Pam's Restaurant & Cooking Class
The Thai restaurant the Khao Lak food guides name most, on Phet Kasem Road north of the village, with evening cooking classes. Closed Sundays.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 12:00–22:30
- 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
- 085 211 8725
- Website
- pamsthailand.com
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Pam's is a Thai restaurant in a garden setting on Phet Kasem Road, north of Khao Lak village toward the JW Marriott, and it's the one place nearly every Khao Lak food guide includes. The menu is classic Thai cooking done carefully, with pad thai, tom yum, curries, grilled meat and fresh seafood, plus a proper list of vegetarian dishes and cocktails.
Pam also teaches evening cooking classes, which need booking ahead, and the restaurant will arrange a hotel pickup if you ask. It's open from noon to 22:30 Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays, and it sits in the mid-range, around ฿200 to ฿600 a person on Google's listing.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Experience hints
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41/60 Moo 3, Phet Kasem Rd, Khuekkhak, Takua Pa, Phang Nga 82220, Thailand
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Pam's Restaurant & Cooking Class: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pam's Restaurant & Cooking Class worth visiting?
Pam's Restaurant & Cooking Class holds a 4.8★ rating from 927 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Khao Lak.
What are the opening hours of Pam's Restaurant & Cooking Class?
Pam's Restaurant & Cooking Class is typically open 12:00–22:30 — 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 Pam's Restaurant & Cooking Class?
Pam's Restaurant & Cooking Class is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Khao Lak.
When is the best time to visit Pam's Restaurant & Cooking Class?
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 Pam's Restaurant & Cooking Class located?
Pam's Restaurant & Cooking Class is at 41/60 Moo 3, Phet Kasem Rd, 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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