Eating on Samui - June 2015

ISSUE 65: JUNE 2015 ISSN 1906-4101

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

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 magnificently 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.

Our Chef ’s Thai and Mediterranean cuisine will take guests on a culinary journey that will long be remembered as one of their best dining experiences in Thailand. 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 Thursday and Sunday night, an amazing Thai dance show with live music and traditional costumes from the Kingdom of Siam awaits you.

Award-winning Restaurant Recommended by many 5-star Resorts on the island Reservations are highly recommended: Call : 077 425 085 - 081 737 8771 Mail : fb@samuizazen.com

editor’s letter 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.

So read on and enjoy!

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Authentic Thai Cuisine At Its Finest

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 saffron-samui@banyantree.com 99/9 Moo 4, Maret, Samui, Surat Thani 84310 banyantree.com

SUN MOON STAR Romantically indulge in the endlessly scenic Gulf of Thailand where you can relax and be spoiled for your holiday experiences

SUN MOON STAR

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

SUN MOON STAR at SILAVADEE POOL SPA RESORT 208/66 Moo 4, Maret, Koh Samui Suratthani 84310, Thailand Tel. 077 960 555 Fax 077 960 055

Website: www.silavadeeresort.com Facebook: Silavadee Pool Spa Resort Instagram: @silavadeeresort

BOUTIQUE RESORT KOH SAMUI

TREAT YOURSELF AT LEAST ONCE

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.

ROCKY’S BOUTIQUE RESORT, KOH SAMUI. RESERVATIONS 077 233 020 dining@rockyresort.com www.rockyresort.com Just south of Lamai Beach.

AUTHENTIC THAI & SOUTHERN

Thai CUISINE

"Krua Bophut" is the authentic Thai restaurant located in the beautiful Fisherman Village on Bophut Beach. This royal Thai design is decorated by wood carving as a classically antique Thai house. The 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 Thai cuisine and Southern Thai menu in local style. Fresh seafood is a must with great quality from the fisherman village at reasonable price. With our good service, here you will find a superb dining experience and great memories.

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Bophut Beach

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077 430 030 or 077 245 035

16/16 Moo 1, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320, Thailand www.kruabophut.com email: kruabophut.samui@gmail.com

Restaurant Listings

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ROYAL/TRADITIONAL THAI, INDIAN, & JAPANESE Chef Chom’s Thai Restaurant (Tongsai Bay) 38 Traditional Thai Cuisine

Jahn (Pang Ka) 24

Contemporary Thai Cuisine

Krua Bophut (Bophut) 09

Authentic Thai & Southern Thai Cuisine

Noori India (Chaweng) 39 Indian Cuisine

Poppies (Chaweng) 40 Royal Thai & International

Saffron (Lamai) 41

Traditional & Modern Thai Cuisine

SALA THAI (Lamai) 26 Authentic Thai Cuisine

Tai by RED SNAPPER (Chaweng) 71

Classic & Contemporary Japanese Cuisine

The Height (Lamai) 42 Fine Thai Cuisine

EAST MEETS WEST 9Gems (Chaweng) 18

East meets West Cuisine

Drink Gallery (Chaweng) 43 East meets West Cuisine

SALA Restaurant (Choeng Mon) 44 East meets West Cuisine

The Page (Chaweng) 45 East meets West Cuisine

Zazen (Bophut) 46

Contemporary East meets West

and more...

EDITOR’S CHOICE 14 A selection of fine dining restaurants

FLAVOURS OF SAMUI 61

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A selection of Executive Chefs

INTERNATIONAL, THAI & SEAFOOD ITALIAN, FRENCH, & MEDITERRANEAN

BEACH GRILL (Maenam) 02 International, Thai & Seafood

Ciccio Ristorante & Dara Serene Pizzeria (Chaweng ) 53 BEYOND THE SEA (Laem Set) 52 International, Thai & Seafood

Beach Republic (Lamai) 47

Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine

Ciccio (Choeng Mon) 20 Italian Cuisine

Dr Frogs (Chaweng Noi) 48 Italian Cuisine

H Bistro (Bophut) 49

French-Mediterranean Cuisine

Red Snapper (Chaweng) 71 Mediterranean fusion Cuisine

The Cliff (Lamai) 50 Mediterranean Cuisine

The Dining Room (Lamai) 51 French-Mediterranean Cuisine

International, Thai & Seafood

Gringos Cantina (Chaweng) 54 Mexican Cuisine

Lanna (Chaweng) 55

International, Thai & Seafood

Ocean Pier (Lamai) 13

International, Thai & Seafood Cuisine

OceanKiss (Chaweng) 56 Thai & International Cuisine

OCHOS Steakhouse (Choeng Mon) 57 Samui Premium Steakhouse

Sun Moon Star (Lamai) 58

Seafood & International Cuisine

The Larder (Chaweng) 59

Contemporary British & International Cuisine

ZAMA (Bangrak) 60 International, Thai & Seafood

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

Reservations: 077 422 767-8 Please see page 45 for menu sample

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.

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.

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

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Sometimes it’s good not to follow the crowd.

DRINK GALLERY Eclectic 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.

