About Charm Restaurant
Charm Samui is a chef-led spot at the quieter, east end of Fisherman’s Village, set opposite the Riviera Beach Hotel and a short stroll from Bophut Beach. Run by Renata Winters (MasterChef UK), it focuses on Thai dishes with creative Asian-fusion touches, alongside cocktails and a small comfort-food selection. Expect standout signature plates such as blackened miso red snapper and seafood curry served in a coconut.
Highlights
- MasterChef UK founder-host on site
- Blackened miso red snapper signature dish
- Seafood curry served in a coconut
What People Say
Strengths
- Consistently praised food quality, flavour, and careful presentation.
- Warm, attentive hosting—many mention Renata greeting tables personally.
- Signature dishes repeatedly recommended (miso snapper, beef cheek massaman, fondant).
Things to Note
- Opens 2:00pm–11:00pm and is closed on Tuesdays.
- Popular for dinner; reviews frequently advise booking ahead.
- Some guests mention higher prices than nearby local eateries.
Unique Features
- Owned by a MasterChef UK contestant, with “show” signature dishes on the menu.
- Personal, host-led service is a repeated theme in reviews.
Insider Tips
- Order the blackened miso red snapper or coconut seafood curry early.
- Finish with the MasterChef chocolate fondant—commonly highlighted in reviews.
- Aim for an early evening table for a calmer Fisherman’s Village setting.
Cuisine
Location
8 8, Haad, Fisherman’s Village, (East End Fisherman’s Village, 2 Thanon Laan Thong ตำบล บ่อผุด อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84320, Thailand
Bophut Beach
