Dear Steemit friends:
If there's one thing I miss the most about Thailand, it's the delicious food for delicious prices. You simply can't beat traditional authentic Thai food served under the backdrop of a romantic tropical escape.
After putting my brave face on at the Safari World, it was time for me to go back to the relaxing island atmosphere in Koh Samui.
Over the years, Koh Samui has become a vibrant, buzzing international tourist destination. But largely retains it's original beauty and atmosphere.
Other than tourism, Koh Samui still relies largely on it's fishing and fruit industries, as such, you'll find some of the freshest seafood and fruit right here in Samui.
Today, i'm taking a visit back to the infamous Bophut Beach, where I'll be dining at a little Hotel / Restaurant called The Lodge.
Situated in the heart of the Fisherman's Village, the restaurant features authentic home-cooked Thai Cuisine served only a few steps away from the beach.
As you can already guess from the name, the restaurant is built like a traditional lodge. Fitting in very well with the island's natural beauty and tropical abundance.
From the outside, you can see the very tropical over hanging plants from the balcony.
They are known for very reasonably priced Wine and Cocktails.
Their seafood - all catches of the day, so very fresh!
Entering the restaurant, we see some lovely paintings used for decoration on the walls.
Thailand never ceases to amaze me with their rich colour palette for their decorations. The paintings are an exemplary example.
By the time I arrived, it was already night time. Rather than choose to sit inside, I preferred the outdoors seating area by the beach.
You can see they've lit up the area with loads of little lights just above the dining tables.
Perfect time for a quick snap!
Here's the menu.
There are some international dishes for the tourists.
Of course, i'm going to go for the seafood and Thai specialities!
Without further ado, may I present the food.
Deep Fried Prawns with Tamarind Sauce.
These are probably the best tasting deep fried prawns I've tasted. The Tamarind sauce really adds to the extra zest of the crunchy batter. And just when you think it can't get any better? The freshness of the prawns hit you like you just swallowed a gulp of the sea.
Water Spinach with Shrimp.
The obligatory vegetable dish. Crunchy stalks with a tint of seafood splendour, such a bread and butter dish, yet so tastefully done.
Seafood Fried Rice
Another staple dish. Add a bit of the lime for some extra zing!
Steamed Mussels
The mussels in Thailand seem rather large, which make them extra satisfying!
Chicken Coconut Curry.
This dish is best ordered with some rice. It doesn't look it, but it is incredibly spicy and had me sweating for the rest of the night.
2 for 1 deals on Cocktails.
I just can't get enough of the coconut flavoured one.
After dinner, it's time to relax and enjoy some Thai massage.
There are actually quite a number of Massage Spa's to choose from.
This one caught my eye because of it's beautiful cherry blossom flowers.
Aren't they pretty?
And these beads are massive! Imagine having one around your neck!?
They even have a little water fountain inside. I'm feeling rather relaxed already.
With massage places, I always like to be 'in the mood', and this place set's the scene very nicely.
Now I know why they have Cherry Blossoms, the Spa is called Sakura!
Still no better at Thai, so English menu it is!
So much to choose from, I ended up going for a simple leg and foot massage.
You can always opt for the packages if you have the time.
A little short skip and jump over the foot bridge and we arrive at the leg massage chairs.
Look at green wall of plants! They're actually real!
Outside, is a view of the beach and the restaurants below.
Nice comfy chair for me to lie down on.
After a long day of walking, and then a night browsing the market, I really appreciated that massage.
It's strange how just 30 minutes of massage therapy can restore my sense of vitality.
Suffice to say, I was more than satisfied and I leave with restored energy, and sweet fragrant smelling legs!
Hope you enjoyed today's post on authentic Thai food at The Lodge and then a relaxing Thai massage at Sakura. Surely a new ensemble to consider when you visit Koh Samui and Bophut beach.