Reservations: 077 422 299 Please see page 43 for menu sample

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

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The View from the Top 9GEMS Lounge Restaurant

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.

Reservations: 077 256 125

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 chefowner 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 Monday Open every day in August and from midDecember to the end of April Close for holiday from the 1st to 27th of November Dress Code: Trendy or Smart Casual.

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

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

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.

Reservations: 077 428 700 www.muangsamui.com

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.

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Samui’s Original Premier Ocean Club

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.

Reservations: 077 458 100 Please see page 47 for menu sample

“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 Saturday Pool Party is famous for its Two For One on All Shots promotion and its unique offer of 4 Ladies + 4 Bikinis = 1 Free Bottle of Bubbles! The day is driven by local and international DJs providing easy ambient grooves, while party goers lounge under the sun and play in the two ocean-front infinity edge pools.

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.

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 1,590++ Baht including one cocktail, local beer, or glass of wine (799++ Baht for kids under 12), it’s great value for money too.

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.

The brunch offers a huge range of options, with different food zones placed carefully around the restaurant. The

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

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HEAD FOR THE HEIGHTS Jahn at the Conrad Koh Samui

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 to conrad_koh_samui@conradhotels.com

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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SALA THAI

The Best Restaurant with Best Service in Lamai 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”

“Immaculate food and service”

(Steve R, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

(Darren V,Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)

“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 with good service.”

“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.”

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

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.

Reservations: 077 233 180

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HANSAR SAMUI

An Epicurean Experience Featuring French Mediterranean Cuisine Hansar Samui is a stunning new 74 room beachfront property located on the tropical stretch of golden sands and turquoise waters of Koh Samui’s up market Bophut Bay. With every room offering a full seafront view, the resort offers a front seat to the idyllic island life. A leisurely stroll down the quaint cobblestone ‘walking street’ adjacent to the resort, is the vibrant Fisherman’s Village, with its antique wooden shop fronts, chic cafes and atmospheric seaside bars.

Beachfront Venues Stephen has created an epicurean experience in his sparkling state of the art kitchens, for resort guests where they can appreciate the authentic taste of French Mediterranean Cuisine, in addition to a Thai menu at the trendy beachfront H Bistro Restaurant.

Sunset cocktails and canapés are best enjoyed at the stunning elevated Chill Lounge - overlooking the golden sands and turquoise waters of Bophut Bay where guests can lounge on oversized opium beds while day turns to dusk, or in the romantic light of the moon and candles. The chic and trendy Chill Lounge showcases a carefully

hand picked International wine list and innovative cocktail menu. Alternatively guests can enjoy snacks and refreshments poolside or beachside, and relax and the beach bar which is hugely popular during happy hour.

Reservations can be made through the resort’s reservations office direct on: Telephone: +66 77 245 511 Fax: +66 77 245 995 Email: reservation@hansarsamui.com Website: www.hansarsamui.com Please see page 49 for menu sample EDITOR’S CHOICE

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THE DINING ROOM AT ROCKY’S BOUTIQUE RESORT ‘Probably the most beautiful Restaurant on the Island’

Please see page 51 for sample menu RESERVATIONS: 077 233 020

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.

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Authentic Thai Cuisine At Its Finest

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 41 For reservations, call 077 915 333 or email saffron-samui@banyantree.com EDITOR’S CHOICE

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BEYOND THE SEA Siamese 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.

‘A Must Try Authentic Thai Cuisine Restaurant on Koh Samui’ is not only its definition but really is.

The uncompromising tasty menus especially the local ones are truly original in recipe and flavour.

Further 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.our guests from Scallop in Green Curry, Thai Paella or Thai Calamari.

Reservations: 077 913 888

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 Mellow Mango with Sticky Rice which is one of ShaSa’s signature dish. It becomes a must for Samui travelers to check in at BEYOND THE SEA with its signature dishes as the missions checking point.

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, moderndesigned 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 like Belgian Chocolate, BEYOND THE SEA also pampers its guests by finest coffee, special blends from the selected premium coffee beans. As the night falls, imported wines and champagnes which are well-selected by Khun Omapatt are ready to be served.

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A Taste of India in Samui Whether you are a fan of Indian cuisine or want to taste it for the first time, Noori India is the perfect place to experience the array of spicy flavors. Koh Samui’s oldest Indian restaurant, Noori India is the culmination of the culinary skills and business acumen of the Indian brothers Di-Di (D. D. Pandey), a recognized name in Indian hospitality industry and Peter (Amit Pandey), a well-known restaurant entreprenuer.

comforts of their home.

D.D is conducting cookery classes to apply his expertise in Indian cuisine by teaching enthusiastic foodies the perfect way to cook Dal, Chicken Tikka Masala and Naan in the

Noori India presents the entire gamut of Indian cuisine – from the delectable vegetarian to mouthwatering non-vegetarian, from tandoori-baked dishes that tickle the taste buds to juicy kebabs. The sizzling Tawa is another dish that rarely fails to evoke awe in the diner. Made with vegetable, chicken, prawn or fish, Tawa is a treat for gustatory, olfactory, auditory and visual senses.

