A pseudo-Thai tourist trap run by a French guy: Restaurant Baobab (10. January 2024)
Given I was kind of fed up with the limited food options in the hotel, I decided to try a place outside the hotel area, and ended up in the Baobab, which was advertised as a Thai restaurant. Which, well, it isn’t really. It’s run by a French guy and about 80% of the menu is ‘international’ (so you get pizza and what not). Sure, this might be great if you’re looking for this, but personally, that’s not what I’m looking for while on holiday. However, the “fried noodles with sweet soy sauce and chicken” (170 THB) were actually quite okay, and served within no time.
If you don’t mind a place being crowded, and hence, having limited privacy, then the Baobab is nice, since it’s located by the sea shore, and you get to watch the waves. Else, not really my favourite since too touristic. At least prices are fair for whatever you order.
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Baobab
127 64 Thanon Had Lamai
Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui
Chang Wat Surat Thani
84310 Koh Samui (TH)
Tel.: +66 89 281 8598
Homepage: https://www.instagram.com/baobab_restaurant_koh_samui/
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
