the chef worked for the royal family and had her own TV show) so it’s ideal if you want to mix and match cuisines. Since there’s no real divisions between the restaurants, you can sit where you like, whether it’s a pizza you’re after or a Thai treat.

Samui Sailor has a landmark tower with two upper floors for dining, or you can eat inside on the ground floor. Ciccio is an outdoors kind of place with tables and chairs arranged underneath the trees of a patio. Children will also love it, thanks to the sense of space and freedom. They, and you, will soon be hankering for a second visit – even more so as Ciccio turns out to be extremely affordable given the superb quality of the food.

Sumptuous food by the sea

Full Moon Char Grill

Full Moon Char Grill is beautifully set overlooking the Anantara’s swimming pool; there are further views out to the open sea and Koh Pha-ngan beyond. It’s decidedly romantic with the restaurant entirely open to the outside with cool breezes circulating at all times.

Reservations: 077 428 300-9


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The food is mostly international and focuses on char grilling. Taste is everything, and with fish and meat choices aplenty, there’s something for everyone. Try the charcoal lamb rack or a sea-food skewer which has been finished in a tandoori oven. These are just a couple of examples amongst many. The vegetables and accompaniments that go with the mains are equally tasty, with everything both cooked and presented to perfection. The ambience is relaxed, and you can be sure of a warm welcome from the staff, who remain on call, never obtrusive, making your dinner an intimate one. The restaurant has relatively few tables, so you’ll be guaranteed plenty of space. Desserts are as excellent as all the other courses at Full Moon. Try the tiramisu, or the crème brulée or the Painter’s Palette, a home-style southern Italian gelato with tropical brush strokes – a patissier’s delight.

The restaurant has had a name for itself since its earliest days; the Anantara group see to it that it’s staffed by some of the region’s most dedicated chefs. Bernhard Koll, who is a savvy and affable maestro heads up the staff here providing extraordinarily mouth-watering dishes. Nothing has been left to chance. There’s what’s called a wine guru as well as a salt guru; both of them are highly knowledgeable when it comes to their specialties, allowing you not just to pair your dishes with the best wines, but also to find the best salt to enhance the taste of the food. Full Moon Char Grill deserves the name it’s made for itself; it provides an essential blend of wonderful food, a relaxed ambience, and a beautiful background. It’s one of those places where you’ll want to return time and time again.


Please see page 47 for menu sample

Beach Republic is more than just a restaurant. With two chemical free infinity edge pools, a well stocked bar, great music, and comfortable sofas and chairs scattered amongst the dining tables, truly it is a lifestyle choice. The large space is open to the ocean, with a huge thatched Thai roof covering half of the area and more tables and soft seating surrounding the pool. The beach front setting is simply stunning. Attentive staff cater to your every need and relaxing dining and drinking is the order of the day.

The menu at Beach Republic features a wide range of Mediterranean and Thai dishes, with a section devoted to delicious tapas.

Samui’s OriginalPremier Ocean Club

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“Beach Republic is decidedly chill and has firmly established itself as an island institution.”

Weekends at Beach Republic have become an island institution. The weekly Soulful Saturdays Pool Party is famous for its buy 2 get 1 free gourmet wood-fired pizzas with local and international DJs providing easy ambient grooves, while party goers lounge under the sun and play in the ocean-front pool.

Also weekly, the Sunday Sessions - Featuring The Ultimate Sunday Brunch ClubTM is hugely popular amongst both residents and tourists alike. Indeed Fah Thai recently rated it Samui’s best Sunday brunch. And at 1,400 Baht including one cocktail, local beer, or glass of wine (700 Baht for kids under 12), it’s great value for money too.

The brunch offers a huge range of options, with different food zones placed carefully around the restaurant. The salad bar boasts everything from Greek numbers with olives and feta cheese

to sun-dried tomatoes and peppers. A barbecue and carving station offers succulent lamb and chicken, while in the kitchen the imported Italian pizza oven helps to create wood-fired pizzas that have to be tasted to be believed. A fine cheese and meat selection platter is another draw as is the mouth-watering dessert station.

Beach Republic is also a fabulous choice during the week – the ocean club is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The wine list is extensive. With everything from New World wines to Italian and French, you are sure to find your perfect choice. If you prefer a longer drink, then the bar can create imaginative cocktail concoctions for you.

No matter when you visit, with its laid back atmosphere, extensive dining options, and stunning ocean-front setting, Beach Republic is sure to impress.

Before the signs went up, people couldn’t find the Conrad; it’s on a remarkably deserted road that winds up onto one of the most beautiful and secluded spots in Samui, a cliff-top overlooking the southern stretch of sea all the way to the mainland. But you don’t need to be a guest to enjoy the Conrad’s fine-dining restaurant, Jahn.

Its glass walls showcase the sea outside, with perhaps one of the best views of the Five Islands a steep drop below. Once you’ve feasted your eyes on the outside world, you’ll appreciate the discreet dining room, utterly contemporary but with architectural notes that harken back to the nation’s exotic past, notably the gold-inlay teak columns that anchor Jahn – it seems to float above the sea, far below.

Opening hours: 6pm – 10pm daily

Reservations: 077 915 888 or send email [email protected]

HEAD FOR THE HEIGHTSJahn at the Conrad Koh Samui

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The menu focuses on contemporary takes of traditional Thai dishes. The presentation will make you want to bring out your camera – the food beautifully, artistically arranged – and, yes, it tastes every bit as good as it looks.

You’ll find a tempting array of much-loved dishes: papaya salad, tom yum goong – made teapot style here – or a dessert of coconut crème brulée, made from the island’s own fresh coconuts. For main courses try the massaman wagyu – highly tasty sous-vide meat, filled with aromatic penetrating juice – or the equally tempting seabass with its gingery tones.

Almost 3,000 bottles make up the prestigious wine cellar, with both old world and new world

wines on the menu. Jahn is a great place to relax: comfy seats abound and waitstaff are friendly and discerning.

After one of Jahn’s exquisite desserts try a coffee like no other: the best of Arabicas, Black Ivory Elephant Coffee, prepared at your table in a glass cafetiere that’s stepped straight out of a Steampunk novel.

If you can give Jahn 24 hours’ notice, take advantage of the free limousine service (round trip to anywhere on the island) and you’ll enjoy your evening still more. No surprise at all that Jahn has won a Thailand Tatler award for exceptional cuisine and service.

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The Best Restaurant with Best Service in LamaiSALA THAI

Authentic dishes made from fresh ingredients and served in elegant ambience; when in Lamai, the obvious choice is SALA THAI located on the beach road. Whether you love Thai cuisine or fancy Mediterranean food, at SALA THAI, menu comes with the guarantee that your dining experience will be out of this world. The open-air restaurant in a garden setting is no wonder a favorite with locals as well as visitors to this picturesque Thai town.

“My favourite restaurant in Samui” (Steve R, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

“We come back year after year to this great restaurant in Lamai. A great place for fresh seafood and good quality steaks, my favourite has to be the King prawn thermidor. Excellent value coupled withgood service.”

“Immaculate food and service” (Darren V,Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)

“For an amazing menu of food and great service in the main street of Lamai place rules ..everything was great here.. From non Thai food to traditional Thai .. Desserts great .. and service impeccable.”

Western style, or go for both and double the pleasure.

The restaurant presents an excellent variety of Thai dishes from all corners of the island nation. Meat is very well represented by chicken, duck, pork and mixed grill. Conforming to its motto of ‘something for everyone’, SALA THAI also includes a slew of popular Chinese dishes. Its motto holds true for its wine list as well.

SALA THAI is one of the most popular restaurants in Lamai, favored by families for its friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Set in a landscaped tropical garden with a pond, miniature waterfall and an imposing tree jutting out from a rock surface, the ambience is just perfect for a relaxed meal with family, friends or both.

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SALA THAI impresses diners time and again with dishes that score high on taste, presentation and variety. With two topnotch chefs, one in charge of Thai cuisine and the other handling international dishes, the restaurant manages to maintain its standard without fail during every single visit. The chefs reveal that using fresh ingredients is their secret. Despite having an exhaustive menu, it is an incredible achievement that no two dishes taste the same. Each dish is cooked to perfection, bringing out subtle tastes of its high-quality components.

Being located in Lamai, a beach town in Samui, seafood at SALA THAI is just too good to be true.Tomato & Mozzarella salad, Roasted duck with orange sauce, Stir fried duck with holy basil & Chilli, Massaman curry with chicken, and Green curry chicken are just a few samples to get Food lovers drooling. Then, don’t forget to finish your meal with a selection of sweets for Thai or

‘Probably the most beautiful Restaurant on the island’AT ROCKY’S BOUTIQUE RESORT

THE DINING ROOM

It has been described as the most beautiful Restaurant on the Island. Pair that with the refined skill and flair of our Chef and you have a winning combination. Leave the hussle of Chaweng and Lamai behind for a quiet evening at the Award Winning ‘Dining Room’ at Rocky’s Boutique Resort.

