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

Come here if you're craving familiar dishes. The menu focuses more on comfort food than adventurous fare – and that's precisely what makes it so appealing. After a few days in the island heat and boat trips, many simply long for something familiar and a cool drink, and that's exactly what makes this place so popular.

It's a delight at any time of day. In the morning, after a day at the beach, enjoy a coffee and a smoothie; in the evening, after sunset, have a proper meal with cocktails. Live music transforms the restaurant into a popular meeting place in the evenings – a reason to go, or not. Prices are mid-range, reasonable for Koh Lipe, where nothing is cheap.

Those who prefer a quieter atmosphere should arrive early. Walking Street fills up as the evening progresses, and tables near the street are exposed to the constant foot traffic. Midday is the quietest time.