Koh Samui food tour
Weβre hitting the backstreets and pulling up to decades-old counters for 15+ tastings of unadulterated island fare. Kick off at the waterβs edge near Nathon Pier, with boat noodles swimming in a spice-clotted broth. Duck into a pocket-sized museum to meet the pioneers whose history is baked into every corner of this port town.
Come for an exclusive invite into a family kitchen for the real deal: deep-fried fish armour-plated in a sticky amber glaze. Honouring Samuiβs "Coconut Island" moniker, feast on young coconut shoot and shrimp soup, paired with the Southern speciality of stir-fried melindjo leaves, and a fragrant chicken curry made with heart of banana stalk.
Weβll slide into an old shophouse for a pour of chiang-chun - a botanical herbal liquor that's been the fuel of local fishermen for over a century.
Plunge into Nathon Night Market, navigating the sensory theatre of clanging woks to secure chewy chive cakes, silky-smooth hor mok pla fish curry custard steamed in banana leaves, and the grassy sweetness of hand-pressed sugarcane juice. The street-side symphony continues at a nearby spot for a zesty Northern Thai laap, and a deep-fried remix on the classic papaya salad. Itβs a dish that pulls no punches, using fermented funk to completely recalibrate your Thai food compass.
Our expedition culminates at a local institution with a Southern masterpiece known as khao yam, a rainbow of colour over herb-infused rice. The nightβs hidden gem is fish cakes stuffed with the buttery, golden yolk of chaiya salted egg. We bring the curtain down with bua loy traditional dessert, warm rice pearls floating in a creamy coconut bath.
We aren't here for the beach-club cocktails; weβre chasing the heavy-hitting flavors that have powered this island since the first ferries arrived. This food tour isn't a standard excursion - itβs a nocturnal extraction of Samuiβs culinary secrets. It's the island at its most raw, and its most delicious.
Why this tour is awesome
Leave the laminated menus of Chaweng behind. As the Gulf sky bruises into a deep purple and the crowds drift back to their hotel restaurant, we make a move to Nathon - the salt-crusted corner of the islandβs northwest, where recipes are inherited heirlooms rather than the predictable resort dining of the east coast. Book early during your stay, and let us show you how Samui really eats, so you can really do the island justice for the rest of your trip.
Kick off with Thai boat noodles in an irresistible broth
A seafood speciality feast is in store
A digestif of Thai-Chinese herbal liquor (chiang-chun)
Fish curry custard mok pla wrapped in banana leaves
Northern Thailand collides with the South and their herby larb salad
Meet the legendary food heroes living in this corner of Samui
Don't miss our secret dish of the island - fish cakes with chaiya salted egg
Discover new delicacies like Khao Yum - Southern Thai mixed rice salad
Find the locals that keep the culinary engine of the island running
Includes
- Price US $49 per person
- Tastings 14+ food tastings included
- Drinks Bottled water included
- Small group tour Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
- Transport / Walking Walking tour with 8-9 stops
- Start Time 4:00PM
- Duration Around 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on the pace of the group
- Guide Led by one of our superb Koh Samui food hosts
- Child Policy Children aged 3-12 years: 50% discount. Infants 0-2 years: free
- Instant Confirmation Book instantly on our live calendar. If your date is unavailable, please contact us
- Cancellation policy Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Language English
- Pick up / Drop off Not included. Easy to find meeting point for all guests
- Days Open Open Wednesday-Monday. (Closed on Tuesdays due to vendor availability)
Dietary information
- General Advice Many streetside vendors specialise in signature menus, and may not have alternatives. It is not always possible to cater for all dietary requests at every stop
- Vegetarian Meat and seafood are used in 7-8 tastings with limited alternatives available
- Vegan Unsuitable as meat, seafood and eggs are used in over half the tastings
- Pescatarian Possible, though meat is used in 4-5 tastings with limited alternative available
- Pork Possible, though pork is used in 1-2 dishes with limited alternatives. Unsuitable for halal diets.
- Halal Unsuitable, as there are few vendors on the tour route that hold halal certification.
- Gluten Intolerance / Celiac Disease Possible, though gluten is used in 1-2 tastings, and soy sauce in more tastings. Unsuitable for celiac disease.
- Lactose intolerance Suitable for lactose intolerances
- Peanuts / Tree Nut Allergy There are no other known peanuts or tree nuts. Possible for mild allergies only.
- Seafood / Shellfish Allergy Possible for mild allergies, though seafood is used in 3-4 tastings with limited alternatives
- Severe Allergies Due to the nature of street food cooking, we can never guarantee any dish to be 100% free from allergens, as there is always the risk of traces and cross-contamination. It is unsuitable for severe allergies. Contact us: info@achefstour.com
How to book
To join our Koh Samui evening food tour, use the live booking calendar to select your date and secure your tour. If the date is unavailable, or for special requests and private bookings, pleaseΒ contact us. Safety and comfort of guests is our first priority, so if you have any questions on dietary information or food allergies, pleaseΒ contact usΒ before booking.
What to expect
This tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. Itβs a walking tour, but the pace is gentle, the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Join us on the best Koh SamuiΒ food tour in the city, you won't regret it.
Meeting point
This Koh Samui evening food tour starts outside Cafe Jintana in Nathon on the northwestern side of the island. It's easily reachable by Grab taxi. At the end of the experience, your guide can help you find transport back if you wish. More details will be sent upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
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