26 BEST KOH PHANGAN RESTAURANTS & CAFES!
Updated: Feb 28, 2022
Me and my partner have been living in Koh Phangan for 3 months now. Before coming here we had only heard great stories about the quality of this island food scene and so far all expectations have been fulfilled.
As one of our passions is to eat good food, we have discovered lots of different places here and would like to recommend you the best restaurants in Koh Phangan we would like to go back again and again.
Breakfast & lunch restaurants in Koh Phangan
Breakfast places in Koh Phangan are focused on organic healthy and nutritious food, most of them have vegan options. Usual choices are smoothies, smoothie bowls, avocado toast, Thai omelette etc. Koh Phangan offers great coffee options, especially iced ones.
The Canteen
The Canteen serves mostly Thai food. They have a great selection of different shakes and juices, also vegan treats and organically fermented (coconut) yoghurt. Simple and delicious food – it is our go to place after morning workouts.
Opening times: 7AM- 4PM (Sunday closed)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/The-Canteen-Ko-Phangan-346364178743075/
Orion Cafe
Probably the most popular vegan restaurant on the island. Homemade nutrient rich menu, bringing you consciously and lovingly-designed dishes, elixirs, smoothies and fresh juices. Their mission is to deliver the best locally sourced, unprocessed, sustainable and plant-based ingredients.
Opening times: 7:30AM - 9:30PM
Website: https://www.orionhealing.com/orion-cafe/
Deli Devi
Amazing small plant-based café. They offer high quality vegan chocolate, raw desserts, plant-based cheeses, smoothie bowls, cold and hot drinks. Their smoothie bowls are a must try.
Opening times: 8:30AM - 6:30PM
Website: https://delidevi.com/
Bubba's Coffee & Bubba's Roastery
Bubba's Coffee offers an extended all day-brunch / dining menu with the best coffees direct from their own roastery.
Bubba's Coffee Baan Tai offers vegan and vegetarian friendly breakfast, lunch and dining options. It is a very popular place for digital nomads.
Opening times: 7AM - 6PM
Website: https://bubbascoffee.com/
Summer Stone Cafe and Bistro
This restaurant is flying under the radar. Great offer for breakfast and lunch. Different smoothies, fresh juices and coffee. Everything is delicious and fresh.
Opening times: 8AM - 5PM
Website: https://summer-stone-cafe.business.site/
What's cup!
Amazing view for dining in. Place to grab a breakfast, high quality coffee or interesting juice.
Opening times: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/whatscupcafe/
Pure Vegan Heaven
Great place for vegan options. Clean and cruelty free food. Their mission is to show the world that delicious food could be one hundred percent plant based and satisfying.
Opening times: 10:30AM - 9PM (Sunday closed)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pureveganheavenkohphangan
EAT.CO
Delicious high quality homemade and nutritious plant based food, made from scratch. Warm and welcoming hangout spot for everyone. Lots of different options for yummy homemade ice-cream
Opening times: 10AM - 10PM (Thursday closed)
Website: https://www.eat.co/
Capara
European menu with a touch of Middle East. Great spot to work or go grab a breakfast or lunch.
Opening times: 8AM - 10PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/CaparaKPG/
Kali
Enchanting boutique and wellness eatery. Offers healthy vegan/veggie snacks, food and drinks; boho fashion/accessories, home décor items, souvenirs and natural remedies.
Would recommend if you want to try something different – for example they have sweet potatoes with cinnamon
Opening times: 9AM - 9PM (Sunday closed)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/kalikohphangan
Art Cafe
Very special place and interior – the extensive library of books, artwork from around the world and hand-picked menu of scrumptious delicacies. Three bowl burrito is a must try.
Opening times: 8AM - 6PM (Tuesday closed)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/artcafekohphangan
La Casa Tropicana
Amazing location, you can sit on the beach and see the sunset. Sometimes they have a DJ playing with great vibes.
Delicious food, their Taco Tuesday is a must try – all you can eat for 300B. They also have separate cowork space although for us as restaurant clients it was for extra money.
Opening times: 9AM - 7PM (Sunday closed)
Website: https://www.remoteanddigital.com/
Karma Kafe
Very popular vegan restaurant for foreign people. They serve interesting and delicious vegan food – for example California Sushi Roll that includes vegan smoked salmon. Nice simple interior and friendly stuff. Karma Burrito is outstanding!
Opening times: 8.30AM - 9.30PM (Monday closed)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/karmakafethailand/
Best dinner restaurants in Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan island offers various cuisines for dinner - from meat to vegan options, everyone will find suitable places to eat here. I would say in general service has been outstanding everywhere we have been to so far. People are so welcoming and really trying to make an effort to make your evening memorable.
BUSTAN
One if not the most unique restaurants on the island. They serve a pescatarian tasting menu dinner, around seven dishes. Their menu is fresh and made according to the goods they find from the market, so it is usually different every time.
They also serve interesting homemade cocktails like Pumpkin Margarita. Everything is super delicious and we really enjoyed our dinner.
It is a great place for some special event or date night with your partner.
