Miss. Delicious #62 : Exploring Bophut Beach's hidden gems. The Lodge restaurant and Sakura Spa!

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If there's one thing I miss the most about Thailand, it's the delicious food for delicious prices. You simply can't beat traditional authentic Thai food served under the backdrop of a romantic tropical escape.

After putting my brave face on at the Safari World, it was time for me to go back to the relaxing island atmosphere in Koh Samui.

Over the years, Koh Samui has become a vibrant, buzzing international tourist destination. But largely retains it's original beauty and atmosphere.

Other than tourism, Koh Samui still relies largely on it's fishing and fruit industries, as such, you'll find some of the freshest seafood and fruit right here in Samui.

Today, i'm taking a visit back to the infamous Bophut Beach, where I'll be dining at a little Hotel / Restaurant called The Lodge.

Situated in the heart of the Fisherman's Village, the restaurant features authentic home-cooked Thai Cuisine served only a few steps away from the beach.

As you can already guess from the name, the restaurant is built like a traditional lodge. Fitting in very well with the island's natural beauty and tropical abundance.

From the outside, you can see the very tropical over hanging plants from the balcony.

They are known for very reasonably priced Wine and Cocktails.

Their seafood - all catches of the day, so very fresh!

Entering the restaurant, we see some lovely paintings used for decoration on the walls.

Thailand never ceases to amaze me with their rich colour palette for their decorations. The paintings are an exemplary example.

By the time I arrived, it was already night time. Rather than choose to sit inside, I preferred the outdoors seating area by the beach.

You can see they've lit up the area with loads of little lights just above the dining tables.

Perfect time for a quick snap!


Here's the menu.

There are some international dishes for the tourists.

Of course, i'm going to go for the seafood and Thai specialities!

Without further ado, may I present the food.

Deep Fried Prawns with Tamarind Sauce.

These are probably the best tasting deep fried prawns I've tasted. The Tamarind sauce really adds to the extra zest of the crunchy batter. And just when you think it can't get any better? The freshness of the prawns hit you like you just swallowed a gulp of the sea.

Water Spinach with Shrimp.

The obligatory vegetable dish. Crunchy stalks with a tint of seafood splendour, such a bread and butter dish, yet so tastefully done.

Seafood Fried Rice

Another staple dish. Add a bit of the lime for some extra zing!

Steamed Mussels

The mussels in Thailand seem rather large, which make them extra satisfying!

Chicken Coconut Curry.

This dish is best ordered with some rice. It doesn't look it, but it is incredibly spicy and had me sweating for the rest of the night.


2 for 1 deals on Cocktails.

I just can't get enough of the coconut flavoured one.

After dinner, it's time to relax and enjoy some Thai massage.

There are actually quite a number of Massage Spa's to choose from.

This one caught my eye because of it's beautiful cherry blossom flowers.

Aren't they pretty?

And these beads are massive! Imagine having one around your neck!?

They even have a little water fountain inside. I'm feeling rather relaxed already.

With massage places, I always like to be 'in the mood', and this place set's the scene very nicely.

Now I know why they have Cherry Blossoms, the Spa is called Sakura!

Still no better at Thai, so English menu it is!

So much to choose from, I ended up going for a simple leg and foot massage.

You can always opt for the packages if you have the time.

A little short skip and jump over the foot bridge and we arrive at the leg massage chairs.

Look at green wall of plants! They're actually real!

Outside, is a view of the beach and the restaurants below.

Nice comfy chair for me to lie down on.

After a long day of walking, and then a night browsing the market, I really appreciated that massage.

It's strange how just 30 minutes of massage therapy can restore my sense of vitality.

Suffice to say, I was more than satisfied and I leave with restored energy, and sweet fragrant smelling legs!

Hope you enjoyed today's post on authentic Thai food at The Lodge and then a relaxing Thai massage at Sakura. Surely a new ensemble to consider when you visit Koh Samui and Bophut beach.

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Food looks very delicious :) Your photos are amazing! Are you make "fish SPA" for your legs? Massage with little fish? :)

haha, i've tried those before, so tingly!

damn hungry in the middle of the night!

The night time snack urge is real! I always get so hungry..

@sweetsssj that coconut chicken curry looked amazing. Do you normally go for a green or red curry?

Thanks for sharing. I cant wait to share @myday in Thailand! Grace and I visited a few temples and got some excellent views and photos. I'll post it tomorrow.

thx @sweetsssj for showing me some real nice locations in Thailand to enjoy my meal
i have to say there are not that many places and mostly i walked out disappointed
thy for saving me some time by checking out cool locations.

You're welcome. Where abouts did you try?

i live in Pattaya :-) Yaaaaa i know.... but NO, i'm not the common Pattaya Farang (good god ^^)
Whenever u feel to check out nice locations over here, let me know :-)
actually within the last years some cool new locations popping up like
http://www.chocolatefactory.co.th/
but there are still nice established places like
http://www.rimpa-lapin.com
unfortunately they messed up their website a little
but he's star, so who cares about his website ^^

Beautiful work lady @sweetsssj as always an extraordinary place, the images are dazzling, a real pleasure to visit your work, thank you very much for these beautiful gifts
have a beautiful day

Thanks jlufer, always a pleasure seeing you :)

@sweetsssj Miss Delicious had me at "Cocktail Buy 1 Get 1" (I'm assuming for free...?). Plus ending the evening with a massage! That's enough to keep me happy :)

It should be a ritual enforced by law! Food -> Massage!

Yes the cocktails were buy 1 get 1 free! Absolutely amazing..

Just curious, what was your tipple of choice while visiting beautiful Thailand? Any local specialty?

It's gotta be the coconut milk cocktails with pina colada. I'm not a big drinker so I generally go for safer options.

Yummy choice! Piña coladas are delicious frozen drinks although originally from Puerto Rico.

No crazy spiked Thai iced teas on Koh Samui? Thanks for sharing :)

The food looks Delicious and I wish those type of restaurants were around here. I have been working in restaurants my whole working life. The types of restaurants we have here don't serve a lot of things like that but there are a few that you can find in bigger cities.
@Timbo

Where about's in the world are you?

California at the moment. I just moved to Southern California about 4 months ago. Ha, all the Spanish Cuisine you could imagine is here. It is like you walked into Mexico when you walk into someone's house and have some good food.

I am 2 hours from the coast as well.

Excellent departure, meals that look extremely divine, I would like some day to have the opportunity to be in a place like this. regards

Aim firmly and you shall hit your target

This makes me feel good about my choice moving to thailand.

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