The best restaurants Koh Phangan

Definitely one of the best restaurants on the island. Here the emphasis is on fish and seafood specialities, cooked in the Thai way or simply grilled. The local products are fresh, the preparation and cooking of the dishes, carefully presented, are perfect. Open kitchen. The setting is charming, with subdued lights and wooden furniture. We dine here with our feet in the sand. Courteous and professional service. Remember to book in high season.

At the far end of the village, this superb modern bar-restaurant, run by French owners, is entirely open to the outside. The lounge setting is very pleasant. The cuisine is refined, the dishes original and well presented, the products fresh. Several formulas are proposed (discovery menu, gourmet, etc.). It offers French dishes (beef, foie gras, etc.) but also Thai and international dishes. Nice wine list. We can also come here just for a drink. One of the best restaurants on the island.

This hotel restaurant is in keeping with the establishment, extremely cosy and warm, with wooden furniture. The menu offers Thai and Burmese dishes, as well as excellent fish and seafood specialties. Myanmar dishes are a great discovery, especially since no other restaurant on the island offers them. The menu changes regularly, and the establishment is open to all! The cocktail menu is also of high quality. ODT is a good choice for a dinner party even if it's a bit expensive, but you should also think about having fun!

The Buri Rasa Village Resort's bar-restaurant offers modern Thai cuisine as well as fusion and international specialities. Chic and elegant setting. Good selection of wines. Happy Hour from 5pm to 7pm.

On the road to Haad Rin, the Ando Loco is a Mexican restaurant and bar with a Latina atmosphere, located outdoors with large wooden tables. Burritos, chili con carne, quesadillas, tacos and, por supuesto, margaritas are on the menu! It's good, but don't expect Mexican authenticity, this restaurant will delight those who want to vary the pleasures. Happy hour, cocktails, beer. Billiards to challenge your friends or other customers.

In the heart of Thong Sala, a small, modern establishment offering great burgers "made with love and passion". On the menu: Vintage (with mushrooms), Classic, Pink Cheesy (beet and mozzarella bun), Vegan, Normandie (Paris ham and camembert)... Also salads, hummus, nachos... Beer, wine and cocktails are also available. Happy Hour every day from 4pm to 7pm.

It's hard to imagine Wasabi as a chain restaurant, so elegant, hushed and pleasant is the setting. A large screen shows images of underwater life and the place is lulled by soft lounge music. On the menu, a wide assortment of sushi, maki, uramaki and sashimi... All are carefully prepared, and some are quite original... Bentos are also available for lunch. A wide choice of teas, wines, beers, sake and cocktails. The prices may be high, but the ingredients are of excellent quality. Recommended.

This market is a must for small budgets, but not only! You will find stands of skewers, pad thai, empanadas, but also a covered hall with small restaurants serving Thai cuisine as well as pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, hummus, falafels... In the late afternoon the market comes alive, and it is pleasant to come and drink a cold beer by nibbling a few skewers. For healthy food aficionados, a few stands produce a wide variety of fresh juices prepared minute.

For those who love Korean specialties, this is where you will find the best BBQ (beef and pork) on the island. Most of the ingredients are grown on the island, including kimchi, the flagship product of the cuisine of the Land of Morning Calm, where the chef is from. The dishes, including the famous bibimbap, are made without MSG and there are also vegetarian and vegan options. The only downside is that the condiments on the side are not as good as the dishes. Some beers and Korean liquor are also available. Open room.

The meeting place for the island's Francophones. French and traditional cuisine, entrecote, duck confit, gratins, Italian-style pasta and some Thai dishes, not to mention a beautiful wine cellar, pastis, etc. Couscous evening once a month, an event in Koh Phangan! Desserts are not to be outdone. The bosses are very friendly and will welcome you with a smile on your face. The school also has a bookshop. You can also come here just to have a drink before you start your evening. Friendly atmosphere.

