Koh Lanta food guide
Koh Lanta food is southern heat in Saladan and a sour curry lunch in Old Town. Ask for less chili on a first plate.
Photo: T.Tseng (CC BY 2.0)
Saladan: Krua Dan Tai and Yawee sit on Highway 4245 near the pier.
Old Town: Fresh is on Sri Raya Road on the east coast. For the island map use Koh Lanta.
Specialties
Kua Kling คั่วกลิ้ง
Kua kling is a dry turmeric and chili curry from the south. Krua Dan Tai in Saladan cooks it with no toning down. Krua Dan Tai is the named start. Budget roadside prices.
Krua Dan Tai, 616 Moo 3, Highway 4245, Saladan, Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150
11:00 to 22:00 daily · Budget roadside prices
Massaman Curry แกงมัสมั่น
Massaman is a mild curry with potato and peanut. Family-run Yawee in Saladan is the Lanta table people return to for it. Yawee Restaurant is the named start. 50 to 100 THB.
Yawee Restaurant, Highway 4245, Saladan, Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150
09:30 to 22:00 daily · 50 to 100 THB
Gaeng Som แกงส้ม
Gaeng som is hot and sour fish curry. Fresh in Lanta Old Town is the room travel guides single out for it. Fresh Restaurant is the named start. Dinner for two under 400 THB.
Fresh Restaurant, 33 Moo 2, Sri Raya Rd, Lanta Old Town, Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150
09:00 to 22:00 daily · Dinner for two under 400 THB
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- How spicy is Krua Dan Tai?
- Very. Milder Thai plates are on the menu.
- Is Old Town worth the ride?
- Yes for a daytime loop with lunch at Fresh.