The Thai resort of Koh Chang will suit even the pickiest of foodies. There is a wide range of local and other popular cuisines from around the world. Whether it's a colorful pizzeria, a welcoming dumpling shop, an invigorating coffee shop or a spicy Thai restaurant, every traveler will find what they're looking for.
Prices at Koh Chang's eateries
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Most restaurants can offer a tasty and hearty dinner for 500-600 THB.
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Prices at Changa's cafes are quite affordable. A slice of pie or cake here can be bought from 60 THB.
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White Sand Beach and Pearl Beach are home to many makashniki food stands. A hearty lunch near them can be had for 30 THB or more. For that money, you'll get rice or noodles and a dessert of sliced fruit or roti pancakes.
Ko Chang welcomes every tourist with delicious, fresh, and hearty food. The local service is also worth mentioning. You won't go hungry on Chang Island!
Restaurants on White Sand Beach
White Sand Beach, or White Sand Beach, is one of the most bustling places on Koh Chang Island. Once you get here, you get the impression that it's not the wild jungle, but the Volkin Street of Pattaya or Phuket. Some of the best places to eat at White Sand Beach are the following restaurants:
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15 Palms offering buffet (Thai buffet) from THB 349, tel: 039 551 095;
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Taste of India. It's widely regarded as the best Indian restaurant on the island;
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Ban Thai Restaurant, tel: 039 551 108;
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Bar 69 / Laap Steak, tel: 039 551 375;
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Beach Tango Restaurant, tel: 039 552 111;
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Ba Mee Nong Bua, tel: 039 520 817;
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Monkey's, tel: 087 941 9526;
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And grill bars: Sun and Soul, Nong Bua, and Roast chicken, Buffalo Bill steakhouse.
Eateries on other Koh Chang beaches
The interesting taste of the national cuisine of the Kingdom of Thailand in most restaurants is complemented by the beautiful natural landscapes that surround the establishment. After 6 pm, the relaxing background music is complemented by the singing of fireflies. In search of spicy Thai cuisine, these establishments are worth checking out:
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Bamboo. Here, visitors are greeted with a sumptuous selection of seafood, noodles, rice, and other tasty hallmarks of Thailand;
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Saffron on The sea. Nat Kai Beach (Pearl Beach) restaurant captivates with both a cozy lounge and a terrace with panoramic views;
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Chai Chet Resort on the coast of Klong Pao (Coconut Bay). The local terrace sort of overhangs directly over the sea;
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Joy Cottages, located on Lonely Beach. It has a lively atmosphere.
Restaurants serving world-famous cuisines on Koh Chang
If you've had your fill of Thai cuisine, Koh Chang offers a wide variety of restaurants serving European, Mexican, Russian, and other cuisines from around the world.
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Kai Bae Fredo. The French cuisine prepared here has so captivated locals and tourists that reservations have to be made well in advance;
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"At Shurik's". A classic Russian dumpling shop on Klong Pao Beach that also serves traditional CIS first courses;
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Sharky's is a Russian restaurant on the Cai Bei coast;
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Beriozka is a Slavic cuisine establishment on Chai Chet Beach;
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Barrio Bonito is the only restaurant on Koh Chang Island that serves Mexican cuisine. It is located on Kai Bay Beach.
Koh Chang Island Coffee Houses
Cafes, including those with takeaway coffee service, open at 8:00. For a morning pick-me-up or just a coffee with friends, check out one of the following places:
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Himalayan. A great place to sample one of hundreds of teas and relax in a casual, meditative environment.
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Coffee Corner outside the KC Grande Resort & Spa at White Sand Beach;
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Chester's Coffee in front of Changburi Hillside Wing Hotel.
Koh Chang's gastronomic highlights
Mix everything
The highlight of the menu is the simultaneous use of the most diverse and seemingly incongruous ingredients. For example, most travelers are thrilled with the local preparation of kau tom soup. It is filled with rice, seafood, meat, and egg. It's both hearty and light.
Multistep
In the course of cooking one dish of meat or fish, fillet often:
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are seasoned in marinades;
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then lightly simmered;
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and finally grilled.
An equally complex sauce is served for more intense flavors.
Veggie Friendly
In contrast to Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket, Koh Chang Island is considered a local paradise for vegetarians. Here, almost every restaurant and café has a veggie menu. Its specialty is grilled spiced vegetables with a nutty sauce.
Coconut is a chef's best friend
Coconut milk is one of the main ingredients in Thai cuisine on the island of Koh Chang. It is used to make soups, rice, and sauces. It is used to stew vegetables as well as meat or fish. Coconut milk is often added to sweets, such as pancakes.
