Picture this, it’s a sunny day in high season and you’re walking sluggishly along the Rawai seafront. You can see long tail boats bobbing lazily in the ocean, tranquil little islands spotted around and the sandy shore stretching out in front of you. It’s probably humid, hot and a little sweaty but what happens when you’re hungry? You want something healthy, delicious and refreshing with a side of coffee. Where should you go? Well, read on traveller, and let us share with you our top recommendations for finding a yummy, filling healthy restaurant in Rawai.
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Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai
Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai is the place to be if you’ve got a hankering for a healthy restaurant in Rawai. It’s cosy and comfy with dark leather booths and plush chairs inside. Don’t forget to check out the outdoor seating with amazing ocean views and overhead fans to keep you cool in the warmer seasons. Indoors, you also have bar seating right at the window, giving you a fantastic view of the sea and the picturesque long tail boats. If you want a view that is photo worthy, this is the place for you.
Our menu has a whole range of items including the Australian classic banana bread which we are kinda famous for island-wide … not to brag or anything but it’s probably the best banana bread around. We have other Aussie classics such as smashed avo on toast, and ham and cheese sangas which are so dang good!
For those who are looking for a healthy restaurant in Rawai, we’ve got a whole stack of salads that are full of delicious flavours and made even better with our homemade dressings. You just can’t miss our famous Cobb salad or our pumpkin, feta and quinoa salad bowl. For those of you who prefer a little more breakfast style food, we have fresh fruit parfaits, chia pudding, quinoa power bowls and many many more! Plus, we have just added these delicious overnight oats to our menu that you will absolutely love. Come on, you can trust me on this!
You just can’t miss our amazing breakfast burrito which is just stuffed full o monterey jack cheese and zingy tangy salsa for a little Mexican twist. Another customer favourite is our tried and true Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict. RING RING – quick answer the phone, it’s the brekky of your dreams calling. Listen to this: slow cooked pulled pork shoulder on sourdough, poached eggs, apple cider hollandaise, green apple, pomegranate and mint. Are you in love or are you in love? It’s the perfect balance of flavours, of depth, lightness, creaminess and tartness.
Plus, we have a whole pukka range of sandwiches, wraps and bagels that will blow your mind and your tastebuds right outta the water. We have some classic toasties, Italian style paninis, breakfast sandwiches, New York bagels and more.
If you’re a coffee kid, never fear, we are lovers of coffee and we take great pride in how our coffee is made. Our baristas are ridiculously skilled at what they do and we love to add specialty latte art to go the extra mile (don’t forget to snap a pic for insta of course).
To speak quite frankly, Poached is the perfect place for digital nomads to come and work (plus the coffee is amazing and needed, right?) as well as a great place to kick off the day for those going on island hopping trips. For the expats that live locally around Rawai, Naiharn, Kata and Karon areas – we have the best breakfasts and brunches around all for an amazing price. So whether you’re a local, expat, traveller or nomad, we are the best healthy restaurant in Rawai, bar none. Come on, see what you think!
Other contenders for the best healthy restaurant in Rawai
FitGeeks Rawai
FitGeeks is a health-food focused cafe for those who are looking for a super duper healthy restaurant in Rawai. Their smoothie and açai bowls are very impressive. I never joke about a smoothie bowl so I’m dead serious when I say, you MUST try them! Plus they have delicious, vibrant and healthy meals full of protein (meat and vegan), fresh vegetables, and healthy hearty grains. If you’re looking for something super healthy and fresh, then this is a great choice for a healthy restaurant in Rawai
Baan Express
Another amazing option for a healthy restaurant in Rawai is Baan Express! If you’re a lover of mediterranean cuisine, you’ll quickly be a lover of Baan Express. With amazing stuffed pitas and salads, that are packed with flavour and fresh ingredients. They serve amazing hummus and they even sell tahini if you’re looking for that too. We particularly love to pop in for shakshuka eggs when we are missing those flavours.
Home Grain Cafe and Bistro
This one is for our vegan and veggie (and meat loving) homies out there who are looking for a healthy restaurant in Rawai. Home Grain Cafe and Bistro is as legit as they come in terms of flavour and range. We are a sucker for their protein platter, their vegan lasagne and, for those of you who eat a ketogenic diet, we are happy to announce they even have options that are specifically keto! Get yourself down to Soi Sai Yuan in Rawai and check it out!
Rustic and Blue By the Sea
Rustic and Blue by the Sea is the ultimate healthy restaurant in Rawai the is big on flavour, view and vibes. Perched up on a hill with a fantastic sea view and boho style decor, it’s easy on the eyes and on the tastebuds. They definitely serve a bit more of a combo of healthy food and downright unhealthy dishes so whatever you’re in the mood for, they probably have something for you. We are a little obsessed with their warm brie salad, baked cauliflower and their tacos. What’s not to love? Great for date night with your boo, beau or homies.
Viet-Van Phuket
Another Soi Sai Yuan star, Viet-Van features, you guessed it, Vietnamese food! Their pho is delicious, low calorie, and absolutely chock-full of flavour! You can choose from 3 different types of pho. And if that’s not enough, you’ll absolutely want to try their fresh rice paper rolls. You can have them deep fried too if you’re hungry for that. They even have dessert rice paper rolls! Yummm! This one is a weekly staple in our meal rotation schedule. Great for a refreshing, delicious, low cal meal when you’re hungry for a healthy restaurant in Rawai. BOO-YAH!
So, which healthy restaurant in Rawai should you choose?
If we haven’t already made it clear, let me make it crystal…POACHED BREAKFAST CAFE RAWAI is the superstar here! Stunning views, cosy interior, amazing food, fresh ingredients, and categorically the best coffee in town. This is one cafe you will never regret visiting. High season or low, you should choose Poached Breakfast Cafe Rawai when looking for a healthy restaurant in Rawai.
If you liked this blog, why not check out some of our other super recommendations such as The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Coffeehouse in Rawai
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