Samui Restaurant Guide

Villa Bianca Restaurant

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:18:52 +0000

An old beachfront boat repair shop has blossomed new life becoming what it is today the splendid “Ristorante Villa Bianca”. No longer housing a colourful array of small fshing boats which graced it’s workshop foors, it now serves up sumptuously fresh, lovingly prepared Italian cuisine to a discerning onslaught of diners of all nationalities.

MENU SAMPLE:
01. Zucchine alla Parmigiana – The quintessential Italian summer vegetable zucchini freshly baked with tomato basil mozzarella and parmesan – 350 Bt
02. Ravioli Aurora – Spinach and ricotta ravioli in a creamy tomato sauce – 350 Bt
03. Tortellini San Daniele con Panna – Home made tortellini flled with free range chicken served with a light Parma-ham and a creamy sauce – 395 Bt
04. Risotto ai Porcini – Porcini is ‘one of God’s great gifts to humanity’. It is a rich, heady, meaty mushroom that is amazingly delicious for making risotto – 595 Bt
05. Red snapper fllet alla griglia – On the grill, with spices and fresh herbs – 350 Bt
06. Petto di pollo “Sofa Loren” – Breast of chicken stuffed with spinach, onion, garlic, ham, cheese, & herbs in a mellow creamy organic leek sauce – 350 Bt
07. Spiedini di Manzo – Skewer of Australien Top Angus Beef 120 days grain fed served with roast potatoes “patatine al forno” – 795 Bt

Villa Bianca in Bophut has 2 reviews

INFORMATION:
Contact: 077 245 041
Average cost per person: 1,100 Bt.
House wine per Bottle: 995 Bt.
House wine per glass: from 190 Bt.
Credit Cards: Visa, Master, JCB, American Express
Service Charge & Tax: 7% tax and 10% service charge
Popular Dishes: Pizza, Pasta, Risotto, Meat, & Fish
Open From: Lunch 12:00 noon-03:00pm
Dinner 06:00pm-11:00pm
Email: curraglass@yahoo.com
Dinner reservations for are always recommended.
Contact: Guido 081 535 4578
Malcolm 089 873 5867

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map: Ristorante Villa Bianca at The Fisherman village, Bo Phut, Koh Samui Thailand

Otaru Sushi Restaurant

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:24:04 +0000

In a contemporary Japanese atmosphere, we do best with traditional sushi and sashimi, including
some incredible melt-in-your-mouth Otoro.

MENU SAMPLE:
Sashimi Set A: Otoro-Hamachi-Salmon-Akami-Hotate-Hokkigai-Tako – 1,150 Bt
Sashimi Set B: Hamachi-Salmon-Akami-Hotate-Hokkigai-Tako-Kani-Saba – 780 Bt
Sashimi Set C: Salmon-Akami-Hokkigai-Tako-Kani-Saba – 450 Bt
Nigiri Sushi A: Otoro-Hamachi-Salmon-Akami-Hotate-Uni-Ikura-Unagi – 780 Bt
Nigiri Sushi B: Hamachi-Salmon-Akami-Hotate-Hokkigai-Saba-Ikura-Unagi – 450 Bt
Nigiri Sushi C: Salmon-Akami-Saba-Ebi-Tamago-Hokkigai-Tako-Kani – 320 Bt
Rainbow Maki: Assorted Sushi Rolled with Salmon, Tuna and Avocado – 260 Bt
Caterpillar Maki: Rolled Sushi Assorted with Japanese Roasted Eel, Topped with Sliced Avocado – 260 Bt

Offering 5 reviews of Otaru Sushi in Chaweng

INFORMATION:
Contact: 077 601 222
Average cost per person: from 600 Bt
House wine by glass: 195 Bt
House wine by bottle: from 980 Bt
Credit cards: Visa & Mastercard
Service & tax: 10% service charge & 7% tax
Open from: 11:30 to 22:30
Web: www.sushisamui.com