Five minutes drive past Lamai, with its entrance on the ring road, drive in and enter the world of Rocky’s Boutique Resort, you wont be disappointed. Dine on a wonderful cross over of Asian, French and Mediterranean flavours, using state of the art techniques and equipment such as ‘Sous Vide’ and ‘Thermo Mix’. Ingredients such as Foie Gras, Wagu Beef, Snow Fish, Hokkaido scallops grace the menu. An excellent wine list awaits the discerning guest. Dine inside the open air ‘Dining Room’ or outside ‘on the rocks’ beneath a Chiang Mai red umbrella. Staff are friendly and attentive, the atmosphere manages to be both elegant and relaxed. Request a ‘Sala Dinner’ and dine in your own private space, choose from the excellent a la carte menu or treat yourself to a five course tasting menu. There are many restaurants to choose from on Koh Samui, take a little recommendation and treat yourself at least once to The Dining Room.

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RESERVATIONS: 077 233 020 - 4


Authentic Thai Cuisine At Its Finest

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Saffron, Banyan Tree Samui’s signature restaurant, is perched on a hillside overlooking the glittering waters of the resort’s private bay stretching out to the Gulf of Thailand.

Exceptional views are complemented with a menu that is a combination of traditional Thai dishes with a modern twist and innovated new ones.

Explore the rich and varied culinary options on offer while delighting in the ambiance of understated, yet refined, elegance.

For menu options and additional information, please see page 39

For reservations, call 077 915 333 or email [email protected]

BEYOND THE SEASiamese Brasserie

The word ‘Thai cuisine’ is very gruesome. It is definitely a big word. It is a massive variety of dishes representing the achievement from hundreds of year in culture and tradition, a lifetime it would take in order to be a Thai cuisine specialist. How can a single meal be able to show just a slant glimpse of it?

As a visionary and a gastronomist, Khun Omapatt Nuntapanish, our General Manager thought of his trip to Andalucía, Southern Spain and Tapas menu in Seville impressed him greatly as he was able to know Andalucía much better in a single meal.

Adopted and adapted, here comes our Thai Tapas menu, after months of tasting and uncountable sessions of development, now it is ready to be launched. Tantalizing and well-presented our Thai Tapas menu has more than 10 Tapas to offer our guests from Scallop in Green Curry, Thai Paella or Thai Calamari.


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After a hot, long and intense meal of Thai cuisine and if a sweet ending is what you are looking for, we highly recommend you bakery from After You, Bangkok’s most famous boulangerie, Almost identical as in Bangkok but slightly better, no long cues plus we serve a special cake designed only for ShaSa and to be served only at BEYOND THE SEA, Siamese Brasserie.

No disrespect to Bangkok but it seems to be impossible for any city views to beat ShaSa’s glorious panoramic sea view. Under Samui blue sky, modern-designed BEYOND THE SEA is located

on Leam Set which is known to be the most peaceful, and the best preserved beach in Samui.

BEYOND THE SEA, Siamese Brasserie opens daily from morning for breakfast continues to ShaSa sunny afternoon and besides sweets from After You, BEYOND THE SEA also pampers its guests by finest coffee, special blends from the selected Starbucks coffee beans. As the night falls, imported wines and champagnes which are well-selected by Khun Omapatt are ready to be served.

Chef Chom’s Thai Restaurant

Chef Chom’s was named after Chef Chom who was previously a chef in the Thai Royal household and has trained over 500 chefs and cooks in her illustrious career. Chef Chom’s serves traditional Thai cuisine that is authentic to four main regions of Thailand; North, North Eastern, Central, and South. Only the highest quality of ingredients is chosen, presented in an eclectic style that takes inspiration from key parts of the country.

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Chef Chom’s Thai Restaurant(Tongsai Bay Cottages)

Imperial Boat House

Six SensesHideaway

Arayaburi Boutique Resort

Big Buddha Chaweng

Tong Sai Road

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 245 480Average cost per person: 900 Baht House wine per bottle: 1,200 BahtCredit card: Visa, Master, AmexService & Tax: 7% Tax and 10% service charge Open from: 19:00 Last order 22:00Entertainment: Live Thai Classical Music & Dance on Saturday’s. Web: www.tongsaibay.co.th

MENU SAMPLE:

01. Mee Krob - Crispy deep-fried rice noodles coated with a sweet-and-sour sauce, with prawns, chicken & fried tofu

02. Nua Naam Tok - Grilled Australian beef salad mixed with Thai herbs (lemongrass, mint leaves, saw-leaf, cilantro, and hot chilies). Enhanced with fish sauce, toasted rice powder and lime.

03. Phad Ped Goong Sa Tor - Spicy stir-fry prawns, broad beans & red curry paste

04. Tongsai Thai Salad - Grilled prawns, calamari, tropical fruits with roasted peanut & cashew nuts

05. Gai Pad Med Mamuang - Stir fried chicken with dried chili & cashew nuts

06. Kaeng Phed Ped Yang Lychee - Red curry with roasted duck & lychee

36 ROYAL THAI, INDIAN, JAPANESE & CHINESE

Noori India, one of the oldest Indian restaurants in Samui, offers all the favourite Indian and Mughalai dishes as well as a few you may not have tried before! The menu features Indian cuisine, seafood and some interesting Thai-Indian fusion dishes. The ambience, traditional classical music and personal attention from host D.D. and his team will serve to enhance your appetite. The high number of repeat customers is testament to the quality of food and service. Contact for wedding catering, birthday party, and group buffet.

MENU SAMPLE:

01. Samosa - Pastries stuffed with potatoes & cashew nuts, chicken or lamb - 60-180 Bt

02. Tandoori Snapper - Whole red/white snapper marinated with herbs and spices and cooked in the Tandoor (clay oven) - 350 Bt

03. Chicken Tikka Masala - Boneless Tandoori chicken pieces cooked in red curry sauce - 210 Bt

04. Lamb Madras - Lamb cooked in South Indian herbs and sauce - 300 Bt

05. Goan Seafood Curry - Prawn, Fish and Squid cooked in spices from Goa & North India - 200 Bt

06. Sheek Kebab - Minced lamb marinated in spices and cooked in the Tandoor - 300 Bt

07. Vegetable Curry / Masala - Your choice of fresh vegetables cooked in curry sauce - 100 Bt *Special kids menu available

INFORMATION:

Contact: 086 740 7873, 077 300 757, 077 413 315 Average cost per person: 230-550 Bt (2 courses) House wine per glass: 130-150 BtCredit cards: Visa, Master (3% charge)Service & Tax: IncludedOpen from: 11am to 11.30pmWeb: www.nooriindiasamui.com*LEARN YOUR INDIAN COOKING*

Noori India

FOR TAXI: ร้านนูริ สาขา 1 อยู่ตรงข้ามโรงแรมเฉวงบุรี รีสอร์ท หาดเฉวง ร้านนูริ สาขา 2 อยู่หน้าโรงแรมเฉวง โคฟ รีโซเทล

Chef Chom’s Thai Restaurant

37ROYAL THAI, INDIAN, JAPANESE & CHINESE

Chaweng Beach RoadNoori India 2 Poppies ResortBanana Fan SeaChaweng Buri Resort

Noori India 1

Beach


Poppies is firmly established as the leading Thai restaurant on the island. They also have innovative International cuisine, a beach bar and a gorgeous seaside setting. Open since 1995, dining at Poppies has become a Samui tradition.

MENU SAMPLE:

01. Tom yum goong, talay Hot & sour prawn OR seafood broth with straw mushrooms

02. Yam talay Fresh local seafood poached with celery, onions & lime

03. Som tam gai yang khao neow Spicy green papaya with grilled chicken & sticky rice

04. Gaeng phed pet yang Chinese roast duck in red curry with grapes and pineapple

05. Poo pad pong karee Sauteed crab in dry yellow curry with egg & celery

06. Three choices of Kantoke - a balanced selection of small Thai dishes (three courses) served on a rattan tray - perfect for 2 sharing.

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 422 419Average cost per guest: 790 BtHouse wine per bottle: 950 BtCredit cards: Visa, Master, AmexService & tax: 7% Tax and 10% Service Charge Popular Dish: Kantoke (No. 6)Entertainment: Saturday Thai night - traditional Thai music and dance and local handcraft market Open from: Lunch 11:30 to 17:30Dinner 17:30 to 22:30 Web: www.poppiessamui.com

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Poppies

Chaweng CoveResotel

Poppies Restaurant(Poppies Resort)

Seascape ResortNoori India 2

Bangkok Bank

Beach

Chaweng Beach Road

Enjoy the best of Thai cuisine and flavours at Banyan Tree’s signature restaurant as you savour signature dishes from a menu that is a combination of traditional Thai dishes with a modern twist, and innovative new ones. Overlooking the glittering Lamai Bay, the ambience is one of understated, yet refined, elegance.

