Nathon Night Food Market
Every night from half four, cheap grilled skewers and noodles on Samui's quiet west coast.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 16:30–22:00
Haggle at Markets, Not Malls
Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.
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Why go, and how to do it well
Come hungry and come with small notes. This is a proper local night market on Nathon's side of the island, running every single evening from 4.30pm to 10pm, which makes it one of the few dinner plans on Samui you never have to think twice about.
Grazing is the way to do it. Satay skewers at one stall, a plate of pad thai at the next, grilled meats, noodles, seafood, then something sweet on the walk back. Portions are small and prices are low, so ordering from four different vendors costs less than one restaurant main. Don't sit down at the first stall that looks busy and call it dinner. Walk the whole line first.
Nathon is a long way from Chaweng and Lamai in feel as well as distance, and this market shows it. More families doing their evening shop than sunburnt vacationers, which is exactly why I'd send you here.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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GWPM+9V9, Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
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Arrive Early or Late
Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.
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Spend 2,000+ THB at a single store displaying 'VAT Refund for Tourists' signs, get a yellow form at the register, and claim 7% VAT back at the airport. It adds up fast on bigger purchases.
Nathon Night Food Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nathon Night Food Market worth visiting?
Nathon Night Food Market holds a 4.5★ rating from 785 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated markets & shopping in Koh Samui.
What are the opening hours of Nathon Night Food Market?
Nathon Night Food Market is typically open 16:30–22:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Nathon Night Food Market?
The best months to visit Koh Samui are January – September, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in July – August & December — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon).
Where is Nathon Night Food Market located?
Nathon Night Food Market is at GWPM+9V9, Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.
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