Tip Samed Restaurant
Tip Samed Restaurant is a wallet-friendly dining option located in the Phe area serving the Koh Samet island community and its visitors. With a strong local reputation reflected in consistently positive ratings, it offers an accessible and unpretentious eating experience for travellers looking to dine without stretching their budget on the island. Guests can expect a straightforward, casual atmosphere typical of a local Thai eatery rather than a polished resort dining room. The budget price level makes it a practical choice for backpackers, day-trippers, and longer-stay visitors who want honest, affordable food close to the Koh Samet area. Its positioning near Phe suggests it serves both islanders and travellers passing through the mainland ferry gateway to Koh Samet. Good to know: Tip Samed Restaurant keeps consistent hours across all seven days of the week, opening at 8am and closing at 9pm, making it a reliable option for breakfast, lunch, or an early dinner. No website is listed, so visitors should not expect online reservations and are best advised to simply turn up. Arriving during off-peak hours, outside of the midday lunch rush, is likely the most comfortable time to dine.
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Street-food tours, market visits, and Thai cooking classes near Tip Samed Restaurant — a guided way to eat like a local.
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Experience hints
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Tip Samed Restaurant: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tip Samed Restaurant worth visiting?
Tip Samed Restaurant holds a 4.5★ rating from 139 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Koh Samet.
What are the opening hours of Tip Samed Restaurant?
Tip Samed Restaurant is typically open 08:00-21:00 — 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 Tip Samed Restaurant?
Tip Samed Restaurant is budget-friendly (฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Koh Samet.
When is the best time to visit Tip Samed Restaurant?
The best months to visit Koh Samet are November – April (driest island near Bangkok), with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in Weekends & Thai public holidays — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: Thai long weekends (crowds, not weather).
Where is Tip Samed Restaurant located?
Tip Samed Restaurant is at Phe, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21160, Thailand, in Koh Samet. Getting around Koh Samet: Green songthaews between the pier and the beaches; Walking — the east-coast beaches connect via a coastal path.
Location Info
Phe, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21160, Thailand+66 85 399 4393Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April (driest island near Bangkok)
Avoid: Thai long weekends (crowds, not weather)
Rainy season
May – October (lighter than elsewhere)
Avg. temperature
25°C – 33°C(77°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: Weekends & Thai public holidays
Getting there
Bus or minivan from Bangkok's Ekkamai terminal to Ban Phe pier in Rayong (~3–3.5 hrs), then a 40-minute ferry or 15-minute speedboat to Na Dan pier. The island is part of a national park — foreigners pay a ฿200 entry fee on arrival.
Getting around
- •Green songthaews between the pier and the beaches
- •Walking — the east-coast beaches connect via a coastal path
- •Motorbike rental (฿300/day; interior roads are partly dirt)
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Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
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.
Follow the Crowds
The busiest street stalls are almost always the best — high turnover means fresh ingredients and a recipe that locals vouch for. An empty restaurant at dinner time is a red flag.
Ice Is Safe
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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Where to stay near Tip Samed Restaurant
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April (driest island near Bangkok)
Avoid: Thai long weekends (crowds, not weather)
Rainy season
May – October (lighter than elsewhere)
Avg. temperature
25°C – 33°C(77°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: Weekends & Thai public holidays
Getting there
Bus or minivan from Bangkok's Ekkamai terminal to Ban Phe pier in Rayong (~3–3.5 hrs), then a 40-minute ferry or 15-minute speedboat to Na Dan pier. The island is part of a national park — foreigners pay a ฿200 entry fee on arrival.
Getting around
- •Green songthaews between the pier and the beaches
- •Walking — the east-coast beaches connect via a coastal path
- •Motorbike rental (฿300/day; interior roads are partly dirt)