LUCKY TREE RESTAURANT ( ครัวตะวันรุ่ง )

A friendly, family-run spot on Klong Khong Road, Lucky Tree does the kind of homestyle Thai cooking travelers come back for. It’s an open‑air, roadside restaurant with simple tables, sea breeze drifting in from Khlong Khong Beach, and plates moving fast from wok to table. Regulars rave about the rich Massaman curry set, fragrant Panang, and well‑seasoned stir‑fries; seafood fans go straight for the grilled fish when it’s on. Portions are generous and prices are easy on the wallet, so it’s an easy dinner call after a day on the sand. If you’re craving a change-up, they also do a solid Greek salad and a few Western comfort dishes alongside the Thai staples, plus fresh fruit shakes and cold beers. It fills up around dinner, so come early if you want a table without waiting, or call ahead for takeaway. Practicalities: you’ll find it on Route 4245 in Khlong Khong (876 Moo 2, Sala Dan, Ko Lanta, Krabi 81150), roughly between Long Beach and Klong Nin. Open daily 10am–9:30pm. Phone: +66 82 904 4521. Last checked March 2026.