KHẢI Restaurant
Description
The standout dishes are the lemongrass steamed crab (firm meat, not mushy – a low bar that somehow many places fail to clear), black pepper crab, and the grilled scallops with spring onion butter and peanuts. The coconut-sautéed mudsnails are worth ordering if you see them on the menu. Sit outside for the sea breeze; the open garden seating with shade trees makes this comfortable even on warm evenings.
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Insider Tip
Order the lemongrass steamed crab and the grilled scallops together - both are consistently praised and give you a good read on the kitchen's strengths without overcomplicating your order.
Pros
- **Fresh seafood you can select yourself** - pick from the live tanks so there's no guessing about quality
- **Food arrives fast** - consistently under 5 minutes even for large groups
- **Friendly, attentive family service** - multiple large group visits mention the warmth specifically
- **Beach-adjacent setting with sea breeze** - open-air seating under trees keeps it cool and comfortable
- **Food arrives fast** - consistently under 5 minutes even for large groups
- **Friendly, attentive family service** - multiple large group visits mention the warmth specifically
- **Beach-adjacent setting with sea breeze** - open-air seating under trees keeps it cool and comfortable
Cons
- Not in the Old Town - you'll need a taxi or motorbike to get here from the ancient town center
- Sunset hours get busy, so walk-ins with a large group may face a wait for tables
- Sunset hours get busy, so walk-ins with a large group may face a wait for tables
Best For
Groups, Families, Ocean view, Budget
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