MENU SAMPLE:

01. Khong Wang Ruam - A Selection of Freshly Prepared Thai Appetizers for Two Crisp Rice Noodle Wrapped Prawn, Grilled Tender Beef Satay, Tender Chicken Wrapped in Pandan Leaf, Banana Blossom-Prawn Salad - 900 Bt

02. Goong Sarong Beua Thod - Crisp Rice Noodle Wrapped Prawn, Fried Pepper Leaf, Sweet Mango Chili Sauce - 490 Bt

03. Larb Tuna - Spicy Yellow Fin Tuna Tartar, Crisp Craker, String Bean and Cucumber Salad - 490 Bt

04. Yum Hua Plee Goong - Banana Blossom Salad , Grilled Marinated Prawns, Fried Banana Flower, Coconut Dressing - 490 Bt

05. Gai Yang Khreuang Gaeng - Thai Barbecue Curried Chicken, Papaya Salad - 680 Bt

06. Khao Phad Saffron - Wok Tossed Saffron Rice, Seafood, Vegetables, Crispy Dried Shrimp Classic Flavour - 650 Bt

FOR TAXI: ร้านอยู่ในโรงแรมบันยันทรี สมุย ห่างจาก ไอที คอมเพล็กซ์ 150 เมตร เลี้ยวเข้าซอยซ้ายมือประมาณ 200 เมตร

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 915 333Average cost per person: from 1,200 BtWine by Bottle: from 2,200 BtCredit cards: Visa, Master, Amex, JCB, DinerService & Tax: includedPopular Dish: No. 1, No. 4, No. 6Open: 18.00 - 23.00 hrsWeb: www.banyantree.com/en/ap-thailand-koh-samui Email: [email protected]

39ROYAL THAI, INDIAN, JAPANESE & CHINESE

Silavadee Pool Spa ResortSaffron(Banyan Tree Samui)

Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & SpaIT Complex building Le Meridien LamaiChaweng Samui Ring Road

Beach

Saffron


Elevate your senses of a fine Thai cuisine at “The Height” restaurant. Seclusion, romance and breathtaking views will best sum up your experience of The Height restaurant. The restaurant has both air conditioned and open air seating, offering a stunning view of the surrounding sea.

MENU SAMPLE:01. Scallop Salad-Yam-Hoy Shell

02. Mixed Thai Appetizer

03. Papaya Salad – Somtom Thai

04. Pork Pineapple – Moo-Ob-Sab-Pa-Ros

05. Baked White Prawns – Goong Ob-Sa-Mul-Pai

06. Crab Yellow Curry

07. Lamb Yellow Curry

08. Chicken Yellow Curry

09. Beef Massaman

10. Silavadee Pad Thai

INFORMATION:Contact: 077 960 555 Average cost per person: 750 Bt House wine per bottle: 1,400 Bt House wine per glass: 350 Bt Credit card: Visa, Master, Amex, Diners, JCB Service & Tax: Taxes and service charges are INCLUDED in all Silavadee prices Recommended: Silavadee Pad ThaiOpen from: 17.00 – 22.30Website: www.silavadeeresort.com

The Height

FOR TAXI: ร้านอยู่ในโรงแรมศิลาวดี พูล สปา รีสอร์ท ซอยเดียวกับโรงแรมเรอเนซอง

The Height(Silavadee Pool Spa Resort)

Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & SpaIT Complex building The Spa ResortLamaiChaweng Samui Ring Road

Beach

Free transfer to our restaurant in Lamai area, and more than 4 guests from anywhere on Koh Samui (advance booking required)

Drink Gallery

MENU SAMPLE:

01. Salmon Oskar Benedict with Pickled Crab Meat, Asparagus & Lemon Hollandaise

02. Samui Rangoon: Local Seafood & Cream Cheese Stuffing with Sour Lemongrass Dipping

03. DG’s Salad: Tender Mesclun Mix, Roasted Chicken, Diced Ham, Berries & Salmon in Housemade Dressing

04. Roasted Garlic Raviolis with Roasted Mushrooms, Garlic Crema & Parsley

05. Lamb Massaman with Chili, Coconut Milk and New Potatoes

06. Chu Chi Salmon Fillet with Silky Tofu & Crispy Gypsum Tofu Stick

07. Daily fresh bakery items and creative bar snacks

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 422 299Average cost per person: 600 Bt++Credit Cards: VISA, Master, AMEX, JCB, DinerService and Tax: 7% tax and 10% service chargeOpen: Daily from 1PM till 1AMWebsite: www.thelibrary.co.th/drinkgalleryEmail: [email protected]

Semi-minimalist and totally chic, Drink Gallery is Chaweng’s new kid on the block: a laid-back venue offering both unique and traditional cocktails, smoothies and long drinks. Feast on tasty West-Meets-East cuisine with a homey feel and fantastic presentation. The menu has both a choice of finger food as well as main courses. Choose between the air-conditioned restaurant or sit out on the decked terrace. Open from 1PM onwards, this brand new bar/resto comes into its own as evening sets with nightly live entertainment and Jazz sessions on Saturdays.

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41EAST MEETS WEST

Drink Gallery (The Library) Chaba ResortBaan Samui Resort

McDonald’s Saver Mart

Beach

Chaweng Beach Road

Le Jaroen

MENU SAMPLE:01. Poached Rougie foie gras au torchon, caramelized peaches and walnuts, warmed brioche, aged balsamic, mesclun leaf02. Roasted Hokkaido scallops with De Bellay goat’s cheese agnolotti, caramelized apple, tomato confit, white wine dill sauce, Avruga caviar03. Foie gras miso truffle soup, fresh chervil, Piment d Esplette, truffle duck salmi04. Pan roasted Atlantic salmon with slow braised red cabbage, wilted baby spinach, refined mustard sauce, salmon roe05. Roasted French turbot fillet and poached oyster in Frizzante wine, new potato, tender leeks, light Pommery grain mustard sauce06. Beef Rossini “Le Jaroen” Australian grain fed tenderloin, sauté foie gras, garlic pain perdu, baby spinach, Sherry infused Madeira sauce07. Australian veal tenderloin, chanterelle and porcini mushroom, crispy shallots, piquillo pepper, pommes fondant, au jus

INFORMATION:Contact: 077 962 198Executive Chef: Azizskandar AwangPopular Dishes: no 1 and no 6Popular Menus: 5 course Chef’s Degustation Menu and 4 course Thai Degustation MenuPrivate Romantic Dining On The Beach: Available on request, please email for bookings & enquiriesCredit Cards: Visa, Mastercard & AmexService & Tax: 10% service charge & 7% taxOpening Hours: Daily from 7.00am to 22.30pmExecutive Chef: Azizskandar AwangEmail: [email protected]: www.thescenthotel.com

Le Jaroen at The Scent hotel is a Secret World in itself. Housed in a chic colonial boutique hotel the restaurant was created to be the most romantic on this beautiful island. Located 5 minutes from Fisherman’s Village,Le Jaroen offers sublime French-Mediterranean Cuisine with classic and contemporary influences.Breathtaking views, exquisite cuisine and wonderful wines – An evening at Le Jaroen will be your most memorable on Samui. Our peaceful beach is the perfect location to host you private dinner, wedding ceremonies or the renewing of your vows.

FOR TAXI: ร้านอยู่ในโรงแรม เดอะเซ้นท์ เกาะสมุย ใกล้กับปันปรีดา ฮิปรีสอร์ท บางรัก

Bang Rak Beach

Bang Rak RoadBophut Choeng Mon

Saboey Resort and VillasLe Jaroen(The Scent Hotel)

Punnpreeda Hip Resort Samui

42 EAST MEETS WEST

43EAST MEETS WEST

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 245 888Average cost per person:1,100 Bt (3 courses)House wine per bottle: 1,190-1,550 Bt House wine per glass: 250-390 Bt Credit cards: Visa, Master, Amex, Diners Service & tax: 10% service charge & 7% VATwill be applied to the above charges Popular Dish: Chocolate Fondant Entertainment: Monday Ribs BBQ; Thursday Thai Night; Friday Seafood On The Beach Executive Chef: Nick HallOpen from: 07:00 to 23:00Web: www.salasamui.com

SALA Restaurant is an exceptional blend of style and taste. Enjoy mouthwatering international cuisine and traditional Thai delicacies in a romantic setting, with candlelit tables by the beach, and poolside dining under the stars.

