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Hat Lamai
As Samui's second-most populated beach, Hat Lamai has a surprisingly limited assort-
ment of decent eateries when compared to Hat Chaweng next door. Most nights a few
noodle and pancake stalls open up around the 'Lady Boxing' bars in the centre of town,
and sell dishes from 50B that you can eat at outdoor plastic tables.
Hua Thanon Market
(dishes from 30B; 6am-6pm)
Slip into the rhythm of this village market that's slightly south
of Lamai; it's a window into the food ways of southern Thailand. Vendors shoo away the
flies from the freshly butchered meat and housewives load bundles of vegetables into their
baby-filled motorcycle baskets.
Follow the market road to the row of food shops delivering edible Muslim culture:
chicken
biryani,
fiery curries or toasted rice with coconut, bean sprouts, lemon grass and
dried shrimp.
MARKET
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Lamai Day Market
(dishes from 30B; 6am-8pm)
Lamai's market is a hive of activity, selling food necessities and
takeaway food. Visit the covered area to pick up fresh fruit or to see vendors shredding
coconuts to make coconut milk. Or hunt down the ice-cream seller for homemade coconut
ice cream. It's next door to a petrol station.
MARKET
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Radiance
(meals 100-400B; breakfast, lunch & dinner; )
Even if you're not staying at the Spa, or not
even a vegetarian for that matter, healthy food never tasted this good. You'll find
everything from an amazing raw
thom kha
(coconut green curry soup) to chocolate
smoothies that can jive with anyone's dietary restrictions. Plus the semi-outdoor Zenlike
setting is relaxing without a hint of pretension.
INTERNATIONAL
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French Bakery
(set breakfasts from 120B; breakfast & lunch)
The expat's breakfast choice is away from the main
zone, near Wat Lamai on Rte 4169, but it's worth the 10-minute walk. Choose from fresh
bread and pastries or unusually good set breakfasts that include fresh fruit and well-
cooked eggs. Wash down your meal with espressos or a selection of teas.
BAKERY
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Rocky's
INTERNATIONAL
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