It’s fun, funky and fast paced but even better than that, the food is fantastic. We stopped in for a light dinner so we steered clear of the many share plates on offer and opted to share the scallop ceviche with dumpling chips. The ceviche was fresh and tangy and the dumpling chips were a creative alternative to corn chips or tortillas.
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When you start to tire of resort food, look for 3 Pinong in the strip behind the Novotel Hotel. It’s a nicely decorated space, clean and comfortable with lots of fans. Service is friendly and staff have terrific English skills so if you’re a little nervous about stepping out of the resort, don’t be. The menu has a decent offering of Western dishes but we went for Thai and weren’t disappointed.
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I prefer to eat Thai food while staying on Samui but The Larder is one of the few that I break my rules for. Located at the very north of Chaweng on the main road towards Choeng Mon (parking isn’t a problem), the space feels comfortable and relaxed. The menu style is modern/bistro, not pretentious but with a clever use of quality ingredients and a sense of humour.
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We usually stay in villa accommodation during our visits to Samui so we haven’t stayed at The Secret Garden but after a quick look through, I would certainly recommend it someone looking for bungalows in an alternative area to busy Chaweng. We come here for the restaurant and it’s terrific.
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As a meeting place for journalists and travellers for many years, the Foreign Correspondents’ Club is one of the older establishments in Phnom Penh. The building occupies a prime waterfront position on Sisowath Quay, with a café on the street level and a number of bars, restaurants and accommodation over the floors above.
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We stumbled on this one as it was just up from our hotel (corner of Street 256 & Street 19). Even though this neighbourhood is fast becoming more upmarket, Villa Oeno stood out due to the modern exterior so we decided to pop in for a refreshing drink at the end of a hot day of sightseeing.
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We stayed at Tamu Resort for 5 nights and ate at the restaurant on our first and last nights. The only reason we didn’t eat here every night was a desire to try as many places as possible. The menu isn’t huge but what’s there is clever and supplemented by daily specials such as tuna tar tar, lobster salad, scallop pasta and one of my favourites, prawn and cucumber salad.
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With so much greenery around, this could feel a little dark and moist but instead it feels relaxed and welcoming with plenty of tables inside and comfortable lounge seating outside. Staff are friendly and service is reasonably efficient however there were a couple of times when we thought they could use another body or two on the floor.
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Six Senses has been our ‘go-to’ for celebrations since 2007 when we celebrated my **th birthday with family and friends who had travelled from Australia. On that occasion, staff went above and beyond our expectations, even coming up with special touches we didn’t ask for. Everyone who attended agreed it was an evening to remember.
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The Orchid Restaurant has been around for years and is still one of our favourites in Choeng Mon. It’s casual and great value for money, they have a huge menu with European options for those who prefer (they do a decent pizza!) but we go for the Thai food. My favourite is the Miang Kham, a DIY dish of betel leaves with a selection of prawns, nuts, coconut, chilli & a delicious sauce!
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When travelling, I like to eat the local food as much as possible but it’s nice to have something different occasionally and even better when you find a good quality option. We chose Spaghetti Cove for the convenient location (main street Choeng Mon) and open air setting but both are matched by delicious food and outstanding service.
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We stopped here for a light dinner following a recommendation from a local and were immediately glad we did. The open space is nicely decorated, small but relaxed, clean and comfortable. The welcome is warm and there was a lovely breeze coming through from the restaurants across the road. It is situated on a busy road but the traffic isn’t really a bother, just part of the experience.
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We’ve driven past this restaurant a number of times since it opened but our holidays have been full and we had no time to stop. This time, we did and definitely worth the effort. The food is fresh and tasty, not packaged or pre-prepared.
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We were looking for a Sunday brunch destination and initially considering a visit to Nikki Beach but after a discussion with the owner of our accommodation, we decided that Beach Republic might be more appropriate. On arrival we were greeted like old friends and made to feel welcome instantly.
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Housed in an old workshop with buckets of character, the building that is home to Parry Street Garage is divided into two spaces and given it’s groovy, industrial styling it’s a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Although it’s not necessarily romantic, date-night territory (for me) it is terrific for groups and also family friendly.
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