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Shack Bar & Grill
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(
www.theshackgrillsamui.com
;
mains 450-800B; dinner)
With hands-down the best steaks on the is-
land, the Shack imports the finest cuts of meat from Australia and slathers them in a rain-
bow of tasty sauces from red wine to blue cheese. Booth seating and jazz over the speak-
ers give the joint a distinctly Western vibe, though you'll find all types of diners coming
here to splurge.
STEAKHOUSE
$$$
Zazen
(dishes 540-900B, set menu from 1300B; lunch & dinner)
The chef describes the food as 'organic
and orgasmic', and the ambient 'yums' from elated diners confirm the latter. This romant-
ic dining experience comes complete with ocean views, dim candle lighting and soft mu-
sic. Thai dancers animate things on Thursday and Sunday nights. Reservations recommen-
ded.
ASIAN FUSION
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Mae Nam & Bang Po
Mae Nam has tonnes of eating options from beach-side, palm-thatch and driftwood affairs
serving a mix of Thai, Western and seafood dishes to classier places tucked along the in-
land, lily-pad pond-dotted tangle of roads. It's a lovely place to wander and find your own
surprises.
Bang Po Seafood
(Bang Po; dishes from 100B; dinner)
A meal at Bang Po Seafood is a test for the taste buds. It's
one of the only restaurants that serves traditional Ko Samui fare: recipes call for ingredi-
ents such as raw sea urchin roe, baby octopus, sea water, coconut and local turmeric.
SEAFOOD
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Farmer
( 0 7744 7222; Mae Nam; mains 350-1000B; lunch & dinner)
Magically set in a rice field, the
Farmer is a refreshing change of setting and a romantic one at that, especially when the
candlelight flickers on a clear starry night. The mostly European-inspired food is tasty and
well-presented and there's a free pick-up for nearby beaches since this place is far from
the main tourist areas.
INTERNATIONAL
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