Pearl Beach restaurants are few and far between but hidden away, there are a couple of options down by the sea and on connecting roads.
In Hai Kai Mook Camping next door to Lotus’s, Tastory of White Sand Beach has opened up a 2nd branch in 2024. It’s a combination of bistro style food, bakery and coffees, smoothies and cocktails, all served up in a chic surroundings by the pebble beach. On the way in too, there’s a couple of cheap Thai diner options including Angie Apple’s.
As its name implies, Saffron on the Sea also sits by the ocean down the end of the first little side street after Keereeta Resort. Menu wise, it’s modern Thai bistro – grilled seafood, a few classic stir fries and salads, the odd western dish, cocktails and smoothies – with dining on the wooden terrace and some great tunes in the background.
Turn in by the Honda motorbike centre and about 150 metres down, on the corner of the car wash, you’ll find the tiny vegan and vegetarian cafe Everflow. Despite its less than glamorous location and tiny space, the food is excellent, all very cosy and unhurried.
Southern End
Towards the southern end, the food court by Koh Chang Privilege offers all the usual choices of noodle soup, chicken or red pork on rice and classic one dish over rice dishes like pad kapow muu (minced pork fried with holy basil leaf), delicious with an added fried egg.
Finally, don’t forget the two superstores – Lotus’s and Big C. Both have bakery and dairy sections as well as fresh fruit and veg. Big C specialises in takeaway options such as fried whole mackerel, 1/2 chickens and pork steaks, rice too – in the high season, it sells out fast.
On the Way to Pearl Beach
In the area between White Sand Beach and Pearl Beach, look out too for the turning down to the stylish and original Le Jao Jom, which has a lovely seaside location. A very popular spot with the IG crowd, it’s a cafe restaurant with a western and Thai menu alongside its wide range of coffee and teas, smoothies, beer, wine and spirits.
Recommended – Pearl Beach Restaurants
Le Jao Jom
Per Person: B – BBB
Located between White Sand Beach and Pearl Beach, ultra chic bistro in a unique setting down by the sea . A/c seating inside or on loungers on the lawn. Thai and western food – curries to sandwiches, coffee, excellent smoothies, ice cream, beer, wine and spirits. Loved by the visiting Thais for its IG photo opportunities. Parking.
Tastory
Per Person: B – BBB
New in 2024 and very much on trend, tastefully styled a/c indoors cafe, complemented by outdoor seating under umbrellas. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, fusion pizzas, ribs, seafood, bakery items, cocktails, coffees and smoothies. Located by the sea in the camping grounds next door to Lotus’s. Parking. 09.00 to 21.00.
Saffron on the Sea
Per Person: B-BBB
Charming spot by the sea at the end of the first of the two little streets opposite Big C . Deservedly popular restaurant with seating on the decking serving up a short menu of classic Thai dishes, a few western choices, seafood, cocktails and a full bar. Understated and relaxed, it has a handful of boutique rooms too.
Everflow
Per Person: BB
Tiny vegetarian and vegan cafe (just 5 tables) located on the corner of the local car wash! Breakfast bowls (oat or cream), pancakes, tempeh burgers, kidney wasabi burgers, sandwiches, salads, pumpkin curry, juices, shakes, Kombucha, coffee, teas. Open 08.00 to 20.00. Takeaway too. Recommended.
UPDATED June 24
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