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Shambala

30/100 Moo 4, Koh Samui, Thailand
+66 (0)77 425 577
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Ranked #27 of 541 restaurants in Koh Samui
Price range: €1 - €8
Cuisines: European, Thai
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Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Description: Great value local Thai and European food (all food prepared without MSG). Friendly staff and good service. Outdoor seating and Free WiFi.
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Ayr, Scotland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Food here is generally very good and at a fantastic price. But the furnishings are were worn, the white plastic garden chairs they use are old and dirty and whatever table I was at was never properly clean when I was there. Hoswever, is is still one of the best places in the vicinity.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013 via mobile

As noted elsewhere, my curry had also split, but was still edible and rather tasty. Aside from that, great food and great price. The atmosphere is what I always think of when remembering SE Asia and they make every dish from scratch.

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

great thai food great service , we even use this place for breakfast excellent value for money ,great freshlly cooked food wonderfull service

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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

After looking at the TA reviews of this place, we decided to give it a go. After hunting this place down (TA location is not correct), we managed to get a table in this very small but surprisingly busy restaurant. (Look out for the Italian restaurant across the road near all the ladyboy bars) The food was excellent. The curry... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013 via mobile

I saw the great reviews and decided to try here. Started with the spicy cucumber salad (which was not spicy) and the fish cakes (the flavor was good, but they were dripping in oil). Next was the red curry...I could barely stand to look at it - the coconut milk had curdled, the curry was seperated with chunks floating. I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

Foods was very good and good price. Pork Chop was very good. Please go early cause so many people and food may be slow. But It a much try. Good Thai Food too. Nice chef and smile waitress.

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Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013 via mobile

Just excellent breakfast and the nicest people working there, they also serve shakes and banana lassi. Absolutely the friendliest chef and she runs ant gets you the bankok post so you have something to keep you busy with while preparing the meal. Nice meals for the afternoon as well, small and delicious so you do not feel bloated before going... More

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Dalyan, Turkey
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16 reviews 16 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

We love this place, in fact we remember these guys when they were at the Shambala bungalows 7 years ago on our first visit to Samui, we stayed there and loved their food then. It's great to see that they have continued on their own after Shambala bungalows closed and made a successful business with a lot of repeat guests.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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49 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013 via mobile

On our 2nd night On Koh Samui we tried Shambala because of the reviews on TripAdvisor and wasn't disappointed! The 'restaurant' isn't much to look at but the service is friendly and the food is delicious. My husband had the masssaman curry and I had the duck special curry. You get to chose your level of 'hotness' which was great... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

After reading the reviews, my boyfriend and I knew we had to try Shambala - especially since it was right down the street from our hotel. However, our first trip there was a disaster; when you order something, they will ask you how spicy you want it (on a scale from 1-5). I ordered the Mango salad at a #2,... More

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