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Mae Nam Beach

Eat and meet

Mae Nam

Aside from the resort and guesthouse restaurants, there are a selection of other places worth trying out in and around Mae Nam.

  • Walking Street Market
    4 stars

    Every Thursday evening

    Near the Chinese temple

    On Thursday evenings, locals, expats and tourists alike gather in the street near the Chinese temple for the weekly 'walking-street market'. Here you can enjoy cocktails for 50B, sample deep-fried crickets, listen to local bands, and enjoy authentic street food. Turn towards the sea at the Mae ... read more

  • The Boudoir Restaurant
    4 stars

    Small and intimate

    Soi 1, Mae Nam
    T: (085) 783 1031

    This small, intimate French restaurant is one of Samui's best kept secrets; rather hard to find, but worth the try. Huge portions of rustic country French dishes including fois gras, baked camembert or slow cooked lamb shank are on the menu, which is displayed on a black board, and changes daily ... read more

  • The Farmer Restaurant
    4 stars

    Farm life by the sea

    1/26 Moo 4
    T: (077) 447 222

    For anyone not visiting the interior of Thailand on their holiday, experience a bit of farm life right here close to the coast. Set amid paddy fields and green meadows complete with water buffalo, ducks and croaking frogs, guests can try authentic Thai cuisine, though it can be pricy, these are ... read more

  • Caffe e Cucina Ristorante
    3.5 stars

    One of Samui's many authentic Italian restaurants

    12/33 Moo 1 Mae Nam

    One of Samui's many authentic Italian restaurants, set opposite the entrance to the 5-star Santiburi resort on the Ring Road, Caffe Cucina is undoubtedly Mae Nam's best Italian eatery. Prices are reasonable by Western food standards, and the setting is intimate and cosy. Pizzas have a thin, crisp ... read more

  • Magic Cup
    3 stars

    For caffeine addicts

    9/57 Moo 1, Mae Nam
    T: (089) 8162212

    Located on the Ring Road in Mae Nam, about 200 metres past Save House Resort, on the way to Nathon, this roadside cafe invites caffeine addicts with its red and white striped awning, and floral painted tables. Try the iced cappuccinos for 35 Baht, or their fresh lime juice, made with a dash of ... read more



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