Saras Kitchen

Saras Kitchen is no doubt one of the best restaurants in Koh Phangan. Saying “the best” I don’t mean, “fancy”; from this point of view, Saras Kitchen is probably the worst. If you are looking for a restaurant with tasteful interior – you may consider skipping “Saras Kitchen”, but if you know how to recognize and appreciate a high quality food and cooking - “Saras Kitchen” is just the right place to visit.

I became aware of this restaurant from the leaflet, put in my hand by a young boy at the “Chicken Corner” in Haad Rin. The leaflet’s text was as follows:

We don’t have Western food,
We don’t have Israeli food,
We have only Thai authentic food.

Despite of being surprised from the fact, that having “Thai authentic” meal could have been an issue in Thailand, I followed the leaflet’s instructions and found this restaurant, placed behind the Outback bar.

The building carrying the sign “Saras Kitchen” featured the dining area (with characteristic plastic tables, chair and maps), the kitchen and… sewing workshop (which can also be useful). The interior decoration was apparently not their strongest point. But the food… oh my… “Saras Kitchen’s” shrimp was so delicious that after my first lunch I came back for dinner at the same day, and the next day I’ve have even brought 5 friends with me straight from the Cocohut Village resort…