Thong Nai Pan restaurants, dining and bars in Koh Phangan
People flock to Luna Lounge for delicious food
Thong Nai Pan Noi has a hip village feel with a selection of restaurants to suit all taste buds from great value delicious Thai Food at Bamboo to the funky Lunar Lounge serving dishes from around the globe. A Handsome Sandwich is an experience not to be missed – a long standing tradition of hamburgers adored by all who taste them.
Yai has its own restaurant and night-life scene with Nu bar, the funky Buddha bar nightclub and other great beach bars dotted along the beach. Watch out for the new Flip Flop Pharmacy recently moved from Noi to Yai, continuing its international cult status.
Luna Lounge is a stylish place with lots of comfortable sofas. It has an eclectic Western and Thai menu. The UK trained chef creates daily specials and desserts such as coconut pannacotta with mango and kiwi salsa. As well as Kung's great mojitos the cocktail menu now includes tropical cocktails such as passion fruit and mango margaritas.
Recommended Thong Nai Pan restaurants and bars
Luna Lounge
This family-run restaurant boasts an eclectic Western and Thai menu with UK-trained chef Gordon whipping daily specials and desserts that are delicious enough to grace any five star hotel. There is a decent cocktail menu as well with mojitos and tropical fruit margaritas the pick of the bunch. Just before bridge on road leaving Thong Nai Pan Noi, Tel: +66 (0)83 136 8130. $$
Rasta Baby
With its relaxed ambience, decent International menu and extremely friendly staff, this Thong Nai Pan restaurant and bar has patrons returning year after year and get consistantly good reviews. $
Again and Again
This Thong Nai Pan Noi restaurant has been entertaining visitors for years with its longevity a testament to quality Thai and Western cuisine at reasonable prices. Renown for healthy smoothly and fresh produce. Next to Jungle Bar, Tel: +66 (0)8471 46563. $
Bamboo Restaurant
Great value Laos and Thai classics including spicy seafood curries and salads are served from this basic yet atmospheric eatery. $
Price guide
$ dishes b60 – b100; quart of beer b100; whiskey shot b100; cocktails b120
$$ dishes b100 – b200; quart of beer b150; whiskey shot b150; cocktails b200
$$$ dishes b200 – b350; quart of beer b200; whiskey shot b200; cocktails b300
$$$$ dishes b350 and above; quart of beer b300; whiskey shot b300; cocktails b450
Handsome Sandwich
Best quality ‘fast food’ around with burgers Chang beer available until 03:00 on busy nights. $
Indigo Gecko Lounge
Classy bar for the area with regular special offers such as an all-you-can-eat barbecue and live sport on the TV. There’s a fashion boutique downstairs as well. Just outside Hideaway Bar. $$
Stonehouse Restaurant
With a glorious location overlooking the beach, this Thong Nai Pan restaurant is a little pricier than other Thai eateries but well worth the extra for a special trea. A barbecue spread is put out every night along with salad bar with a full drinks menu as well. Southern corner of Thong Nai Pan Noi. $$$
