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Description

Fried chicken with basil is the dish to chase at Simply Life: crisp edges, plenty of garlic and chilli, and the sort of plate that turns a quick roadside lunch into a repeat habit. The red noodles with shrimp or squid deserve equal attention, especially after a southern-beach run when sand has colonised your footwear.

Sofia runs a small, calm family restaurant at the end of the road, with Thai cooking that lands cleanly and generously. The kitchen handles stir-fries, som tam, seafood and vegetable dishes with the same care. Watermelon smoothies are cold, thick and dangerously easy to finish before the food arrives.

Vegetarians have more than the standard sad rice-and-vegetables option here. Most Thai dishes can be made with tofu, so pad krapow, noodles and stir-fried vegetables stay on the menu. Fresh fish can be arranged ahead for the following day, which is a sensible excuse to plan a second visit.

The setting is simple: a local roadside table, no theatrical beach frontage, no attempt to turn lunch into a lifestyle seminar. English and German are spoken, and the food remains cheap enough to sample broadly. The crispy chicken and som tam make an excellent case for abandoning grand dinner plans in the south.

Highlights

Insider Tip
Pre-order fresh fish a day ahead if seafood is the point of your stop.
Pros
- Fried chicken with basil and crispy chicken are house strengths
- Red noodles with shrimp or squid are a standout southern-island lunch
- Most Thai dishes can be made vegetarian with tofu
- English and German are spoken
Cons
- Fresh fish requires pre-ordering for the following day
- The restaurant sits at the end of the road
Best For
Foodies, Vegetarian friendly, Budget

Location

F3QP+46C, Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150

Business Hours

Business Hours

Closed
  • Monday
    09:00 - 21:00
  • Tuesday
    09:00 - 21:00
  • Wednesday
    09:00 - 21:00
  • Thursday
    09:00 - 21:00
  • Friday
    09:00 - 21:00
  • Saturday Today
    09:00 - 21:00
  • Sunday
    09:00 - 21:00
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