Koh Samui is one of the best destinations in Thailand if you are looking for an island getaway from your daily routine. The heavenly island is an enthralling, vibrant island with a distinct culture, beliefs, and way of life. Even though the majority of the population is Thai, the early Chinese traders and Muslim fishermen’s influence can be seen and felt almost everywhere. Today, these three ethnically diverse groups coexist peacefully with an interesting mix of Western immigrants. So it’s relatively easy to find plenty of restaurants that serve halal food in Koh Samui, and here are the highly rated ones!
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1. Fareast Restaurant
Fareast Restaurant in Samui has a simple friendly atmosphere and serves halal Thai food like roast beef and roast chicken, as well as some vegetarian options and refreshing tropical juices.
It offers hearty lunches with its varied dishes. Among the lunch dishes offered are Massaman Chicken Curry, Pineapple Rice, and side dishes.
Location: M.2 Chaweng beach, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Operating hours: 10AM – 01AM
Prices start at $2 – $10,50
2. Ihsan Muslim Restaurant
The restaurant offers delicious Thai Cuisine and many reviews highlighted the hospitality of the staff and owner of the restaurant. The dishes served at Ihsan Muslim Restaurant are of authentic Thai taste and very reasonably priced. The restaurant is located in Hua Thanon, Koh Samui’s only Muslim village. Don’t expect it to be a large establishment. It’s a small open-air restaurant with a few tables, and it’s unassuming. Despite its small size, this restaurant offers a wide range of options. The food is extremely fresh and delicious. Their salted egg squid or prawn and prawn with tamarind sauce are both recommended and are excellent choices for lunch. For dinner, they prepare halal seafood barbeque. Visitors from Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia will feel at ease here because the staff and owner of the restaurant speak Malay, albeit with a different accent.
Location: Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Operating hours: 8AM – 10.30PM
Prices start at $ –
3. Faria Halal Food Restaurant
This small restaurant serves Thai, Malay, and Indian menus for Muslim travelers in Koh Samui. You can find a delicious menu like Chicken Briyani Rice, Prata, Martabak, Tom Yum, Fried Fish, and Seafood Fried Rice served at both lunch and dinner time. The best thing about this place is that the price is very reasonable too!
Location: 54/10 4169, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Operating hours: 9AM – 9.30PM
Prices start at –
4. Reef Halab Restaurant
If you’re looking for a nice place for halal food in Koh Samui for your lunch or dinner, Reef Halab Restaurant is a great option. Reviews highlighted that the restaurant is clean, fresh, and serves generous delicious meals. Plus, the staff is courteous and friendly and reasonably priced too.
Reef Halab Restaurant provides Thai and Arabic cuisine such as Tom Yum, Fried Rice, Green Curry, Chicken Curry Rice, and plenty of seafood meals that are quite appetizing & satisfying for its visitors.
Location: Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Operating hours: 1PM – 11PM
Prices start at $3 – $15
5. Roman Restaurant and Bar
Roman Restaurant is one of the restaurants that serve halal food in Koh Samui with its tasty authentic Turkish cuisine, offering a cozy place, and warm welcoming staff. Prices are very reasonable, and the highly recommended menu is the Lahmacun (ground beef Turkish pizza), Lamb Kebab, Adana Kebab, and Kusbasi Pide. So far, the Lamb Kebab is the most popular meal in this restaurant. Complimentary mezes and pita bread are also made for excellent starters.
Location: 215/6 Moo 1 Mae Nam, 84330 Thailand
Operating hours: 12PM – 12AM
Prices start at $2 – $13
6. Curry Pot Indian Restaurant
Curry Pot Indian Restaurant is highly popular among all types of customers due to its extensive menu, delicious dishes, homey atmosphere, and friendly staff. Offering a wide variety of dishes from Indian, Asian, Balti, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, the restaurant is open for dinners for parties, wedding dinners, dinners for groups, and buffet dinners.
