Thailand Guide

Grilled Prawns in Koh Samui กุ้งย่าง

Grilled prawns here are a southern set of prawns from local boats, with rice under a net cover. Baan Suan Lung Khai in Taling Ngam is closed Monday, requires a reservation, and sits at 11:00 to 14:00 and 16:30 to 19:00.

Koh Samui500 THB for the seafood setkung yang Thai food hub
Grilled Prawns in Koh Samui

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Thaiกุ้งย่าง · kung yang
Price500 THB for the seafood set
RoomBaan Suan Lung Khai, Taling Ngam
ClockClosed Monday; Tuesday to Sunday 11:00 to 14:00 and 16:30 to 19:00

What it tastes like

  • Grilled prawns and rice. One of the set menus, not an a la carte beach list.

How to order it

  • Thai name: kung yang (กุ้งย่าง).
  • Say: Khor kung yang, khrap/kha.
  • Closed Monday. Tuesday to Sunday 11:00 to 14:00 and 16:30 to 19:00. A reservation is required. The seafood set with prawns is 500 THB a person.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 500 THB for the seafood set.

Where to try it

  • Baan Suan Lung Khai, 18/18 Mu 4, Taling Ngam, Koh Samui 84140. 11:00 to 14:00 and 16:30 to 19:00; closed Monday. A reservation is required.. 500 THB for the seafood set. Skip this, go here: The 1,000 THB peeled-crab set is the wrong spend when prawns are the order. That tray is blue swimming crab. This seafood set is 500 THB, and Monday is closed.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Medium.
  • Diet: Prawn.

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Common questions

Is there a late dinner?
Lunch runs from 11:00 to 14:00 and dinner runs from 16:30 to 19:00. Monday is closed.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes. Reserve before you go. Walk-ins are not seated.