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Food looks very delicious :) Your photos are amazing! Are you make "fish SPA" for your legs? Massage with little fish? :)
haha, i've tried those before, so tingly!
damn hungry in the middle of the night!
The night time snack urge is real! I always get so hungry..
@sweetsssj that coconut chicken curry looked amazing. Do you normally go for a green or red curry?
Thanks for sharing. I cant wait to share @myday in Thailand! Grace and I visited a few temples and got some excellent views and photos. I'll post it tomorrow.
thx @sweetsssj for showing me some real nice locations in Thailand to enjoy my meal
i have to say there are not that many places and mostly i walked out disappointed
thy for saving me some time by checking out cool locations.
You're welcome. Where abouts did you try?
i live in Pattaya :-) Yaaaaa i know.... but NO, i'm not the common Pattaya Farang (good god ^^)
Whenever u feel to check out nice locations over here, let me know :-)
actually within the last years some cool new locations popping up like
http://www.chocolatefactory.co.th/
but there are still nice established places like
http://www.rimpa-lapin.com
unfortunately they messed up their website a little
but he's star, so who cares about his website ^^
@sweetsssj Miss Delicious had me at "Cocktail Buy 1 Get 1" (I'm assuming for free...?). Plus ending the evening with a massage! That's enough to keep me happy :)
It should be a ritual enforced by law! Food -> Massage!
Yes the cocktails were buy 1 get 1 free! Absolutely amazing..
Just curious, what was your tipple of choice while visiting beautiful Thailand? Any local specialty?
It's gotta be the coconut milk cocktails with pina colada. I'm not a big drinker so I generally go for safer options.
Yummy choice! Piña coladas are delicious frozen drinks although originally from Puerto Rico.
No crazy spiked Thai iced teas on Koh Samui? Thanks for sharing :)
The food looks Delicious and I wish those type of restaurants were around here. I have been working in restaurants my whole working life. The types of restaurants we have here don't serve a lot of things like that but there are a few that you can find in bigger cities.
@Timbo
Where about's in the world are you?
California at the moment. I just moved to Southern California about 4 months ago. Ha, all the Spanish Cuisine you could imagine is here. It is like you walked into Mexico when you walk into someone's house and have some good food.
I am 2 hours from the coast as well.
Beautiful work lady @sweetsssj as always an extraordinary place, the images are dazzling, a real pleasure to visit your work, thank you very much for these beautiful gifts
have a beautiful day
Thanks jlufer, always a pleasure seeing you :)
Excellent departure, meals that look extremely divine, I would like some day to have the opportunity to be in a place like this. regards
Aim firmly and you shall hit your target
This makes me feel good about my choice moving to thailand.
Love the food! Check out the bake I just did :)
https://steemit.com/food/@isaac.rodebush/hand-made-garlic-and-herb-pizza-bbq-chicken-pizza-fresh-basel-and-pesto
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Thai food is great
Food looked so ono!
what does ono mean!?
Yummy/delicious in Hawaiian
Congratulations @sweetsssj!
Your post was mentioned in my hit parade in the following categories:
delicious.....upvote and resteem...I love Thai food....
thank you lautenglye
u r welcome...
This must be very tasty and fresh ,,, it also explodes in the mouth ,,,, wanting my tongue sway feel the pleasure ,,,,,,, you must have a way to make that make him delicious to eat .... I'm amazed ,, ,,
This looks fantastic, I hope to be there one day :)
Yes, note it down on your list!
Tasty @sweetsssj Upvote😊
thanks mxzn, appreciated :)
The food look so good!! Great photography as wel, keep it up!
thanks olifire, will do!
Very very beutiful
thank you nadjard!
Very very beutiful
Thank you!
Very nice stuff. It like here in Jamaica
Haven't had the opportunity go there yet!
