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Mason's Arms
(Thong Sala; mains 160-350B; lunch & dinner)
Suddenly, a clunky structure emerges from the
swaying palms; it's a Tudor-style manse, plucked directly from Stratford-upon-Avon and
plunked down in the steamy jungle. This lodge-like lair is one blood pudding away from
being an official British colony. The fish 'n' chips is a local favourite.
BRITISH
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Other Beaches
Sanctuary
(Hat Thian; mains from 130B)
Forget what you know about health food: the Sanctuary's restaur-
ant proves that wholesome eats can also be delicious. Enjoy a tasty parade of plates -
from Indian pakoras to crunchy Vietnamese spring rolls - as an endless playlist of music
(undoubtedly the island's best) wafts overhead. Don't forget to wash it all down with a
shot of neon-green wheatgrass. Yum!
HEALTH FOOD
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Cucina Italiana
(Jenny's; Chalok Lam; pizzas 180-200B; dinner)
If it weren't for the sand between your toes and
the long-tail boats whizzing by, you might think you had been transported to the Italian
countryside. The friendly Italian chef is passionate about his food, and creates everything
from his pasta to his tiramisu daily, from scratch. The rustic, thin-crust pizzas are out-of-
this-world good.
ITALIAN
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Peppercorn
(
www.peppercornphangan.com
;
Hat Salad; mains 160-400B; 4-10pm Mon-Sat; )
Escargot and succulent
steaks in a rickety jungle cottage? You bet. Peppercorn may be tucked in the brush away
from the sea, but that shouldn't detract foodies from seeking out one of Pha-Ngan's best
attempts at highbrow international cuisine. There's also a fine selection of very good ve-
getarian dishes. No artificial ingredients.
STEAKHOUSE
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WESTERN, THAI
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Bamboo Hut
(Hat Yuan; dishes 100-300B; breakfast, lunch & dinner; )
Lounge on a Thai-style cushion or sit
at a teak table that catches sea breezes and looks over infinite blue. There are plenty of op-
tions from vegetarian specialities and fresh juices for those coming off a fast or cleanse, to
classic, very well-prepared Thai dishes with all assortment of beef, chicken and prawns.
