Raw · Fire · Rhythm
The Menu
MediterrAsian. An island supper club.
Food · Drinks
I · The Raw Bar
Fresh is not the same as best. Ike jime, aged in house.
Crudo & Sashimi
the cleanest thing we do
Hamachi Ponzu 520
Dry-aged yellowtail, yuzu ponzu, truffle oil, pickled chilli.
Babou Ceviche 550
Red snapper, ruby pomelo, fresh mango purée, salmon roe, chilled citrus emulsion.
Cucumber Sunomono 550
Salmon, tuna, local fish, asparagus, yuzu peel, sunomono jelly, salmon roe, yuzu ponzu.
Salmon Miso Aburi 620
Torched Norwegian salmon, sweet white miso, toasted sesame, chive oil.
Tuna Tataki 520
Seared rare, mango, yuzu ponzu, sesame, mustard seed, fresh chilli.
Bluefin Tuna (3 pc) 820
The fatty cut, deep and rich. Wasabi, soy, nothing else.
Yellowfin Tuna (5 pc) 550
Lean and clean, cut a little thinner. Wasabi, soy, nothing else.
Hamachi (3 pc) 520
Rich, firm, faintly sweet. Wasabi, soy, nothing else.
Salmon (3 pc) 320
Silken, Norwegian, cut across the grain. Wasabi, soy, nothing else.
Catch of the Day (5 pc) 480
Choose trevally, red snapper, grouper or golden snapper
Caught in the Samui sea, sliced thin to order.
Nigiri
by the piece, or by the set
Signature Nigiri (10 pc) 1,900
Bluefin, hamachi, hokkaido scallop, red prawn, foie gras, eel.
Premium Nigiri (8 pc) 1,600
Grouper, flounder fin, salmon, tuna, chutoro, octopus.
House Nigiri (6 pc) 1,200
Red snapper, trevally, salmon, tuna, golden snapper, octopus.
Samui Nigiri (4 pc) 460
Trevally, grouper, red snapper, golden snapper, three caviars.
Salmon Caviar Nigiri 220
Torched salmon, salmon roe, black caviar.
Hamachi Truffle Nigiri 280
Yellowtail, black truffle sauce, red caviar.
Tiger Prawn Nigiri 180
Tiger prawn, sweet potato, black caviar, chilli.
Engawa Spicy Aburi 220
Torched halibut fin, black caviar, spicy radish.
Foie Gras Nigiri 390
Torched foie gras, sweet mango, red caviar.
Sashimi Tastings
the cabinet first, then one fish at a time
Signature Dry-Aged Sashimi (24 pc) 2,500
Eight cuts, chosen on the day, plated for the table.
Premium Dry-Aged Sashimi (18 pc) 1,600
Salmon, bluefin, yellowfin, trevally, red snapper, scallop.
House Dry-Aged Sashimi (12 pc) 1,200
Red prawn, golden snapper, trevally, bluefin. Four cuts, one board.
Maguro Tasting (6 pc) 1,200
Akami, chutoro and otoro, served in ascending richness.
Salmon Tasting (12 pc) 1,200
Norwegian salmon, four cuts, top loin, belly, loin, second cut.
Signature Rolls
where the counter shows off
Spicy Tuna (4 pc) 490
Tuna, cream cheese, asparagus, sesame, flying fish roe.
Tuna Tobiko (8 pc) 520
Tuna, crab stick, cream cheese, cucumber, prawn and salmon roe, tempura crisp.
Babou Selection (5 pc) 480
Salmon, spiced cod roe, asparagus, flying fish roe.
Crunchy Tempura (4 pc) 480
Tiger prawn tempura, avocado, prawn roe, mayonnaise, crisp crumb.
Unagi Avocado (4 pc) 520
Eel, salmon, prawn tempura, avocado, salmon roe, mayonnaise, sweet soy.
Otoro Negi (4 pc) 520
Minced bluefin belly, spring onion, salmon roe, warm rice, nori.
Hamachi Saikyo (6 pc) 620
Yellowtail, shiso, pickled radish, saikyo yuzu, pickled wasabi.
Wagyu Tama (6 pc) 690
Kagoshima A4 wagyu, cured egg yolk, soy, fresh black truffle, tempura crisp.
Snapper Yuzu (6 pc) 490
Red snapper, avocado, shiso, saikyo yuzu dressing.
