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Big Buddha Cafe (BBC): Restaurant Reviews

14/22 Moo 5 Ban Plai Leam, Bophut, Koh Samui, Thailand
+6677425089
Ranked #14 of 48 restaurants in Bophut
4.0 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Price range: £3 - £13
Cuisines: International, New Zealand, Pizza & Pasta, Thai
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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MAHGRob
London
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
7 helpful votes
“Christmas, Samui Style”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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Once again the BBC met and surpassed our expectations.
We used the BBC quite regularly during our 2 weeks on Samui over Christmas, not having been this time of year previously but at other less busy times of the year we were unsure what culinary delights would be available. We needn’t have worried, for traditionalists, Mark and his Staff put on a spread you would have been delighted with in your own home, (plus the room for the live band!) The atmosphere was great, with service to match, view improving (clouds were lifting and the beautiful bay was visible once again), NOT that the BBC can be blamed for the weather! Our eldest child ate more than he would have done at home, including the vegetables – of which there were plenty. For those not wishing to indulge the in the traditional, there was plenty of home-made Thai food – absolutely superb.
Another night we dined here my wife had lobster thermodore, her favourite dish. The lobster was enormous and tasted in her words ‘sublime’. I had the yellow curry and pineapple rice (my favourite dish) enough to have feed both of us and equally impressive as the lobster.
We completed our stay with New Years Eve at the BBC, a fitting end to a fantastic stay, our favourite restaurant; compete with good food, good service, and good friends. Samui is littered with restaurants, most good for various reasons whether it be, good view, varied menu, good service, good prices, good atmosphere, good facilities. The BBC in our opinion has a tick in every box, the only frustration is that we have to travel 6500 miles from the Uk to visit it!

  • Visited December 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Mariska C
Gobabis, Omaheke, Namibia
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Best view”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

The food is great,the view is perfect for a romantic dinner and if you struggle to get a good breakfast and coffee this is the place to go!

Visited November 2011
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chatelaua
Australia
Contributor
19 reviews
5 helpful votes
“Beautiful outlook.. Lovely place,”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

We had lunch here with the kids, late afternoon.. Nothing was a problem, food was excellent, and the owner, Mark, very hospitable, and friendly..
The chocolate mousse was oustanding, coffee good.. The outlook across to Big Buddha is beautiful, and the sea breezes made it very easy to sit there longer..and the bathrooms are very very very clean!

  • Visited January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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saudimako
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Great for a Sunday Lunch”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

Had a great meal here, we had the Sunday roast but the whole menu looked great. Recently renovated, and moved back to its original location. Try and time your visit for sundown as they have the best sun sets on the island.

Visited October 2011
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BumbleBee023
Bristol
Contributor
16 reviews
19 helpful votes
“AMAZING”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

Food was incredible and good value for money. Views are great and service was fantastic. Would go back again and recommend to anyone.

Visited November 2011
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