Dough Koh Tao
Dinner only, 18:30 to 22:00, and the tables go fast once divers come off the boats.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 18:30–22:00
- 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
- +66 64 945 9369
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Three and a half hours a night is all you get here, so plan around it. Doors open at 18:30 and the kitchen stops at 22:00, seven days a week, with no lunch service and no lazy afternoon option. That narrow window plus a small island with a lot of hungry divers means the early sitting is the sensible one. Turn up at half six and you'll walk in. Turn up at eight in high season and you may be standing about.
It's mid-range by Koh Tao standards, which puts it above the beach-shack rice plates but well under resort restaurant money. The pull is a tight menu done properly rather than a laminated book of everything, and it's the kind of place people go back to twice in a week rather than tick off once. Good for a proper sit-down meal after a day of diving, when you want something better than whatever's nearest to your bungalow.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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Around here, on foot
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Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Dough Koh Tao, round out your day in Koh Tao with contrasting stops nearby.
15 8, Tambon Ko Tao, Amphoe Ko Pha-ngan, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84360, Thailand
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All within a 14-minute walk of Dough Koh Tao.
TARTAR Kohtao
The Meat Lab Koh Tao Butchery & Restaurant
Chalok House Restaurant
The French Market - Koh tao
Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
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.
Use Grab for Delivery
The Grab app works for food delivery across Thailand, letting you order from street stalls and restaurants alike. It's invaluable on rainy days or when you want to eat in your hotel.
Dough Koh Tao: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dough Koh Tao worth visiting?
Dough Koh Tao holds a 4.9★ rating from 4,363 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Koh Tao.
What are the opening hours of Dough Koh Tao?
Dough Koh Tao is typically open 18:30–22:00 — 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.
How expensive is Dough Koh Tao?
Dough Koh Tao is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Koh Tao.
When is the best time to visit Dough Koh Tao?
The best months to visit Koh Tao are March – September (calmest water, best visibility), with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & July – August — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: November (monsoon swell peaks).
Where is Dough Koh Tao located?
Dough Koh Tao is at 15 8, Tambon Ko Tao, Amphoe Ko Pha-ngan, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84360, Thailand, in Koh Tao. Getting around Koh Tao: Walking around Sairee and Mae Haad; Motorbike rental (฿200–300/day; some concrete roads are extremely steep).
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