Jamaica could be one of the best places to tour in the world. We have a rich history here
emm delicious ;)
Yes it was ^_^
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The food looks really amazingly delicious @sweetsssj how do you feel about a dessert like this one https://steemit.com/photograph/@michelnilles/indulge-chocolate-decadence-for-foodies after - let me know please
Great post, delicious food, thanks for sharing
thanks steemcollator. Thai food never fails to disappoint.
your photo's are liking looking at a 4k TV...and you take us on an adventure
Just the ones I took with my DSLR!
Nikon ??? full frame?
i use a 5D MKii with 50mm f/1.4 lens. Yes it's full frame.
thank you for all your photos....on all your trips :-)
You're welcome!
Love the tai food!
A Thai food lover like me :D
Absolutely beautiful photos and presentation you are to be commended on your abilities.
thank you billytwohearts!
You are very welcome
Chicken Coconut Curry id eat that!
I'm starting to get a sense of your food preferences ! Nice choice :D
Gah that looks amazing! So where do you live now?
Thanks! I really don't have a base, I'm always travelling around from place to place..
That's cool, I hope to do that one day
yummy!
thank you qaopao!
Hello, your post is excellent, I congratulate you
deisip67, thank you!
Mussels prepared Thai style are the absolute best in my humble opinion.
For my main course I'll take a number 603 off that menu please.
Good choice! Gosh the mussels, I just love how meaty they are!
that looks devine. Yummo
Divine it was!
if i go to Thailand, i must go to night market to eat sea food
Good! It is a must.
Went to phuket and bangkok few months ago. Now i've got to check out koh samui !
Definitely... gotta save something for later right?
Looks that delicious
Miss. Delicious stamp of approval!
Great post and information. Just love the Thai food and the foot massage after a long day shopping and sightseeing is perfect.
Exactly! Perfect combo.
Wow very informative . Thanks for sharing this with us
No problem :)
Wow! Next time please shot some picture on you eat tomyam!
It was one of the best food in Thailand!
Sure thing, I do love me some Tom Yum soup
My mom has been to Thailand before and I regret not being able to join her. This is definitely going to be on my bucket list! <3
Oooh no, how come you didn't join her?
Work. Don't worry, I will try to go with her next time!
That's it. I am leaving tomorrow to visit! LOL
Haha, loving the spontaneity
It makes me want to go back to Thailand :-(! Supergreat pics! I'm feeling hungry right now.. upvoted, resteemed and followed! Great post!
Terrific! When did you last go? And where did you go?
In december 2015! I went to Chiangmai and Bangkok! I definitely want to go back and see the islands of Thai :-)!! We only stayed there for 2 weeks, it was too short but we had a lot of fun and ate delicious food. Especially the Som Tam @ Som Tam Restaurant and seafood @ Somboon Seafood in Bangkok. If you've never been there before, I recommend you to go to these two restaurants. The seafood is great and the sauce, oh my.. and the papaya salad (som tam) at that restaurant was the best I've tasted!
Lovely place, thanks!
you're welcome elteamgordo!
The best thing I did in Thailand was go and take a cooking class, hand making a curry paste takes 40 + minutes but OMG it is worth it, I haven't bought packet made paste again
That sounds incredible. I need to go on that cooking class!
The company is called time for lime and they are based in Koh Lanta, they are also a non profit and all profits go to the lucky animal shelter <3
Appetizing ...))
and relaxing!
Amazing pics as always... I miss the food in Thailand :(
tell me about it.. I miss it too, I haven't even been back for long.
Thanks for promoting Thailand :)
I feel happy happy whenever I see any post on South East Asian region.
SEA region is definitely one of the MUST travel destination to be in YOUR BUCKET LIST.
Hope you get to travel other countries in SEA region.
I most definitely will, it's one of my favourite parts of Asia!
I will be be starting a series about Asian delicacies
Follow me if you are interested in it :)
Those places looked great @sweetsssj! The lovely seafood and at those prices is simply heaven, wouldn't you agree? ;) Hope you enjoyed the massage too.
I agree wholeheartedly ! I might have to make post meal massage a ritual. It's really great!
It most certainly is pretty great :)