Dining

Samui is not only a paradise in the sense that it has beautiful tropical beaches and climate but also for its food. The private chef that comes with the villa will testify to this claim as the dishes they will make are well on par with any gourmet dining out experience both in flavour and presentation. Should you want to sample some of the excellent restaurants outside the villa here is a small compilation of recommended restaurants.

Baan Taling Ngam Resort - Several Restaurants

Lom Talay

Literally translated as 'Sea Breeze', Lom Talay offers international and Thai specialties in an alfresco setting complemented with spectacular views. The restaurant is located in the Main Sala and the opening hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The Promenade

The Promenade is located at the Beach Complex. The Promenade is a delightful seaside retreat serving the freshest catch from the nearby fishing Village of Taling Ngam. Pizzas, salads and sandwiches are available for a poolside lunch. Opening hours from 8 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. In addition specialty evenings with spectacular buffets, salads and live cooking stations are available, complemented by live entertainment.

Baan Chantra

An exquisite restaurant serving royal Thai cuisine prepared to the high standards you would expect from one of the worlds top hotel chains. Has both inside and outside seating and the choice between traditional Thai cushions or Western-style tables. Also has nightly entertainment by classical Thai musicians and dancers

All Day Dining 06:30 a.m. - 11:00p.m.

The Verandah Bar

The Verandah Bar is situated in the Main Sala and provides a spectacular setting for sunset drinks. Opening hours are from 8 a.m. to 1.00 a.m. daily with popular live music provided by the resort’s trio of musicians and singers.

Romantic Beach Dinner

Here you can make your evening a very special occasion. After the sun sets, a beautiful dinner setting on traditional Thai cushions, surrounded by torches awaits you on our beach. Enjoy a spectacular array of culinary delights presented beside the glistening waters of the Gulf of Thailand. A truly romantic experience. A minimum of twenty-four hours (24 hours) notice is required.

A Private Evening at the Sala Thai

Sala Thai next to the Infinity pool is available for exclusive and intimate candle lit dinners overseeing the Gulf of Thailand from the cliff top. Thai set menus are offered for your choice. A minimum of twenty-four hours (24 hours) notice is required.

Banquets and Parties

To arrange a private party in our banquet room or for any special services or occasion in Baan Taling Ngam Resort & Spa’s restaurants, please contact the hotel directly.

Dinner at Fah Sai Terrace

Moonlight, stars and champagne in an private outside arrangement, custom menus served in a unique environment with breathtaking panoramic views.

Location: West Coast (not far from Villa)

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Betelnut - Thai Fusion

When it comes to fusion cuisine, and Thai fusion in particular, Betelnut really does offer the very best.

Dishes such as Sesame Crusted Salmon Katsu with wasabi aioli and ponzu sauce, and Summer Roll with prawns and scallops. The mains include Roast Snowfish with crispy rice and mild Thai chilies, and Braised Pork Belly with cinnamon pineapple.

Location: Chaweng Beach Road

Dining on the Rocks - New Asian Menu

Dining on the Rocks is the signature restaurant of Six Senses Hideaway Samui, part of a world-renowned group that prides itself on "getting back to nature".

Each dish is prepared with four things in mind: flavour combinations; textures; aromas; and finally temperature combinations.

One way tasting all of it is by ordering the ‘Experiences’ set dinner. This provides you with 10 mini-courses, giving you a chance to try as many dishes at one sitting. And this is what you get: Tartar Dégustation; Reduction of Coconut and Truffle with rosemary roasted chicken; Tian of Seared Tuna with spiced lentils and balsamic; Roasted Duck with citrus and an orange-lavender granite; Iced Tom-yam Gazpacho with oysters; Steamed Hor-mok Soufflé; Iced Coconut and Blue Curacao; Lamb Cutlet filled with spiced potatoes served with raita and mint; Jasmine Tea-flavoured Chocolate Pots with spiced pineapple; and Organic Lemongrass Tea.

Of course you can order from the à la carte menu which is also presented in a unique way. All dishes are available as starters or main courses. And complementary dishes are listed beneath your favourite wine, meaning you don’t have to keep switching bottles throughout the meal if you’d prefer not to. With over 1,000 different bottles in the wine cellar, even the fussiest of tipplers will be satisfied.

