Because Koh Tao is a tiny island in the midst of the sea, there are several seafood restaurants around that provide fresh fish. The catch of the day may even be displayed in full view, enabling you to choose your fish before it is prepared to your liking.
Mackerel, barracuda, trevally, pomfret, shark, long-tail tuna, Black marlin, sailfish, rainbow runner, cobia, rays, various snappers, and a variety of groupers may all be found in the Gulf. The most significant commercial species in this region are king mackerel and squid.
At night, you're likely to see the faraway green lights dotting the ocean line. These are the shells of squid. Jigging is a technique for catching squid that involves tossing unbaited metal jig lures into the sea. The squid is attracted to these lures, which get entangled in the spikes, causing the squid to be dragged on board.
This kind of fishing may be done on a small scale by inshore fishermen who use tiny boats. They hunt at night and have a system of lights on their ships that attract night squid to the jigs they have in the water. There are so many squid fishing boats in the Gulf of Thailand, according to legend, that these extraterrestrial lights may be seen from space!
Squid is used in a wide range of meals on the island, from dried squid at the dock to a snack at a modest restaurant to spicy fried and unusual delicacies in fine dining places.
One of the greatest things about Koh Tao and much of Thailand is that every meal can be turned into a seafood dish. Simple fried rice with prawns and curry may provide an element from the sea. Seafood may be found in every area of the island, from inexpensive family-run local eateries to high-end restaurants.
Barracuda is one of the most popular seafood restaurants on Koh Tao. The restaurant offers delectable Thai-fusion seafood dishes such as barracuda and tuna. The restaurant's signature dish is the All-In Platter, although vegetarians may select from a diverse menu as well.
Breeze Koh Tao provides modern casual eating at a fantastic value, catering to everyone's culinary preferences and moods throughout the day and into the evening. Tantalize your taste buds with the fresh seafood dishes using only the freshest ingredients. All of the seafood is sourced from local fishermen and sustainable seafood suppliers.
Outstanding authentic Thai seafood where the owner is a fisherman by trade and brings back his daily catch for the chef. Needless to say, it has a great reputation. It is situated on what looks like the roof of an abandoned building but worth the mission to get there.
The Gallery offers a variety of genuine Thai cuisine with real aromatic spice and flavour in Koh Tao's first and only Photo Gallery, which features aerial, terrestrial, and underwater photos. Traditional recipes, as well as a great variety of meals, are prepared using only the best fish, meat, the freshest ingredients, and a generous dose of love.
What better place to try new seafood than on this beautiful island surrounded by water? A place where you can find a wide variety of fish, as well as a wide range of meals and prices to suit any budget. Because fish is such an important part of the local cuisine, it's a no-brainer to eat seafood or go fishing whilst on Koh Tao.
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