SAI-NAF Thai & Indian Food Restaurant — Restaurant in Ko Lanta Yai

I hate writing bad reviews, but sometimes I believe it can help others. This restaurant was not great; my girlfriend and I ordered two smoothies, one naan, one pad thai vegetarian with tofu and one buttery chicken. The first smoothie was ready fairly quickly, the rest of the food at least 20/25 minutes later. The second smoothie, for some reason, arrived when we were nearly finished. Also, it had some cat (?) hair in it... The naan was a bit too burnt underneath, and we couldn't eat the pad thai since it had a lot of fish sauce (really a lot, basically the only flavour), which unfortunately we really don't like. We asked if it was vegetarian and whether it had fish sauce and we were told that there wasn't any, but, I mean, it is quite recognisable... So we couldn't eat it and we still paid for it. We didn't even try to elaborate more, since the linguistic barrier was strong. Total paid 410 baht. Unfortunately, not the best "restaurant" in Koh Lanta, in our experience. Positive note: the buttery chicken was...

This tiny, simple spot is run by one amazing lady who does everything herself: takes orders, cooks, and serves. The setting is humble, but the food is incredible. The stir fried mixed vegetables are fresh, flavorful, and super healthy. The fried rice is spot-on, and the naan (in all the versions we tried) is fantastic. The sticky rice is truly homemade and so delicious, its just sooo good. We came back three times because the food is delicious, authentic, and very affordable. Yes, sometimes there might be a bit of a wait, it’s a one-woman show in a cozy, home-style setup. But hey, you’re on vacation in Thailand! Relax, enjoy the moment, and savor some truly flavorful and simple food. If you appreciate great, affordable food made with care, this place...

The place is very simple and might give you the wrong impression. But the food is truly delicious. We ordered Fried Chicken Basil (spicy), and it was amazing—one of my favorites in all of Thailand.

It might take a bit longer, from what I’ve read, because they cook everything fresh on the spot, and only two women run the business. In our case, we were the only customers, so it was really fast.

I highly recommend this place for a tasty and affordable meal.

We spent a total of 275 baht for 2 Fried Basil Chicken, 1 Coke Zero, and Mango Sticky Rice. (The sticky rice wasn’t my favorite because I felt it needed a bit more sweetness or coconut, but it was still...