Salmon Trio (5 pc) 540
Salmon three ways, spring onion, black flying fish roe.
Aburi Foie Gras (4 pc) 520
Torched salmon, foie gras, hokkaido scallop, prawn roe, tempura crisp.
Babou Maki (5 pc) 490
Cucumber, asparagus, pickled radish, four sashimi cuts on top.
Avocado & Mango (6 pc) vg 460
Avocado, mango, asparagus, cucumber, raspberry mayonnaise, sesame.
Tropical Maki (5 pc) vg 420
Island fruit, avocado, cucumber, raspberry mayonnaise, seaweed powder.
Spicy Garden Maki (5 pc) vg 380
Plant based protein, avocado, asparagus, chilli threads, sesame.
Salmon Raclette (6 pc) 690
Salmon roll, molten raclette poured over the top.
II · Small Plates & Greens
Somewhere between the first drink and the fire, the table stops being polite about sharing.
Tapas
small, loud, and gone quickly
Tuna Crumpet 380
Crisp potato stack, raw tuna, horseradish, spring onion.
Snapper Tartlet 390
Cured snapper, ponzu emulsion, pickled radish, cured tobiko.
Stuffed Wings 360
Chicken wings stuffed with calamari and prawn, chilli honey mustard, crisp jicama.
Sea Salt Edamame 220
Steamed green soybeans, cracked black pepper, toasted sesame, lime.
Sweet Potato Fries 250
Golden sweet potato, fried hard, crisp edges, nothing else.
Truffle Croquette 450
Hand-cut potato, fresh black truffle, parmesan, truffle mayonnaise.
Spicy Gyoza 280
Pan-fried chicken gyoza, chilli sauce and teriyaki glaze, sesame.
Chicken Karaage 280
Marinated chicken thigh, fried crisp, spiced mayonnaise, lemon.
Tempura Mori 480
Tiger prawn and seasonal vegetables, tempura, sea salt, lemon.
Miso Crisp 350
Choose salmon or prawn
Fried crisp, spicy miso, seaweed powder, lime.
Wakame 220
Wakame, sesame dressing, cucumber ribbons, toasted white sesame.
Tuna Brioche 420
Fresh tuna, lime mayonnaise, warm brioche, cracked pepper.
Greens
relief between the cold and the fire
Bijin Tomato v 350
Queen, bijin and golden tomato, feta, green apple, dukkah, smoked balsamic.
Green Goddess 450
Romaine, avocado, snow peas, asparagus, anchovy dressing, parmesan.
Ruby Pomelo 320
Pomelo, fennel, mint, dill, orange dressing, nam jim.
Watermelon & Feta v 320
Watermelon, feta, rocket, mint, pickled radish, lemon dressing.
Avocado & Greens vg 420
Ripe avocado, mixed leaves, citrus dressing, toasted seeds.
Wagyu & Avocado 560
Roasted Kagoshima A4, avocado, cream cheese, mixed leaves, olive oil, balsamic glaze.
Sashimi Garden 480
Choose tuna or salmon
Avocado, mixed leaves, micro herbs.
Burrata Caprese v 580
Puglian burrata, queen, bijin and golden tomato, Thai basil, olive oil.
Sides
what the grill asks for
Grilled Asparagus 320
Charred asparagus, aged parmesan, butter crumbs, chilli oil.
Mashed Potato v 280
Konbu brown butter, spring onion, chive, flaked sea salt.
Crushed Potato 280
Crushed baby potato, fried crisp, anchovy dressing, spiced salt.
Cauliflower v 350
Fried cauliflower, miso yoghurt, fried basil, butter crumbs.
Zucchini & Whipped Feta v 260
Roast zucchini, whipped feta, dukkah, za'atar, chilli oil, dill.
Champignons v 390
Pan-seared in butter, garlic, thyme, cracked pepper, sea salt.
III · From the Fire
Sealed charcoal at 350°C, the only Josper on Samui.
From the Sea
salt, coals, and charred lemon
Salt-Crusted Barramundi (with sides) 1,190
Baked in sea salt, cracked open at the table. Pesto.
Scallop Raclette 480
Three scallops, three sauces, thermidor, meunière, pesto, raclette melted over.
Grilled Calamari 380
Charred hard and fast, whipped goat cheese, pickled vegetables, herb oil.
Salmon Steak 690
Salmon, saffron sabayon, chickpeas, grilled asparagus.
