THE BOX - Restaurant

On Koh Lipe’s Walking Street, THE BOX is the island’s go‑to for proper Spanish flavors when you need a break from curry and barbecue. The setting is cool and compact — a contemporary space built from recycled shipping containers — with warm wood, soft lighting and the thrum of holiday chatter drifting in from the lane. The kitchen leans Mediterranean with confidence: classic Spanish tapas to share, silky tortilla, bravas with a paprika kick, croquetas, jamón ibérico, and paella cooked to order for the table. Pair it with a cocktail or a glass from their selection of imported wines; it’s the kind of place where a leisurely graze easily turns into dinner. Portions are sized for sharing, so bring a friend and order across the menu. Open daily from late morning through the evening, it works just as well for a lazy lunch as it does a post‑beach dinner. You’ll find it mid‑Walking Street, an easy wander from both Pattaya and Sunrise beaches — look for the black‑and‑wood facade and the buzz around the door.