MENU SAMPLE:

01. YAM GAI GATI - Coconut poached chicken breast with lemongrass, mint, coriander, shallots, roast peanuts, chilli & coconut - 295 Bt

02. TUNA DUO NICOISE - Tartare and seared yellow fin tuna with olives, saffron potato cubes, quail eggs, snow peas and shoots - 360 Bt

03. GEANG PHED NUA - Braised Wagyu beef cheeks with a red curry of baby corn, Thai basil, kaffir lime, coriander - 480 Bt

04. ME SO TUNA - Grilled Sesame and pepper crusted tuna, soba, daikon, sesame paste, wasabi and miso soup - 530 Bt

05. CHOCOLATE FONDANT - Warm dark Valrhona chocolate fondant with brioche crisp, blond chocolate spread, raspberry gel and dulcey chocolate ice cream - 295 Bt

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SALA Restaurant

Hotel The White House Imperial Boat HouseMini GolfInternational

Chef Chom’s (Tongsai Bay)

SALA Restaurant at SALA Samui

Chaweng Beach Road ChawengBig Buddha

Tong Sai Road

MENU SAMPLE:

01. Ox Cheek Massaman Curry with Potatoes

02. Grilled Lobster with Cashew Nuts & Dried Chili

03. Baked Whole Fresh Seabass with Potatoes & Veggies

04. Grilled Snow Fish with 5 Asian Flavors Sauce

05. Tenderloin of Wagyu Beef MBS 9+

06. Surf & Turf: Premium Wagyu & Grilled Lobster with Mushroom Ricotta Paste & Black Truffle

07. Variety of savoury burgers & noodle dishes available at lunch

08. Munch: A collection of 10 artistic snack menu interpretations

09. Starlit Dinnerscapes: Romantic private dinners along a soft stretch of white sand beach

INFORMATION:Contact: 077 422 767-8Average cost per person: 1,200 BtHouse wine per bottle: 1,400/1,700 BtCredit cards: Visa, Master, Amex, JCB, DinerService & Tax: 7% and 10%Popular Dish: No.02, No.4, No.6Open from: Breakfast Culture 07:00 – 10:30 Lunch 11:00 – 16:00 Tea by the Sea 13:00 – 15:00 Dinner 19:00 – 24:00Beach Bar 11:00 – 24:00Website: www.thelibrary.co.thE-mail: [email protected] us: facebook.com/librarysamui

The Page is a unique conceptual beachfront restaurant right at the heart of Chaweng. Indulge in culinary delights that excite the eyes and tingle the tastebuds with a menu offering of Thai & International Fusion and a host of “Original Experiences” found nowhere else on the island. Enjoy the sunrise with a signature Breakfast Culture on the beach or a casual lunch overlooking the sea. Then chill out at the Beach Bar with its 101 cocktail selections (with live entertainment daily) or explore the innovative cuisines available for a fine dinner engagement. Private parties and events can also be arranged and made to individual requirements.

The Page

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44 EAST MEETS WEST

The Page (The Library) Chaba ResortBaan Samui Resort

McDonald’s Saver Mart

Beach

Chaweng Beach Road

45EAST MEETS WEST

Exceptional cuisine in spectacular settings is at the order of the day at Mövenpick Resort Laem Yai Beach Samui. Dine on Thai and international dishes at The Terrace, one of Koh Samui’s most impressive beachfront dining destinations. Marvel at the sunset with a perfectly prepared cocktail at The Deck, or allow us to create a private beach dinner just for you. Delicious seafood, themed nights and a varied choice of international and Asian cuisine are served in our majestic open-air restaurant. Discover one treat after another as you dine on your favourites and relish the sea views that make The Terrace one of the most inspired beachfront dining experiences in Koh Samui.

MENU SAMPLE:

01. Shrimp Avocado Salad - Fresh Shrimps mixed with avocado sauce and green salad

02. Rock Lobster Bisque Soup - Smooth and Creamy soup

03. River Prawn Tom Yum - The classic Thai hot-sour soup with lemongrass, lime leaf, galangal & prawns

04. Ossobuco - Beef ossobuco boiled in gravy and red wine sauce with carrots, shallots and boiled potato

05. Gang Hin Samun Prai - Grilled Rock Lobster with Thai herbs

06. Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chop - Marinated Lamb Chop

07. Lobster Thermidor - Lobster Au Gratin style

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 421 721Average cost per person: 600++ BtCredit Card: Amex, Diner, JCB, Master, VisaWine by Bottle: starting at 890 BtService & Tax: 10% and 7%Popular Dish: No. 01, 05, 07Open: Breakfast: 6:30 am. – 10.30 am. Lunch a la carte: 11.00 am. – 5.00 pm. Dinner a la carte: 6.00 pm. – 10.30 pm. E-mail: [email protected]: www.moevenpick-hotels.com/samui-laem-yai-beach

Mövenpick Resort Laem Yai Beach Samui

The Terrace

FOR TAXI: โรงแรมโมเวนพิค รีสอร์ท แหลมใหญ่ บีช สมุย ตั้งอยู่เขาแหลมใหญ่ใกล้กับโรงแรม โฟซีซั่น

Oon Rak School Four Seasons ResortNathon MaenamSamui Ring Road

BeachThe Terrace (Mövenpick Resort Laem Yai Beach Samui)

INFORMATION:Executive Chef: Jean-François BrouckCuisine: French-Mediterranean & ThaiWine Cellar: above 360 labels from 16 countries, with a choice of 30 wines by the glassAverage cost per person: 1,200 BahtCredit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, AmexEntertainment: Thai Dance Show every Thursday and Sunday from 8:00pmOpen: Every day, 11:00am-17:00pm & 18:30pm-22:30pmReservation: highly recommendedWebsite: www.samuizazen.com Contact: 077 425 085 and 081 737 8771 E-mail: [email protected] us on: facebook.com/samuizazenFree WiFi

MENU SAMPLE:01. “Tentation”- Homemade Foie-gras, mango confit with vinegar, the whole in terrine

02. “Carnivore” - Wagyu beef tartare, with wasabi and tomatoes compote with black seed.

03. “Best of Samui” - Grilled assorted king tiger prawns, rock lobster, squid, sea scallops, sea bass, black ink fettuccine and grilled vegetables

04. “L’Ombre” - Fillet of monkfish in black olive crust, celery tagliatelle and crustacean espuma

05. “Five spices” - Caramelized duck breast with spices, zucchini and prune stew with ginger,baby potatoes and garlic confit

Zazen

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Zazen Restaurant packs a punch when it comes to fine dining. This beach front restaurant has garnished many favorable reviews and is well-known throughout the island for the excellence of its food and service. Dine on the terrace overlooking the sea and enjoy the very best of Mediterranean and Thai cuisine. The presentation is wonderfully artistic and the staff go out of their way to make you feel at home. Discover also the uniquely designed underground wine cellar and one of the largest wine selections in Thailand. Whether for a romantic occasion or for a family get-together, Zazen is the perfect place to experience a memorable evening.

46 EAST MEETS WEST

Bophut Beach

Samui Ring Road ChawengMaenam

Peace Resort Zazen Restaurant(Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa)

Bophut Resort Bandara Resort

Peace Tropical Spa

47ITALIAN, FRENCH, MEDITERRANEAN & LEBANESE

IT ComplexBeach Republic

Spa Samui

Lamai Beach

Samui Ring RoadChaweng Lamai

Beach Republic

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 458 100Average cost per person: 950 Bt House wine per glass: Start at 200 BtWine list: More than 50 wines, from 900 Bt per bottle Credit cards: Visa, Master, Amex, DinersService & Tax: Subject to govt. tax & 10% service charge Music: Mellow ambient lounge Open from: 7.00am - 10.30am - Breakfast 11.00am - 10.30 pm - Lunch, Dinner, TapasWeb: www.BeachRepublic.com

FOR TAXI: ร้Ò¹µÑé§Íยู่ã¹âÃ§áÃÁ บีช รีพับบลิค ห่างจากไอทีคอมเพล็กซ์ ประมาณ 150 เมตร

Catch the breeze by the ocean-front infinity pool. Sip the afternoon and evening away on champagne, cocktails, and great wines. Mellow to the easy ambient grooves. Dine under the stars and savor the international tapas and fine Thai and Mediterranean cuisine. Koh Samui’s premier beach destination has arrived. A new republic has been born. Open breakfast, lunch and dinner, with all day grazing.

TAPAS SAMPLE:Tuna tartar taco, avocado salad & anchovy vinaigrette

Wagyu beef & foie gras sticks

Crispy calamari served with tarter sauce

Lamb short ribs slow cooked with kokkari sauce

Hummus & Tabouleh with feta cheese

Tequila-lime snapper fish tacos

MENU SAMPLE:Castricum Australian lamb cutlets with chili jam

Snapper Meuniere - panfried local snapper a la Meuniere

Leek & parmesan risotto, thyme infused with wild mushrooms

Republic Burger

Classic vanilla creme brulee

Republic gourmet thin crust pizzas

Chocolate fondant & vanilla ice cream

48 ITALIAN, FRENCH, MEDITERRANEAN & LEBANESE

INFORMATION:Web: www.drfrogssamui.comEmail: [email protected]:Tel: 077 448 505 Email: [email protected] wine per bottle: 1,600 BtHouse wine per glass: 320 BtFood: voted best pizza on the islandExecutive Chef: Massimo MarianiCredit cards: Visa, Master Card, AmexOpen From: daily 12 noon till lateEntertainment: Live Music every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7.30PmFollow us: facebook.com/drfrogs Free WiFi

MENU SAMPLE:01.Cozze e Vongole - Sautéed mussels & clams, white wine soup & toasted garlic bread02.Antipasti misti - Selection of best quality cold cuts and cheeses03.Risotto Tartufo - White truffle, sautéed onions, parmesan shavings in light cream04.Lamb Tenderloin - Herb roasted and finished with red wine05.Pizza Seafood Marinara - Tiger prawns, mussels, clam, squid, mixed peppers, garlic & parsley06.Mango Creme Brulee - Served with homemade raspberries compote

Dr Frogs

“Finding a more scenic place to enjoy a meal on Samui would be hard” Dr Frogs is situated in Chaweng Noi right next door to the View Point. It boasts the perfect location, the most attentive staff, and excellent Italian & Thai cuisine. Satisfying even the toughest critics from the Thailand Tatler magazine to include it as one of Thailand’s best restaurant in 2013 and 2014.

