Kamala Beach
Dining in Kamala is just as chilled out as everything else there,
so don't expect to see a lot of waiters in tuxedos handing out dictionary-sized
wine lists. Do expect to find great seafood and international food
in a casual atmosphere.
Just as you crest the hill coming from Patong you should see a
few small Thai shacks serving Issan food (grilled chicken, sticky
rice, papaya salad). These simple restaurants may not be the fanciest
of places but the view is hard to beat and they make a great spot
to have a snack or watch a sunset.
As soon as you reach the bottom of the hill from Patong take a
left along the southern end of the bay and you'll see a small discreet
sign that marks Rockfish, without doubt the best dining experience
in Kamala. This open-air, two storey gem has an eclectic menu, an
excellent wine list and some fist class music. Live bands on Thursdays
and DJs every Sunday provide the perfect backdrop to enjoy the ocean
and mountain views while sipping a big Aussie red. Also on this
same road you'll find The Gourmet Pizza Restaurant, which
has wonderfully authentic pizza in an unpretentious setting.
On the main road that runs from south to north through Kamala there
are several modest restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, ranging
from Thai to American to Argentine. Argentina Steakhouse
offers a fine selection of imported meats at very good prices as
well as a good selection of wines. Live jazz nightly provides yet
another reason to give this place a try. Big eaters will appreciate
Boomer's Grill, which delivers large portions of Tex-Mex
as well as great barbequed ribs. There are several other modest
international restaurants on this road, such as the Emerald Café,
that provide fair fare at a fair fee.
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The road that runs parallel to Kamala beach is lined with souvenir
shops, tailors, resorts and, of course, restaurants. Most of these
are simple establishments with menus that lean heavily towards seafood.
For a light breakfast or quick lunch, try the Kamala Coffee House,
a two story place with a breezy terrace that offers a nice ocean
view. On the opposite side of the road there's HC Andersen's
which is slight step up from the rank-and-file of Kamala restaurants
and also has an attached ice cream parlour.
Those in the mood for seafood should give Kamala
Dreams (Read
a review here) a shot. They have a good selection of fresh seafood
available by the kilogram. If romantic seaside settings are your
thing then park yourself at Sala Thai or Pavilion Beach,
both of which are set right on the waterfront at Kamala Beach.
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