The best Thai restaurants Andaman Sea Coast

Simple but popular restaurant, especially at breakfast time. The nostalgic setting, in a style resolutely inherited from the Chinese merchants, with old photos of Phuket Old Town on the walls, is pleasant. There are two rooms on the street: an air-conditioned one at 14, and another one at 18, as in the old days, open on the road and with only fans. The prices are a bit higher than elsewhere but the quality of the dishes is undeniable. Try the Hokkien noodles, a delicious specialty of Phuket's Perakan cuisine.

Meal-show in this place with subdued light and romantic decor in the traditional style. This very chic and rather expensive restaurant, for Thailand, is a little gem, nestled in an old Sino-Portuguese shophouse. Customers are hand-picked, so it is best to book or arrive early. Very good reception. Choice of Thai specialties. The evening continues with a singing tour worthy of Régine's, then with a DJ... we push the tables and the customers start to dance! A must in Phuket Town.

Located in a beautiful 120 year old colonial building, this restaurant serves authentic and refined Thai cuisine. You won't be able to miss it, a large sculpture of a multicolored lobster adorns the facade! The dishes are exquisite and the presentation is meticulous. Favour the recipes of the south of the country and the specialities of fish and seafood. An acoustic orchestra plays in the evening and contributes to the chic atmosphere of the place. The establishment is very popular with the locals, so make sure to book, especially on weekends.

Pinto is a stilt restaurant located in an old traditional house in Lanta Old Town, with a large terrace offering a splendid view of the horizon. The menu offers perfectly executed Thai cuisine, the dishes are hearty and delicately presented. We recommend the Penang and Massaman curries, succulent. The welcome is smiling and the service attentive. If you are staying on the other side of the island, you will want to cross it every day to come and eat at Pinto! A great discovery.

I fell in love with this original restaurant. It serves contemporary Thai and international cuisine with exquisite, colorful presentation. On the menu: beef massaman curry, duck paneng curry, stewed pork... The desserts are not to be outdone. Creative and unusual. The setting is modern and simple, but well-kept, with welcome wood panelling. An ethereal atmosphere and very courteous service. A superb initiative rewarded by loyal customers who come year after year. We warmly recommend it!

This place doesn't look like much and yet its reputation has gone beyond the borders of the Kingdom of Siam... This restaurant is specialized in fish and seafood. Crabs, lobsters, oysters, shrimps, fish, shellfish... The choice is vast! The whole declined in several recipes, all as delicious the ones as the others, to be accompanied by a small dry and fresh white wine or a beer (the establishment does not serve alcohol between 2 pm and 5 pm). Service can be a little slow, but it's worth the wait. Highly recommended.

The Baan Mai is a restaurant with a singular architecture with a lot of woodwork, well located only a few meters from Kamala beach. It is run by a friendly Frenchman who will be able to advise you for your stay. Swimming pool with whirlpool, sauna, massages, soft music and Zen atmosphere for this restaurant which is built all in bamboo around a very friendly wooden bar as well. Thai and French cuisine (go for the prime rib with roquefort sauce!). It's a must-see place, especially for local francophones

The Celtic, a little difficult to find, offers Thai, French and Italian specialties, the menu offers an incredible variety of dishes. For more than a dozen years now in Thailand, Bertrand, an expatriate from Brittany, has always been in a good mood in his restaurant. It is not uncommon for the boss and chef to come to the guests' table to make sure that the meal is going well. Very friendly welcome. The dining room exudes a friendly atmosphere. International clientele. Yec'hed mate!

Nikita's is located a few meters from the sea, and facing Koh Bon, Koh Ratcha and Coral Island. On the menu, wood-fired pizzas, Thai and international dishes, as well as fish and seafood that make the success of this restaurant. Varied wine list and fresh fruit cocktails to enjoy while relaxing under a large tamarind tree and facing turquoise water, a change of scenery guaranteed! The prices are very reasonable and the service is rather professional. Tip: book your waterfront table in advance for dinner.