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map: Otaru Sushi Restaurant at The Chaweng, Bo Phut, Koh Samui Thailand

Global Cuisine, Breathtaking View

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:08:38 +0000

Nikki Beach Resort offers the unique Nikki Beach Club experience that has found ardent followers around the world at locations such as St. Tropez, France, Marbella, Spain, Miami Beach, Florida and Cabo San Luca, Mexico.
The location is another of Nikki Beach Club’s assets. Lying on the most enticing beach of Samui, Lipa Noi Beach on the west coast, the Nikki Beach Club presents the best sunset views on the island. The resort offers four unique and diverse dining experiences such as the International Bakery Café, Nikki Beach Poolside Restaurant, bungalow beachfront dining and the world-famous Sunday Brunch.
Originally from Ireland, Executive Chef Brian Molloy has been working and traveled with Nikki Beach for over ten years. He has made best use of his vast

experience at various Nikki Beach locations to create his signature global cuisine. During his journey with Nikki Beach, he has cooked for the likes of Robert de Niro, Al Pachino, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Chris Tucker, Jennifer Lopez, Joaquin Cortez and Prince Albert of Monaco, to name a few. Chef Molloy deems
Nikki Beach’s global cuisine with one word -SIMPLICITY. From the International Bakery Café to the Poolside Restaurant, the new à la carte dinner menu is coming up in July.
The world-renowned Sunday Brunch features a wide selection of breakfast and lunch items presenting an omelet station, an Asian station with Pad Thai and fried rice dishes, a seafood raw bar station with oysters, clams, shrimp and mussels, a breakfast station with eggs made-to-order, ham, bacon and sausages, a
sushi station, a pasta station and a carving station. In addition to the usual items, they present a unique and delicate tasting from a featured country each week. Sunday brunch is 850 Baht per person- too good to be true!
Nikki Beach poolside restaurant is where the sun meets the elite. Enjoy a sinful Miami Mojito under the beautiful copper dome or dine at the edge of the infinity pool with dance floor and beds offering beautiful unhindered views of the Gulf of Thailand. The hallmarks of the restaurant, other than its mouth-watering
menu, are the international and local DJs, live performances, daily happy hour post sunset and monthly special events presented by Nikki Beach worldwide entertainment teams.
Whether you are an early bird riser and desire fresh oven bread or would like to take a treat to go, the International Nikki Beach Bakery is open from 7.30 to 6 pm every day.

The menu takes full advantage of herbs and spices easily accessible, fresh and favorful in Samui. Chef Molloy has managed to add a Thai touch to most of the dishes without losing their international status. Grilled Goat Cheese, Pan-roasted Shrimp and Sea Scallops, Duo of Foie Gras, and Charred Beef Carpaccio are among a few that will guarantee an out-of-this-world gastronomical experience!

Reservations:
077 914 500

Kyoto Restaurant

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:26:11 +0000

Most a popular form of Japanese cooking, watch the chef cook your food at the table. Great
fun and a fantastic experience.

MENU SAMPLE:
01. Chicken breast – 450 Bt
02. Pork loin 499 Bt
03. Tiger Prawns – 950 Bt
04. Australian Tenderloin Beef – 1,150 Bt
05. Australian Tenderloin Lamb – 1,150 Bt
06. Surf & Turf – Tenderloin Beef / Tiger
Prawns – 1,050 Bt
07. Seafood Combination – 1,250 Bt Prawns / Lobster / Calamari
08. Kabuto Special – King Fish / Tuna / Salmon – 1,150 Bt
09. Kabuto Special – For Two People – 1,950 Bt
10. U.S Scollops – 1,250 Bt
11. Phuket Lobster -1,850 Bt
All Main Courses Include Miso Soup
*Kyoto Mixed Salad* (Choice of Dressing)
Shrimp Appetizer
Fresh Fruit

