Hornbill Restaurant, part of Cape Kudu Hotel on Koh Yao Noi, offers Thai and international cuisine crafted from fresh island ingredients.

OVERVIEW

Hornbill Restaurant offers relaxed island dining with a touch of elegance. We serve both Thai and international dishes, using fresh ingredients sourced from local fishermen and markets on Koh Yao Noi. Guests can always expect comforting flavors, colorful presentation, and generous portions.

AMBIENCE

The atmosphere at Hornbill Restaurant is calm and welcoming. The design reflects the natural beauty of Koh Yao Noi with lots of wood, rattan, and soft white tones. Open windows let in sunlight and sea air, giving a feeling of dining outdoors even when you’re inside. The décor is simple but elegant—nothing too formal, just comfortable and charming, in true island style.

Whether for a quiet breakfast, a family lunch, or a romantic dinner by the sea, it’s a place where guests feel relaxed and connected to the surroundings. The restaurant also has a cozy bar where guests can enjoy cocktails, wine, or a cold beer while watching the sunrise or the hornbills flying by.

MUST TRY

Southern Crab Curry

FOOD

The menu at Hornbill Restaurant celebrates both Thai and international comfort food prepared with care and creativity. Guests can start the day with a breakfast buffet featuring tropical fruits, fresh juices, baked goods, and à la carte classics like eggs benedict and Thai-style omelets.

For lunch and dinner, the kitchen offers a variety of dishes including fresh salads, grilled fish, Thai curries, pasta, and hearty burgers. Local ingredients such as seafood play a central role in many dishes, while imported meats and cheeses add a touch of European flair. Every plate is designed to reflect the relaxed island lifestyle; simple, beautiful, and full of flavor.

PRICING

THB 400++ to THB 700++

ABOUT CHEF

Chef Pawares Kulphaichit brings over 25 years of culinary experience that bridges the flavors of East and West. A proud Thai chef who spent more than a decade working in Sydney, Australia, Chef Pawares blends his deep knowledge of traditional Thai cuisine with international techniques and presentation. His cooking style is creative yet authentic, focusing on the freshness of local ingredients and balanced, vibrant flavors.

After returning to Thailand, he has led kitchens in Bangkok and across the country as Head Chef and Executive Chef, combining his passion for Thai ingredients with a modern, global approach. At Hornbill Restaurant, Chef Pawares continues to share his philosophy of honest food; simple, flavorful, and inspired by both his Thai roots and his years abroad.