Gastronomy
Cafe Talay
★4.0(253 reviews • 253 Google, 0 Site)
Nestled on the picturesque island of Koh Samui, Thailand, Cafe Talay is a beloved local establishment that has earned its reputation through years of dedication to quality and authenticity. Our expert team ensures every visit is an unforgettable experience for both locals and tourists alike.
Our commitment to quality, authenticity, and customer satisfaction sets us apart. With unbeatable prices and stunning views, we offer an experience that is truly one-of-a-kind.
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“Visited this restaurant multiple times for lunch and dinner twice as it was so lovely! The location is amazing, chill vibes and great food! One dinner with friends we had a couple starters, duck curry, pad kaprao and seafood curry. Seriously tasty! The whole group had a lovely evening. Cocktails are delicious too!”
Cafe Talay is located at Mae Nam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand, in Koh Samui, Koh Samui, Thailand.
You can reach Cafe Talay by calling their phone number: 092 465 5288.
Their typical opening hours are: Monday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM, Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM, Friday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM, Sunday: Closed.
Cafe Talay specializes in: Thai cuisine, dining experience, Koh Samui, beachside restaurant.
Cafe Talay has an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on customer reviews.
“By far the best barracuda fillet I have ever eaten! I can recommend this restaurant with a clear conscience. It is a really beautiful location, a great price-performance ratio and very friendly staff!! Thank you for this lovely evening... :)”
“Definitely my favorite restaurant on Koh Samui. A big menu selection, authentic Thai food and very kind staff. Always locals around enjoying themselves and having a great time. Very calm beachside tables for relaxation, romance or getting some work done. I have never been disappointed by the food during the countless times I have eaten here. Strong and cheap drinks, fantastic food and beautiful views. I’m not sure what more you could ask for!”
“Really good experience! Ordered a pad thai and told be made vegan. They exchanged with tofu and veggies. It was delicious. Very fast service and helpful. The views were amazing, perfect for sunset”
“Disappointing Experience – False Advertising, Overpriced, and Rude Service We came to this restaurant after seeing a poster outside advertising snapper fish. Since snapper is quite rare, we were genuinely excited to try it. We sat down and ordered the snapper (priced at 500 baht) along with another dish. To our surprise, what we received was a plain, boiled barramundi — definitely not red snapper, not white snapper, just your everyday barramundi. The fish wasn’t seasoned at all, simply boiled and thrown on the side of a salad. Even the skin was just soft, boiled fish skin — completely unappetizing. For 500 baht, we expected something at least flavorful, if not actually the fish that was advertised. When we brought this up with the owner, explaining the obvious difference between snapper and barramundi (even showing pictures), she insisted it was snapper and dismissed everything we said. She claimed “this is just what we call it,” which doesn’t justify mislabeling a dish on the menu — especially at that price point. She refused to offer anything else, didn’t bring the menu back, and basically shut down the conversation. When I firmly asked her to take the dish back, she did so in anger and stopped speaking to us entirely. We were left without dinner and with a very bitter taste — and not from the food. The whole experience was disappointing. The food was misrepresented and bland, and the service — especially from the owner herself — was incredibly rude. For the price, this was a complete letdown. Would not recommend. Plenty of better places around.”