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A Night in Bophut at Chom DaoA Night in Bophut at Chom Dao
A Night in Bophut at Chom Dao
A Night in Bophut at Chom Dao

You can’t win the lottery if you don’t buy a ticket. And you won’t experience one of Bo Phut’s best beachside restaurants if you don’t make a little bit of effort too.

Chom Dao has an absolutely stunning location. It runs a full 30 metres along the beach at Bandara Resort & Spa looking out across a pristine sandy beach to the neighbouring island of Koh Pha-Ngan. And, most importantly, its long, long terrace ensures that there’ll always be a beachside table available.

The restaurant is completely made of wood, created in a rustic village style. Lanterns formed from lobster pots and an ornately carved fishing boat do their part in providing an authentic Samui village ambience. And, café-style, there are even blackboards dotted around proudly proclaiming the daily specials – of which there’re many.

Which brings me on to the food. There’s an excellent selection of Thai seafood and fusion cuisine, but it doesn’t stop there. Every Friday, there’s a Thai Night, when you get to select from a sumptuous buffet while being entertained by a traditional Thai dance troupe. And on Tuesday, it’s the Beach BBQ, on the sand itself, where you can tuck-in to popular western barbecue fare, this time with an island-style show.

But let’s get back to the main restaurant again. And because Chom Dao specialises in both Thai seafood and fusion cuisine, it’s got a team of superb chefs running the kitchen.

It is recommended that you sample the spectacular selection of seafood on display either barbecued on a charcoal grill or prepared in a variety of styles by one of the chefs. An assortment of jumbo prawns, rock lobsters, crab, whole fish, clams and mussels arrive daily to fill their delectable display.

If you prefer not to have fresh seafood, the Roast Australian Beef Tenderloin wrapped in smoky bacon and served with a rich mushroom sauce is a perfect example of one of the Chef’s delicious dishes and is highly recommended.

And the desserts are something special too, this time prepared by the talented Pastry Chef. Personally recommended is the Chocolate Praline Mousse, which is a decadent dessert for any chocolate lover that just cannot be missed. Or if that sounds a bit much, and you fancy something simpler, then try the Coconut Crème Caramel which is a tropical take on an old classic. It’s absolutely delicious.

“… and it has an absolutely stunning location, running a full 30 metres along the beach.”

Although the location here is romantic in itself, it wouldn’t be complete without Filipinos Val and Candy who perform everyday (except Friday) as The Serenaders Duo. Their singing and musical skills are superb, and their friendly charm spreads throughout the whole restaurant.

Hearing about Chom Dao, you’d probably expect it to be a lot more expensive than the restaurants in Fisherman’s Village further along the beach in Bo Phut. But you’d be wrong. In fact, the reverse is true. Somehow, a night’s fine-dining at Chom Dao leaves a lot more money in your pocket than it really should.

Like I said before, you can’t win the lottery if you don’t buy a ticket. And if you buy this ticket, you’re guaranteed a win!


Chom Dao is open for dinner from 6:30 pm
till late (kitchen closes at 10:30 pm).
For reservations and further information,
telephone 0 7724 5795.

A Night in Bophut at Chom Dao
below is a list of the restaurants we have reviewed. the list is consisting entirely of the ones we feel are worthy of recommendation.
      9Gems
      Ad Hoc Beach Café
      Au Café des Arts
      Baitong Restaurant
      Beach Republic
      Beyond The Sea
      Captain Kirk
      Chom Dao
      Dining on the Rocks
      Dr. Frogs
      Eat Sense
      Full Moon
      H Bistro
      Jahn
      Krua Bophut
      La Taverna
      Le Jaroen
      Namu
      Noori India
      Ocean 11
      Pla Pla
      Po-Lad Beach Bistro
      Poppies
      Prego
      Red Snapper
      Rice
      RockPool
      SALA Samui
      Sala Thai
      Sea Wrap
      Spirit House
      Tamarind
      The Beach Club
      The Cliff
      The Dining Room
      The Five Islands Restaurant
      The Height
      The Page
      The Patio
      Twisted Thai
      Zazen Restaurant
      Le Salon de Ti
      Zico's

below is a list of the restaurants we have reviewed. the list is consisting entirely of the ones we feel are worthy of recommendation.
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  above is a list of the restaurants we have reviewed. the list is consisting entirely of the ones we feel are worthy of recommendation.
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