O.A. Restaurant
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Panang curry here has the sort of deep, coconut-heavy flavour that makes nearby tourist menus look faintly embarrassed. Add roti for mopping duty, then put the garlic-and-pepper fried dory or deep-fried garlic seafood on the table.
O.A. cooks Thai food from scratch in a plain roadside garage setting, with garden seating tucked behind the metal frontage. It looks more like somewhere to repair a motorbike than somewhere to find one of Lanta’s strongest curries. The food wins that argument quickly.
Papaya salad can be adjusted properly, so medium spice means medium spice. Tofu swaps are available, and the pad Thai, cashew chicken, tomato omelette, mango shakes and fresh pineapple juice all deserve repeat visits.
This place suits Foodies, Budget travellers and Vegetarians who value flavour over pendant lamps and polished concrete. Go with time to spare: one kitchen turns out each plate fresh, and the panang curry remains the order that brings people back.
Highlights
- Garlic-and-pepper fried dory and deep-fried garlic seafood are full-flavoured Thai dishes.
- Tofu substitutions cover a broad part of the Thai menu.
- Mango shakes, iced coffee and fresh fruit juices are excellent value.
- One kitchen cooks each dish from scratch, so a full room means a wait.
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