Location: Samrong bay (Northeast)

Five Islands Restaurant - Thai Cuisine

Deep reverence and sensual enjoyment of Thai cuisine is essential to the experience of Thailand. Thai cuisine is the cornerstone of Thai culture and the key to their love of life, nature and togetherness.

The natural, fresh, colourful and tantalising flavours offer an endless journey of culinary discovery. This journey begins at The Five Islands Restaurant under the guidance of gifted Thai chefs.

The Five Islands Restaurant is located near The Five Islands Vista, on the idyllic, unspoiled west coast of Koh Samui. Here on this pristine beach the fishermen literally deliver fresh seafood from their boats. The open-air Balinese/Thai architecture and interior decor create the exotic ambience of tropical paradise. The overall experience embodies the quintessential Asian philosophy and aesthetic.

Renowned for our sunset dinners, The Five Islands Restaurant located in the fishing village of Baan Taling Ngam continues to deliver unforgettable experiences in dining and island life.

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Muda - Royal Thai Menu

Every night at Muda, a large cast of resident musicians and dancers perform a different set every night from 8:15 pm almost continuously through to 10:00 pm. And everything is authentic with the performances. Right down to the original costumes, which have to be sewn onto the dancers every night, in keeping with tradition.

The owner, M.L. Archava Varavana is a member of the Thai royal family and he's brought the performers down to Samui, directly from the Grand Palace. And he's also brought down the royal household's private Royal Thai cuisine recipes that are used at Muda Restaurant, and has personally created five French cuisine dishes that are also available here (M.L. Archava lived in Paris for 27 years). And these special dishes include: an exceptional Butter Fish in white wine sauce; Buyabes; a Lobster, also in a white wine sauce with mayonnaise; and Fried Frog with butter.

The Thai menu has many exciting dishes, too, and the following are personally recommended: Phoo Jaa - crab meat with mixer fried in a crab shell; Beef Mussaman Curry; Fish in thick yellow curry sauce; and Seafood with Thai chili paste.

A night's dining at Muda Restaurant is a special experience. And you won't find another restaurant on Samui that serves authentic Royal Thai Cuisine that's been created by a member of the Thai Royal Family.

Location: Chaweng

Nikki Beach Restaurant

Dining & Lounging at Nikki Beach
From jet setters parting for the weekend to the local sexy sunbather, Nikki beach Koh Samui is the ultimate beachclub and the sexiest place on earth. Spend the day sipping champagne on our signature day bed while ordering a la carte from our Global Cuisine, Nikki Beach offers the ultimate daytime dining experience. Dine on plush beds by the pool or on our covered dining area. Choose from fresh Raw Bar, Sushi, Crispy Coconut Shrimp, Mediterranean Nicoise Salad, Kobe Beef Sliders, Spagetti Los Cabos, Chicken Satay, Asian Tapas Platter for two and many more delicious items to choose from.

The Bakers Café
Stop in for a quick cappuccino and fresh Chocolate Croissant to start your day. Or have an alfresco luncheon in our pavilion enjoying our complementary WiFi while indulging in our choices of gourmet Tapas, Pizzas, Hot & Cold Paninis or Fresh Baked Pastries. You can also enjoy the freshest fruits Samui has to offer from our Smoothies menu available in the Bakery Café, so come in and cool off from the summer heat.

Bakery Café:
Everyday 9am-6pm

Restaurant:
Sunday- Wednesday 11am-9:30pm
Thursday- Saturday 11am- 10:30pm
Sunday Brunch 11am- 4pm/ A la Carte 4pm- 9:30 pm

Nikki Beach Samui

Poppies - Thai / International Menu

Choose between sitting in the elegant, 40-seater open-sided restaurant itself with its ornate Thai-style roof, or outside on the beach terrace under the stars where there’s room for 30 more. There’s also seating around the pool and in the Ayuthaya-style teak pavilion too.

Over the years, Poppies has had a procession of top-drawer international chefs. And the latest in this line is Gregorio Montanez. His long experience spans several continents and two decades. Which, perhaps, helps to explain why his dishes are so sublime.

