Dining in Koh Samui

Koh Samui has made its own reputation as dining destination. It is known to enjoy Thai and international food while looking at good scenic beauty. Catering to tourists from all parts of the world, all types of cuisine is found in Koh Samui. Wine is readily available in Koh Samui, and some restaurants even have specialized wine cellars. Visit Koh Samui and have dining experience there.

Thai Food
Thais are proud of their food and it justifies them. Fresh ingredients are used to make Thai food and it is always well prepared. Base Thai food is far from spicy. However, the condiments and sauces served with the meal could be very hot and spicy. You can more or less in the as per your taste. Thai food can be availed in all part of Koh Samui island. Thai food is held with high regard all over the world and Koh Samui is a nice place to enjoy this food.

Hawker Stalls
Hawker stalls are ubiquitous in Koh Samui. From delicious food and fruits to spicy salads, every food item is sold in these hawker stalls. Some visitors are fearful of these stalls because of hygienic sense. Some of the food items available in these stall cannot be tasted even in chic restaurants. So, for tasting these items, it is inevitable for you to visit these stalls. You could get variety of food in these hawker stalls including Chinese, Indian, Malay and of course Thai. Most street vendors walk with their wares in balancing rattan baskets slung on a pole. You would also see hawkers selling wares from a stainless steel cart with wheels. These vendors have more space and hence more variety.

Sea Food
Like most islands, Koh Samui is also a nice place for enjoying sea food. In many restaurants specializing in sea food, you would find scrumptious sea food. In most beach front restaurants, food served is mouthwatering. No beach experience is complete without tasting seafood. Secret of the scrumptious seafood lies in the freshness of its supplies of fish, crabs, prawns, lobsters and other shellfish, coming from the fisherman's daily catch.

Western Food
Catering to large influx of Western tourists, some good Western restaurants have come up in Koh Samui. Some well-known Western restaurants are The Albatross Cafe & Pub, Aroma Restaurant, Bann Yin Dee Restaurant, East West Food Delight, Ratri Jazztaurant and Rock Fish Restaurant.