The culinary history of Lamai Beach is deeply tied to the overall food culture of Koh Samui, where traditional Southern Thai cuisine meets an eclectic mix of international influences. Being a coastal area, seafood has always been a staple part of the diet here, prepared with local herbs and spices for a distinctively zesty and aromatic flavor. Over the decades, as Koh Samui has grown into a popular tourist destination, Lamai Beach has seen an expansion in its gastronomical offerings, incorporating flavors from around the world while still maintaining the essence of Thai culinary traditions.
A bold and aromatic soup flavored with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, chili, and lime juice, often made with shrimp.
This iconic stir-fried noodle dish, often served with tofu for vegetarians and prawns or chicken for meat eaters, is an essential Thai culinary experience.
A spicy green papaya salad that typically includes beans, tomatoes, peanuts, and can be made without fish sauce and dried shrimp for a vegetarian version.
This rich, Muslim-influenced curry often features potatoes, peanuts, and can be made with tofu or vegetables instead of chicken.
A central Thai dish made with green curry paste, coconut milk, and can be found with vegetables and tofu as a veg option.
A beloved Thai dessert featuring sweet mango over coconut milk-infused sticky rice, garnished with toasted mung beans.
Thai-style fried rice that could include pineapple, chicken, or shrimp, and available with vegetables for a vegetarian meal.
Made with red curry paste, coconut milk, and a variety of meats or tofu with vegetables for those preferring a veg dish.
Fresh or fried spring rolls are a popular snack or appetizer that can be filled with veggies, noodle, and sometimes seafood or chicken.
Fresh local fish is deep-fried to perfection and topped with crispy fried garlic and herbs.
Address: 124/115 Lamai Beach Road, Koh Samui
Famous Food: Massaman Curry (Veg-option available)
Address: 127/264 Soi Bond Kai, Lamai, Koh Samui
Famous Food: Som Tam (Veg-option available)
Address: 124/2 Moo 4, Tambon Maret, Lamai, Koh Samui
Famous Food: Thai Green Curry (Veg-option available)
Address: Lamai Beach Road, Koh Samui
Famous Food: Australian-style BBQ ribs (Veg-options available in menu)
Address: Lamai Beach Road, Koh Samui
Famous Food: Mango Sticky Rice (Veg)
Note that many restaurants in Thailand, including those in Lamai Beach, will typically be able to adjust their dishes to accommodate a vegetarian diet upon request.
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