We’ve covered this restaurant earlier in our Samui top 5 (our vote for best beach restaurant), but a recent visit required a dedicated review.

This is a true Samui restaurant, a roadside gem that belies none of its waiting charm. Fact is, you’d probably drive right past on your way to somewhere with an English sign or better advertising. Don’t!

On arrival, the staff seem genuinely grateful that you’ve stopped. After ordering, your waitress will disappear - she’s gone to cook your meal especially, while another staff member might sit and carve a garnish too pretty to be true. This is a private slice of paradise and real world concerns aren’t invited.

Location: Beachside, on the ring road just past Maenam. The sign is in Thai but is just before a large, rather tacky children’s playground complex.

Price: Did we mention the price! A family of four can easily gorge themselves for under US$15. 

Read more praise for Had Bang Po, featured in our ‘5 best meals of Samui’ review (click here).

With love,
  Koh Samui Sunset

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