Grilled Lobster Tail 980
Over charcoal, prawn bisque, apple balsamic, charred lemon.
Tiger Prawn 580
Split shell-on over coals, gochujang butter in the shell, charred lemon.
Black Pomfret (with sides) 800
A firm white fish from the Samui sea, butterflied over coals, pesto mugnaia, charred lemon.
Octopus Harissa 580
Grilled octopus, harissa, charred spring garlic oil, smoked garlic aioli.
Octopus Skewer 440
Charred octopus, teriyaki glaze, waxy corn butter, sesame.
Hamachi Kama 690
Yellowtail collar, the richest cut on the fish. Mugnaia sauce, charred lemon.
From the Land
meat, fire, and very little else
Wagyu Striploin 200g (with sides) 2,200
Australian MBS 8-9, the leaner cut. Miso rosemary jus, café de Paris butter.
Wagyu Rib Eye 200g (with sides) 2,500
Australian MBS 8-9, marbled through the centre. Truffle pepper sauce, Mediterranean herb butter.
Charcoal Chicken 620
Half chicken over coals, apple mustard jus, apple chutney.
Thai Wagyu Skewers (100g) 480
Thai wagyu fillet over coals, three warm bao, jaew, garden vegetables.
Kagoshima A4 Skewer (70g) 560
Japan's champion wagyu, yakiniku glaze, waxy corn butter. Small by design.
Homemade Pasta
rolled and cut in house
Prawn Aglio Olio 490
House fettuccine, prawn, garlic, olive oil, parsley, parmigiano.
Truffle Mushroom Pappardelle 580
Roasted mushroom, truffle cream, parmesan, fresh black truffle.
Carbonara Gochujang 420
House pasta, beef bacon, gochujang, cured egg yolk, pecorino.
Chicken & Prawn Agnolotti 420
House agnolotti, chicken and prawn, light prawn bisque blanc.
IV · The Wok
The dishes we grew up on, cooked properly.
Pineapple Fried Rice 390
Seafood, pineapple, cashew, raisin, curry powder, spring onion.
Pad Kraprao 380
Choose chicken or beef
Holy basil, bird's eye chilli, jasmine rice, fried egg.
Pad Thai 380
Choose chicken or prawn
Rice noodle, tamarind, bean sprout, tofu, peanut.
King Oyster Mushroom vg 260
Wok-seared king oyster mushroom, garlic, thai chilli, olive oil.
Sesame Tofu vg 280
Silken tofu, spinach, rocket, sesame dressing, toasted sesame.
Fried Rice 380
Choose chicken or prawn
Jasmine rice, egg, garlic, spring onion, fish sauce, and proper wok char.
Sweet Endings
Something sweet, and the last photograph of the night.
Samui Coconut Custard 320
Warm coconut custard, tropical fruit, palm sugar caramel.
Chilled Fruit Salad 260
Island fruit, vanilla ice cream, mint, lime syrup.
Golden Banana 280
Fried island banana, vanilla ice cream, salted coconut caramel.
Coconut Panna Cotta 250
Coconut panna cotta, tropical fruit, toasted coconut, lime zest.
Tropical Fruit 360
Whatever the island is growing, cut to order, lime.
Sorbet vg 140
Coconut or vanilla, churned in house, fresh mint.
Mango Sticky Rice vg 280
Sweet mango, warm coconut sticky rice, coconut ice cream.
Chocolate Mousse 390
Dark chocolate mousse, Grand Marnier flame, caramelised strawberry.
BABOU
Dinner is one part of the night.
The bar is all of it.
Two bars run through the night, one shaking, one stirring. What follows runs the way the evening does: cocktails first, then the cellar, then everything by the bottle.
Ask for anything you don’t see. If we have it, we’ll make it.
Food · Drinks
I · Signature Cocktails
Crafted for the island. Inspired by night.
Midnight Garden e 420
A hidden garden after midnight. Bright gin, raspberry and cucumber, softened with velvet foam and tropical air. Gordon's London Dry Gin · raspberry · cucumber · lime · velvet foam
Jungle Ritual 450
Wild herbs, and smoke in the air. A tropical absinthe ritual layered with jasmine tea, passionfruit and fire. Havana Club 3 Years Old · absinthe · passionfruit · jasmine tea · vanilla · lime
II · Classic Cocktails
Shaken, sharp, and sweet.