INFORMATION:
Contact: 077 245 041
Average cost per person: From 880 Bt
House wine per bottle: From 950 Bt
Entertainment: Chefs Cooking
Credit cards: MasterCard, Visa, Amex, JCB
Service & tax: 10% service charge
Popular dish: Seafood Combination (No.07)
Open from: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Special: Japanese Beer, Sake avialable,Deep fried ice cream
OPENING AUGUST 2010 Kyoto Restaurant
Contact: Guido 081 535 4578
Malcolm 089 873 5867

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map: Kyoto Restaurant at The Fisherman village, Bo Phut, Koh Samui Thailand

CHA Restaurant

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:32:45 +0000

Our ocean view CHA restaurant spices up your life with its fragrant favorites of tea-infused-cuisine.
Bending the traditions of luscious Thai cuisine with nuances of European fair, offering the best
of both worlds to create a unique resort dining experience for the senses.

MENU SAMPLE:
01. Tuna Tataki – seared marinated tuna
with ponzu and wakame salad – 340 Bt
02. Lamb Shoulder Terrine – braised lamb
shoulder terrine with portobello mushrooms,
wild spinach wrapped with prosciutto – 390 Bt
03. Pan Seared Sea Scallops – seared
scallops with artichoke puree, parma ham
and chocolate foam – 390 Bt
04. Tempura Fried Soft Shell Crab – soft
shell crab crispy fried with chilled nappa
cabbage roll and thai herb curry – 390 Bt
05. Grilled Arctic Char – char grilled arctic
char, chantrell mushrooms and a soft lemon
blood orange beurre blanc – 580 Bt
06. Pan-Fried Snow Fish – snow fsh fllet
seared, maple scented sweet potato puree
and shallot conft – 520 Bt
07. Braised Beef Cheek – braised beef
cheek, nashi pear salad tossed with walnuts
and smoked potato foam – 480 Bt

INFORMATION:
Contact: 077 960 888
Average cost per person: 1,000 Bt
House wine per bottle: 1,500 Bt
Credit card: Visa, Master, Amex
Service & Tax: 10% service charge and 7%
Government tax
Popular Dish: Tuna Tataki (No.01)
Open from: 11:00am -10:30pm
Website:
www.kohsamui.langhamplacehotels.com
E-mail: info@langhamhotels.com

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map: CHA Restaurant in La mai, Koh Samui Thailand

Samui’s Original Premier Ocean Club

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:11:29 +0000

Beach Republic is more than just a restaurant. With a chemical free infinity edge pool,
well stocked bar, great music, and comfortable sofas and chairs scattered amongst
the dining tables truly it is a lifestyle choice. The large space is open to the ocean,
with a huge thatched Thai roof covering half of the area and more tables and soft
seating surrounding the pool. The beach front setting is simply stunning. Attentive
staff cater to your every need and relaxing dining and drinking is the order of the day.
The menu at Beach Republic features a wide range of Mediterranean dishes, with a
section devoted to delicious Tapas.
Weekends at Beach Republic have become an island institution. The weekly Soulful
Saturdays Pool Party is famous for its BBQ, Tapas, beers, cocktails, shots, and wine – all

of which start at just 100 Baht! Local
and international DJs set the mood
with mellow ambient grooves, while
party goers lounge under the sun
and play in the ocean-front pool.
Also weekly, the Sunday Sessions
BBQ and brunch has quickly become
popular with residents and tourists

alike. Indeed Fah Thai recently rated it Samui’s best Sunday brunch. And at 695 Baht including one cocktail, local beer, or glass of wine (375 Baht for kids under 12), it’s great value for money too. The brunch offers a huge range of options, with different food zones placed carefully around the restaurant. The salad bar boasts everything from Greek numbers with olives and feta cheese to sun-dried tomatoes and peppers. A barbecue and carving station offers succulent lamb and chicken, while
in the kitchen the imported Italian
pizza oven helps to create wood-
fred pizzas that have to be tasted to
be believed. A fne cheese and meat
selection platter is another draw as is
the mouth-watering dessert station.
Beach Republic is also a fabulous
choice during the week – the ocean
club is open for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. The wine list is extensive.
With everything from New World
wines to Italian and French, you are
sure to fnd your perfect choice. If
you prefer a longer drink, then the
bar can create imaginative cocktail
concoctions for you.
No matter when you visit, with its laid back atmosphere, extensive dining options, and stunning ocean-front setting, Beach Republic is sure to impress.