This establishment was founded in 1998 by an American, Michael, and his Thai wife. The modern setting offers excellent Chiang Mai coffee, cold-pressed fruit juices, homemade bread for burgers, bagels with salmon, salads... Everything is made with top-quality ingredients. The sandwiches and burgers are absolutely delicious. The many breakfast formulas, served all day long, will delight party-goers who get up in the early afternoon... An excellent place to recharge your batteries!

Namaste! Run by a Nepalese, Om Ganesh offers average quality Indian cuisine, a little too oily, with curries that are a little bland and naans that are more like pizzas. However, prices are very low, there are special menus for groups, and the menu is an alternative to the local establishments. The welcome is pleasant and the service attentive. The room on the second floor seems ideal for dinner.

Italian restaurant opened in 2008 by two Italians, Marco and Tony. All the traditional dishes: ravioli, gnocchi, milanesa, or lasagne on the menu, all prepared on the premises, and of course a large choice of pizzas cooked over a wood fire. Some Thai specialties as well. Don't forget to save some space for the desserts! The room is welcoming with its wooden furniture and a small terrace where you can watch the comings and goings of passers-by. The same team recently opened a branch of the restaurant in Thong Sala.

This friendly restaurant is located not far from the landing stage, on the main street (crossing the village from west to east). The menu is varied and international, with an emphasis on seafood, particularly... crab! Traditional Thai recipes are well executed. The fish are fresh and tasty. Without being exceptional, the Lucky Crab is nevertheless one of the best restaurants in Haad Rin, the offer being of poor quality in this part of the island. The service is pleasant but sometimes a bit long. Reasonable prices.

In this small bay, luxury establishments and their posh restaurants are legion... And yet, this small local address stands out for its excellent fresh cuisine. Traditional, authentic Thai recipes. Quality products, generous portions, affordable prices and friendly service. We recommend fish and seafood dishes such as Tom Yum Goong with prawns or fried calamari with red curry. The open-plan dining room with its simple decor is very pleasant. Recommended.

Close to the landing stage, this nice little restaurant has a terrace with a magnificent view of the bay. On the menu are the usual Thai specialties, and fish and seafood, concocted in a classic Thai style, grilled or stir-fried. It's good and really cheap. Possibility to drink a cold beer, or even spirits if you feel like it after a long day of diving. Several establishments of the same type are lined up in front of the beach, but this one remains our favourite

Run by a colourful lady with a strong character, but with an unfailing kindness, this small restaurant is worth the trip for its typical cuisine prepared on the spot, but also for its atmosphere. Slow food fans will be delighted! The dishes are copious and carefully presented. Try the curries, they're delicious. The setting is pleasant and invites you to relax. You can sit at the table or on cushions on the floor. A little gem that's hard to find, we did it for you! Warmly recommended.

A small roadside delicatessen that serves delicious traditional cuisine at floor prices. The place is open with wooden furniture. Pad thai, noodles, curries, vegetarian dishes... everything is cooked on the fly. It's authentic and you can choose the level of chilli peppers, from not at all to very much! It is a simple but delicious cuisine, to be accompanied by a coconut for the drink. You can also rent a scooter, if your hotel is nearby. This modest establishment is very popular with travellers.

At the top of the hill, Bluerama's Skybar & Restaurant is worth a visit not only for the unique view it offers, but also for the quality of its cuisine. An international menu featuring Thai and fusion dishes, fish, seafood and several vegan and healthy options... An infinity pool with a superb panoramic view of the sea and ocean, a favorite with Instagrammers. The whole of Koh Phangan gathers here at aperitif time to drink one of the excellent cocktails while admiring the sunset, lulled by excellent music.

This restaurant is popular with tourists and locals alike. The place, on the beach, is very cosy, with a superb view of the bay. Traditional Thai dishes, barbecues with fresh products caught the same morning, international cuisine, and some Belgian and French specialities: mussel-fries (prepared according to your taste), steak tartare, lamb chops... All of this to be accompanied by one of the 51 Belgian beers, draught and bottled, offered by the Belgian Beer Bar. The best of both worlds.