Sour & Citrus
short, sharp, shaken
Pornstar Martini 380
Absolut Vodka, passionfruit, vanilla, lime, prosecco alongside.
The Last Word 400
Gin, Green Chartreuse, Luxardo Maraschino, lime, maraschino cherry.
Aviation 400
Gin, Crème Yvette, Luxardo Maraschino, lemon, lemon zest.
Margarita 320
Sierra Silver, Cointreau, lime, simple syrup.
Daiquiri 320
Bacardi White Rum, Cointreau, lime, simple syrup.
Caipirinha 320
Cachaça, lime, brown sugar.
Caipiroska 320
Absolut Vodka, lime, brown sugar.
Bee's Knees 320
Gordon's London Dry Gin, honey syrup, lime, Angostura bitters.
Gin Fizz e 320
Gordon's London Dry Gin, lime, simple syrup, egg white.
Whisky Sour e 330
Jack Daniel's, Angostura bitters, lemon, simple syrup, egg white.
Clover Club e 330
Gordon's London Dry Gin, raspberry syrup, lemon, egg white.
Amaretto Sour e 330
Disaronno, lime, simple syrup, egg white.
Sweet & Tropical
the island in a glass
Piña Colada 320
Bacardi White Rum, Malibu Rum, pineapple, coconut milk, simple syrup.
Strawberry Mojito 320
Bacardi White Rum, strawberry syrup, lime, simple syrup, mint.
Strawberry Daiquiri 320
Bacardi White Rum, Cointreau, lime, simple syrup, strawberry.
Sex on the Beach 360
Absolut Vodka, peach liqueur, orange, cranberry, lime, grenadine.
Malibu Pineapple 290
Malibu Rum, pineapple.
III · Tall & Stirred
Built over ice, stirred cold, or poured neat.
Long & Refreshing
over ice, built tall
Moscow Mule 420
Absolut Vodka, lime, ginger beer.
Paloma 420
Sierra Silver, pink grapefruit, lime, soda, salt.
Dark & Stormy 420
Captain Morgan Dark, ginger beer, lime.
Mojito 320
Bacardi White Rum, lime, simple syrup, mint.
Suntory Highball 320
Suntory whisky, soda. Crisp bubbles, a clean finish.
Aperol Spritz 380
Aperol, prosecco, soda.
Mai Tai Punch 320
Bacardi White Rum, orange, pineapple, lime, simple syrup, grenadine.
Long Island Iced Tea 360
Rum, gin, vodka, tequila, Cointreau, lime, simple syrup.
Spirit-Forward
stirred, cold, nothing sweet
Negroni 360
Gordon's London Dry Gin, Campari, Martini Rosso, orange peel.
Boulevardier 380
Rye whisky, Martini Rosso, Campari.
Old Fashioned 360
Jim Beam, Angostura bitters, simple syrup.
Manhattan 360
Rye whisky, Martini Rosso, Angostura bitters.
Gin Martini 360
Gordon's London Dry Gin, Martini Extra Dry vermouth, lemon.
Vodka Martini 360
Absolut Vodka, Martini Extra Dry vermouth, olive.
Vesper Martini 360
Absolut Vodka, Gordon's London Dry Gin, Lillet Blanc, lemon.
After Dinner
a cocktail, or something neat
Espresso Martini 380
Vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur.
Luxardo Limoncello 340
B-52 d 250
Fernet-Branca 290
Jägermeister 240
Luxardo Sambuca 280
IV · Zero Proof, Beer & Soft
Everything cold that isn't a cocktail.
Zero Proof
all 220
Mojito 220
Simple syrup, lime, mint, soda.
Strawberry Mojito 220
Strawberry, simple syrup, lime, mint, soda.
Bee's Knees 220
Honey syrup, lime, tonic.
Lychee 220
Lychee, raspberry, simple syrup, lime, soda.
Peach 220
Peach, lychee, simple syrup, lime, soda.
Mai Tai Punch n 220
Simple syrup, lime, orange, pineapple, hazelnut.
Clover Club e 220
Raspberry, lime, simple syrup, egg white.
