Good to know
Good to Know
- Street food vendors on Koh Tao move around, close irregularly, and prices are slightly higher than mainland Thailand—expect 40–100 baht for basic street dishes. If quoted more than 100 baht for a basic street dish, keep walking.
- Mae Haad, where the ferry docks, has the best concentration of street food carts and is the primary food hub for arrivals.
- KOHME is the only food delivery app on the island and is locally operated with fair pricing, making it reliable when street food vendors are unavailable.
General Dining
Budget
Mae Haad Street Food Carts
- Price Range
- THB 50
- Neighborhood
- Mae Haad
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Thai street food, Pad Thai, Som Tam, Moo Ping
Delivery Services
KOHME
- Notes
- The only food delivery app operating on Koh Tao. Offers Thai cuisine, fresh seafood, healthy bowls, pizza, and various restaurants. Island-based app supporting local businesses with low commission rates.
Local Must Try Dishes
Pad Thai
- Typical Price
- THB 50
- Description
- Thai noodle stir-fry
Som Tam
- Typical Price
- THB 45
- Description
- Papaya salad with lime and chili
Khao Pad
- Typical Price
- THB 60
- Description
- Fried rice with chicken, pork, shrimp, or vegetarian
Moo Ping
- Typical Price
- THB 10
- Description
- Grilled pork skewers
Tod Man Pla
- Typical Price
- THB 50
- Description
- Crispy fish cakes
Khao Man Gai
- Typical Price
- THB 50
- Description
- Hainanese chicken rice
Pad Krapao
- Typical Price
- THB 60
- Description
- Stir-fried basil with meat over rice, often with fried egg
Khanom Buang
- Typical Price
- THB 30
- Description
- Thai crispy crepes with sweet or savory filling
International Cuisine
- Description
- Koh Tao has Italian pizzerias and seafood restaurants alongside Thai cuisine
Vegan Vegetarian Dining
- Note
- No specific vegan/vegetarian venue data found
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.