Noori India offers a safe sanctuary for vegan and vegetarian visitors to Samui, as there are fewer options for them at restaurants serving local Thai and European cuisines. Despite this, Noori India’s most popular dishes are Chicken Tikka and Tandoori Chicken from its Tandoor, a clay oven used in India. Other dishes on the do-not-miss list are Lamb Madras, Chicken Bolti, Shami Kebab and Sheek Kabab.

While dining at an Indian restaurant, it is shameful not to try out the varieties of biriyanis. At Noori India, the must-try dish is the Sea-Food Biriyani that the Chef skillfully prepares using shrimps, prawns and fish, in addition to dry fruits and saffron.

It is not uncommon to find diners grappling with the difficult task of selecting dishes from the rich menu of lip smacking dishes. To give them a sample of the best, Noori India has assembled ‘Set Meal’, an array of delicacies including Samosa, Chicken Tikka Masala, Mixed Vegetable Curry, Pilaf Rice and Naan.

‘Set Meal’ not only makes the choice easier, it is wallet-friendly too.

“Noori India Is the Best Place to Savor Authentic Indian Dishes” The accomplishment of Noori India is its ability to serve authentic Indian dishes without charging the patrons a ransom for the gastronomical treat.

The stylish yet comfortable Indian décor, exotic presentation and affable staff add to the dining experience. The success of the chain’s first restaurant near central Chaweng has lead to the opening of a branch in south Chaweng near Poppies and the third branch in Food Park at Central Festival Samui.

We make you chef for your family & friends. Learn art of Indian cooking, Vegetarian, Vegan, Biryanies, Masala & Curries.

Reservations: 086 740 7873, 077 413 108, 077 413 315 Please see page 39 for menu sample

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Chef Chom’s Thai Restaurant

Six Senses Hideaway

Arayaburi Boutique Resort Tong Sai Road

Chef Chom’s Thai Restaurant (Tongsai Bay Cottages) Imperial Boat House Chaweng

Big Buddha

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.

MENU SAMPLE:

INFORMATION:

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

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

Web: www.tongsaibay.co.th

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ROYAL THAI, INDIAN, JAPANESE & CHINESE

For Taxi: ร้านตั้งอยู่ในโรงแรมบ้านท้องทราย บ้านปลายแหลม

Noori India

Beach Chaweng Buri Resort Noori India 1

Banana Fan Sea Chaweng Beach Road

Noori India 2

Poppies Resort

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 Bt Credit cards: Visa, Master (3% charge) Service & Tax: Included Open from: 11am to 11.30pm Web: www.nooriindiasamui.com *LEARN YOUR INDIAN COOKING*

FOR TAXI: ร้านนูริ สาขา 1 อยู่ตรงข้ามโรงแรมเฉวงบุรี รีสอร์ท หาดเฉวง ร้านนูริ สาขา 2 อยู่หน้าโรงแรมเฉวง โคฟ รีโซเทล ROYAL THAI, INDIAN, JAPANESE & CHINESE

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Poppies

Chaweng Cove Resotel

Noori India 2

Beach Poppies Restaurant (Poppies Resort) Chaweng Beach Road

Seascape Resort

Bangkok Bank

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:

INFORMATION:

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

Contact: 077 422 419 Average cost per guest: 790 Bt House wine per bottle: 950 Bt Credit cards: Visa, Master, Amex Service & 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 17:30 Dinner 17:30 to 22:30 Web: www.poppiessamui.com

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.

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ROYAL THAI, INDIAN, JAPANESE & CHINESE

FOR TAXI: ร้Ò¹Íยู่ã¹âçáÃÁ ป๊อ»ปี้ ËÒ´à©Ç§ (ÃÐËว่า§ âçáÃÁ «Õ Êऻ ¡Ñº à©Ç§ ⤿ ÃÕÊÍร์·)

Saffron

Saffron (Banyan Tree Samui) IT Complex building Chaweng

Beach Silavadee Pool Spa Resort Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa Samui Ring Road

Le Meridien Lamai

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:

INFORMATION:

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

Contact: 077 915 333 Average cost per person: from 1,200 Bt Wine by Bottle: from 2,400 Bt Credit cards: Visa, Master, Amex, JCB, Diner Service & Tax: included Popular Dish: No. 1, No. 4, No. 6 Open: 18.00 - 23.00 hrs Web: www.banyantree.com/en/ap-thailandkoh-samui Email: saffron-samui@banyantree.com

FOR TAXI: ร้านอยู่ในโรงแรมบันยันทรี สมุย ห่างจาก ไอที คอมเพล็กซ์ 150 เมตร เลี้ยวเข้าซอยซ้ายมือ ประมาณ 500 เมตร

ROYAL THAI, INDIAN, JAPANESE & CHINESE

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The Height

IT Complex building Chaweng

Beach The Height (Silavadee Pool Spa Resort) Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa Samui Ring Road

The Spa Resort Lamai

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 Thai Open from: 17.00 – 22.30 Website: www.silavadeeresort.com

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

FOR TAXI: ร้านอยู่ในโรงแรมศิลาวดี พูล สปา รีสอร์ท ซอยเดียวกับโรงแรมเรอเนซอง

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ROYAL THAI, INDIAN, JAPANESE & CHINESE

Drink Gallery

Beach Baan Samui Resort McDonald’s

Drink Gallery (The Library) Saver Mart

Chaba Resort

Chaweng Beach Road

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.

