Dining at Vana Belle, Koh Samui

Koh Samui is known for its fish and shellfish, spices, jasmine rice, rice noodles, rich curries and pungent dips, brought together with intriguing influences from China, Malaysia and even India. Each of the restaurants and bars at Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui celebrates this wonderful culinary heritage. At the thatched roof Pool Bar just steps from the beach, your cocktail can be infused with one of the famed local Thai rums, or you can order a freshly made dish of a Koh Samui favourite like khao phad, Thai fried rice. Visit the Lobby Lounge for an unforgettable view of the Gulf of Thailand while enjoying afternoon tea or crafted cocktails. For a change of pace, sample the home-style bistro cooking at Kiree The Bistro restaurant, with the chefs preparing a selected menu of European and Asian-inspired dishes, presented in the elegant dining room with beach and sea views or outside amongst the sea breezes on the terrace.

In-room dining reinvented. Guests may dine in the privacy of their own room, or request a Creative Dining consultation, and choose to dine at either the beach, the Secret Pond or the Beachfront Terrace.

Cuisine Type:  Breakfast

Opening Hours: Breakfast, daily: 06:30 - 10:30

Afternoon high tea with rich sweet and savory bites and a choice of premium tea, coffee and juices. Book 2 hrs in advance at Pool Bar or Lobby Lounge.

Operating Hours: 13:00 - 16:00 

Stroll past water features, elephant statues and bird cages to the quaint restaurant and bar overlooking Koh Samui. From a low table, snack on smoked salmon or beef tenderloin carpaccio. Socialize with a specialty whisky, imported beer or aged wine.

Captivating guests upon arrival with panoramic views of the sparkling blue Gulf of Thailand, the open-air Lobby Lounge presents an unrivalled location for a laid back drink and epicurean snack.

Inviting armchairs and couches frame low tables, creating intimate spaces in which to indulge in the extensive beverage menu. Options include a wide selection of specialty whiskies, local and imported beers, refreshing tropical cocktails, premium wines, and more. Gastronomic snacks include Australian beef tenderloin carpaccio and smoked salmon.

Cuisine Type:  International

Opening Hours:  Open for dinner 15:00 - 22:00

Dress Code: Casual

This southern Thai restaurant features a casual beach atmosphere perfect for the everyday dining experience. Experience authentic flavours and an exceptional view of the Koh Samui shoreline.

Food from the south has many influences, with Chinese, Malaysian and Indian recipes and ingredients added to the essential Thai style. Fresh fish and shellfish, usually locally caught, rice noodles, coconut juice, sun-dried ingredients, rich curries, spicy dips, all go to make a hearty Southern Thai meal. The chefs prepare their own recipes, using the finest local ingredients.

Cuisine Type:   Asian

Opening Hours:   Daily: 12:00 (noon) - 22:00

Dress Code: Casual

Two culinary hemispheres join under the pillared arches of Kiree restaurant. Enjoy delicacies such as stuffed crab omelettes and traditional European jamón serrano, and view the sea from the al fresco terrace.

Located at the ideal point of the resort, which is the perfect place to enjoy stunning views overlooking the Gulf of Siam as evening falls, sample the Bistro cooking as it embodies a culinary ethos of generosity, economy, simplicity, and excellence, and the selected menu shall best exemplify it. Kiree offers elegant dining in an opulently furnished air-conditioned dining room or outdoor terrace for alfresco dining.

Cuisine Type:   International

Opening Hours:   Daily: Breakfast 07:30  - 10:30  & Dinner 18:00 - 22:00

Dress Code: Casual

Situated near the Koh Samui resort's welcoming outdoor pool, the circular Pool Bar offers a tempting menu of food and beverages under the shade of a thatched roof only steps away from the beach.

Signature beverages include Golden Storm, Vana Belle's very own Luxury Collection cocktail designed by the celebrated mixologist Greg Seider. Additional bar options include Mekhong Rum and other local Thai rums, together of course with famous international spirit brands, fresh juices and soft drinks. Equally flavourful, the bar menu includes Thai classics such as khaopPhad-Thai fried rice-and chicken or pork satay. A children's menu presents tried-and-true favorites, like fish-n-chips and spaghetti bolognese.

Cuisine Type: Drinks & International Cuisine

Opening Hours:  Daily: 10:00 - 20:00