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Big Buddha Cafe (BBC)

14/22 Moo 5 Ban Plai Leam, Bophut, Koh Samui, Thailand
+6677425089
Ranked #20 of 67 restaurants in Bophut
4.0 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
Price range: INR280 - INR1,120
Cuisines: International, New Zealand, Pizza & Pasta, Thai
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

...... is what you get at BBC! A stunning sunset - a relaxed atmosphere and gorgeous food .... not much more one can ask for! If you have not been to BBC while on Samui - you missed out on something excellent!!!

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW via mobile

Pizza was yum! Cocktails went down well. Mussels were nice, and its a child friendly place. Generally great atmosphere and amazing views!

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London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

This is a beautiful restaurant and had amazing views. Food was excellent and good price. Fantastic views at sunset

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Epping, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

The restaurant terrace is right next to the beach with fantastic views across the bay and great sunset views when the weather obliges. I've tried Thai dishes, Western dishes and freshly caught seafood there, always well cooked and at reasonable prices. Service is good. Very pleasant ambience and spotlessly clean washrooms.

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gribbz
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

We dined here with family and while the food was ok it was the view that made our evening. It has been refurbished since we last visited Samui in 2008 and with the renovations we felt that it has lost some of its charm. We also noted that it was considerably more expensive than 4yrs ago. Service was warm and... More

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Nelson, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Ate here three times. Reliably good food and service. Good spot to watch the sun go down (after a cheap beer and nuts next door at the Sunset Cafe). Varied menu of European and Thai food. Very attentive but discreet service. A well run, good quality place to eat.

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Thornton Beach
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Sunday roast is great and the rest of the menu is good too. A friend had roast chicken which was delicious, tender and succulent. Only problem I went the next sunday ordered the chicken and it was dry and flavorious. That won't put me off as I know how it should be for next time. Lovely location on the water... More

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bbcsamui, Owner at Big Buddha Cafe (BBC), responded to this review
2 April 2012

Dear Tezza. Thank you for writing a review. I apologise if the second roast chicken was not as good as the first. Getting consistency in this business is extremely difficult and especially when my chief “farang food” cook is away on holiday. I obviously need to check the quality control more effectively. Thanks again and I look forward to seeing... More

Vasto, Italy
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012 via mobile

You can enjoy a beautiful view on the sea while eating. Rice with crab and prawn noodles were very very very good! Service ok

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west midlands
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

the evening we went to BBC was cloudy so the sunset was not the best.The owner actually came and apologised for the lack of view of the sunset.He was very nice and chatted to us,the food was very good and the restaurant very clean and modern.

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Koh Samui, Thailand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

This is my family's favourite restaurant to go to. The Thai food is fantastic and very good value for money. They do take out or eat in and it is extremely child friendly. Plasma tv screens offer the latest live football and rugby fixtures in a way that is discreet so as not to disturb people like myself who is... More

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