Occupying the southernmost tip of Samui Island, Laem Sor is a hidden gem boasting a handful of amazing dining venues. Most of the restaurants in Laem Sor are beachfront, ensuring a summery dining experience with your feet in the sand and a light breeze playing in your hair. Check out our picks for the five restaurant’s in Laem Sor you really shouldn’t miss.
1. Hemingway’s on the Beach
Hemingway’s on the Beach is a lovely seafront restaurant overlooking the stunning Gulf of Thailand and local fishing boats. Specialising in fresh seafood, which the Chef buys daily from fishermen, the restaurant also serves amazing Thai dishes, so if you don’t feel like having grilled fish, go local and sample the traditional chicken curry – it’s yummy!
2. Mordin Restaurant
Nestled under a thatched roof, Mordin is an open-sided restaurant tucked away in a lush tropical garden off the beach. Treat your taste buds to scrumptious homemade Thai food. The menu highlights include red curry and deep fried fish served with grilled vegetables and steamed rice. The fresh papaya salad is a great option for vegetarians.
3. Koh Tan Cuisine
A family-run Thai-style eatery, Koh Tan Cuisine is a hidden gem located right by the beach. You can sample fantastic local fare while enjoying impressive ocean vistas. You could spend your entire day at Koh Tan, having a light breakfast in the early morning followed by a kayaking adventure across the bay. You can rent a kayak directly from the venue. Enjoy some light bites for lunch and while away the afternoon, watching local fishermen and cruise boats mooring nearby. When you get really hungry, the friendly staff will guide you through the day’s menu.
4. Nuch’s Green Ta’lay Restaurant
Nuch’s Green Ta’lay Restaurant sits off the beach, along the main road. Hidden in lush greenery, the restaurant offers traditional Thai food with a contemporary twist. The menu highlights include stuffed squid, tamarind fish and sun-dried beef, which you won’t find elsewhere.
5. La Paillote
La Paillote is a beautiful French restaurant overlooking the ocean and offering eclectic international fare to sample. Featuring a natural and simple interior, the restaurants boasts amazing decoration items scattered throughout the venue. Outside the restaurant, there are a couple of low tables and oversized beanbag chairs placed right on the sand, catering to those wanting to relax with a cold beer and some light bites while watching the sunset.
Hidden off from most visitors’ radar, the restaurants in Laem Sor offer scrumptious cuisine and awesome views – you just have to know how to find them!
