Joanna James
The second largest island of Thailand, Koh Samui is a destination of choice due to its beautiful beaches, and lush rainforests complemented by luxury resort facilities. Those foodies who are keen to pick destinations with good cuisine will be tempted by the delightful array of Thai cuisine on offer.
Banana pancakes are a hot seller for breakfast or brunch with many restaurants in Koh Samui offering this staple wonder. There are always plenty of fruits on offer in this tropical city which you can have with something more staple such as eggs, toast, waffles and many more. La Fabrique with a Parisian touch serves fresh pastries and coffee or eggs and pancakes in style. If you are looking for something less chic and more filling make a beeline to The Tent Beachfront for lobster with egg, waffles with passion fruit and many more. Experience the Sunday Brunch at the Tent and you would want more.
The midday meal is dependent on how much you have eaten for breakfast and what your activities are thereafter as a heavy lunch will simply make you fall asleep on your sunbed unless you have an activity or an excursion planned. Considering these factors, the Jungle Club with a spectacular terrace is ideal for its delightful Thai cuisine or even western food like tapas, pizzas etc as often enjoyed by guests from Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort. Another popular family-run restaurant is Haad Bang Po with its mouthwatering dishes of squid fried rice and a variety of seafood dishes topping the list.
This is usually the meal you can linger over and enjoy thoroughly after a day's exciting escapades. Whether it is a light meal or an exciting one is dependent on your mood and your foodie inclinations. Try Happy Elephant at Fishermans Village for a mix of Thai and western food. Added to relishing the food you can enjoy a good view of the setting sun and have a go at the sweet delights here. You can also make it a night to remember by visiting Tree Tops Sky Diving if you are with your loved one.
For those who love to eat greens and veggie items rather than seafood or meat, there are many options such as Greenlight Café and Bar specialises in smoothies, toast with jam etc for breakfast, The Art Club offers all plant-based food. The fried pineapple rice and Vege satay are popular at Art Club whilst the creamy plant milk coffee is also relished. Khunnay offers the best all Vegan buffet for dinner with all-you-can-eat for 120 Bahts.
This is a vibrant place enjoyed by locals and visitors alike for special Thai favourites like chicken satay, seafood satay, chicken balls, shredded pork, corn on the cob, deep-fried potato twisters, pizza and many Thai sweetmeats and other food items apart from the shopping stalls.
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