Today I am going to tell you about a lovely dining place on the west side of Samui, another one of my long-time favourites...
A few days ago our business brought us to Baan Taling Ngam village which is one of the most authentic villages in Samui, and hasn't seen much developments over the last years. It's always a pleasure to get away from hustle and bustle of Chaweng and Bophut and totally chill sitting on the beach here, without being surrounded by tourists, beach sellers, jet-ski, massage ladies, and all the other accessories of the North/East Coast beaches...
Koh Samui’s less-travelled West coast has amazing natural beauty, lots of mountains, coconut palm trees and coconut farms, temples, fishing villages, slow pace of life...
One of the most beautiful places over there is The Five Islands Restaurant, which I personally call a real Samui gem, as it's got a great reputation for service, cuisine, unique location and the best sunsets on Samui.
I am starting to immediately relax as soon as I get out of my car and start walking to this beautiful place...
Over the years the place haven't changed much, actually I don't think it changed at all, it's perfect the way it is!
The beautiful beachfront restaurant has the most stunning views to the famous Five Islands and it's also one of the best places for watching sunset, while sipping a delicious cocktail.
The restaurant is an open plan building with the open-style cooking area situated in the far corner and very much part of the restaurant, allowing you to watch the daily catch prepared before your eyes.
A few tables are situated under the roof and some are on the beach . Here on this beautiful sandy beach, the fishermen literally deliver fresh seafood from their boats.
The menu has big variety of extremely well prepared locally sourced dishes and the service is very smooth, friendly and professional .
Thai fusion cuisine at its best is promised. Wining and dining at The Five Islands Restaurant is a totally unique dining experience even for the fussiest traveller, go there, try it, you will fall in love with the place. Ok, and I forgot to add - it's not the cheapest place in Samui and unless you're staying in Taling Ngam it's a pretty long cab ride, but it is totally worth it.
My advice - visit it on the day when you have a drive around the island, that area is must-see anyway...
See you there soon :-)