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(mains 180-700B; breakfast, lunch & dinner; )
A haze of purples and pillows, this charming
chow spot straddles the heart of Bo Phut's Fisherman's Village and serves up very good
international and Thai eats. Try the Mediterranean starter plate (300B), a beautifully ar-
ranged tray of olive tapenades, marinated peppers, eggplant caviar and more.
Starfish & Coffee
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THAI
$$
(mains 150-280B; breakfast, lunch & dinner)
This streamer-clad eatery was probably named after
the Prince song, since we couldn't find any starfish on the menu (there's loads of coffee
though). Evenings feature standard Thai fare and sunset views of rugged Ko Pha-Ngan.
Shack Bar & Grill
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STEAKHOUSE
$$$
(
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.
ASIAN FUSION
$$$
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 ro-
mantic dining experience comes complete with ocean views, dim candle lighting and soft
music. Thai dancers animate things on Thursday and Sunday nights. Reservations recom-
mended.
Mae Nam & Bang Po
Mae Nam has tonnes of eating options from beach-side, palm-thatch and driftwood af-
fairs serving a mix of Thai, Western and seafood dishes to classier places tucked along
the inland, lily-pad pond-dotted tangle of roads. It's a lovely place to wander and find
your own surprises.
Bang Po Seafood
SEAFOOD
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