The best French cuisine restaurants Koh Samui

It has become one of the must-see places for French residents and holidaymakers, a meeting and sharing point. Here, all the dishes are homemade: ravioli, gnocchi, lasagne, cordon bleu and giant salads, tartar and tuna steak, not forgetting of course the traditional Thai dishes (pad thai, kaopad kai, green curry), fresh fruit juices or coconut, to be enjoyed with your feet in the sand. In addition, the staff is friendly and attentive. Deckchairs with umbrellas and towels are provided.

Chef Gao worked in some of the finest restaurants on the Côte d'Azur before settling in Bophut with his wife. Two types of cuisine are offered: Thai and French, Mediterranean and Provençal. Half-cooked tuna with exotic sauces, fish of the day, porcini ravioli, 7-hour-cooked lamb mice, also very good meat from Australia. Dessert was also top-notch, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream surrounded by a warm doughnut covered in strawberry coulis. A real treat!

You can choose among these 3 atmospheres: the room, the terrace or the beach, at the seafront with view of Koh Phangan. The owner welcomes you with his Thai team for all the meals of the day, from breakfast, for those who sleep in one of the rooms upstairs but also for holiday makers. The decoration is rather modern, the cuisine is fresh and seasonal and the view is superb and relaxing. Here, you can eat Thai food, fish specialties from local fishing and prepared à la plancha, in carpaccio or tartare. For those who prefer meat: flank steak with shallot or duck breast and pan-fried potatoes. Gourmands will also appreciate the gourmet coffee based on exotic fruits of Samui, or artisanal ice-cream. In the evening, the atmosphere is romantic, it is also possible to have dinner on the beach, or simply enjoy a good cocktail.

This French restaurant is a little gem, but you'll have to find it! It is located between soi 1 and the post office, close to the immigration services. It is run by a nice couple, Jérôme and Nastasia. The subdued light in red tones and careful decoration give the place an intimate atmosphere. Good cooking, with noble products: Rossini steak, scallops, foie gras... The dishes are simple but elaborated with know-how. Warm and personalized welcome. France is in the spotlight!