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Cook Kai

Klong Nin Road, Ko Lanta, Thailand
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Ranked #33 of 138 restaurants in Ko Lanta
Cuisines: Thai
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This is a charming family run restaurant in Klong Nin where everything - including the furniture and building itself - was crafted by the family who run it. We've eaten here twice now and will be going back for a third meal before we leave Ko Lanta. They have a vast menu, food is very reasonably priced, portions are massive... More

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Fredericia, Denmark
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Great restaurant for thai food. We had dishes with scrimps, duck and rice. All tasted well and for a reasonable price.

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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Our driver recommended this restaurant, and all I can say is.... It's fantastic!!!! Food is amazing and affordable, we didn't have to wait long for our food also. So overall this place is a must visit!!!

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16 reviews 16 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

We were on our way somewhere else, but noticed how busy it was, so decided to give it a shot. They didn't get our order quite right, yet the food was decent. The papaya salad was fresh, though we expected it to be more spicy. The spring rolls and prawn tempura were both a plus. There was a bit too... More

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Schiedam, The Netherlands
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

When you arrive in the evening the whole place is blinking up with nice lightning from shelve lamps, first you have to take your shoes of so the entrance is filled with flipflops. There are lots of waiters who are very friendly and help you to find a table right away, the orders are also taking in and served quickly.... More

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Paris, France
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21 reviews 21 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We were quite disappointed by this restaurant, the food was average, quite blend. Meals have like a Chinese flavour / look. I felt like being in a chinese restaurant in Europe. This is more a tourist place, not really authentic with prices above the average of what you can pay in Thailand. Staff are OK but quite slow.

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Key Biscayne, Florida, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Great restaurant in Koh Lanta Yai (second island) serving excellent Thai food close to the Klong Nin beach. We did not try their International dishes because we just liked so much their Thai food. We tried their green curry with chicken and fish and they both were very tasty. If you like fish don't hesitate to order the steamed snapper... More

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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013 via mobile

First off... I have no idea how this place has got such great reviews on tripadvisor?! We'd been travelling around Thailand for nearly 3 weeks and had eaten many great meals and the odd dodgy one. It has to be said the shrimp tempura was the worst we've ever tasted, the shrimp wasn't rolled in breadcrumbs then deep fried like... More

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Forfar
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

Everyone who visits Klong Nin Beach must eat here! The restaurant was hand built by 4 brothers who work there. The food was outstanding and the cooking of the Morning Glory a spectacle!

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copenhagen
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58 reviews 58 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

Perfect atmosphere, great food, everything you can ask for. Service in top, low prices and absolutly nothing to complain about. We stayed 1 week just opposite the Road from Cook kai, so very convinient for us to go there several times. We didn't regread once. We deffinetly go back next time we stay in Klong Nin.

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