MENU SAMPLE:

INFORMATION:

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

Contact: 077 422 299 Average cost per person: 600 Bt++ Credit Cards: VISA, Master, AMEX, JCB, Diner Service and Tax: 7% tax and 10% service charge Open: Daily from 1PM till 1AM Website: www.thelibrary.co.th/drinkgallery Email: restaurant-dg@thelibrary.co.th

FOR TAXI: ร้Ò¹Íยู่ã¹à´ÍÐäźÃÒÃÕè ËÒ´à©Ç§ àÂ×éͧ¡Ñºà«¿àÇÍร์ÁÒร์·

EAST MEETS WEST

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SALA Restaurant

n To

Chef Chom’s (Tongsai Bay)

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Big Buddha

SALA Restaurant at SALA Samui

Sa

Mini Golf International

Hotel The White House Chaweng Beach Road

Imperial Boat House Chaweng

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:

INFORMATION:

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

Contact: 077 245 888 Average 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% VAT will 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 Hall Open from: 07:00 to 23:00 Web: www.salasamui.com

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

FOR TAXI: ร้Ò¹µÑé§Íยู่ã¹âçáÃÁ ÈÒÅÒÊÁØ ã¡ล้¡ÑºâçáÃÁ à´ÍÐäÇท์ àÎÒส์ ËÒ´àªÔ§Á¹ต์

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EAST MEETS WEST

The Page

Beach Baan Samui Resort McDonald’s

The Page (The Library) Saver Mart

Chaba Resort

Chaweng Beach Road

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.

MENU SAMPLE:

INFORMATION:

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

FOR TAXI: ร้Ò¹Íยู่ã¹à´ÍÐäźÃÒÃÕè ËÒ´à©Ç§ àÂ×éͧ¡Ñºà«¿àÇÍร์ÁÒร์·

Contact: 077 422 767-8 Average cost per person: 1,200 Bt House wine per bottle: 1,400/1,700 Bt Credit cards: Visa, Master, Amex, JCB, Diner Service & Tax: 7% and 10% Popular Dish: No.02, No.4, No.6 Open from: Breakfast Culture 07:00 – 10:30 Lunch 11:00 – 16:00 Tea by the Sea 13:00 – 15:00 Dinner 19:00 – 24:00 Beach Bar 11:00 – 24:00 Website: www.thelibrary.co.th E-mail: rsvn@thelibrary.co.th Follow us: facebook.com/librarysamui

EAST MEETS WEST

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Zazen

Zazen Restaurant (Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa) Maenam

Bophut Beach Peace Resort

Bophut Resort

Samui Ring Road Peace Tropical Spa

Bandara Resort Chaweng

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.

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

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INFORMATION:

Private Dining On The Beach: Available on request, please email for bookings & enquiries Cuisine: French-Mediterranean & Thai Wine Cellar: above 360 labels from 16 countries, with a choice of 30 wines by the glass Average cost per person: 1,200 Baht Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, Amex Entertainment: Thai Dance Show every Thursday and Sunday from 8:00pm Open: Every day, 11:00am-17:00pm & 18:30pm-22:30pm Reservation: highly recommended Website: www.samuizazen.com Contact: 077 425 085 and 081 737 8771 E-mail: fb@samuizazen.com Join us on: facebook.com/samuizazen Free WiFi

FOR TAXI: ร้Ò¹Íยู่ã¹âçáÃÁ «Òà«ç¹ ºÙ·Ô¤ ÃÕÊÍร์· á͹ด์ Ê»Ò บ่ͼش

Beach Republic

Lamai Beach Renaissance Chaweng

Beach Republic Samui Ring Road

Le Méridien Samui Lamai

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:

INFORMATION:

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

Contact: 077 458 100 Average cost per person: 950 Bt House wine per glass: Start at 200 Bt Wine list: More than 50 wines, from 900 Bt per bottle Credit cards: Visa, Master, Amex, Diners Service & 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, Tapas Web: www.BeachRepublic.com

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

FOR TAXI: ร้Ò¹µÑé§Íยู่ã¹âçáÃÁ บีช รีพับบลิค ห่างจากไอทีคอมเพล็กซ์ ประมาณ 150 เมตร ITALIAN, FRENCH, MEDITERRANEAN & LEBANESE

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Dr Frogs

Beach Dr Frogs Chaweng

View Point Samui Ring Road

Best Western Samui Bayview

Lamai

“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.