The Barge Fine Dining

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:09:18 +0000

The Barge Fine Dining is fine beachside dining at Samui’s newest venue quality seafood and
international cuisine in a romantic setting, with candlelit tables on the beach under the star the
ultimate Samui dining experience RICE BARGE & TERRACE an exquisite of style and taste, Thai
dining with it’s delicious favors and exotic atmosphere.

MENU SAMPLE:
01. Mieng Pla Salmon – Special salmon fsh
salad with herbs wrapped with green leaf
and special sauce – 285 Bt
02. Roasted Duck Curry with Lychee, Grape,
pineapple and Sherry Tomato – 255 Bt
03. Yellow Blue Crab Curry served with Noodle
and Condiments – 290 Bt
04. The Barge Platter – grilled sesame scallop,
smoked salmon, & exotic meats – 450 Bt
05. Fillet of sole Roll White Wine Sauce served
with Spinach and Boiled Potato – 385 Bt
06. Australian Beef Sirloin Steak Café de Paris
Sauce served with Sautéed Vegetable and
Baked Potato – 750 Bt

INFORMATION:
Contact: 077 913 999
Average cost per person: 1,000 Bt (5 courses)
House wine per bottle: 950 – 1,200 Bt
House wine per glass: 250 – 300 Bt
Credit cards: Visa, Master, Amex, Diners
Service & tax: 10% service charge & 7%
VAT will be applied to the above charges
Popular Dish: No 1,2,3,4,5,6
Entertainment: Mon & Wed: Seafood a la
carte. Tue & Thu; Steak Night. Fri: Candle-lit
under the star. Sat: Variety Thai. Sun: Chef
Specialty Cooking & Carving class
Executive Chef: Surachai Katanyutanont
Open from: 6:00 to 24:00
Email: dfb@noraburiresort.com

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map: The Barge Fine Dining at Nora Buri Resort & Spa, Chaweng, Koh Samui Thailand

Sky Hug Restaurant

Fri, 07 May 2010 07:30:27 +0000

Ascend into the treetops for a fairytale evening of private dining set to flickering candlelight under a leafy canopy and awe-inspiring views of the sea. Composed of seven intimate treehouse salas, Sky Hug offers a unique dining experience that is private yet immersed in the island’s grandeur. Indulge in delicious international fare as you toast a perfect evening among the tree tops.

MENU SAMPLE:
01. Tuna & Lobster Passion – Spicy fresh tuna salad with dried chili flakes, lemongrass and red onion wrapped in fresh tuna slices served with marinated lobster meat and garnished with caviar, lime segment, and wasabi cream – 480 Bt
02. Lobster Salad – Poached young Phuket lobster with bacardi – orange cream served with crispy green lettuce – 680 Bt
03. White Medalion – Lobster and crab bisque with grilled king scallop garnished with vodka foam and caviar – 320 Bt
04. Foie Gras – Foie gras flamb้ with brandy, dry martini, and port wine set on freshly made tropical fruit salad and balsamic reduction and garnished with honey & cinnamon glazed apple – 780 Bt
05. Salmon In Mango Garden – Pan-fried wild Tasmanian salmon fillets on spicy green mango salad served with fried mozzarella risotto balls garnished with mango dressing – 500 Bt
06. Tajima Wagyu Rib Eye – Grilled rib eye steak served with vegetable gratin, roasted potatoes and peppercorn sauce – 1,500 Baht