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View PointDr Frogs

Beach

Samui Ring Road LamaiChawengBest Western Samui Bayview

Voted 2013 & 2014as one of Thailand’s

best restaurants


Maenam ChawengBophut Main Road

Fisherman’s Beach RoadBeach Pier to Phangan

H Bistro

H Bistro (Hansar Samui)

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 245 511 Open: Breakfast : 6.30 am - 10.30 am Lunch: 11.30 am - 3.00 pm Dinner: 6.00 pm - 11.00 pmExecutive Chef: Stephen Jean DionTotal seating capacity: 74 seats (46 seats inside and 28 seats outside)Credit cards: Visa, Master, JCB, Amex and Diner ClubWebsite: www.hansarsamui.comemail: [email protected]

MENU SAMPLE:

01.Foie Gras from the Soulard farm in France’s Perigord region which is famous for having the best quality available

02. Maine Lobsters freshly flown in from Canada, Japan and France

03. Atlantic Deep Sea Red Prawns caught at a depth of 2,000 meters

04. Ibierico Pork a highly prized commodity with an aged, nutty and delightfully funky flavor

05. Bresse Royal Pigeon a much sought after French delicacy featured on many top 3-star Michelin Star Chefs menus

06. Madagascar Prawns famous for their sweetness and best eaten chilled

07. Gillardeau French Oysters The Gillardeau family’s small private company was founded in 1898 in Bourcefranc-le-Champus near La Rochelle and The lle d’oleron in western France. They produce only ‘speciales,’ oysters that are fleshier and consequently, more expensive

Strongly focused on providing cuisine at the highest level, the resort’s signature dining experience, H-Bistro features a fresh French Mediterranean menu and exclusive wine list. Enjoy true Mediterranean spices merged together with ingredients ranging from imported fresh Maine lobster and oysters from Canada, Japan, and France.

FOR TAXI: ร้านตั้งอยู่ในโรงแรมหรรษา สมุย หาดบ่อผุด ในฟิชเชอร์แมน วิลเลจ

50 ITALIAN, FRENCH, MEDITERRANEAN & LEBANESE

The Cliff Bar & Grill is more than just a fabulous location. Italian Chef Sergio Martelli & Peruvian Chef Adrian Torres both presenting a grand tour of the Mediterranean, with an accent on Portuguese, Italian and now Spanish Tapas. The drinks list is fantastic too, perfectly enjoyed at the Cliff Bar, itself a distinctive Samui favourite.

MENU SAMPLE:

01. Cozza al vino bianco - N.Z Mussels in our creamy white wine sauce. A traditional Italian recipe - 420 Bt

02. Gambas al pil pil - Portuguese Piri Piri Prawns. A Portuguese specialty - 420 Bt

03. Fettucine All Gambetti all Cognac - Tiger prawns served in a Cognac and cream sauce - 540 Bt

04. Australian Fillet 250g - 21 Day aged imported Grain fed Steer - 1,180 Bt

05. Zarzuela De Marisco Seafood Platter - Imported Live Atlantic Lobster, King Scallops, N.Z Mussels, Calamari, Tiger Prawns and fresh Fish Served with Spanish rice, Salad or French Fries - 3,280 Bt

06. Chocolate brownie cake w / Vanilla ice cream - 320 Bt

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 448 508 or 081 913 2002Average Cost Per person: 1,200 BtHouse wine per bottle: 1,495 BtCredit cards: Visa, Master Card, Amex,Union Pay , JCB Service & Tax: 10% service charge & 7% Gov. taxPopular Dish: Seafood Platter (No.5)Corkage Fee: 600 bahtOpen From: 12:00-22:00 (kitchen) 12:00-01:00 (Bar) 12:00-17:00 (Tapas Bar) Entertainment: Guest DJs Friday Web: www.TheCliffSamui.com

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The Cliff

Voted 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014& 2015 as one of Thailand’s best restaurants

IT ComplexThe CliffBeverly Hills View Point

Beach

Samui Ring Road LamaiChaweng


The Dining Room is probably the most beautiful restaurant on the Island. Tucked away in a secluded cove just five minutes south of Lamai. Dine on a wonderful cross-over of Asian, French and Mediterranean flavours, the atmosphere manages to be both elegant and relaxed, perfect for a romantic dinner for two or for friends and family.

MENU SAMPLE:01. Pan roasted Hokkaido scallops, citrus braised endive, lump fish caviar and orange beurre blanc

02. River prawns ravioli, lobster bisque reduction, Savoy cabbage, foie gras powder and white truffle oil

03. Poached Rougie foie gras au torchon, caramelized peaches, walnuts, mache lettuce, brioche

04. Roasted Spanish sea bream, poached oyster, piment d esplette, Pommery grain mustard sauce, braised Savoy cabbage

05. Tajima wagyu beef tenderloin, le ratte potato “puree”,Belgian endivers, baby carrot, morel sauce

06. Beef Rossini “The Dining Room”, grain fed Australian tenderloin and saute foie gras, wilted baby spinach, garlic pain perdu, Jerez sauce

07. Australia Murray Land Farm rack of lamb with herbs crust, summer beans, chick peas, endives, roasted parsnip, Post wine sauce

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 233 020 - 4Average cost per person: 900 BtHouse wine per glass: 250 BtCredit cards: Visa, Master, AmexService & tax: 7% Tax & 10% Service ChargePopular Dish: No.3, 5, 6, and 5 course chef’s tasting menuEvents Saturday: Live cabaret show with International buffetEvery Tuesday night: Thai night (4 Regions) with a Thai dance showLive music: Monday, Wednesday and FridayOperation hours: Open for Lunch and DinnerCulinary Director: Azizskandar AwangWeb: www.rockyresort.com

The Dining Room

Angkor Overlap Stone

Beach

Hua ThanonHin Ta & Hin Yai

Lamai Lipa Noi

The Dining Room(Rocky’s Resort)

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KOH SAMUI

52 INTERNATIONAL, THAI & SEAFOOD

BeachBEYOND THE SEA(ShaSa Resort & Residences, Koh Samui)

Samui Aquarium

Butterfly GardenSamui Ring RoadLamai

Hua Thanon

Lipa Noi

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 913 888Average cost per person: 700 BtHouse wine per glass: 300 BtCredit cards: All Major CardsService & Tax: 7% Tax and 10% Service Charge Popular Dish: Herbal TunaOpen from: 07:00 am - 22:00 pmWeb: www.shasahotels.com

FOR TAXI: ร้Ò¹Íยู่ã¹โรงแรมชาซ่า รีสอร์ท แอนด์ เรสซิเดนซ์ แหลมเส็ด ทางไปบัตเตอร์ฟลายการ์เดนท์

BEYOND THE SEA opens daily from morning for breakfast continues to ShaSa sunny afternoon and besides sweets from After You, BEYOND THE SEA also pampers its guests by Tantalising Thai Tapas, finest coffee, special blends from the best quality coffee beans. As the night falls, imported wines and champagnes which are well-selected by Khun Omapatt, a sommelier and a general manager of ShaSa Resort & Residences.

CHEF’S RECOMMENDATION:

Herbal Tuna Herb-crusted tuna, served with roasted potato and boiled vegetable ทูน่าสมุนไพร - 750 Bt

Mee Kiew Goong Pu Egg noodle and prawn wonton soup with crab meat, Chinese cabbage and bean sprouts บะหมี่เกี๊ยวกุ้งและเนื้อปู - 350 Bt

Mee Grob Goong Manggorn Crispy egg noodle with lobster in gravy sauce ราดหน้าหมี่กรอบกุ้งมังกร - 1,250 Bt

Spaghetti Panaeng Nue Spaghetti with grilled sirloin steak, dressed with rich Panaeng curry sauce สปาเก็ตตี้แพนงเนื้อย่าง - 650 Bt

Pineapple Mojito - 270 Bt

BEYOND THE SEA

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 231 323Average cost per person: 1,500 BtHouse wine per bottle: 1,200 BtHouse wine per glass: 280 BtCredit cards: Visa , Master , Amex , DinersService & Tax : 10% service charge & 7% VAT Popular Dish: King prawn with tamarind sauceEntertainment: Thursday Fisherman nightExecutive Chef: Chef JoomOpen from: 06.00-24.00 Hrs. 07:00 - 10:00 Breakfast 12:00 - 18:00 Daytime restaurant 18:00 - 23:00 Dinner (last order 22:30)

FOR TAXI: ร้านตั้งอยู่ติดชายหาดในโรงเเรม ดาราสมุย หาดเฉวง ใกล้กบัโรงแรมเมอืงสมยุ ตรงข้าม โรงเเรมโนราห์ เฉวง

BeachDara Serene(Dara Samui Beach Resort & Spa Villa)

Nora Chaweng HotelSamui Seafood

Muang Samui Spa Resort

Chaweng Beach RoadPizza Hut

The IslanderGringos Cantina

The Outback

53INTERNATIONAL, THAI & SEAFOOD

Dara Serene

An intimate dining experience by the beach at Dara Serene Restaurant offers a variety of food with privacy of enjoying an exclusive dining in a romantic setting with your loved one.