MENU SAMPLE:

01.Cozze e Vongole - Sautéed mussels & clams, white wine soup & toasted garlic bread 02.Orata All’Acqua Pazza - Baked Red Snapper, Olive oil, garlic, cherry toms, lemon and parsley 03.Risotto Porcini - Sautéed Porcini mushrooms in white wine 04.Mountaineer Steak - Black Angus Rib-eye with mountain cheese fondue 05.Pizza Red Hot - Spicy pork sausage meat, pepperoni, black olives, fresh and dried chili 06.Mango Creme Brulee - served with homemade raspberries compote

INFORMATION:

Web: www.drfrogssamui.com Email: info@drfrogssamui.com Reservation: Tel: 077 448 505 / 083 500 1728 Email: deliciousfood@drfrogssamui.com House wine per bottle: 1,600 Bt House wine per glass: 320 Bt Food: voted best pizza on the island Executive Chef: Massimo Mariani Credit cards: Visa, Master Card, Amex Open From: daily 12 noon till late Entertainment: Live Music every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7.30 pm Follow us: facebook.com/drfrogs Free WiFi

Voted 2013 & 2014 as one of Thailand’s best restaurants

FOR TAXI: ร้Ò¹Íยู่เฉวงน้อย ใกล้กับจุดชมวิว

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ITALIAN, FRENCH, MEDITERRANEAN & LEBANESE

H Bistro

Beach Fisherman’s Beach Road H Bistro (Hansar Samui) Maenam

Bophut Main Road

Pier to Phangan

Chaweng

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.

MENU SAMPLE:

INFORMATION:

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-leChampus near La Rochelle and The lle d’oleron in western France. They produce only ‘speciales,’ oysters that are fleshier and consequently, more expensive

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 pm Executive Chef: Stephen Jean Dion Total seating capacity: 74 seats (46 seats inside and 28 seats outside) Credit cards: Visa, Master, JCB, Amex and Diner Club Website: www.hansarsamui.com email: reservation@hansarsamui.com

FOR TAXI: ร้านตั้งอยู่ในโรงแรมหรรษา สมุย หาดบ่อผุด ในฟิชเชอร์แมน วิลเลจ ITALIAN, FRENCH, MEDITERRANEAN & LEBANESE

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The Cliff

Beach Beverly Hills View Point Chaweng

The Cliff Samui Ring Road

IT Complex Lamai

The Cliff Bar & Grill is more than just a fabulous location. The food presents a grand tour of the Mediterranean, with an accent of Portuguese and Italian. The drink list is fantastic too, perfectly enjoyed at The Cliff Bar, itself a distinctive Samui favourite.

MENU SAMPLE:

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

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. Fresh Imported Oysters 6pcs - 890 baht

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ITALIAN, FRENCH, MEDITERRANEAN & LEBANESE

INFORMATION: Contact: 077 448 508 or 081 913 2002 Average Cost Per person: 1,200 Bt House wine per bottle: 1,495 Bt Credit cards: Visa, Master Card, Amex, Union Pay , JCB Service & Tax: 10% service charge & 7% Gov. tax Popular Dish: Seafood Platter (No.5) Corkage Fee: 600 baht Open 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

FOR TAXI: ร้Ò¹Íยู่º¹Ëน้Ò¼ÒÃÐËว่Ò§à©Ç§¡ÑºÅÐäÁ ã¡ล้æ¡ÑººÔê¤ร๊ͤ

The Dining Room

Hin Ta & Hin Yai Lamai Angkor

Beach The Dining Room (Rocky’s Resort) Overlap Stone

Hua Thanon Lipa Noi

The Dining Room is probably the most beautiful restaurant on the island. Tucked away in a secluded cove south of Lamai, The Dining Room serves an excellent selection of FrenchMediterranean cuisine in a delightfully casual, yet elegant environment. Perfect for a romantic evening for two, or for the whole family.

MENU SAMPLE:

INFORMATION:

01. Seared French foie gras with caramelized strawberry, mesclun leaves, warmed brioche and Xerez jus 02. Hokkaido scallops with pumpkin and cauliflower mousseline, baby spinach, and toasted pumpkin seed 03. Butter poached Canadian lobster with bordelaise sauce, sweet carrots, shallots, mushrooms and baby turnips, beetroot chip 04. Seared fillet of snow fish with curry and saffron broth, wilted leek, celeriac and fondant potato 05. Roasted fillet of line caught sea bass with steamed new potatoes, oyster mushroom beignet, roasted tomato and artichoke 06. Classic Tournedos Rossini, grain fed tenderloin and foie gras poêle, pommes château and Madeira sauce 07. Peppercorn crusted Australian veal, sweet garlic confit, roasted baby beetroot, and wilted baby spinach

Contact: 077 233 020 Average cost per person: 900 Bt House wine per glass: 250 Bt Credit cards: Visa, Master, Amex Service & tax: 7% Tax & 10% Service Charge Popular Dish: No 1, 4 and 6 Events: Every Sunday night: Barbeque on The Rocks with Cabaret show.

Every Tuesday night: Thai buffet night (4 Regions) with Thai dance show Entertainment: Live Music most nights!

