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

This is a food court inside a supermarket, and that's exactly what you should want. It's located in the Lotus complex in Bo Put, and the appeal is simple: a plate of Thai food for very little money while you're already shopping. No need to cross the whole island for that.

Order well, and you'll eat well. Basil rice is consistently praised, Hainanese chicken rice is still good, and sushi for 10 baht a piece is the reason regulars keep coming back. I'd advise against the Pad Thai, as it's generated the most complaints. The seating is the usual plastic and Formica arrangement, and it can get quite crowded at lunchtime. However, the whole place is much quieter than it used to be, so you rarely have to fight for a table. There's a children's play area right next to the dining room—ideal if you're traveling with young children and need forty minutes of peace and quiet.