It’s set between the ring-road and the beach just 300 metres before you reach the rustic fishing village at Hua Thanon, as you’re approaching from Lamai. And you can’t miss it, because of its striking architecture. Pure white in a Mediterranean style, complete with lots of circular pillars and curving arches. And when you talk ’boutique’ resorts, then this has got to be a perfect example:

Accommodation comprising just eight suites - each, beautifully-styled; a mini-spa with only two treatment rooms - both, superbly designed; and a restaurant with just nine tables - that’s amongst the top two dining establishments on Samui (and I’m not saying what the other one is!).

And although with only nine tables you’d think it would be intimate enough already, at Villa Nalinnadda they’re not even in the same place. There’re four tables inside the light and airy stylish interior, with the other five on the beach itself. And this open-air seating is set up under chic bamboo and sheeting canopies - castaway-style. What with the flaming torches providing the illumination, the gentle swishing of the waves just feet away and superb cuisine being served, it would be hard to find a more tropical location for dining on Samui.

Next, I’ll mention the staff. Because they really are extra-ordinary at Villa Nalinnadda. But that’s not surprising when you find out that so many of them have 5-star hotel backgrounds. The chef, in particular, has the highest possible pedigree in that he has previously cooked for the Thai Royal Family!

The food they produce here is, to put it simply, excellent. There’s just no other word which could describe it adequately. And the presentation is second to none. Firstly, there’s an amazing 40-dish Asian tapas selection which you can choose from individually, or have any 10 dishes for just 999 Baht. And then there’s the a la carte menu consisting of Thai, International and Fusion, and here are a few examples of particularly recommendable dishes. From the appetisers section, there’s the delicious Grilled King Prawn Mango Skewers with sweet vanilla chili dressing, and then there’s the huge Nalinnadda Appetiser Plate (for 2) comprising pork satays, chicken satays, shrimp cakes, shrimp bruchettas and spring rolls.

And the Thai main course dish of Stir-fried Chicken with cashew nut is one of the best you’ll ever eat. If you’re a steak-lover, then the Grilled Australian Tenderloin served with sauteed vegetables and the chef’s special potato in its jacket will more than satisfy your meaty desires.

But don’t make the error of not leaving room for dessert. That would be a BIG mistake. Especially recommended are the Blueberry Cheesecake and the Jasmine Creme Brulee, so you’ll just have to eat both of them. And you wouldn’t regret it if you did!

So, why go all the way over to Hua Thanon for a meal when there are many great restaurants in the main tourist areas of Chaweng and Lamai? Well, pop in at Villa Nalinnadda for lunch, or a pot of tea or coffee (they serve afternoon tea here with cakes, too) when you’re on a day-trip around the island, and I’ll guarantee that you’ll be back one night for dinner. Especially when you see that the prices are so reasonable. I, for one, would be happy to pay double for what you get here.

And Villa Nalinnadda is definitely a place I’d go with a special person - if I wanted to share a long magic moment, that is.

Source: www.siamdiningguide.com

The restaurant is open from 7:00 am till 10:30 pm
(kitchen). For reservations (recommended) and
further information, telephone 0 7723 3131.

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