Ko Yot Thai Restaurant
A family-run southern Thai restaurant in a pavilion among rubber trees inland from Khuk Khak, at about half beachfront prices. Closed Wednesdays.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 12:00–15:00 and 17:00–21:00, Thu–Sun 12:00–15:00 and 17:00–21:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Mid-range
Learn the Spice Scale
Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
Details
- Phone
- 086 593 1258
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Ko Yot is a family-run southern Thai restaurant that moved inland from the beach, and it now cooks in an open-sided pavilion among the rubber trees off Soi Bua Kaeo 1 in Khuekkhak, near the police station and the Khuk Khak temple. It's in the MICHELIN Guide for Phang Nga, and Ideal Magazine puts its prices at roughly half of what the beachfront restaurants charge.
The dishes to order are the crispy pork with seafood dipping sauce, khua kling dry curry with hand-minced pork, fern salad, a sour curry with fish roe and coconut shoots, and squid stir-fried in its own ink. The kitchen cooks at full southern heat unless you ask it not to. Google lists lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 and dinner from 17:00 to 21:00, closed on Wednesdays.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Experience hints
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3/55 Moo 4, Soi Bua Kaeo 1, Khuekkhak, Takua Pa, Phang Nga 82220, Thailand
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Factory-made tube or cylinder ice (used in virtually all restaurants and stalls) is made from purified water and is safe to consume. You don't need to skip the iced Thai tea.
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Ko Yot Thai Restaurant: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ko Yot Thai Restaurant worth visiting?
Ko Yot Thai Restaurant holds a 4.7★ rating from 682 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Khao Lak.
What are the opening hours of Ko Yot Thai Restaurant?
Ko Yot Thai Restaurant is typically open 12:00–15:00 and 17:00–21:00 — 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.
How expensive is Ko Yot Thai Restaurant?
Ko Yot Thai Restaurant is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Khao Lak.
When is the best time to visit Ko Yot Thai Restaurant?
The best months to visit Khao Lak are November – April (Similan season Oct 15 – May 15), with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February (strong European family season) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough seas, Similans closed).
Where is Ko Yot Thai Restaurant located?
Ko Yot Thai Restaurant is at 3/55 Moo 4, Soi Bua Kaeo 1, Khuekkhak, Takua Pa, Phang Nga 82220, Thailand, in Khao Lak. Getting around Khao Lak: Songthaews along the main coastal road (Phetkasem highway); Motorbike rental (฿250–300/day; the resort areas string along one road).
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