● Thai menu THB 5,000 per couple

● International menu THB 6,000 per couple

● Seafood Basket set THB 2,500 for 2 persons

MENU SAMPLE:

01. Bruschetta with avocado, tomato tartar, site mushroom crispy Fran bread

02. King prawn with tamarind sauce

03. Lobster Panang with coconut milk and red curry spicy sauce

04. Cold Tapas fresh cheese on top tomato, Greek salad in pita bread, avocado with smoked salmon serving mustard sauce

05. Red tuna steak with mashed potato and balsamic tic sauce

06. Hot chocolate with vanilla ice-cream

INFORMATION:Contact: 077 428 300-9Average cost per person: 900 BahtHouse Wine per bottle: 1,500 Baht Credit Cards: Visa, Master, Amex Service & Tax: 7% tax & 10% service chargePopular Dish: No.2 and No.4Open From: 12:00 to 23:00Web: www.samui.anantara.com Executive Chef: Bernhard KollWine Guru: Mr. Santi Thongrit

Awarded by the Wine Spectator for an outstanding wine selection

Full Moon Char Grill

The Full Moon Char Grill restaurant offering ocean-view dining on an elevated terrace overlooking the infinity pool and beachfront. Inspired, grilled prime cuts and original creations by the acclaimed chef, salt and oil gurus will guide you through your meal that will transport you even further into paradise.

MENU SAMPLE:

01. Our “Full-Moon” signature experience of Classic Caesar salad prepared tableside

02. Char-grilled tiger prawn wrapped in the aged parma ham rising high on a bed of tender green bean and spring onion salad surrounded with drops of pisto mayonnaise

03. Australian Grain-fed “Condabri” beef strip loin (200 gram) (300 gram)

04. “The ultimate one” our 400 gram wagu beef, “Kurobuta” pork, veal and vegetable spear baked in the char coal fired tandorri oven

05. Samui seafood connection grilled snow fish, and blue river prawns resting on a crisp butter brioche, butter fried potatoes finished with kaffier lime sauce and fine greens.

06. Premium grilled snow fish topped with sautéed foie gras and presented on creamy polenta, grilled artichoke, olives and carrot diamond FOR TAXI: ร้Ò¹Íยู่ã¹âÃ§áÃÁ Í¹Ñ¹µÃÒ บ่อผุด

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Full Moon Char Grill(Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa)

Maenam ChawengBophut Main Road

Fisherman’s Beach RoadBeach Pier to Phangan


Gringos Cantina is Samui’s Original Mexican restaurant and has a new beer garden and BBQ area where you can sit and relax, without feeling like you are in the heart of Chaweng . Enjoy authentic Tex Mex cuisine or just sip on a frozen margarita, which comes in three tempting flavours. Gringos has also expanded its menu to offer a larger selection of Tex- Mex , as well as succulent dishes right off the BBQ, along with burgers, baquettes, pizzas & other favourites..

MENU SAMPLE:

01. Nachos - corn tortillas melted cheesesalsa & jalapeno peppers - 215 Bt

02. Tacos - Crispy corn tortillas with chicken or beef, lettuce, salsa and cheese - 325 Bt

03. Enchiladas - soft corn tortillas with chicken or beef topped with enchilada sauce and cheese - 350 Bt

04. Fajitas - beef, chicken, pork with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, salsa and two warm flour tortillas - 415 Bt

05. 250 gm. Imp BBQ Steak with choice of two side dishes - 650 Bt.

06. ½ rack BBQ Pork Ribs with Choice of two side dishes - 410 Bt.

07. Deep Fried Ice Cream - Chocolate, strawberry or Vanilla - 140 Bt

*Vegetarian Selection, Thai Selection & Kids menu

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 413 267Average cost per person: 500 BtHouse wine per glass: 140 BtCredit cards: Visa, MasterPopular Dish: Fajitas (No.4)

Happy Hours: Margaritas 350 Bt per jug

(14:00 to 19:00) Open from: 14:00 to 24:00

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Gringos Cantina


Paydar SupermarketDara Samui BeachResort & Spa Villa

Samui Seafood

Pizza Hut


The Outback

Chaweng Beach Road

Beach

Lanna restaurant facing the lively Chaweng Road, serving mouth watering a large variety of fresh seafood in traditional Thai style atmosphere, and comes alive at night with our selection of Thai food and a delectable selection of Western specials with live music every night.

MENU SAMPLE:

01. Bruschetta with avocado, tomato tartar, site mushroom crispy Fran bread

02. King prawn with tamarind sauce

03. Lobster Panang with coconut milk and red curry spicy sauce

04. Cold Tapas fresh cheese on top tomato, Greek salad in pita bread, avocado with smoked salmon serving mustard sauce

05. Red tuna steak with mashed potato and balsamic tic sauce

06. Hot chocolate with vanilla ice-cream

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 231 323Average cost per person: 1,500 BtHouse wine per bottle: 1,200 BtHouse wine per glass: 280 BtCredit cards: Visa , Master , Amex , DinersService & Tax : 10% service charge & 7% VAT Popular Dish: King prawn with tamarind sauceEntertainment: Thursday Fisherman nightExecutive Chef: Chef JoomOpen from: 12.00-23.00 Hrs.

FOR TAXI: ร้านตัง้อยูใ่นโรงเเรม ดาราสมยุ ตดิถนนเลยีบ หาดเฉวง ใกล้กบัโรงแรมเมอืงสมยุ ตรงข้าม โรงเเรมโนราห์ เฉวง

Lanna


Lanna(Dara Samui Beach Resort & Spa Villa)

Nora Chaweng HotelSamui Seafood

Muang Samui Spa Resort

Chaweng Beach Road

BeachPizza Hut


The Outback

Nora Beach Resort Coral Bay Resort

Frangipani Bay To Airport

Beach

ChawengChoeng Mon

OceanKiss(Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa)


OceanKiss

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 960 333Average cost per person: 700 BtHouse wine per bottle: 1,200 BtCredit Cards: Visa, Master, AmexService & Tax: 7% tax & 10% service chargeExecutive Chef: Matthias MittnachtOpen from: 11.30 to 23.00Web: www.lawana-chaweng.anantara.com

“OceanKiss” located on the beach of Anantara Lawana Resort offering outdoor dining with wonderful panoramic views across the Gulf of Thailand serving a carefully designed a la carte menu of Thai specialities and Italian favourites to give you all a delightful selection to choose from. Open for Lunch and dinner you can enjoy the wonders of Thai cuisine or the international appeal of Italian gastronomy while the sea laps the shore in front of your very eyes. The menu is complemented with an extensive wine list which will be carefully explained by the in house Wine Guru.

MENU SAMPLE:

01. Hot Rock Garlic Prawns in Tuscany spices, served sizzling on a hot rock

02. Som Tam Goong Lay - Green papaya salad, string beans and cherry tomatoes with lime dressing and grilled Andaman prawns

03. Lobster Risotto - Rock lobster, Parmesan, butter, cream and spring onion

04. Panna Cotta - Pistachio flavoured classic recipe, served with marinated cherries

With your loved ones Grill your own seafood or meats Don’t forget your favorite beer!

Campfire Every Friday from 7 pm.onward

FOR TAXI: ร้านตั้งอยู่ในโรงแรม อนันตรา ลาวาณา รีสอร์ทแอนด์สปา หาดเฉวง

INFORMATION:

Contact: 077 914 700 ext. 7402 Average cost per guest: THB2,000 plus 10% SVC and 7% taxCredit Cards: Visa, Master, Amex, DinersPopular Dishes: No. 04 OCHOS Black Angus Prime Ribs MBS2 1.5-2 kg. for 2 people sharingOpen: 06.30pm until 11.00pmE-mail: [email protected] Website: www.AKARYN.com

FOR TAXI: ร้านอยู่ในโรงแรมอัคริณ สมุย รีสอร์ทแอนด์สปาถนนเฉวง-เชิงมน เข้าซอยตรงข้ามเซเว่นอิเลฟเว่น สาขาเชิงมนวิลเลจ 300เมตร

Beach

OCHOS Steakhouse

Samujana RelaxOCHOS Steakhouse(AKARYN Samui Resort&Spa)

Several of the leading restaurants on Samui do offer exceptional meat dishes on their menus. But not one of them has gone all the way and announced itself as a bona fide ‘steakhouse’, offering a full range of the highest quality imported meats. Introducing OCHOS, Samui’s first top restaurant to provide an exceptional dining experience for true carnivores. And although OCHOS isn’t in Chaweng itself, it’s very easy to get to, being just five minutes’ drive away on the road to Choeng Mon at Hanuman Bay. Follow the signs for AKARYN Samui Resort & Spa, in which it’s housed, and you won’t go wrong.

