A Southern Feast of Quality Authenticity, and Value 

Tasted: Kapi Sator

Our recent feast at Kapi Sator was a lip-smacking culinary journey through the rich heritage of southern Thai cuisine. As one of only four Koh Samui restaurants awarded a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide Thailand 2024 and 2025, this unassuming gem tucked away on a quiet road in Bo Phut delivers bold and beautiful flavours that both delight and surprise.

Setting the relaxed tone with her warm welcome was Sureewan Ratchadarak, the visionary behind Kapi Sator. Her and her team’s genuine hospitality nurture an inviting atmosphere that made us feel right at home.

Born from Sureewan’s deep appreciation of southern Thai flavours, Kapi Sator presents authentic regional classics carefully crafted with traditional techniques and locally sourced ingredients. House-made curry pastes and the freshest seafood caught daily from the island’s waters guarantee that every dish sings with authenticity and exceptional freshness.

Our meal was a symphony of dishes, each with a unique flavour profile. True to tradition of family-style dining, the feast showcased an array of cooking techniques, all coming together to celebrate a perfect balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and sour flavours. The sight of the spread – comprising stir-fries, soup, curry, and a raw vegetable platter with dip – evoked the joy of Thai dining where a different tastes and textures can be enjoyed in one sitting.

To ensure your visit to Kapi Sator is as momorable and flavourful as ours, we have put together a menu of the restaurant’s signature dishes to grace your table. The Southern Slow-Simmered Pork Stew offers a perfect balance of savoury sweetness; Stir-fried Melinjo Leaves with Eggs, a delectable vegetable dish that perfectly complements the bold flavours of southern cuisine; Sauteed Squid with Sweet Sauce, a tender and flavourful treat; Southern Sour Curry with Grouper, a zesty dish that freshens the palate; and Stir-fried Stink Beans with Prawns, an umami-packed classic pitching the richness of shrimp paste against the exquisitely purgent beans.

Two other bucket-list dishes are the Giant Tiger Prawns with Chilli and Salt, a tantalising blend of salty and spicy; and the Crab and Betel Leaf Curry served with noodles and raw vegetables, for a perfect balance of creamy richness and herbaceous freshness.

Kapi Sator presents an unmissable opportunity for foodies to savour Michelin-standard Southern cuisine, with exceptional quality, authenticity, and value tied together in every dish.

KAPI SATOR
25/236 Tawirat Phakdi Road, Bo Phut,
Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Tel: +66 (0) 98 799 8007
www.kapisator.com

Words: Kankanit Wichiantanon 
Photos: Anutra Ungsuprasert