Operation hours: 6.30 - 23.00 Executive Chef: Azizskandar Awang Web: www.rockyresort.com the dining room

BOUTIQUE RESORT KOH SAMUI

FOR TAXI: ร้Ò¹¹ÕéµÑé§Íยูã่ ¹âçáÃÁ Ãçͤ¡Õé ÃÕÊÍร์· ÃÐËว่Ò§ ËÔ¹µÒËÔ¹ÂÒ¡ѺËÑǶ¹¹ã¡ล้¡ÑºÇÑ´ÈÔÅÒ§Ù ITALIAN, FRENCH, MEDITERRANEAN & LEBANESE

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BEYOND THE SEA

Beach Hua Thanon Lamai

Samui Ring Road

Samui Aquarium

Butterfly Garden Li pa No i

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

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:

INFORMATION:

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

Contact: 077 913 888 Average cost per person: 700 Bt House wine per glass: 300 Bt Credit cards: All Major Cards Service & Tax: 7% Tax and 10% Service Charge Popular Dish: Herbal Tuna Open from: 07:00 am - 22:00 pm Web: www.shasahotels.com

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

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INTERNATIONAL, THAI & SEAFOOD

FOR TAXI: ร้Ò¹Íยู่ã¹โรงแรมชาซ่า รีสอร์ท แอนด์ เรสซิเดนซ์ แหลมเส็ด ทางไปบัตเตอร์ฟลายการ์เดนท์

Dara Serene

Muang Samui Spa Resort Samui Seafood

Beach Dara Serene (Dara Samui Beach Resort & Spa Villa) Pizza Hut Chaweng Beach Road The Islander Nora Chaweng Hotel Gringos Cantina The Outback

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:

INFORMATION:

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

Contact: 077 231 323 Average cost per person: 1,500 Bt House wine per bottle: 1,200 Bt House wine per glass: 280 Bt Credit cards: Visa , Master , Amex , Diners Service & Tax : 10% service charge & 7% VAT Popular Dish: King prawn with tamarind sauce Entertainment: Thursday Fisherman night Executive Chef: Chef Joom Open 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)

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

FOR TAXI: ร้านตั้งอยู่ติดชายหาดในโรงเเรม ดาราสมุย หาดเฉวง ใกล้กบั โรงแรมเมืองสมุย ตรงข้าม โรงเเรมโนราห์ เฉวง INTERNATIONAL, THAI & SEAFOOD

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Gringos Cantina

Dara Samui Beach Resort & Spa Villa Samui Seafood

Beach Paydar Supermarket Chaweng Beach Road

Pizza Hut The Islander Gringos Cantina The Outback

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:

INFORMATION:

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

Contact: 077 413 267 Average cost per person: 500 Bt House wine per glass: 140 Bt Credit cards: Visa, Master Popular Dish: Fajitas (No.4)

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

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Happy Hours: Margaritas 350 Bt per jug

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

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Lanna

Muang Samui Spa Resort Samui Seafood

Beach Lanna (Dara Samui Beach Resort & Spa Villa) Pizza Hut Chaweng Beach Road The Islander Nora Chaweng Hotel Gringos Cantina The Outback

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:

INFORMATION:

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

Contact: 077 231 323 Average cost per person: 1,500 Bt House wine per bottle: 1,200 Bt House wine per glass: 280 Bt Credit cards: Visa , Master , Amex , Diners Service & Tax : 10% service charge & 7% VAT Popular Dish: King prawn with tamarind sauce Entertainment: Thursday Fisherman night Executive Chef: Chef Joom Open from: 12.00-23.00 Hrs.

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

FOR TAXI: ร้านตัง้ อยูใ่ นโรงเเรม ดาราสมุย ติดถนนเลียบ หาดเฉวง ใกล้กบั โรงแรมเมืองสมุย ตรงข้าม โรงเเรมโนราห์ เฉวง

INTERNATIONAL, THAI & SEAFOOD

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OceanKiss

Beach Nora Beach Resort Choeng Mon Frangipani Bay To Airport

Coral Bay Resort

OceanKiss (Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa) Chaweng

“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:

INFORMATION:

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

Contact: 077 960 333 Average cost per person: 700 Bt House wine per bottle: 1,200 Bt Credit Cards: Visa, Master, Amex Service & Tax: 7% tax & 10% service charge Executive Chef: Carlos Gaudencio Open from: 11.30 to 23.00 Web: www.lawana-chaweng.anantara.com

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

Campfire Every Friday from 7 pm.onward With your loved ones Grill your own seafood or meats Don’t forget your favorite beer!

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FOR TAXI: ร้านตั้งอยู่ในโรงแรม อนันตรา ลาวาณา รีสอร์ท แอนด์สปา หาดเฉวง

OCHOS Steakhouse

Beach Samujana

Choengmon

Relax

OCHOS Steakhouse (AKARYN Samui Resort&Spa) Chaweng Choengman Village AB Solute Sanctuary

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:

INFORMATION:

01. Japanese IWATE Wagyu Striploin MBS2 300gm MBS2: “Marble score” refers to the grading of intramuscular fat in Wagyu beef 02. American CAB Black Angus Ribeye Our most popular cut of beef.

