Thailand Guide

Maenam Seafood in Koh Samui อาหารทะเล

Pla pao is a whole fish grilled over charcoal and finished with a seafood dip, the order that makes a Thai seafood room worth the ride. Ko Seng in Maenam is TAT's named grill for that plate, open 10:00 to 21:00.

Koh SamuiBy the kilo; ask firstpla phao Thai food hub
Maenam Seafood in Koh Samui

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Thaiปลาเผา · pla phao
PriceBy the kilo; ask first
RoomKo Seng, Mae Nam
Clock10:00 to 21:00

What it tastes like

  • Char, lime, and chili. Agree the fish and the baht before it hits the grate.

How to order it

  • Thai name: pla phao (ปลาเผา).
  • Say: Khor pla phao, kilo la thao rai, khrap/kha.
  • Point at the fish and ask the price per kilo before they grill it. Recent shared dinners have run about 800 to 1,000 THB a person.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: By the kilo; ask first.

Where to try it

  • Ko Seng, 226/9 Moo 1, Mae Nam, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84330. 10:00 to 21:00. Ask the price per kilo. Skip this, go here: skip a Chaweng beach board that will not tell you the weight. If you want a set soup instead, Sabienglae in Lamai stays open until 22:00.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Mild fish. The dip is hot.
  • Diet: Fish.

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Common questions

When is the grill open?
10:00 to 21:00, at 226/9 Moo 1, Mae Nam. Go before 19:00 if you want a calm table.
How do I get there, and what should I budget?
The ride from Samui Airport is about 25 minutes. Ask the price per kilo first. Recent shared dinners have been about 800 to 1,000 THB a person.