Celebrated table

Saffron

Saffron, a Thai restaurant at Banyan Tree Samui in Ko Samui, serves traditional Thai dishes with a modern twist. Michelin Recommended 2026.

The story

Saffron Thai Restaurant in Ko Samui: Michelin Recommended 2026

Saffron is a Thai restaurant at Banyan Tree Samui, 99/9 Mu 4, Maret, Ko Samui, 84310, Thailand. The Michelin Guide Thailand listed it as Recommended in 2026, and it is the signature Thai restaurant of the Banyan Group.

Traditional Thai with a modern edge

The menu pairs traditional Thai dishes with a modern twist, alongside newer creations. Saffron began as a simple curry house and has grown into the restaurant it is today. The name refers to the spice, which the restaurant says takes about 75,000 flowers to produce a single pound.

Room and atmosphere

The dining room has what the restaurant describes as understated yet refined elegance. Air conditioning, outdoor seating, parking and wheelchair access are available. The dress code is smart casual, and the We're Smart Green Guide awarded Saffron 3 Radishes in 2026.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Michelin
Recomended
Recomended
2026
We're Smart Green Guide
3 Radishes
3 Radishes

Ambience

A glimpse inside

Details

At a glance

Michelin 2026 — Recomended
We're Smart Green Guide 2026 — 3 Radishes
Cuisines Thai
Services Air Conditioning, Outdoor Seating, Parking, Wheelchair Access

History

On the record

Location

Find us

Banyan Tree Samui, 99/9 Mu 4, Maret, Ko Samui, 84310, Thailand
Ko Samui, Thailand
+66 77 915 333
samui@banyantree.com
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