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Fai - the dining experience

53/5 Moo 4 Phang Ka, | Tambon Taling Ngam, Koh Samui 84140, Thailand
Ranked #9 of 317 restaurants in Koh Samui
5.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Cuisines: Healthy
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, View, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, View, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Canberra
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We spent 6 days at Elements and ate regularly at Fai. Starting with breakfast. Can breakfast be exciting? At Fai it can. Both the 'starters' and main courses are creative , blending unlikely foods and flavours to create wonderful taste sensations. We experimented daily and were never disappointed. We dined twice in the restaurant. On both evenings we experienced superb... More

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Amsterdam
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012
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very nice food is served here. The service is great as well. Not expensive. There is always a daily special available on the menu. We had the red snapper, which was prepared to perfection. Complete red snapper with all the bones removed, grilled, with a sauce of your choice. The price is reasonable. Wine menu not too expensive. More

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

We stayed at the Elements resort and therfore ate here a lot. The food is stunning and the specials are worth a look. it may be a trek if you are not staying in the resort but it is worth the trip. Best green Curry I have ever tasted. We even had cooking lessons from Miroslav the head chef/ him... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

We had a very nice night out, visiting Fai restaurant. The restaurant is part of the Elements hotel, which is located in the quiet part of Samui. Its a way to drive, but its worth it. The menu is Thai and French/European. The headchef is european, who knows his job. We had the scallops as a starter, followed by Duck... More

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Hong Kong, China
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Can't fault the food or the service, which was as good as all the other reviewers have pointed out. We too had scallops and the rib-eye with cheese sauce, and it was excellent. Having said that, I do not think we would be going back, through no fault of the restaurant: - it is a trek unless you are staying... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

Good food, good service and more than reasonable prices. We had a wonderfull stay in the Conrad hotel, but the restaurant was a bit too expensive for our budget (our stay was a present from our parents). This is a very good place nearby the hotel to have very good food. Recommendable More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

A very nice and open restaurant. Specials discribed on the wall, which was a piece of art in itself. We only had a starter (were eating with friend later that evening), which was sauteed scallops, wiht truffle oil and parma ham. It was absolutly delicious.Together with a alcohol free cocktail for only 1000 baht for two. Definitely worth a visit More

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

We did go here for lunch and dinner on two different occasions and both were very nice. The lunch menu does differ from the dinner menu, so, more than enough choice. For lunch we had a watermelon salad with cheese and a Thai beef with curry dish, together with some great smoothies. For lunch we had the full menu, with... More

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Chaweng, Thailand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011
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We have spend one week in Samui and on our way back home now. Only yesterday, we did go to Fai restaurant in the south of samui, after a recommendation of the staff of our hotel in Lamai. We didnt regret it at all. Actually, if we would have gone before, we probably would have eating here more often. A... More

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Koh Samui, Thailand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011
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person found this review helpful

We have been living in Samui for a few years now and since a few months, we have discovered Fai Restaurant in Phang Ka. Its about 15 minutes away from Lamai, but its absolutely worth the drive over. The menu changes 3 times so far since we have first visited in August. Usually, we go for the special of the... More

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