Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

What makes this place so valuable is the clock. Open from 10 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week, without a single day off. On an island where kitchens close when they please and boat schedules disrupt your appetite, that's more important than any menu I could describe.

It's both a restaurant and a café, so you can stop by for a coffee and a light snack in the late morning or enjoy a leisurely dinner at nine o'clock in the evening after a day on the water. Prices are mid-range, which on Phi Phi means you pay island prices, not resort prices. It's this consistency that keeps guests coming back – throughout the day, with a diverse clientele.

During peak season, I'd go earlier than you think. From November to April, the island is packed, and you can tell in every good restaurant. I recommend a late lunch, around 3 pm, if you want to get a table without waiting.