Uncle lek's kitchen thai food
G393+8VP, Haad Ngam Rd, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
4.8(338 reviews)
72/100 Thai Experience Score
Uncle Lek's Kitchen is a beloved, no-frills local gem in Koh Samui, celebrated for serving some of the most authentic and incredibly delicious Thai food you'll find, often hailed as the 'best in Thailand.' With generous portions and dishes typically priced between 60-120 baht, it offers an unbeatable value that makes fancy beach restaurants pale in comparison. Experience a true taste sensation, from their 'unbelievable Tum Yum Kung' and 'best Pad Thai' to crispy pork and ginger chicken, all prepared with passion in a friendly, family-run atmosphere.
What visitors say
Praised for
- Incredibly cheap/affordable prices (60-120 baht per dish, specific example of £6 for 5 dishes + 2 beers)
- Exceptional food quality ('best in Thailand,' 'insanely good,' 'authentic,' 'delicious,' 'taste sensation')
- Generous portion sizes ('big portions,' 'excellent portions,' 'unbeatable quantity')
- Authentic, no-frills atmosphere (often described as a 'find' or 'hidden gem')
- Friendly service
Mixed or negative mentions
- Isolated complaints about basic food quality or specific dishes (e.g., 'worst TrmYam')
- One instance of inattentive service
- One reviewer felt it was 'too much praise'
Based on analysis of 36 visitor reviews.
Details
- Sunday: 11:30 AM–11 PM
- Monday: 11:30 AM–11 PM
- Tuesday: 11:30 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday: 11:30 AM–11 PM
- Thursday: 11:30 AM–11 PM
- Friday: 11:30 AM–11 PM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM–11 PM