Koh Tao eats
No Grab. No Uber Eats. Just chat apps, landmarks, and a scooter with your name on it. Here’s the whole system, in six steps.
Step 1
There’s no Grab or Uber Eats here — you order straight from the source. Message the restaurant directly, call them (very old-school, still works), or ask your hotel or a local delivery runner. Most places are used to this and reply fast.
Step 2
Keep it stupid simple. Menus usually live on Instagram or Google Maps — can’t find one? Ask, and many places will send photos or a PDF.
Hi, can I order delivery? 1 chicken pad thai, 1 mango shake. Deliver to [your location].
Step 3
Proper addresses barely exist on the island. Send a Google Maps pin, or anchor yourself to a landmark — “near 7-Eleven Sairee”, “next to XYZ resort”. If your directions suck, your food might go on a scenic island tour before reaching you.
Step 4
They’ll reply with the total, an estimated delivery time, and sometimes a delivery fee — usually 50–100 baht. Cash is king. Some places take transfers, but don’t assume.
Step 5
Twenty to thirty minutes if you’re close, 45–60 or more when it’s busy or you’re far. Rain turns the island into chaos — expect delays and order before you’re starving.
Step 6
Your food rolls up on a scooter — they’ll usually call or message when they’re nearby. Meet them outside; it makes life easier for everyone. Enjoy!
Six steps, zero apps, one very full belly.
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