Nee Papaya Thai BBQ
นีปาปายา
A popular budget Thai restaurant at the end of Walking Street, where seafood is grilled by weight and the Thai salads and stir-fries are authentic. Often full at dinner in peak season.
Located down a lane off the end of Walking Street on Koh Lipe, beside a 7-Eleven, this is one of the island's most backpacker-friendly budget Thai restaurants. The signature is charcoal-grilled seafood, picked from the ice counter at the entrance and priced by weight. Other dishes include mieang pla pao (grilled fish with lettuce and rice noodles to wrap), spicy stir-fried clams, green papaya salad and stir-fried morning glory. There are plenty of vegetarian options. It is a simple open-air eatery, and in peak season dinner fills up fast, so arrive early. Staff have limited English, so you can just point at the menu to order. Prices are affordable, and seafood is charged separately by weight. It is a short walk from the pier.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 9:00-23:30
Nearby sights
- Walking Street, Koh Lipe
- Pattaya Beach, Koh Lipe
- Sunrise Beach
- Ko Kra
- Sunset Beach
- Chado Cliff Viewpoint
- Ko Jabang
- Ko Hin Ngam