Opening times: Friday & Saturday 6:30PM - 11PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/bustankohphangan/
Fishermans
The best seafood restaurant on the island. Everything is so fresh and organic. They have very good service and offer totally different cocktails that we are used to, for example Breakfast in Burma or Barracuda.
Very unique surroundings like fishing boats converted into seating, soft lighting and rustic design creates a relaxing atmosphere.
Their seafood platter is a must try.
Opening times: 2PM - 10PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Fishermansrestaurant/about/?ref=page_internal
L’Alcove Koh Phangan
Probably the most popular restaurant on the island. They serve French dishes and Thai fusion food but this bistro is way more than only that.
Located at the beach you can watch one of the most beautiful sunsets there. Fridays and Saturdays from 6-11 pm they have different entertainment like musicians, singers, dancers and fire shows. This place gets really lively and you can have a fun evening there companioned by delicious food and cocktails.
Opening times: Wednesday to Sunday 5:30PM - 12AM
Website: https://www.alcovephangan.com/
Senses Koh Phangan
Senses is a modern French restaurant.
Really chic and relaxed ambience, French inspired cuisine with fine wines. They have many daily promotions going on which you can check from their Instagram stories.
We call Senses restaurant ‘fancy burger restaurant’, because we love their burgers from organic meat and good wine with it.
Opening times: 5:30PM - 11:30PM (Sunday closed)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/senses.kohphangan/
Sirtaki Taverna
Authentic Greek restaurant. Delicious food with big portions, very friendly stuff and simple interior. Chicken souvlaki plate is my recommendation there.
Opening times: 2PM - 10:30PM (Tuesday closed)
Website: http://www.sirtakitaverna.com/
Romanzo Tropicale
Traditional Italian restaurant on the island. If you like authentic Italian pizza this is a place to go.
Delicious food, great service and cosy interior. Diavola pizza and Tiramisu are a must try there.
Opening times: 6:30PM - 10:30PM (Saturday closed)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/RomanzoTropicale/
Outlaws Saloon Koh Phangan
Our favourite steakhouse on the island. Great selection of flame grilled steaks, burgers and even fish.
We have tried all three of them, everything has been so juicy and delicious. Service has also been on point every time. Ribeye is a must try there.
Opening times: 3PM - 12AM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/OutlawsSaloonThailand/
Pum Pui Restaurant
Popular restaurant that serves authentic Thai food. Nothing fancy, simple place with great service and delicious food. Pineapple fried rice is a must try.
Opening times: 12PM - 11PM (Saturday closed)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/PumPui-Restaurant-100218938021208
Siri’s island café
Our favourite every day restaurant. We have been there so many times and still can’t get enough of it. I think they serve the most delicious Thai food on the island.
Siri is an amazing cook and puts a lot of her heart in the food. It’s a small place with friendly stuff so you feel like going to their home for dinner.
Everything is so delicious - from appetisers like spicy crispy prawns and fried calamari to main dishes. Siri’s signature dish is Khao Soi Barracuda and it is a must try for sure.
Opening times: 11AM - 11PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Sirisicafe
NENA Locanda Italiana
Another popular Italian restaurant on the island. They serve traditional southern Italian food and bakery. Delicious food with great service.
It usually gets really busy there so booking a table in advance is recommended. Ricotta fresca, pomodoro e basilico pasta is a must try there - yummy
Opening times: 3PM - 10:30PM, Thursday 5PM - 10:30PM (Wednesday closed)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/nenalocandaitaliana
Sand & Tan
Modern restaurant next to beautiful Haad Rin beach. It is a perfect place to relax after tanning or having a swim in the ocean.
Sand&Tan offers delicious food and has one of the most interesting interiors on the island. Their Tom Yum is a must try.
Opening times: 9AM - 22PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/sand.and.tan.haadrin/
Friends Cafe
Authentic Russian cuisine. Simple interior and delicious food. If you are into Eastern European food that is a place to go. (Pelmeni) Russian dumplings and homemade cutlets are a must try.
Opening times: 12PM - 9PM, Sunday 12PM - 6PM (Monday closed)
Website: https://friendscafekohphangan.business.site/
Winery Koh Phangan
Wine bar in the heart of Thong Sala. We went there to grab a drink and to our surprise they served amazing Western food as well.
Nice interior, friendly stuff and great selection of wines. Perfect place to unwind and have a glass of your favourite drink.
Opening times: 2PM - 10PM
Website: https://www.winerykohphangan.com/
Wasabi Phangan
The best sushi restaurant on the island. Lots of different choices, fresh ingredients mixed with well combined flavours. Dragon Roll is a must try.
Opening times: 12PM - 9PM (Tuesday closed)
Website: http://wasabi-wasabi.com/
Friendship Concept
If you are looking for meatless burgers on the island then this is the place. Their menu is mouth-watering and the burger variety is for every taste.
Each burger has a choice of three different vegan patties and a drink recommendation. We tried ‘fish’ burger and Big Mac, which really tasted the same as McDonald's.
The restaurant atmosphere is warm and trendy, service is friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended to check out this place.
Opening times: 2PM - 11PM (Sunday closed)
Website: https://friendshipconcept1.wixsite.com/website-2
