Verified September 2026
Goku Izakaya in Lamai is a casual izakaya restaurant for sushi, small plates, and quick bites at budget prices. Reviewers praise the fresh salmon, made-to-order rolls, and value for money, but some say waits can be long at the night market stand. It offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, alcohol, free street parking, and card payments.
Is Goku Izakaya worth visiting?
Goku Izakaya is a casual, cozy izakaya restaurant in Lamai for people who want sushi and small plates without paying resort prices. The food gets strong praise for freshness, especially salmon and sushi, and reviewers repeatedly mention good value for money. It offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and no-contact delivery, plus alcohol, beer, and hard liquor. Free street parking is available, and it accepts reservations and cards. A few diners liked the made-to-order pace, but others said waits can be long at the night market stand.
What people love
- +Fresh sushi and salmon are the most praised items in reviews
- +Offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and no-contact delivery
- +Accepts reservations, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments
- +Free street parking is available
- +Alcohol, beer, and hard liquor are listed
Good to know
- !Some reviewers report long waits for food at the night market stand
- !The experience can feel slower if you are ordering with people from other stalls
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Location
F29X+G6G, Tambon Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, ThailandView on Google Maps →
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