The Best Restaurants in Koh Lanta

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By Ryan Gargiulo

Best Restaurants in Koh Lanta

After returning from our second trip to Koh Lanta, Thailand, we decided it would only be right to share our favorite places to chow down on the island.

We decided to base ourselves in Kantiang Bay due to the relaxed and laid back atmosphere. This side of the island was fairly new to us, so we weren’t too sure where to go when it came to finding good food.

Fortunately, upon arrival, we met David, one of the new owners at Ancient Realm Resort. David gave us, in his opinion, the best places to eat on Kantiang Bay. We took his advice and he could not have been any more spot on!

Here are five restaurants that you won’t want to miss during your next visit to Koh Lanta:

DRUNKEN SAILORS

The crew really know how to do it right at Drunken Sailors. Not only is the food outstanding but the service, cozy atmosphere and the iced lattes keep you coming back for more.

This coffee shop/restaurant is a lovely relaxed space decorated with hammocks, bean bag chairs, books, DVD’s for rent and chess games to be played, all of which adds to the laid back atmosphere.

Serving up a good mix of both traditional Thai and western food, no matter what you order it is consistently fantastic.

We recommend:

  • Pasta Carbonara w/ garlic bread
  • Garlic chicken sandwich
  • Fish Burger (this is a special and if you are lucky enough to be there when it’s on the menu it’s a must!)
  • and just about any one of their delicious iced lattes!

For more information, visit them on Facebook: Drunken Sailors

PHAD THAI ROCK N’ ROLL

Phad Thai Rock n Roll is a very unique place on the roadside in Ba Kantiang that truly serves up the best pad thai in Koh Lanta. It’s worth the trip, no matter where you’re staying on the island.

The menu is small, consisting only of pad thai, fried rice, stir fried ribbon noodles and delicious fruit smoothies but everything is of top quality.

The owners are absolutely wonderful and create a very friendly atmosphere. Portions are big and prices are cheap, all with rock and roll playing on the stereo.

We recommend:

  • Pad Thai (of course!)
  • Berry Deluxe (Fruit smoothie)

For more information, visit them on Facebook: Phad Thai Rock n Roll

KANTIANG RESTAURANT

Kantiang is a local family run restaurant offering a range of authentic Thai dishes, located just south of 7-11 in Kantiang Bay.

You’ll notice that many locals dine here and that’s one of the things you should look for when it comes to finding good local restaurants in Koh Lanta. Both the prices and the food are amazing.

We dined here on numerous occasions during our visit to Koh Lanta and we simply couldn’t get enough of it.

We recommend:

  • Garlic chicken w/ rice
  • Stir fried chicken w/ peppers.
  • Beef w/ Sweet Peppers

NANG SABAI GERMAN BAKERY

The Nang Sabai German Bakery has been on our list of favorite restaurants in Koh Lanta ever since our first visit in 2010. Its very easy to find as it’s right on the main road in Khlong Dao.

All of the breads, pastries and cakes are made fresh daily.

We recommend:

  • Ciabatta bread sandwich
  • Lemon cake
  • Blueberry crumb

RED SNAPPER

Red Snapper is an open air restaurant in a tastefully lit garden setting located on the Phra Ae Beach Road.

The owners Joyce and Ed combine a European taste with Thai herbs and spices to produce excellent fusion food. The menu, which rotates every 6-8 weeks in order to maintain a high level of creativity in the kitchen, mainly consists of tapas style dishes, although there are larger plates available as well.

Prices are slightly higher than most restaurants in Koh Lanta but definitely worth the money.

We recommend:

  • Quesadillas w/ jalapeno cream cheese
  • BBQ Ribs
  • Meatballs

For more information, visit: Red Snapper Restaurant

Do you have any favorite restaurants in Koh Lanta? If so, feel free to share your favorites with us in a comment below.

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