The Naka Palm Restaurant — Restaurant in Pa Khlok

It completely exceeded my expectations and left a lasting impression. The food was incredibly fresh, expertly cooked, and hands down the best I’ve had during my trip to Thailand. Every bite showcased the care and mastery behind each dish, a testament to the chef's remarkable skill

What truly elevated the experience was the chef himself. Not only is he a highly skilled professional who also works at the prestigious Naka resort, but his personable demeanor made the meal feel intimate and special. Knowing that dining here directly supports the local community added an extra layer of fulfillment to the experience.

If you’re planning to visit, be sure to stop by between 1 PM and 5 PM when the chef is there—his popularity is well-deserved, and you don’t want to miss the opportunity to taste his creations. This was a culinary highlight of my trip and a heartwarming reminder of the beauty in supporting local talent....

ABSOLUTELY MUST VISIT!!! Our experience at Naka Palm was easily the highlight of our trip to Thailand - a big deal since the resort was also exceptional.

The owner was unflinchingly kind and generous. The food was absolutely delicious. Not a single complaint about the food. The menu might seem to be a collection of popular touristy Thai food - but everything we ate was delicately spiced, flavourful, light, and filled us with a rare, homely warmth. I still think about the clear chicken soup.

He does not accept credit or debit cards anymore - so be sure to carry cash. The owner not only let us eat with the promise of payment the following day - he also kept our beach bag safe while we made the trek to the beach...

Food: Delicious! Everything was cooked fresh by the chef! Chef recommended the garlic soft shell crab, which was yummy, crunchy and savoury. Stir fried morning glory was also good. Tom yam goong soup was only mildly spicy (perhaps to cater to tourists' tastes), and had more of a tamarind-ish flavour compared to the usual, but was delicious nonetheless. Only canned/bottled drinks available, ice is provided. He also does delivery. Muslim chef, so no pork or alcohol.

Service: Chef used to work at the resort! Friendly and cheerful guy. He also has some airconditioned rooms for people to stay/rent next door.

Atmosphere: It can get pretty hot at the outdoor area, but chef kindly switched on all the...