Nathon · Night Markets
Nathon Night Food Market
A small daily evening food market on Nathon's main street, almost entirely local and reportedly the cheapest place to eat on the island. Grilled skewers, som tam and grilled fish from about 17:00-22:00. Combines perfectly with a west-coast sunset.
- Free
- Nathon
- under an hour
- Checked 25 Sept
Insider tips
- Arrive just before sunset for the freshest batches
- A full dinner can cost only 100-200 THB
- Almost no tourists, a real local experience
- Pair with sunset at the pier
The story
The Nathon night food market sets up every evening along the main street of Nathon, Samui's west-coast port town. Unlike the tourist walking streets, this market serves local families, workers and fishermen, and guides describe it as the cheapest eating on the island: a full dinner of grilled pork skewers (10-15 THB each), som tam made to order, grilled corn with coconut butter, pad krapow or whole grilled fish typically costs 100-200 THB per person. Recent schedule sources list it daily from about 16:30 or 17:00 to 22:00.
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The atmosphere is simple and functional rather than picturesque. A popular combination: watch the sunset from Nathon pier, Lipa Noi or Taling Ngam, then come here for dinner. Entry is free; bring cash in small notes, as card payment is essentially nonexistent.
Nathon is about 30-40 minutes by road from Chaweng; songthaews run to the pier area.
Good to know
- Daily, about 16:30–22:00; some stalls stay open until 23:00. Tuesday is often the busiest night.
- Free
- under an hour
- Just before sunset to watch stalls set up and get the freshest food
- Weather can affect the experience
- Family friendly: Yes
- Good for groups: Yes
Regular events here
Plan a visit
Free route: you go by your own scooter, car or on foot and we work out the order. Private tour: a local driver picks you up and takes you.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 · 8 sources
Sources and last check
- Last checked
- 25 Sept 2026
- What was checked
- Details checked 25 Sept 2026
- Next check due
- September 2027
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