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Whitening

17/ 2 Moo 2, Mae Haad Bay, Koh Tao, Thailand
Ranked #8 of 44 restaurants in Koh Tao
4.5 of 5 stars 111 Reviews
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Adelaide
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The tempura, spring rolls, fish cakes, satay and mushroom and asparagus was a delight. The Salt and pepper squid was potentially just as so although the larger cuts had batter in the middle that was not cooked to its best. Well worth a try if you need a break from super charged thai spice. Setting is delightful, although at the... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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The location of this restaurant is great for watching sunsets. The food was very good, however the most uncomfortable seats we have ever set in ! The beachside chairs were all placed at an awkward angle, wedged in the sand and the hard upright Amish like design was hardly conducive to comfort or relaxation. More

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Sydney, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Great to eat on the beach and watch the sun go down. Food good and lovely currys More

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Den Bosch
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Whitening is a hip, clean and romantic fine dining and cocktail bar. The sunsets are impressive over the bay of Mae Haad so it's worth it to come early and start with one of their famous cocktails, lay back on the thai pillows and enjoy the sunset sky. Staff is friendly and quick and the tables on the beach unique.... More

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Bangkok
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Good menu - satisfied the tastes of our family: Thai, seafood and western. Good quality at a reasonable price. Service was a little slow, although the restaurant was busy More

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

My friend and I recently stopped into Whitening for dinner. We ordered steaks, and they were alright, but we found them quite expensive. The following night new friends of ours had wanted to go, as they had heard great things... however, one look at the prices, and the fact that we couldn't taste any alcohol in our Happy Hour drinks... More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Strangest name for a restaurant. Food is OK, not spectacular. More

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Malaysia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

the whiteness of everything, attentive services and the sound of waves lapping on the beach...romance is in the air! More

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Dublin, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

The food and service were fantastic. Right on the beach and great value for money. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

The food was great, but even greater was eating fine food with bare feet in the sand and the starry heavens above! More

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