where to eat and drink in Mae Haad

Mae Haad is your arrival point to Koh Tao and is where Master Divers is located too. We are right next door to the Songserm Pier, just south of the main pier and on every map. The majority of our divers choose to stay in one of the many resorts close by. There’s a wide range of places to eat and drink in the area and we have listed some just to get you started.

	Papaya Salad and Chicken Sticks Som Tam is a Thai Salad made from papaya and includes nuts and shrimps – very tasty and cheap – just 40B. BBQ chicken sticks are sold here too – we think they are the best on the island and at 20B make for bargain addition to your salad. To find the stand walk towards town with the sea on your left – don’t worry the dogs will come with you !
	tattoo bar Tattoo Bar is right next door to Master Divers. It offers’ a great range of food from Thai and British style meat pies to Indian, Mexican and Pizza! Pool tables are there for your entertainment and the atmosphere is always welcoming!
	Whitening This lovely midrange restaurant is on the beach and serves Asian influenced seafood and fish dishes’ with a great selection of Thai favourites too. The cocktails are lovely and the mood is always chilled. To find Whitening, leave Master Divers with the sea on your left and walk just a few minutes north towards the main town.
	Bam Bam Bam Bam is just mins from Master Divers, simply walk away from Master Divers with the ocean on your left and then walk up the hill (first right) and you will find this simple eatery on the right hand size. The food is cheap and tasty Thai, the portions are large and the menu is extensive. They will deliver to Master Divers too – just make sure you drop off one of our re-usable take-away boxes with them when you place your order !
	Zest and Cappuccino These two bakeries are on the left hand side of the road heading up the hill from the 7-11. They both serve the usual bakery style food, have newspapers and tables from which you can watch the world go by.
	Moov At MOOV you'll find a relaxed atmosphere amidst an enchanted setting… From chill out couches with a twist to the magical tree-deck and Moroccan-inspired touches throughout, MOOV promotes a carefree and whimsical vibe all to the soundtrack of resident DJ Absolud, whose funky uplifting house keeps everybody in motion. A delicious Tapas menu is now being served here too, eat alone or in a group for a fantastic experience! To find Moov simply walk away from Master Divers with the ocean on your left and then walk up the hill (first right) and then take your first right again.
	DOLPHIN LOUNGE Dolphin Lounge sits right next door to Master Divers, serves a range of Thai food and have a lovely beach deck too.
	Safari grill Safari grill is a great place for meat lovers – they serve pizza too and you will find them on the right hand side of the road leading up the hill from the 7-11.
	Chinese Noodle Soup A quick, cheap and tasty bowl of noodle soup can be found in this little nook. Walk up the road from the 7-11, almost to the top of the hill and you will find this non-descript cafe almost next to Thai Art Tattoo.
	Food Market Right at the very top of the hill you will find a petrol station on the main road. Next to this you’ll find a range of stands and a Korean BBQ spot too. It’s cheap and tasty!
	Safety Stop Pub Safety stop is probably one of the oldest pubs on Koh Tao and is right by the Seatran Pier. Just walk passed the 7-11 with the sea on your left – you can’t miss it. It serves a huge range of beer and cider and in many cases is one of the only spots to stock you favourite brand. The food is filling and has a wide range of home delights too.
	Cafe Del Sol Serving a huge range or food and drink – this place is good for breakfast, lunch or dinner and it has free WiFi too. A great hangout and people watch spot too. You’ll find this on the corner, up the hill from Safety Stop on the left.
	Dolce Vita Upscale pizza and pasta, walk up the road from Safety Stop and you will find it on your right hand side.
	Reef Bar Reef Bar has recently become a popular hangout and has a wide and very varied range of food. Pool tables, TVs and cold drinks provide entertainment. You’ll often find quite a few of the team in here! It’s up the hill from Safey Stop, towards the top on the right hand side.
	Captain Nemos Pool Hall If you fancy shooting some pool then head to Nemos. Just up the hill from Safety Stop on the left hand side.
	Prannees Prannees is all Thai food. Its popular and always busy. The food is tasty and cheap. They play movies too – so you can chill, eat and watch your favourite blockbuster too. To find this spot walk down one of the lanes that leads off passed Dive Supply – which is pretty much next to Safety Stop.
	Lung Pae Restaurant This is currently one of our favourite restaurants although it’s not in Mae Haad. Its perched on the top of Koh Tao with stunning views from an airy terrace. The food is excellent. They serve a full range of Thai food but we usually go there for what has to be the best steak on the island ! They offer a free return taxi service – just pop in and we can book it for you or call 086 287 1039.