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A spinoff of the much-loved sukiyaki chain Mo-Mo-Paradise, this high-end brand goes all the way to the finest ingredients, served in sets as opposed to all-you-can-eat. Diners can opt for either sukiyaki or shabu shabu soup and a star meat, ranging from kurobuta pork to omi wagyu and highly-praised...
Nadimos is clearly an above-average Lebanese restaurant: we were spared the pita bread microwaved in plastic bags and the sandy, oily croquettes posing as falafel. Only the posters from the Lebanese tourism board (hung on varnished faux-stone walls—ouch) betray Nadimos' kinship to the global family...
Having started life as an Instagram handicraft business, Nahim has now branched out with a brick-and-mortar store and cafe. Here, you'll find cuteness in every corner, from the hanging swing chairs and fluffy veggie companions to the takeaway packages.
Recommended dishes include the Veggie Soup...
This review took place in February 2020 and is based on a visit to the restaurant without the restaurant's knowledge. For more on BK's review policy, click here.
Under the reign of David Thompson and Prin Polsuk, Nahm became essential eating. It won awards, ignited movements, became known...
This bubbly, goldfish-themed restaurant facing the water serves dishes inspired by the depths of the Andaman Sea. Get things started with one of the signature cocktails such as The Fighting Duck (plum, jam, ginger and hoisin, shaken with ruby port and barrel-aged reposado tequila, served over ice...
This eatery is extremely popular, with crowds regularly packing out its two floors. Besides the aromatic rice in the khao mun gai (B30), we also love the tender chicken liver (B40) and the fragrant soup, which is a nice change from the usual peppery broth—made with fermented lemon, it goes...
Thai people should start being nicer to fancy Thai restaurants, starting with old friend, Naj. The place clearly puts a lot of attention into its gorgeous ambience and some of the traditional dishes served up are very enjoyable. Located on Soi Convent, the restaurant rather predictably attracts...
Phra Athit café Nakorn Brasserie is decked out in a cozy vintage style—think faux-Victorian furniture, stuffed animals and other knick knacks. The food is pretty easygoing, too, with dishes like the spinach crepe (B150), while snacks include the brownie with ice cream (B130). Coffee starts from...
Run by a Filipino family with a tea obsession, this teahouse sits just at the entrance of Fisherman’s Village and is one of the most charming buildings in the area. Like almost everywhere in Samui, the place offers an open-air vibe, but here there are four sections with Japanese, Chinese, African,...
The buzz: Chef Ian Kittichai is really turning into our very own Gordon Ramsey, with more openings this year than you can shake a wok at. There’s Issaya La Patisserie at Central Embassy; Issaya Cooking Studio in the same mall’s basement; and Hyde & Seek Peek-A-Boo at CentralWorld’s Groove. And...