Basilicom

Basilicom is an Israeli and Mediterranean restaurant in Chaweng serving traditional home-style cooking inspired by family recipes. Since opening in 2009, it has become a favourite for both residents and returning visitors looking for authentic flavours that are difficult to find elsewhere on Koh Samui.

The menu celebrates the classics, with creamy hummus, falafel, shakshuka, grilled kebabs, schnitzel and freshly baked pita sitting alongside Mediterranean salads, slow-cooked dishes and homemade desserts. Recipes stay true to their roots, letting familiar flavours take centre stage rather than reinventing traditional favourites.

The dining room has the comfortable feel of a neighbourhood restaurant where people settle in over generous plates and take their time. Families gather around larger tables, friends share mezze before moving on to grilled specialities, and it's not unusual to hear several different languages being spoken as guests return for another meal during their holiday.

More than fifteen years after opening, Basilicom has built its reputation through consistency rather than trends. If you're craving authentic Israeli and Mediterranean food on Koh Samui, it's one of those restaurants that people recommend because they've already been back themselves.