INFORMATION:
Contact: 077 960 333
Average cost per person: 1,000 Baht
House wine per bottle: 1,600 Baht
Credit Cards: Visa, Master, Amex
Service & Tax: 7% tax & 10% service charge
Popular Dishes: No.1, No.5 and No.6
Open from: 18.00 to 23.00
Executive Chef: Sumit Potiket
Wine Guru: Sansri Sangmontree
Web: www.lawana-chaweng.anantara.com

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map: Sky Hug Restaurant
at X Anantara Lawana Resort , Koh Samui Thailand

Amazing Location & High Quality Food

Thu, 06 May 2010 09:47:33 +0000

26th Degree has been particularly blessed with a very fine location overlooking the sea. It’s perched on a steep hillside commanding spectacular views of Chaweng bay while from down below you hear the sound of waves on the rocks. It’s one of those rare spots that pleasantly combines the dramatic with the picturesque. The open-air sala that comprises the restaurant is surrounded by greenery, with all kinds of trees and shrubs close by. Eat in the sala itself, or if you book a day in advance, ask to be seated on the wooden platform – it’s deliciously private and completely away from the restaurant. This is one of the most romantic dining spots in the whole of the island – it often serves for wedding ceremonies. Only one table is to be found here, and there’s just one setting for the entire evening – you’re welcome to linger, and you’ll want to do so, as the setting is so fine.

The menu relies wherever possible on local herbs and ingredients to produce fusion dishes of the highest quality. Many of the dishes are international but are given Thai touches. For example, try white snapper baked in Thai bamboo and flavored with massaman spices and served on a local potato and spinach gratin. Other popular dishes include wild frizzy shoot salad with soft shell crab chili and coconut dressing, and tandoori chicken – it’s marinated in twelve different spices and then oven baked.

26th Degree is also a wonderful spot for drinks or a cocktail: just down some steps from the restaurant you’ll find the Rabbit Bar, a tastefully decorated hideaway with tables on the terrace and great views.

Reservations:
077 422 671

The Art of Fine Dining

Thu, 06 May 2010 09:43:42 +0000

Some restaurants have always stood out on Samui as venues for excellent cuisine, and Zazen is certainly one of them. Dinner here rightly deserves to be a leisurely affair; the setting alone is very seductive, and that’s before you’ve even glimpsed the food. First, you walk through a beautiful lush garden – it looks like something out of a tropical fairytale – before coming to the restaurant itself, which is set on a terrace overlooking the sea.

Food presentation is unusually creative and looks good enough to photograph before you tuck in. For starters try ‘’Vietnamese twist’’ – fresh rice paper rolls with prawns Vietnamese style or the simply-named ‘’Tartare’’ – tuna and sea scallops tartare with fresh herbs a la minute, with a lime and virgin olive oil marinade.
Mains are equally well presented and where possible organic produce is used. Tastes are exquisitely fresh, and whether you are dining on meat, seafood, or vegetarian dishes, you’ll be savoring some of the finest quality international and Thai food to be found on gastronomically-minded Koh Samui.
Zazen has its own highly-recommended lobster Menu, too, and a tasty selection of sea-food. Guests particularly enjoy ‘’King of Queen’s’’, a dish comprising seared king prawns and sea scallops with mini ratatouille Nicoise. Also popular is ‘’From the market’’: pan-seared crispy sea bass fillet with market vegetables and sweet potato foam.
And there’s drink to match the cuisine at Zazen too. The wine at Zazen is every bit as good as the food; choose from a large selection that suits every pocket. The range is stocked in a wine cellar beneath a glass ceiling – that’s how seriously the team here take their wines. Needless to say there are plenty of beers and cocktails on offer too, with a relaxing lounge if you wish to have a pre-dinner drink.
In July both a chef’s table and a tea lounge, Le Salon de Ti, will be opening, making Zazen an even more prestigious place to dine.