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Koh Samui in the Gulfof Thailand boasts many fine-dining
restaurants that connect visitors and residents alikewith
a wide variety of the world’s best cuisines. Mary Ruth
Olson provides an overviewKoh Samui in the Gulfof Thailand
boasts many fine-dining restaurants that connect visitors
and residents alikewith a wide variety of the world’s
best cuisines. Mary Ruth Olson provides an overview.
Koh Samui now ranks high on the chart of idyllic getaway
spots for people the world over. Whether it is a weekend break
from Bangkok or a threemonth sojourn from Europe, Samui is
easily accessible from national and international gateways.
The island offers a range of upmarket and rustic resorts with
a full basket of holiday diversions, and, best of all, brims
with restaurants to tantalise and sate even the most discerning
palates of locals and foreigners.
No matter where you choose to chill on the island, excellent
restaurants are within easy reach. Based on guest feedback
through the past year, seafood appears to be uppermost on
the mind of visiting diners. The catch of the day may be many
hours away from big city kitchens, but on Samui, the myriad
produce of fishermen is plucked from the nets and sped to
restaurant chefs within minutes. The emphasis is on fresh.
The many genres of culinary fare now available on Samui ensure
that diners with all kinds of preferences can enjoy the perfect
repast. This ranges from spicy local cuisine without or without
the influence of the Muslim population in the south, to unique
dishes from countries half a world away. For adventurous diners,
various restaurants offer cuisines not commonly found elsewhere
in Thailand. Try delectable Scandinavian fare, Brazilian full
-feast barbeques with Rio-style entertainment and Cajun creations
with the backdrop of State-side blues music.
Of course, ambience is a key ingredient to a memorable meal,
and with city escapists in mind, we emphasise tranquil seaside
dining this year. Nothing soothes the soul better than savouring
a fine dinner enhanced by silky soft breezes and the susurration
of ocean waves. Prices vary depending on the style and quality
of the restaurant but for the most part are well within range
of all visitor budgets. In fact, if truth be told, having
a meal at a food shop outside of Bangkok tends to be much
less expensive than in the capital. Service standards vary
as well with the type of eatery visited, but for the most
part, Thai hospitality prevails and one can expect an enjoyable
dining experience even at the most humble of places.
As Samui continues to develop and welcome visitors from the
world over, the selection of wonderful restaurants seems to
increase exponentially. Make a choice from our guide and expect
nothing less than gastronomic titillation.
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