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All Thailand Amphoe Ko Kut Treepod Restaurant
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Treepod Restaurant

Eat like a bird in a bamboo nest.

Amphoe Ko Kut, Thailand

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The Treepod Restaurant on the island of Koh Kood, Thailand, may be the only eatery in the world where the servers wear harnesses.

Diners must make a short trek through the island’s beachside rainforest to reach their “pod.” These egg-shaped, handmade structures are built by a resident craftsman from locally sourced bamboo and rattan, and resemble the nests of native birds. The pods are hoisted by electric cables 36 feet in the air to float among the rainforest canopy. Patrons enjoy unobstructed views of the Gulf of Thailand while their waiter soars through the massang trees on zip-lines with their food. Much of the menu is sourced from the eco-resort’s organic garden, featuring Thai classics, seafood, and fresh fruit platters.

The real-life dreamscape is the brainchild of Graham Grant, manager of Soneva Kiri Resort, which owns the Treepod Restaurant. The eco-resort is true to its nature, sourcing its building materials locally and banning imported bottled water. Koh Kood is a large and sparsely populated island, allowing visitors to spend some alone time with the birds, like birds themselves.

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Treetop diners do not have to stay at the Soneva Kiri. Call in advance to make sure a pod is available for you: +66 82 208 8888. 

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Treepod Restaurant
110 หมู่ 4 Tambon Ko Kut
Amphoe Ko Kut, 23000
Thailand
11.697059, 102.531324
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