Eat Well At Ao Thong Beach Restaurant

An excellent Khao Lak restaurant,

Ao Thong Beach Bungalows and Restaurant is very well know for its great Thai food.

First established in 2002 it has been popular with both locals and tourists ever since. Guests come from all over Khao Lak, whether they are staying on White Sandy Beach or not, to try the food from Ao Thong Restaurant.Thai curries, stir fries and salads are served daily, as well as freshly caught fish and seafood prepared in traditional Thai methods.

Ao Thong’s Fresh Seafood

Best Catch, Best Prices No other Khao Lak restaurant does seafood like us. Relax with your feet in the sand as the sunset sinks into the Andaman Sea while you enjoy the freshest seafood dinner complimented by your favourite chilled drink. We serve the most succulent lobster, king tiger prawns, red snapper, barracuda, and many more local delicacies served straight from the sea.

Ao Thong makes sure you select your seafood preference and how you want it cooked: Grilled hot off the barbecue or fresh in your favourite Thai curry, salad, or soup. Ao Thong Beach might simply be the best Khao Lak Restaurant.

Whether you are staying at one of the nearby resorts or in the neighbourhood to enjoy Khao Lak’s finest White Sandy Beach, you will experience the freshest seafood and classic Thai cuisine at the best prices, friendliest service and most relaxing atmosphere.

Ao Thong sign and shrimp
Fresh seafood at Ao Thong Beach

A Superb Khao Lak Restaurant:

Mr Nueng’s wife, Nong, cooks the delicious Thai food, fresh seafood or western snacks at Ao Thong Beach Bungalows and Restaurant. All ingredients are chosen by the cook herself at the local market and all food is prepared in clean, hygienic conditions and free from artificial flavourings.

Should you wish to try the famous and fabulous food at Ao Thong Restaurant there is a spacious covered dining area, or you can choose to sit in the open air directly next to the beautiful white sandy beach. Should you wish a more intimate, private setting there are several traditional Thai style ‘salas’ dotted along the beach.

Where ever you sit at Ao Thong Beach Bungalows, you wont be disappointed by this Khao Lak Restaurant.

This place is amazing. The food, the sunsets. But most of all right on the beach.

– ★★★★★ by Shelly anone, 2026, reviewed on Google

Chef’s Recommendations

Ao Thong Beach Restaurant takes pride in serving authentic, home-cooked Thai food and international specialities to the hungry. Nong, our chef, carefully selects only the freshest ingredients for her specialities at the local markets on a daily basis. Try her personal recommendations. A great selection of Thai favourites like Papaya Salad and the fresh and tangy Laab, or Crispy Noodles with Seafood, as well as hearty beef Teriyaki. If you like steaks then you’ll love our beef, salmon or barracuda steak.

Also recommended at our Khao Lak restaurant

  • Barbecued fresh lobster
  • Barbecued fresh tiger prawns
  • Deep-fried grouper in curry-paste soup
  • Barbecued fish with salt and butter
  • Spicy soup with white snapper
  • Papaya salad with fresh prawns
  • Fried broccoli with prawns
  • Crispy yellow noodles with seafood
  • Spicy minced chicken, pork, or beef salad with mint, North eastern Thai Style
  • Deep-fried chicken with turmeric

Snacks

Finger food to keep the munchies entertained. French fries, cashews, garlic bread, French toast, crisps, chips and much, much more.

Hot Thai Salads

Tangy and spicy flavours compliment the seafood or meats inherent in classic Thai salads. A great addition to a hot dish served with fragrant steamed Thai rice. Prawn, squid, beef, or pork served with lemon grass, or glass noodles, papaya, cashews, or other fresh local veggies, herbs and spices.

Appetisers

Satisfy your cravings before you enjoy your main course. A classic spread of local favourites to supplement your dinner, lunch, drink, or as a light meal. Spring rolls, shrimp or veggie tempura, plus Prawn, fish or squid Fritters…all are family favourites.

Salads

Less spicy than their Thai counterparts, here is a medley of mild salads made with locally grown vegetables. We make daily trips to our local market to choose the freshest available tomato, cucumber and mixed vegetables for our tuna, shrimp or chicken salads.

Available Diamond Beach Bar

As well as food Ao Thong Beach has a wide selection of drinks at the Diamond Beach Bar. Choose from home made fruit shakes, soft drinks, local Thai beers, spirits or wine.

Beverages

Refreshing non-alcoholic drinks. Cold fruit juice, ice tea or coffee, sodas, hot coffee or tea, or bottled water.

Fruit Shakes

Ice cold shakes to beat the heat. We make our shakes with only fresh local fruits. With dairy products like milk or yoghurt or freezing, fruity smoothie style.

Mixed Drinks

Your pick of rums, gin, vodka, whiskey mixed into the drink of your choice, whether its tonic, coke, or watermelon, mango or orange juice.

Wine

Red or White wines from Australia and Chile go perfectly with a spicy curry or fresh seafood. Enjoy by the glass or the bottle.

Cocktails

An ice-cold assortment of cocktail classics perfect for the tropical beach. Shaken or stirred, Ao Thong does great Mai Tais, Margaritas, Pina Coladas, Mohitos…you say how you want it!

Beer

Ice cold Thai lager beer (Singha, Chang, Leo) and the ever popular Heineken. Served in big or small bottles.

Thai Whiskey

Thailand’s favourite spirits include these standby rums and brandies. Order by the bottle or by the glass.

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