Both the Soft-shell Crab with a green mango salad and chili spring roll, and his Goat’s Cheese baked in a filo pastry and served with a dry fig compote are superb starters. And his main courses are equally delicious. The Pan-roasted Duck Breast with plum, orange and crispy garlic sauce served with baby argula and feta cheese salad; and the Roasted Half-chicken marinated in coriander, garlic, oyster sauce, yellow curry powder and turmeric with mashed potatoes

And the Thai cuisine also boasts a master chef. This time it’s Khun Wantanee Panplum. She’s been at Poppies since day one and this is real Thai cooking. Try her Tom Kha Talay – mixed seafood soup served in a coconut shell, or the Pla Neung – whole white snapper steamed with Thai herbs, ginger, onions and soy sauce.

Location: Caweng Road

Prego Italian Restaurant - Italian / Thai and International Menu

Prego is open on 3 of its 4 sides, giving it a cool, airy feel. And this ‘al fresco’ atmosphere is accentuated by the spacious lay-out and subtle lighting of the tables and lounge area. There’s even a completely open terrace at the entrance surrounded by one of the restaurant’s numerous water features, in this case a pond that runs the entire length of its frontage.

The restaurants center piece is a wood-fired pizza-oven. Naturally you will get some very good pizzas at Prego but you can also get dishes such as Focaccia con Bresaola e Rucola – pizza bread with beef bresaola and arugola salad; Risotto con Gamberi e asparagi profumato al rosemarino – risotto with prawns and asparagus with a hint of rosemary; Fettuccine con Aragosta ed Erbette – egg fettuccine with Phuket lobster, tomato and fresh herbs; Medaglione di Branzino Padellato servito con caponata di verdure – pan-fried snow fish medallion with a vegetable caponata.

Location: Chaweng

Tamarind - International / Asian Menu

Here are some of the chef’s recommended starters: Oriental-spiced Pork Tenderloin, turtle-eyed bean salad with blueberry oil; Parcel of Swimmer-crab, charred string beans and roasted tomato pesto; and Grilled Duck with okra salad between filo crisp, tangerine and balsamic syrup. And the Cappuccino of Freshwater Prawn Bisque is another superb appetizer.

A popular main course is the Tamarind Seafood Basket for Two, which comprises Thai spicy and sour seafood soup followed by a selection of grilled rock lobster, swimmer crabs, freshwater prawns, New Zealand green-lipped mussels, battered calamari rings, snapper satays, with a garden salad and your choice of potatoes or rice. And at only 1,600 Baht, including 2 glasses of wine it’s incredibly reasonable!

Other recommended main courses include: Tajines of Norwegian Salmon, olive-pear confit Udon noodles and sweet bell-pepper coulis; Grilled Tournedos of Beef Tenderloin, spring rolls of cultivated mushroom and creoled hand-cut potato; and Oven-baked free-range Chicken-breast enclosing green pandanus leaves mousseline with sweet chili and pistachio sauce.

Location: Chaweng Noi

The Page - Thai / International Menu

Located in the minimalist "Library" resort. The Page specialises in both Thai and international cuisine, with separate menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And, although small, they contain a wide selection of various dishes to suit all tastes.

The Yellow-fin Tuna Tartare is a recommendable international starter, whilst the Thod Man Kung (prawn cake) is its Thai counterpart. Main course dishes include a stunning Blackened Lamb Cutlet with grilled peppers and sweet potato mash, and a Salmon Steak in Pesto Sauce, which just melts in your mouth, that’s served with roast potato and grilled vegetables. And as for the Thai dishes, well the Tom Kha Gai (chicken coconut cream soup) is one of the very best you’ll find on Samui, and the Sautéed Crabmeat with Curry would be hard to beat.

Location: Chaweng

The Shack - Steak House

For many, this is Samui's best steak house. They are located in Bophut and have a seating capacity for around 50 people.

This restaurant has a laid back atmosphere and has jazz and blues entertainment regularly. The restaurant is open every day from 3pm - 11pm.

Selections from the starter menu include the shack ribs, steak tartar, seared Alaskan sea scallops mixed meat kebab and much more. Selections from the main menu include Australian prime rib steak in various cut sizes, tenderloin and T-Bone steaks. They also have grilled sea food and salads on offer and great deserts. Comprehensive wine list.

Location: Bophut

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