The establishment is located on the main road from Patong to Surin, you can't miss it. First of all Thai cuisine, including dishes that you can only find at Ohlala, but also tasty French dishes (beef recipes, mincemeat parmentier or fondue among others), and excellent pizzas. Don't forget to taste their creation: the Tam-Tam. Resident" prices are reasonable. The brocante-style decor is warm, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. Everything is homemade including the bread.

This long restaurant is located on the main road in the city centre. On the menu: Thai food of course, but also grills, pizzas, pasta, burgers... The place, popular, is mainly frequented by families of foreign tourists. The dishes are logically "westernized", therefore less spicy, and the menu is varied to meet all the demands, including those of these dear children. Very good value for money.

This typical little restaurant is always full, and very often people are waiting to take their seats. The atmosphere is friendly, we sit on wooden benches around several common tables. What's the rush? It's very simple, the traditional Thai cuisine served is succulent, the service is fast, and the prices are rather modest. Fish and seafood dishes are particularly well concocted. So popular that a second N°6 opened further down the street, a little higher up.

Located in the Jungceylon shopping centre, this restaurant is decorated like a Parisian bistro with a leather bench and a small table, with a Thai touch (photos, paintings, half tuk tuk...). You can also eat at the counter, sitting on stools. The menu is divided between Thai specialities and Western recipes. The dishes are generous, very tasty, and the atmosphere is always very friendly. A good option to eat during your shopping session, or to start your evening. Good alcohol list.

One of the best seafood restaurants in Koh Lanta, Saladan. The Saladan Seafood is a great success, with its own lobster farm, which you can choose before your meal, served on the large terrace on a pontoon with a beautiful view of Lanta Noi. The cooks are from the Chao Ley people, and they will know how to bring you to a boil: the products are fresh and the cooking is perfect. Large choice of prepared dishes or fish and seafood by weight.

This Beach Club is located in the middle of 2 small beaches, Paradise Beach and Chill Beach. The restaurant serves correct Thai and Italian cuisine. Several bars on site. The perfect place to have lunch if you decided to spend the day there. DJ every day from 4pm to 8pm. Deckchairs and showers available. A free shuttle bus runs every 30 minutes to and from the Illuzion Club, Jungceylon Shopping Center and Hooters (Hard Rock Café).

This group has existed for more than 30 years, and has restaurants in Brussels, Bangkok, Paris, London... The scenery alone is worth the trip: this superb Chinese-Portuguese style building is none other than the former residence of the governor of Phuket. Royal cuisine is served here, with refined dishes such as duck with tamarind sauce or Andaman shrimps with red curry and basil. Tasting menus and vegetarian menu available. The establishment also offers cooking classes. Top of the line.

A real institution in Krabi, this is undoubtedly one of the best places to enjoy traditional southern Thai cuisine. The ingredients are fresh and the flavours exquisite. The cuisine is adapted to Thai palates, so don't forget to specify"mai phet" if you don't want your dishes too spicy. Dinner is served in an old wooden house or in the garden with a small artificial pond, lit by large wooden lanterns.

It's easy to miss this unpretentious roadside establishment... And yet, it is a great success with travelers. The setting is pleasant: a beach bungalow type structure, wooden furniture and discreet music for the atmosphere. But the asset of this restaurant is its very good Thai cuisine at low prices. The dishes are copious and well presented, and above all they are tasty. All the classics of the country's gastronomy are proposed, from pad thai to massaman curry, declined in vegetarian recipes or not.

This small restaurant on the road, just past Klong Jak Bay, is located on a cliffside and offers a spectacular view of Bamboo Beach. On this large terrace, you will enjoy good Thai cuisine at very low prices. The place is ideal to take a break on the southern road if you are on a scooter, as you can also stop for a cold drink. It belongs to the resort of the same name which is not recommendable because it is badly maintained.

This restaurant is located on the road between Klong Nin and Klong Hin, you can't miss it. Built on the side of the cliff, it offers a spectacular view of the sea. The place looks good, with lots of woodwork. The food served is correct, but remains below the expectations of the place. The service, a bit nonchalant, could be improved. The Diamond Cliff remains however an excellent spot to admire the sunset with a drink in hand.