Jakai Mitmaitri Restaurant

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Description

Mataba with roti and curry is the order that separates Jakai Mitmaitri from the island’s endless fried-rice parade. The filling is properly spiced, the roti does its useful scooping job, and the iced coffee has enough character to survive Koh Lanta’s heat.

Pad Thai lands in the top bracket locally, with pineapple chicken rice, chicken noodle soup and soy-sauce fried noodles covering the rest of the comfort-food territory. Sea bass, papaya salad and fried rice give the menu enough range for a mixed table without anyone resorting to a sad compromise.

Halal cooking, generous portions and low prices make this a strong repeat-stop around lunch or dinner. Tofu can be swapped into plenty of dishes, and the coconut shake deserves attention after anything with chilli. Fruit shakes lean heavily on ice, so coconut or iced coffee are the safer bets.

Families get a rare practical bonus: toys for children, plus a resident cat who appears to have secured the best hospitality role on the island. The room is simple and busy at peak meal times, so larger groups should arrive before the evening rush; that mataba is the thing to remember.

Highlights

Insider Tip
For a group, arrive before the dinner rush and keep the order focused on cooked-to-order dishes.
Pros
- Strong halal Thai cooking, especially mataba, Pad Thai and pineapple chicken rice
- Tofu available across many dishes
- Generous portions at low prices
- Toys for children and a resident cat
Cons
- Large groups face a longer wait during busy meal periods
- Fruit shakes contain a lot of ice
Best For
Budget, Foodies, Vegetarian friendly

Contact Info

Phone

Location

J2QM+WJ2, 4245, Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150

Business Hours

Business Hours

Open
  • Monday
    09:12 - 22:00
  • Tuesday
    09:12 - 22:00
  • Wednesday
    09:12 - 22:00
  • Thursday
    09:12 - 22:00
  • Friday
    09:12 - 22:00
  • Saturday Today
    09:12 - 22:00
  • Sunday
    09:12 - 22:00
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