Garlic Squid in Koh Lanta ปลาหมึกทอดกระเทียม
Fried squid under a heap of crisp garlic is the plate at Krua Lanta Yai, also called Beautiful, at the north end of Lanta Old Town.
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Thaiปลาหมึกทอดกระเทียม · pla muek thot krathiam
Price120 to 250 THB
RoomKrua Lanta Yai
Clock10:00 to 22:00
What it tastes like
- Crisp squid, lots of garlic, and a chili dip. Heavier than a salad.
How to order it
- Thai name: pla muek thot krathiam (ปลาหมึกทอดกระเทียม).
- Say: Khor pla muek thot krathiam, khrap/kha.
- The room is also called Beautiful Restaurant. Sit on the mangrove deck.
Typical price
- 2026 cash: 120 to 250 THB.
Where to try it
- Krua Lanta Yai (Beautiful Restaurant), North end of Lanta Old Town, Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150. 10:00 to 22:00 daily. 120 to 250 THB. Stilted decks by the boats. Phone 075 697 062.
Spice level and diet
- Heat: Mild. The dip is hotter.
- Diet: Squid.
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- Two names?
- Yes. Krua Lanta Yai and Beautiful Restaurant are the same room.
- Lunch?
- Yes. It opens at 10:00, so it works after a morning in Old Town.