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Zazen Restaurant

177, Moo 1, Tambon Bophut | Koh Samui ; Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
+66-077-430-345
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Ranked #6 of 91 restaurants in Bophut
Price range: $26 - $39
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night, Dessert
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Melbourne, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

We have eaten at Zazen every time we have gone to Samui because the food, ambiance and staff are all so wonderful. I am gluten intolerant and they are amazing at catering to my needs and have eaten lots of different things from the menu without any issues. They are attentive, genuinely caring and look after your every need. The... More

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Los Angeles, California
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41 reviews 41 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

The food is of an outstanding quality and is extremely tasty. As this is a fine dining restaurant the prices are high but you certainly get what you pay for. We tried both Thai and international dishes and they were both delicious. The desserts are beautifully decorated and very much worth keeping some room for. The atmosphere and view are... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

We were staying just up the road at the Hansar hotel so we decided to try Zazen. The hotel that is the home for the restaurant is stunning and the views from the restaurant were also really nice. The menu was good, with some unusual twists on there but the service we found very slow - it was probably 10-15... More

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Bairnsdale
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

The food in the restaurant is equal to any I have had. Experienced travellers tell you not to eat in the resort you are staying at but this is an exception. We didn't want to eat anywhere else on the island.

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Hong Kong, China
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

I stayed at the hotel and had a few of my meals (dinner, lunch and in-betweens) here when I was too lazy to head out for food. In summary, this is at most a nice, casual (if overpriced) restaurant and nowhere close to "fine-dining" standards. Pros: 1. Great mediterranean ambience 2. Food can be served at the bar / pool... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

Great dinner at sunset, with lovely and stylish looking staff. Great venue in park- like setting, ideal for romantic evening.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

I came with my husband on the final night of our stay after an internet search. The first thing you notice is the amazing setting. Beautiful and extensive grounds and lighting make this the perfect setting, particularly for a romantic or special occasion. It also has lovely sea views although as we did not book in advance we missed out!... More

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Phuket
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10 restaurant reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

The setting is amazing & I loved the warm Moroccan interior design, but the food was a real let down...almost all of the meat (duck & veal) dishes we ordered were very average & tough. Although the Ox cheek dish was good. I could not personally eat any of the shellfish dishes due to allergies but friends that could complained... More

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Manama, Bahrain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

We went there on a very special night for us, we were celebrating! At the beginning the, service was really slow and the waitress didn't understand what we were saying. Soon after things changed, I guess they were very crowded for the day. Service became better and we got some big nice smiles. The food was amazing, not something I... More

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Zazen_FBM, Guest Relations Manager at Zazen Restaurant, responded to this review
June 12, 2013

Dear Rana R. Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We are proud that you chose the Zazen Restaurant for your celebrations and that we could make the evening a special one for you even tough the start was a bit slow. We are aware that the greeting as well as the welcoming and the first few moments such... More

New York City, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

After being in Thailand for 15 days, we finally found this restaurant! Words can not describe how amazing this restaurant is. The GM from our hotel (The Four Seasons) insisted we had to eat here and it was his favorite restaurant on the island. We are so happy we listened to him and only wish we had found out about... More

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Zazen_FBM, Guest Relations Manager at Zazen Restaurant, responded to this review
June 12, 2013

Dear lauren g, Thank you very much for your comment on tripadvisor.com, we highly appreciate and value our customers feedback on our restaurant. We have already shared you compliments and comments with our entire kitchen and restaurant team, its very motivating for all of us to feel the appreciation for our service we provide. We are very pleased that we... More

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