Neighbourhood guide: Recommended eats, cafés and accommodations in Phang Nga

Nai Muang

A local favourite, this restaurant is renowned for its Thai and southern dishes that evoke the warmth of home-style cooking. Recommended dishes include moo hong (caramelised pork belly with Chinese five-spice), chili dip with prawns, and other creations that blend Hokkien Chinese and Phang Nga influences. The 1990s-inspired décor and soundtrack add a delightful touch of nostalgic charm to the dining experience.

Nai Muang
Address: 33/4 Soi Loma, Moo 6, Khuk Khak Sub District, Takua Pa District, Phang Nga, +6696 654 4033

Nern Khao View Talay

Set on a hillside near Sarasin Bridge, this restaurant serves traditional Thai dishes alongside views of forested hills and the Andaman Sea. It holds the coveted Thai SELECT certification for authentic Thai cuisine.

Nern Khao View Talay
Address: Moo 10, Ban Wat Khao Khok Kloi Sub District, Takua Thung District, Phang Nga, +6676 582 182

Karkinos

This Italian beachfront restaurant on Coral Beach serves a delicious selection of homemade pizzas, pastas, steaks, and seafood. Its open-air design offers 360-degree sea views, creating a particularly enchanting atmosphere at sunset. During festival periods, the restaurant features special menus, while cocktails are always on offer during happy hour. A great choice if you're looking for a refreshing break from Thai cuisine, combining quality Italian fare with stunning ocean vistas.

Karkinos
Address: 45 (1) Moo 2 Khuk Khak Sub District, Takua Pa District, Phang Nga, +6676 584 447

Sassi's Beach Club

This stylish restaurant and beach club is one of Phang Nga's vibrant dining destinations. Offering a mix of Italian and Thai dishes, highlights include the seafood platter, prawn tempura, and pandan chicken. The bar also serves a selection of craft cocktails and fine wines, perfect for sipping while enjoying the stunning view of the golden-hued sandy beach. Whether you're after a delicious meal or a relaxing drink with a scenic backdrop, this spot provides the perfect setting for both.

Sassi's Beach Club
Address: Ramada Resort, 59 Moo 5 Khuk Khak Sub District, Takua Pa District, Phang Nga, +6676 427 777

Bay View Café

Perched at Samet Nangshee’s highest viewpoint, overlooking the vast blue ocean, Bay View Coffee offers the perfect spot to enjoy your afternoon coffee fix, with freshly brewed coffee and homemade cakes. Highly recommended are the red velvet cake and New York cheesecake. While the café features a small food menu, their signature dish, the seafood salad, is a must-try if you're feeling hungry. With breathtaking views and delicious treats, it's an ideal place to relax and soak in the scenery.

Bay View Cafe
Address: 90 Samet Nangshee, Khlong Khian Village, Takua Thung District, Phang Nga, +6665 508 8655

Baan Suan Gong Phang Nga

This charming café is set in a modern barn-like building, featuring warm wooden décor and rattan furniture, with a veranda that overlooks a tranquil lotus pond and distant, lush hills. Spacious, airy, and cosy, the café offers an extensive menu of snacks and beverages. Highly recommended are the homemade butter croissants, spinach and cheese pie, and iced cocoa with mint. Recently, the café has also introduced a new food menu, offering a delightful mix of Thai and international favourites, including pad Thai, grilled pork neck, pizza, and spaghetti AOP. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxing meal or drink with a serene view.

Tatler Tip:

Be sure to stop by and say hello to the café’s friendly geese, who are often dressed up in festive costumes.

Baan Suan Gong
Address: 51/14 Moo 3, Phetkasem Road, Tak Daet Sub District, Mueang Phang Nga, +6663 752 0755

Baba Beach Club Natai

Set on Natai Beach, this property seamlessly blends contemporary tropical design with its natural surroundings, featuring expansive green spaces that provide shade and natural cooling. The guestrooms reflect a unique design philosophy, combining traditional Phuket Sino-European architecture with vibrant Chinese aesthetics. The hotel is home to a renowned beach club, with its signature event, Baba Loop, standing out as one of the area's most notable beach parties. Featuring acclaimed DJs from Phang Nga, Phuket, and beyond, this three-day marathon event is a highlight for music lovers and partygoers alike.

Baba Beach Club Natai
Address: 88/8 Moo 5 Khok Kloi Sub District, Takua Thung District, Phang Nga, +6688 820 7853

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa

This five-star beachfront resort, nestled on the edge of the Andaman Sea, offers an immersive natural experience, blending the sea, sun, beach, tropical vegetation, and waterways to create a relaxing retreat. The property boasts 127 rooms and villas, each adorned in contemporary Thai decor, hardwood, and silk. Guests can indulge in a diverse dining experience with 11 restaurants and bars offering both local and international cuisines. For relaxation, the resort features Southeast Asia’s longest lagoon pool, winding through the property for an impressive 2.4km, providing the perfect setting for a refreshing dip.

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa
Address: 41/12 Moo 3 Khuk Khak Sub District, Takua Pa District, Phang Nga, +6676 584 888

Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort & Villas

Set between a serene lagoon and a peaceful beach, this luxury resort is less than an hour’s drive from Phuket International Airport. Its spacious villas and guestrooms are equipped with modern amenities, offering personalized service and a wide range of wellness activities, including yoga, meditation, forest bathing, and kayaking in the nearby lagoon. For relaxation, guests can enjoy soothing treatments at the spa, indulge in a gourmet afternoon tea at the Library Lounge, or take a refreshing dip in the two-tier main swimming pool with stunning ocean views.

For those seeking more adventure, the resort also offers herb and spice garden tours, Thai cooking and dessert demonstrations, island excursions, and a complimentary shuttle service to Khao Lak town, running three times daily.

Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort & Villas
Address: 79 Moo 3, Khuk Khak Beach, Takua Pa Sub District, Khao Lak District, Phang Nga, +6676 592 277

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