Papaya Salad Thai Restaurant
GW9P+2WM, Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
4.8(74 reviews)
70/100 Thai Experience Score
Papaya Salad Thai Restaurant offers incredible value, serving up delicious and authentic Thai cuisine at exceptionally low prices. Despite a simple setup, guests consistently praise the friendly, family-run atmosphere and standout dishes like the 'best Pad Thai' and 'best Laab Gai' on Koh Samui. It's a must-visit for those seeking a genuine local dining experience where quality far exceeds the cost.
What visitors say
Praised for
- Very affordable prices ('small prices', 'really cheap', 'amazing cost', '1000 Bath for 7 people')
- Delicious and authentic food quality (many 'delicious', 'amazing', 'excellent' mentions)
- Specific dishes praised as 'best on the island' (Pad Thai, Laab Gai)
- Friendly, family-run atmosphere and excellent service
- High rate of repeat customers and strong recommendations
Mixed or negative mentions
- Order accuracy issues (messed up orders, missing items, wrong spice level)
- Hygiene concern (spider in chicken - single report)
- Specific dish quality issues (slimy noodles, disliked papaya salad, watery mango shake)
- One mention of 'tiny' salad portion
Based on analysis of 36 visitor reviews.
Details
- Sunday: 12–11 PM
- Monday: 12–11 PM
- Tuesday: 12–11 PM
- Wednesday: 12–11 PM
- Thursday: 12–11 PM
- Friday: 12–11 PM
- Saturday: Closed