03. Chateaubriand 500gm Australian Premium grass fed beef for minimum of 2 people 04. OCHOS Black Angus Prime Rib (MBS 2) 1.5-2kg The piece of meat you want to share between minimum 2 - 4 people 05. Full Rack of Premium Lamb The Piece of Lamb you want to share for 2 people

Contact: 077 914 700 ext. 7402 Average cost per guest: THB2,000 plus 10% SVC and 7% tax Credit Cards: Visa, Master, Amex, Diners Popular Dishes: No. 04 OCHOS Black Angus Prime Ribs MBS2 1.5-2 kg. for 2 people sharing Open: 06.30pm until 11.00pm E-mail: chef.asm@akaryn.com Website: www.AKARYN.com

FOR TAXI: ร้านอยู่ในโรงแรมอัคริณ สมุย รีสอร์ทแอนด์สปา ถนนเฉวง-เชิงมน เข้าซอยตรงข้ามเซเว่นอิเลฟเว่น สาขาเชิงมนวิลเลจ 300เมตร INTERNATIONAL, THAI & SEAFOOD

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Sun Moon Star

IT Complex building Chaweng

Beach Sun Moon Star (Silavadee Pool Spa Resort) Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa Samui Ring Road

The Spa Resort Lamai

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

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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 Chop Sun: Open from 18.00 – 22.30 Moon: Breakfast: 06.00 – 11.00 Lunch: 11.00 – 17.00 Dinner: 17.00 – 22.30 (International cuisine) Star: Open from 17.00 – 23.30 Website: www.silavadeeresort.com

FOR TAXI: ร้านอยู่ในโรงแรมศิลาวดี พูล สปา รีสอร์ท ซอยเดียวกับโรงแรมเรอเนซอง

The Larder

Beach Nora Beach Resort Choeng Mon Frangipani Bay To Airport

Coral Bay Resort

Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa Chaweng The Larder

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.

DINNER MENU SAMPLE:

INFORMATION:

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

Cuisine: Contemporary British/International Contact: 077 601 259 Average cost per person: 800 THB Credit card: Visa, Mastercard Service & Tax: Government Tax 7% Open: 12pm – 11pm, Monday to Saturday Email: hungry@thelardersamui.com Website: www.thelardersamui.com

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

FOR TAXI: ร้านอาหารเดอะ ลาร์เดอร์ สมุย ตั้งอยู่เยื้องโรงแรม อนันตรา ลาวาณา รีสอร์ทแอนด์สปา หาดเฉวง INTERNATIONAL, THAI & SEAFOOD

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ZAMA

The Scent Hotel Bophut

Bang Rak Beach Prana Beach Villas Punnpreeda Hip Resort Samui Bang Rak Road ZAMA (Prana Resort Nandana)

Choeng Mon

Samui’s first rooftop restaurant, serving Fine Thai and Modern European Cuisines. ZAMA serves the perfect mix of East meets West. Veering away from the standard Thai menu, dishes at ZAMA feature an array of innovative fusion variety, while its European selection showcases rustic fine dining complete with culinary finesse. ZAMA also exhibits an impressive selection of wines and champagnes as well as concocts gourmet cocktails for the more adventurous.

MENU SAMPLE:

INFORMATION:

01. PAN FRIED RED SNAPPER Steamed clams, apple & spiced tomato sauce

Contact: 077 253 688 Average cost per person: 800 Bt House Wine by Bottle: 1,500 Bt Credit Cards: Visa, Master Service & Tax: 7% tax & 10% Service Executive Chef: Martin Selby Open from: 7am – 11pm Web: zamasamui.com Email: potatoes@zamasamui.com

02. MAPLE SOY MARINATED SALMON Olive oil poached fennel, feta cheese, garden peas 03. PASTURE FED AUSTRALIAN RIBEYE STEAK Café de Paris butter, house fries, grilled tomato, mushroom 04. MUSSAMAN VEAL CHEEK Mussaman curry, onion rings 05. CRISP BABY CHICKEN Soy bean chilli sauce, ginger rice 06. CHILLI CRAB Singapore chilli sauce, mud crab

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FOR TAXI: ร้านอยู่ใน โรงแรม พรานา นันดานา ห่างจาก ธนาคารกรุงไทย สาขาหาดบางรักษ์ ไปทางบ่อผุดประมาณ 150 เมตร อยู่ด้านซ้ายมือ

eating on samui

Stephen Jean Dion Overseeing the culinary team at Hansar Samui is the innovative young Executive Chef, Stephen Jean Dion. A native of Canada, Stephen began his culinary career as an eighteen year old apprentice, at the famed restaurant Les Halles in Quebec under the leadership of Dominic Crovosier. After working in Singapore, Bangkok and Malaysia he spent two years in a unique assignment as Private Chef to His Majesty the King of Jordan where he catered for many high profile dignitaries and visiting Royalty. His love for Thailand saw him return to Bangkok where he spent five years at the Lebua at State Tower Bangkok (also known as the Dome). He started out as Chef de Cuisine of their Sirocco restaurant and within a few years became the Executive Chef.

Chef Stephen focuses on combining the right array of simple textures and flavors with the finest ingredients available which are sourced worldwide, while still ensuring value for money. The Foie Gras comes from the Soulard farm in France in the Perigord region which is famous for providing the best quality. Carefully selected fresh Maine lobsters and oysters are flown from Canada, Japan, and France. Menu items are complemented by a handpicked list of International wines and champagnes, reflecting the resort’s commitment to creating a truly epicurean experience.

