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Description

Prawns in tamarind sauce and a coconut shake served in its own shell are the orders that justify stopping at Bambies. The Thai cooking has proper punch, with Pad Thai also landing far better than the generic beach-menu version.

Tables spill onto Klong Dao’s sand, with shaded seats under the roof for midday and a front-row sunset view later on. The quieter stretch of Long Beach gives dinner a softer mood than the busier beach bars nearby. Sunset with cold beer and bare feet is the correct level of planning here.

Breakfast exists, though the better call is lunch or dinner. Crepes arrive plain with chocolate syrup alongside, which feels less like dessert and more like a small DIY project. The coffee suits iced or milky drinks; black-coffee purists have more interesting problems to pursue elsewhere.

Prices sit above the roadside Thai places, paying for sand-underfoot seating and the beach setting. Bambies is strongest for an unhurried Thai meal at dusk, especially with tamarind prawns on the table and the sea five steps away.

Highlights

Insider Tip
Take a sand-side table near sunset; the covered section is the better pick at midday when the beach glare turns lunch into an endurance event.
Pros
- Tamarind prawns have a rich, sweet-sour sauce that suits the beachfront setting.
- Tables sit directly on Klong Dao sand, with shaded seating under cover.
- Coconut shakes arrive in fresh coconuts.
- Thai dishes and Pad Thai carry more flavour than the usual beach-bar menu.
Cons
- Prices are higher than roadside Thai restaurants nearby.
- Breakfast portions are light for the price.
- Crepes arrive plain with chocolate syrup served separately.
Best For
Foodies, Couples

Contact Info

Location

240, m3, Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi

Business Hours

Business Hours

Open
  • Monday
    08:00 - 23:30
  • Tuesday
    08:00 - 23:30
  • Wednesday
    08:00 - 23:30
  • Thursday
    08:00 - 23:30
  • Friday Today
    08:00 - 23:30
  • Saturday
    08:00 - 23:30
  • Sunday
    08:00 - 23:30
3.9
118 reviews

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