MENU SAMPLE:

01. Japanese IWATE Wagyu Striploin MBS2 300gmMBS2: “Marble score” refers to the grading of intramuscular fat in Wagyu beef02. American CAB Black Angus Ribeye Our most popular cut of beef.03. Chateaubriand 500gm Australian Premium grass fed beef for minimum of 2 people04. OCHOS Black Angus Prime Rib (MBS 2) 1.5-2kg The piece of meat you want to share between minimum 2 - 4 people05. Full Rack of Premium Lamb The Piece of Lamb you want to share for 2 people

Choengman Village AB Solute Sanctuary


ChawengChoengmon

INFORMATION:Contact: 077 425 357Executive Chef: Azizskandar AwangTheme Nights: Thai buffet night with Thai dancer on every Monday International BBQ buffet with Live Duo on every WednesdayCooking Class: Daily 1,990 Bt/person includes apron, recipes, certificate and souvenir photo CDPrivate Dining On The Beach: menu selection starting from 1,500 Bt/personPopular Dishes: no 1, no 4 and no 5House Wine by the glass: 150 BtAverage cost per person: 600 BtCredit Cards: Visa & MastercardService & Tax: 10% service charge & 7% taxOpen from: Daily from 11.30am to 22.30pmWebsite: www.peaceresort.com

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Beach

Sea Wrap

Peace Tropical Spa

Sea Wrap(Peace Resort)

Samui Ring RoadBophut Resort & Spa Anatara Resort & Spa

Experience one of the most celebrated restaurants on Samui at Peace Resort. From Executive Chef Azizskandar’s distinctively original Thai & international culinary delights, to theme nights and dining on the beach, you can enjoy it all right here at Sea Wrap. Whether it is for a romantic evening, dining with family or friends, Sea Wrap is the perfect venue. So ease yourself to the sound of gently lapping waves, enjoy the wonderful sea views and indulge your senses to an exquisite dining experience.

MENU SAMPLE:

01. Crispy duck leg confit in black beans sauce, Mandarin orange and stir fried baby bok choy

02. Tiger prawns with tamarind sauce, stir fried asparagus, red chili, Thai basil and crispy shallots

03. Stir fried soft shell crabs in garlic and pepper sauce, medley of sauté vegetables fresh coriander

04. Grilled Australian rib eye steak au poivre, green peppercorn sauce, steak house fries, a side salad

05. Herb crusted Murray River lamb cutlet, grilled Mediterranean vegetables, baba ganoush and Port wine jus

06. Seared yellow fin tuna loin, grilled radicchio lettuce, new potato, asparagus and red wine sauce


Romantically indulge in the endlessly scenic Gulf of Thailand where you can relax and be spoiled for your holiday experiences with International delights.Sun: with outdoor seating next to our infinity swimming pool.Moon: fully air-condition and surrounded in beautiful teak wood.Star: rooftop bar where you can sip cocktails and enjoy some snacks while watching the sunset or gazing to the stars above. Sun Moon Star is a dream dining and relaxing location and all with the same breathtaking view and elegant, exciting and romantic atmosphere.

MENU SAMPLE:01. Mixed seafood appetizer

02. American Fresh spring roll

03. Tomatoes goats cheese salad

04. Silavadee club trio sandwich

05. Silavadee seafood soup

06. Regine pasta with rock lobster

07. Baked Chicken with Gruyere cheese

08. Veal cordon bleu

09. Ossobuco Milanese

10. Grilled Salmon & Tiger prawns white wine sauce

11. Lobster newburg style

12. Silavadee Pork Chop

INFORMATION:Contact: 077 960 555 Average cost per person: 750 Bt House wine per bottle: 1,400 Bt House wine per glass: 350 Bt Credit card: Visa, Master, Amex, Diners, JCB Service & Tax: Taxes and service charges are INCLUDED in all Silavadee prices Recommended: Silavadee Pork ChopSun: Open from 18.00 – 22.30 Moon:

Star: Open from 17.00 – 23.30Website: www.silavadeeresort.com

FOR TAXI: ร้านอยู่ในโรงแรมศิลาวดี พูล สปา รีสอร์ท ซอยเดียวกับโรงแรมเรอเนซอง

Breakfast:Lunch:Dinner:

06.00 – 11.00 11.00 – 17.00 17.00 – 22.30 (International cuisine)


Sun Moon Star

Sun Moon Star(Silavadee Pool Spa Resort)

Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & SpaIT Complex building The Spa ResortLamaiChaweng Samui Ring Road

Beach

Free transfer to our restaurant in Lamai area, and more than 4 guests from anywhere on Koh Samui (advance booking required)

The Larder

DINNER MENU SAMPLE:

01. Miso Fine - Foie Gras, Black Truffle & Miso Broth

02. Flame On - Wagyu Beef (MBS 9) Rump Steak, Stilton, Rocket & Quince Salad

03. Loin’s Den - Australian Lamb Tenderloin, Black Pudding Croquette, Smoked Celeriac & Grilled Courgette

04. Smokey Waters - House Smoked Snow Fish, Asparagus Rissotto & Poached Egg

05. Scotch Egg - Soft Yolk Duck Egg Wrapped in Sausage Meat, Asparagus For Dipping

06. Espressotini Float - Vodka, Baileys, Kahlua and coffee with salted caramel ice-cream

No fuss. No fancy terms. No pretension. The newest restaurant to join the leagues in Chaweng, The Larder takes things back to basics serving up a casual yet sophisticated dining experience – bringing together the finest produce in the most approachable and frankly, delicious manner. With an outdoor deck and indoor air-conditioned dining room, The Larder encourages patrons to sit back and relax whilst enjoying some of Samui’s finest reinventions of British and International classics alongside carefully crafted cocktails with a twist. Located at the top of the Chaweng Beach Road (opposite Anantara Lawana). The Larder is open Monday to Saturday, from midday for delicious lunchtime fare through until 11pm, for those looking for dinner or a late night cocktail.

FOR TAXI: ร้านอาหารเดอะ ลาร์เดอร์ สมุยตั้งอยู่เยื้องโรงแรม อนันตรา ลาวาณา รีสอร์ทแอนด์สปา หาดเฉวง

INFORMATION:

Cuisine: Contemporary British/InternationalContact: 077 601 259Average cost per person: 800 THBCredit card: Visa, MastercardService & Tax: Government Tax 7% Open: 12pm – 11pm, Monday to SaturdayEmail: [email protected]: www.thelardersamui.com


Nora Beach Resort Coral Bay Resort

Frangipani Bay To Airport

Beach

ChawengChoeng MonAnantara Lawana Resort & Spa

The Larder

FLAVOURS OF SAMUI

Chef Chai’s roots stretch beyond the shores of Samui to the northern capital of Chiang Mai where his passion for Thai cuisine was born in the comforts of his family kitchen. As a youth, he delighted in helping his mother in the preparation of the family’s meals and became inspired by the sights and smells which surrounded him.

This curiosity for all things culinary was nurtured during his formative years until he took on apprenticeship roles at local Thai eateries in Pattaya and Bangkok following his education. As a means to expose himself to service operations, he assumed a position at Vertigo, Banyan Tree Bangkok’s al fresco rooftop restaurant and bar, where he remained for five years under the guidance of Banyan Tree’s Director of Cuisine.

As Banyan Tree Samui was set to launch in 2010, his desire to return to the kitchen was fulfilled when he joined the pre-opening team at Saffron. Under the tutelage of Banyan Tree’s Corporate Chef, he refined his skills to swiftly rise to become head chef at the resort’s signature restaurant where he serves delectable dishes from all regions of Thailand. As the recipient of Thailand Tatler’s Best Restaurant award for two years running, his team has been further inspired to continue embracing the fresh and fragrant ingredients of the country, and to craft menu options that are uniquely their own.

From humble beginnings to resounding success, Chef Chai exemplifies the spirit of Banyan Tree in his passion for learning, mentorship of his team and his endless desire to deliver memorable culinary experiences for guests from all corners of the globe.

Saffron Banyan Tree SamuiLamaiTel: 077 915 333Web: www.banyantree.com/en/ap-thailand-koh-samui

SOMCHAI CHOMCHUEN

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NiCk HallOriginating from Nottingham in the UK, Nick has been residing in Thailand for the past nine years. After completing a formal culinary training program in his native country, he went on to work for both country house hotels and stand alone gourmet modern British restaurants.

After taking a year to explore the world, Nick decided to make Thailand his home and headed to Phangan Island to create his very own fine dining restaurant called Me’nu, in partnership with wife Ann. After two years at the helm of this stunning eatery, he headed over to the island’s first five star resort,the Rasananda resort and spa.

