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Moo kata pans, fatty pork, squid and shrimp are the point at Pum Pui Buffet, a full-throttle Thai barbecue spread on Koh Lanta. Pick your proteins, build the charcoal fire, and let the pan do its two jobs: grill on top, simmer broth around the edge.

The pork suits this style best, especially the richer cuts that crisp at the edges while the rendered fat seasons everything nearby. Fried rice is worth a plate before the grill gets busy, and the dipping sauces carry the proper sweet, sour, chilli-heavy kick. There is also chicken, beef, vegetables, noodles, salad bits and ice cream, because restraint has never been moo kata’s preferred instrument.

The room is small, simple and very Thai: plastic tables, charcoal smoke and a buffet built for turning dinner into a slow excavation. Drinks sit separately from the buffet, so factor that in before settling down for a long grill session.

Friday through Wednesday is the window for a cheap, filling local-style feast. Go with a group that enjoys cooking at the table, especially one willing to argue about whether the squid needs another minute.

Highlights

Insider Tip
Arrive with enough time for a proper charcoal session; moo kata rewards slow batches, not a five-minute dash through the buffet.
Pros
- Thai-style moo kata with a grill and broth pan at each table
- Pork, chicken, beef, shrimp, squid and vegetables on the buffet
- Fried rice, dipping sauces and ice cream add more than just raw grillables
- Cheap all-you-can-eat format suited to a long group dinner
Cons
- Drinks are not included with the buffet
- The dining area is small
Best For
Groups, Budget, Foodies

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Location

580 J2RM+2QF, 4245, Sala Dan, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150

Business Hours

Business Hours

Open
  • Monday
    14:00 - 22:00
  • Tuesday
    14:00 - 22:00
  • Wednesday
    14:00 - 22:00
  • Thursday
    14:00 - 22:00
  • Friday
    14:00 - 22:00
  • Saturday Today
    14:00 - 22:00
  • Sunday
    13:00 - 22:00
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