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Ko Nang Yuan
Photogenic Ko Nang Yuan, just off the northwest coast of Ko Tao, is easily accessible by
the Lomprayah catamaran, and by water taxis that depart from Mae Hat and Sairee (100B
each way). There's a 100B tax for all visitors to the island.
Ko Nangyuan Dive Resort
( 0 7745 6088;
www.nangyuan.com
;
bungalows 1500-9000B; )
The rugged collection of wood
and aluminium bungalows winds its way across three coolie-hatlike conical islands con-
nected by an idyllic beige sandbar. Yes, this is a private island paradise but note it gets
busy with day-trippers. The resort also boasts the best restaurant on the island, but then
again, it's the only place to eat…
BUNGALOW
$$$
Eating
With super-sized Ko Samui lurking on the horizon, it's hard to believe that quaint little
Ko Tao holds its own in the gastronomy category. Most resorts and dive operators offer
on-site dining, and stand-alone establishments are multiplying at lightning speed in Sair-
ee Beach and Mae Hat. The diverse population of divers has spawned a broad range of
international cuisine dining options, including Mexican, French, Italian, Indian and
Japanese. On our quest to find the tastiest Thai fare on the island, we discovered, not sur-
prisingly, that our favourite local meals were being dished out at small, unnamed restaur-
ants on the side of the road.
Sairee Beach
Su Chili
OFFLINE MAP
THAI
$
(dishes 70-150B; lunch & dinner; )
Fresh and tasty Thai food served by friendly waitstaff
who always ask how spicy you want your food and somehow get it right. Try the deli-
cious northern Thai specialities or Penang curries.
ZanziBar
OFFLINE MAP
CAFE
$