A proud father of two beautiful girls, Nick decided to make a move over to Samui Island and take the helm of the kitchens at the prestigious SALA Samui Resort and Spa early in 2011.

He is known for his high standards and attention to detail; his style of cooking described as modern, using only the freshest and finest ingredients available. He always insists on everything being made by hand and from the heart.

SALA Samui has a great range of culinary options, from gourmet Western to traditional Asian and modern Italian. Its amazing private beach dining is just one of the signature services available from Nick and his team at the resort, which continues to go from strength to strength.

SALA SamuiPlease contact 077 245 888www.salasamui.com

FLAVOURS OF SAMUI

Jean-François graduated from the Ecole Hotelière Provinciale de Namur in Belgium and spent the next six years working with great chefs such as Freddy Van Decasserie in the 2-star Michelin restaurant, La Villa Lorraine, before going on to De Bijgaarden, and then refining his craft alongside Yves Mattagnes at Sea Grill.

Then, like many of today’s hot chefs, he decided to see the world and experience what other more exotic cuisines could teach him. Jean-Francois found himself at the world’s most luxurious hotel, the ‘7-star’ Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. As Sous-Chef in charge of their signature seafood restaurant, Al Mahara, he created their quarterly menus and embraced the excitement and knowledge of working in the most sumptuous hotel in the world.

Still in need to see the world he headed off to Singapore as Chef de Cuisine for the opening of a new cutting edge restaurant , The Cliff, awarded by the World Gourmet Summit. Then on a visit to Bali, he became enchanted with the island and its people and decided to make it his home. He spent the next 4 years there working in various restaurants and hotels such as CasCades Restaurant at The Viceroy Bali, which he decided to make his signature restaurant, creating an outstanding menu of fine imported produce with both Western and exotic Asian influences.

After a few years working at Kai Restaurant/Swissotel Moscow, ranked as one of the top 10 restaurants in Moscow, Jean-Francois decided to join the Zazen team in Samui in March 2014 in order to take over the remarkable work of Chef Stéphane Courtin.

Zazen RestaurantZazen Boutique Resort & SpaBophutTel: 077 425 085Web: www.samuizazen.com

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Chef Ik, Bunn Borriboon, cannot contain his excitement in being once again a part of BEYOND THE SEA, Siamese Brasserie, this time as its Culinary Stylist. He is known as a culinary trend setter from the Krua Indy TV Program. Recently, he had kept himself busy as an ingredients specialist for Iron Chef Thailand, which is aired on Channel 7.

In 2012, Chef Ik with Thailand’s gastronomic team, won the Silver Medal during the International Food Fair Korea which was held in South Korea. He was handpicked by Chef Willment Leong, the Founder Chairman of Thailand Culinary Academy together with other 10 very talented chefs for the said competition. Aside from this, he was also a part of the GASTRONOMIQUE 6 project 2012 of ShaSa Resort & Residences in Koh Samui. Whenever he visits ShaSa Resort & Residences during vacation, he acts as the consultant for BEYOND THE SEA, Siamese Brasserie. He is always very happy to return to the restaurant’s kitchen to cook for family and friends.

Chef Ik is known for a number of delectable dishes such as Lobster Thermidor with Red Curry Risotto, Prawn & Scallop Ravioli Tom Yum, and Smoked Salmon & Crab Canapé.

BEYOND THE SEASiamese BrasserieTel: 077 913 888Web: www.shasahotels.com

IK, BUNN BORRIBOON

FLAVOURS OF SAMUI

Chef Woothigrai, also known as Chef Woody joins the Conrad Koh Samui team from one of the luxury resorts in Phuket, the Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach Resort, where he held the position of director of culinary.

Prior to his tenure at the Pullman resort in Phuket, Chef Woody spent more than seven years as Executive Chef at two luxury resorts in Khao Lak, Phang Nga, and has also worked as Executive Sous Chef for more than two years at luxury resort properties on the Denarau Island in Fiji.

Originally from Phuket, he started his career in the kitchen in 1992, and have since gained many years of experiences from hotels and resorts in Phuket, including 4-year experience as the restaurant chef at Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa.

Chef Woody graduated from Phuket Vocational College with High Vocational Certificate in culinary education. With his strong background in Thai culinary, and long experience in working with many luxurious hotels and resorts, Chef Woody is super ready to create new exciting dishes that combine an exotic touch of the Southern-Thai cuisine with fine dining experience at ‘Jahn’, the resort’s award-wining restaurant, Conrad Koh Samui.

With his outgoing personality and infinite creativity knowledge in Thai cuisine, Chef Woody is now welcoming all resort guests and other visitors on Koh Samui who wish to learn the secret of Thai cooking techniques with freshest recipe from the Thai master chef named “Woody”.

JahnConrad Koh SamuiTel: 077 915 888

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aZiZSkaNDaR aWaNgAzizkandar Awang is a natural chef. His cooking pours forth from him as naturally as wine from a bottle. Aziz is an artist, continually creating and inventing a-new. In his thirty four years he has worked hard and accomplished much.

Having learned the foundations of Classical French Cuisine in the rigours of Culinary school, Aziz was quickly recognized as a talent and rose rapidly to the top.

In his first job at Renaissance KL signature restaurant his Executive Chef put him forward for the prestigious Golden Hats best young chef Malaysia. Despite being the youngest entrant at twenty one, Aziz won the competition and went on to win several Malaysia /Singapore culinary events, Australian Black Box and Chaine de Rotisserie competitions.

Aziz’s ability took him to five star signature restaurants in Kuala Lumpar and Thailand. After eight years working sixteen hour days with barely a break and to the highest of standards, Aziz has maturity and experience beyond his thirty four years.

Today you can find him in ‘the dining room’ Rocky’s Boutique Resort. Take the opportunity to experience something very special. Choose a la carte or take a five to seven course tasting menu with wine pairing. Each dish an exquisite tableau, a sensual melange of taste and texture. Aziz and his team practise classical French Cuisine presented in a modern context using state of the art techniques and equipment such as ‘Sous Vide’ and ‘Thermo Mix’. Lunch menu will be ‘Modern Bistro’ dinner menu will be based on ‘Modern French and Mediterranean Cuisine.’

Introducing Azizkandar Awang, a name you might be hearing a lot more of.

Rocky’s Boutique ResortTel: 077 233 020www.rockyresort.com

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“The thing I most wanted to do was be an architect,” says chef Sathit Muangprom. “I always wanted to create something special, something that would stand out.” He then discovered he also loved cooking. However, he didn’t choose one dream over another. He combined both and the result is 9GEMS Lounge Restaurant. Both the architecture and design of the restaurant are all his creation and are impressive in their own right. And what you eat here is equally as good, making this a dining experience to remember. Sathit has had plenty of cooking experience. He originally learned in Thailand, where he began providing dinners for his brothers and sisters, but then went to Europe. After spending two decades in Switzerland, where he learned European cuisine, plus traveling all over the world, it’s not surprising his tastes are very eclectic.

“My favorite dishes,” he says, “are fusion tandoori chicken salad and Home-made potato gnocchi. I also love Thai-style sea-bass with chili and basil. I make lots of Italian dishes as well as French patisserie. I’m not one for ready-made food from a shop – I prefer to make everything by myself.”

Sathit is a great believer in multi-culturalism and aims for his food to be like the restaurant he’s built and designed – a combination of both Thai and European. With both quality design and food, he’s succeeded in combining very different creative dreams.

9Gems Lounge RestaurantTel: 077 256 125www.9GEMSsamui.com

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MAIN ROAD

3P Karaoke

InternationalSchool

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To Airport

Rajabhat University

Welcome to 9GEMS Lounge Restaurant, a totally luxurious venue that reaches new peaks when it comes to wining and dining. Experience the very best of fusion food and cocktails high up on a hillside overlooking Chaweng. We’re dedicated to providing our guests with brilliant times in a chic and relaxed setting.

Opening Hour: Tue-Thu open from 4pm-12am Fri-Sun open from 4pm-2am, closed on Monday Open every day in August and from mid-December to the end of AprilClose for holiday from the 1st to 27th of November

Dress Code: Trendy or Smart Casual.

Minimum Age: +12 (Screaming children will not be tolerated)

Be Sweet Be Wild Be 9Gems

9GEMS Lounge Restaurant tel: 077 256 125 fax: 077 256 124 email: [email protected]

Located at 118 Central Festival Samui (1st fl oor), Chaweng Beach RoadOpen From: 11 am -11 pm

Email: [email protected]@taisamui.comReservations: 077 963 889

Tai, which literally means red snapper in Japanese, a fusion restaurant that combines the sophistication of European food with distinct Japanese fl avors. At Tai by RED SNAPPER, you can enjoy classic and contemporary Japanese cuisines that are meticulously prepared by one of the country’s fi nest chefs - Chef Noboru.

Tai by RED SNAPPERJapanese Dining With a Twist

Next to Chaweng Regent Beach Resort, Chaweng Beach For reservations or more information please call 077 300 200

www.redsnappersamui.com

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