Location: Chaweng Beach Road 200/10 moo 2 Samui night plaza Soi Ail’s Resort, Chaweng, Bophut, Thailand
Prices start at $1 – $11
7. Akbar Restaurant
By far one of the best Indian restaurants in the vicinity of Choeng Mon Beach, if not on Koh Samui. The flavors and taste are incredible, even if you order non-spicy dishes, which usually results in bland taste, but not at this restaurant. If you enjoy authentic Indian cuisine, this is the place to go on Koh Samui!
Although the family-run restaurant is small, it is located in a convenient location and arguably offers the most delectable Indian cuisine on the island. It opens late, has clean, prompt, and courteous service, and is highly recommended by Muslim travelers.
Location: 4171, Bophut 84320 Thailand
Operating hours: 11AM – 11PM
Prices start at $2,5 – $7,5
8. Live India Restaurant
If you’ve been eating the same ‘bland’ food for a while and are craving some flavor, this is the place that will satisfy your need. Live India Restaurant is considered as a hidden gem by many Muslim travelers as the restaurant offers fantastic halal meals at very reasonable prices, and most importantly they are delicious! So if you’re up for flavorful Indian dishes such as Chicken Tikka, Samosa, Paneer Tikka, and halal food in Koh Samui, you should check this place out!
Location: 124 /175 Moo 3,Hat Lamai Road, Lamai Beach, Maret 84310 Thailand
Operating hours: 11AM – 11.30PM
Prices start at $3 – $15
9. Nadimos Lebanese Restaurant
Nadimos Lebanese Restaurant is a gorgeous restaurant that offers authentic Lebanese dishes and is located conveniently right next to the beach, so you can hear the crashing waves and enjoy the stunning view of the ocean expanding in front of you while having your lunch or dinner. Guests especially enjoyed their Fried Red Snapper with Vegetables, Humus, and Kafta Kebabs. It has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere thanks to its polite and attentive staff.
Location: Moo 4, Bophut 84320 Thailand
Operating hours: 8AM – 11.30PM
Prices start at –
10. Kohinoor Restaurant
The Kohinoor restaurant is one of the most recommended restaurants by Muslim travelers as it also serves halal food in Koh Samui. It is conveniently located in the heart of Fisherman’s Village, highlighted for its cleanliness, tidy, and a great place for Indian and halal lunch and dinner. The staff is pleasant, friendly, and attentive without being intrusive.
Location: Moo 1, 74 Fisherman’s Village, Bophut 84320 Thailand
Operating hours: 11.30AM – 11PM
Prices start at $1.50 – $10.50
11. Delhi Darbar Restaurant
If you have a craving for tasty Indian and halal food such as Chicken Curry, Spicy Vegetables, and Naan, then head to Delhi Darbar Restaurant. Muslim travelers who have visited the place highlighted the restaurant for its budget-friendly meals, and quality, it is one of the best places to find halal food in Koh Samui!
Location: Opp Chaweng Walk Chaweng Beach Thailand
Operating hours: 11AM – 10PM
Prices start at $2
12. Sozapp Street Cafe
This little gem has so many fantastic options that you don’t know where to begin. Not only do they make incredible Pina Coladas in coconut, but their menu is also delicious and perfectly cooked. Penang Curry, Pad Thai, Chicken Curry rice, Sticky Rice with Mango, Fried Bean Sprouts, and Tofu… are to name a few dishes served at this cafe. Everything is well-prepared by the chef. The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere and there are large tables available for large groups of people.
Location: 30/1 Moo 2 Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Chaweng, Bophut 84320 Thailand
Operating hours: 10AM – 11PM
Prices start at $1,50 – $31
13. Tandoori Palace Indian Restaurant
Tandoori Palace Indian Restaurant specializes in providing high-quality halal food in Koh Samui. It is a small restaurant run by a friendly Indian family that serves a wide variety of menu of Indian appetizers, curries, bread, grill, and rice dishes, as well as some vegetarian options, in a lively and friendly atmosphere.
Location: 39/36, Moo-3, Seafood Night Market, Chaweng, Bophut 84320 Thailand
Operating hours: 1PM – 11PM
Prices start at $3 – $12
