Restaurants and bars in Khao Lak
not to be missed
Khao Lak isn't just about dreamy beaches and unforgettable excursions—it's also a culinary scene brimming with flavor, smiles, and surprises. Here are our favorite spots, tried and tested with passion.
🔥 Authentic Thai Flavors
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Yo BBQ Buffet (Mookata): For a friendly evening around a Thai-style barbecue, where you grill your own food under the stars.
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Go Pong: A modest little restaurant, but with dishes that melt in your mouth with pleasure.
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P Ann: Homemade cooking just the way we like it — generous and full of flavor.
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Ko Yut: A chef trained in some of Phuket’s finest hotels delights you with reinvented Thai classics — special mentions for the crispy pork with basil leaves, tom yum, and tom kha gai.
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Chang Bar Bang Niang: Relaxed atmosphere, draft beer, and tasty Thai dishes.
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Happy Snapper: Chicken massaman to die for, live music, and a lantern-lit garden — the perfect combo.
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RimRabeang: Green curry, laab moo, and fried ice cream… a winning trio.
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Boom Boom: Family restaurant by the beach. Paneang curry, grilled seafood, and banana fritters served with a smile — delicious.
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Mr Bao Family: Feet in the sand, warm welcome, and Thai dishes everyone loves.
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Chef Jimmy (near Bang Niang Market): A local gem serving authentic Thai dishes at great prices.
🌅 Chill & sunset
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Memories Beach Bar : Fresh cocktails, homemade spring rolls, grilled fish, and a magical sunset — the perfect spot to end the day. All in a laid-back Surf vibe!
🍕🌮🥩 Italian, mexican, ... flavors
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Ben’s : For their delicious wood-fired pizzas — but also excellent Thai dishes.
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Mario : For lovers of maccheroni al forno and authentic Italian-style pizzas — a real treat.
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Motown on Fire @ Beyond : Craving exceptional beef? Robert serves tender, flavorful cuts accompanied by homemade delights and an outstanding wine list. A true feast for discerning meat lovers!
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Taco Time : A menu featuring both Mexican and Thai dishes. The restaurant was born from the return of the owners’ son, who studied in Texas and came back with this brilliant idea. Run by a lovely family, this spot offers dishes full of character and generosity — a true favorite!
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Let’s Eat : For schnitzel enthusiasts (and more!), homemade mashed potatoes, and XXL portions — here, you’ll never leave with an empty stomach!
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Hot pot :Conveyor-belt Chinese hotpot in Khao Lak! Choose your broth and grab the ingredients as they pass by (meats, vegetables, seafood…). All-you-can-eat buffet for 90 minutes at 285 THB — fun, tasty, and unique!
🛵 Food Delivery
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Mealdroppers : The go-to spot in Khao Lak to have the best local dishes delivered straight to your sunbed — or to your room if it’s raining.
🍸 Where to grab a drink (or several) in Khao Lak?
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Spunky Monkey : A new spot opened in 2023, offering delicious cocktails and a game room upstairs: PS5, massage chairs, foosball, billiards… Perfect for chilling, even in the rain. Bonus: their Smash Burgers are a hit with everyone!
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Gecko Bar : The liveliest bar in Khao Lak — a guaranteed festive atmosphere all night long!
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Dream Bar : Delicious cocktails at 99 THB and a team that goes the extra mile. Simple, efficient, and unmissable.
