About The Fish Market Samui Restaurant
The Fish Market Samui Restaurant sits near Hua Thanon fishing village south of Lamai with a pick-your-fish iced display. A no-frills seafood stop where diners weigh their fish and choose Thai cooking styles.
Pick-your-fish restaurant near Hua Thanon market. Suits seafood lovers wanting fresh selection.
Why visit
- Iced display of red snapper, sea bass, squid, prawns and crab landed by Hua Thanon fishermen the same morning
- Pick-your-fish system charges by weight, then choose grilled, steamed with lime, or fried with garlic
- Hua Thanon location gives a glimpse of the Muslim fishing village rarely visited by Chaweng tourists
- Plastic chairs and concrete floors keep prices honest, with whole fish meals around 400-700 baht
- Clear English signage on cooking styles and sauces helps first-time pick-your-fish diners order confidently
What to expect
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Local tips
- Ask staff for the daily special which is often off the printed menu
- Lunch is quieter than dinner if you want a calmer meal arrive between 1pm and 3pm
- Combine the meal with a stop at Chaweng Beach which is nearby
- Spice levels in tourist areas come down by default ask for 'phet phet' if you want it Thai-spicy
Frequently asked questions
Is the menu in English?
Yes most Koh Samui restaurants serving foreign visitors have English menus and many have photos. Staff are used to international diners and can clarify dishes if needed. Vegetarian and spice-level requests are widely understood.
Does the restaurant deliver?
Many Koh Samui restaurants are on Grab Food or LINE Man depending on availability. Search by name in the app to check current delivery status. Expect 20-40 minute delivery within 5 km.
What hours is The Fish Market Samui Restaurant open?
Operating hours are listed as 11:00-22:00. Kitchen often closes 30 minutes before stated closing so order food earlier rather than later.