H Bistro Hansar Samui Please contact 077 245 511 www.hansarsamui.com

FLAVOURS OF SAMUI Somchai Chomchuen 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 Samui Lamai Tel: 077 915 333 Web: www.banyantree.com/en/ap-thailand-koh-samui

eating on samui Martin Selby Chef/Owner

Young-ish British chef Martin Selby has called Koh Samui home for almost six years now and is keen to stay on for many more years to come.

Having paid his dues at some of Samui’s well-known resort-restaurants including The Library, Beach Republic and Rockpool, Martin recently took a leap of faith and opened his very own restaurant in Chaweng, The Larder.

With his cooking philosophy centred around simplicity, Martin was keen to share his ethos with both locals and tourists alike and so began The Larder nearing the end of 2012. Working with the same principles and execution, The Larder is just as Martin always envisioned. Simple.

Good. Honest. Food The Larder features an a la carte menu that has been carefully crafted using both local and imported produce, creating a rustic casual dining experience for all to enjoy.

Further to its staple fare, three huge blackboards boast daily specials that often include fresh imported mussels, Australian oysters and sumptuous scallops pan seared to perfection!

Further to the extensive and innovative food options are the creatively inspired cocktails. The cocktails, like the food, have been hand-crafted to let the ingredients shine, making use of often overlooked ingredients such as bacon, chilli and other surprising suspects.

Desserts are not forgotten, with a never ending selection of mouth-watering decadence, or for a more savoury affair the extensive selection of International cheese brings your meal to an impressive finish.

See you… and Chef Martin…at The Larder.

The Larder Tel: 077 601 259 Web: www.thelardersamui.com

FLAVOURS OF SAMUI Carlos Gaudencio Chef Carlos Gaudencio recently joined Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa, bringing his modern take on Asian and Western cuisine to Koh Samui.

“I always aim to impress with new and exciting dishes,” he said. “I have to be very creative in the kitchen to craft distinctive dishes that will delight guests.”

Some of his captivating creations include Canadian lobster with red radish petals, red radish shavings and apple marshmallows; velvet legume cappuccino with truffle oil emulsion; and roasted corn-fed chicken breast with chocolate cassis sauce.

Chef Carlos earned a Culinary Diploma from France’s Lycée Hôtelier de La Rochelle and fine-tuned his culinary skills under three-star Michelin chefs Guy Savoy, Alain Passard and Guy Martin in Paris before journeying to Asia, where he worked with the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and its French fine dining restaurant, Le Normandie, and the Farang Ses restaurant at the Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai hotel.

Before presiding over the kitchen at Anantara Lawana, he worked alongside three-star Michelin chefs such as Santi Santamaria, Thomas Keller, Marc Haeberlin, Juan Amador, Annie Feolde, Klaus Erfort, Sebastién Bras, Christian Le Squer, Michel Roux, Pierre Gagnaire, César Troigros and Cristian Bau. Fine cuisine has been a lifelong love. His passion for food began early, when he helped his parents prepare family meals. Inspired by chef Alain Passard and his vegetarian cuisine, Chef Carlos delights in crafting the freshest fare, and draws creativity from organic gardens.

Tree Tops/Ocean Kiss Tel: 077 960 333 www.lawana-chaweng.anantara.com Email: lawanasamui@anantara.com

eating on samui Nick Hall Originating 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 Samui Please contact 077 245 888 www.salasamui.com

FLAVOURS OF SAMUI Sathit Muangprom “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 Restaurant Tel: 077 256 125 www.9GEMSsamui.com

eating on samui Ik, Bunn Borriboon 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 SEA Siamese Brasserie Tel: 077 913 888 Web: www.shasahotels.com

FLAVOURS OF SAMUI Woothigrai Mungjit 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”.

Jahn Conrad Koh Samui Tel: 077 915 888

eating on samui AZIZSKANDAR AWANG Aziz is an unassuming, natural talent, continually creating and inventing a-new. A great leader who inspires his team at Rocky’s to want to do better.

After learning the foundations of Classical French Cuisine in the rigours of Culinary School 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 contestant at twenty one, he 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.

Today you can find him in ‘the dining room’ at Rocky’s Boutique Resort. Take the opportunity to experience something special. For Aziz, good taste, great flavour combinations, a generous portion are as important as the beauty of a dish. In the Rocky spirit, substance and quality must be a part of the mix, along with beauty and perhaps just a dusting of magic.

Choose a La Carte or take a five course tasting menu with wine pairing. Aziz and his team practice classical French Cuisine presented in a modern context using state of the art techniques and equipment such as ‘Sous Vide’ and ‘Thermo Mix’ . Lunch will be ‘Contemporary Bistro’, dinner will be based on ‘Modern French and Meditteranean Cuisine’.

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

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Dress Code: Trendy or Smart Casual.

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

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MAIN ROAD www.9GEMSsamui.com 9GEMS Lounge Restaurant tel: 077 256 125 fax: 077 256 124 email: info@9Gemssamui.com

To Beach Road

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 April Close for holiday from the 1st to 27th of November

To Airport

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.

Chaweng

Tai by RED SNAPPER

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

Email: manager@taisamui.com pr@taisamui.com Reservations: 077 963 889 Located at 118 Central Festival Samui (1st floor), Chaweng Beach Road Open From: 11 am -11 pm

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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