Draft Beer
Chang (330ml) 180
Heineken (330ml) 190
Hoegaarden (330ml) 390
Bottled Beer
Singha 120
San Miguel Light 150
Corona 250
Chalawan Pale Ale 300
Monkey Golden Ale 300
Soft Drinks
Coke 80
Coke Zero 80
Sprite 80
Fanta Orange 80
Schweppes Tonic 80
Schweppes Lemon Soda 80
Singha Soda 80
Red Bull 120
Samui Fresh Coconut 190
Premium Tonic 220
Water
Babou Mineral (500ml) 80
Evian, still (750ml) 290
San Pellegrino (500ml) 300
Evian, sparkling 350
V · Champagne & Sparkling
However the night is going, it starts here.
Champagne
by the name alone
Louis Roederer Cristal France 24,500
Precise, elegant, with a refined finish.
Dom Pérignon France 19,500
Structured depth with a long, refined finish.
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs France 8,400
Citrus-led, chalky, and precise.
Bollinger Special Cuvée France 6,800
Vinous, with toasted depth and firm structure.
Moët & Chandon Impérial France 5,900
Fresh citrus, green apple, fine bubbles.
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée France 5,900
Fresh lift with a clean, elegant finish.
Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial France 5,400
Soft red berries with a bright, lively lift.
Sparkling
lighter, for any night
Piccini Prosecco Ice Italy 1,950
Fruity lift. Easy, playful finish.
Piccini Prosecco Rosé DOC Italy 1,890
Fresh berries. Gentle sparkle.
Monistrol Organic Cava Brut Spain 1,750
Dry, crisp. Clean finish.
Dessert & Fortified
the last glass
Willm Réserve Gewürztraminer France 2,580
Aromatic. Off-dry. Exotic fruit.
Calabria Belena Moscato Australia 2,650
Sweet. Floral. Light.
VI · White & Sake
Grouped by how they taste, not where they come from.
Crisp & Refreshing
Wegeler Riesling Trocken, Rheingau Germany 2,450
Dry Riesling. Mineral, focused.
Grand Bateau Blanc, Bordeaux France 460 glass / 2,350 bottle
Citrus-driven. Mineral edge.
Keizer's Creek Chenin Blanc South Africa 1,500
Orchard fruit. Bright, dry finish.
Mineral & Seafood-Driven
for the raw bar
UVC Petit Chablis, Chardonnay France 2,850
Taut minerality. Precise.
Moraia Vermentino, Maremma Toscana Italy 2,380
Saline edge. Bright citrus.
J.J. McWilliam Pinot Grigio Australia 1,590
Light. Clean. Citrus finish.
Textured & Expressive
Fournier Père & Fils “MMM” Chenin Blanc France 2,580
Quince and honey. Floral lift.
Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Chardonnay Chile 400 glass / 2,000 bottle
Ripe fruit. Subtle oak.
Block 60 Dry White Chardonnay Australia 300 glass / 1,550 bottle
Fresh. Clean. Softly rounded.
Sake & Shochu
chilled, the raw bar's other wine
Suigei Tokubetsu Junmai 160 / 1,600
Hakurakusei Junmai Ginjo 190 / 1,900
Koshino Kanbai Ginjo Bessen 270 / 2,700
Hakurakusei Junmai Daiginjo 290 / 2,900
Dewatsuru Junmai Daiginjo (720ml) 240 / 2,400
Dewatsuru Junmai Daiginjo (300ml) 1,300
Atago no Matsu Sparkling (720ml) 2,200
Atago no Matsu Sparkling (360ml) 1,400
Shochu Oyama Jinshichi 200 / 2,300
VII · Rosé & Red
Palest to darkest.
Rosé
dry, pale, and cold
Miraval, Côtes de Provence France 2,900
Pale, dry, and precise.
Château Lafite, Côtes de Provence France 2,750
Dry, pale, coastal elegance.
Calabria Belena Rosé Australia 2,480
Fresh berries. Silky finish.
Whispering Angel, Côtes de Provence France 2,450
Fresh red berries. Dry, elegant.
Babich Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé New Zealand 2,250
Crisp. Bright red berry.
Light & Juicy
Château Bellevue, AOC Bordeaux France 2,300
Classic Bordeaux. Smooth tannins.
Ventisquero Reserva Pinot Noir Chile 1,690
Red berries. Silky texture.
Medium-Bodied & Smooth
Château Magnan la Gaffelière, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru France 4,550
Dark fruit. Polished tannins.
Le Kid d'Arsac, AOC Margaux France 4,180
Silky. Floral lift.
Château Haut-Surget, Lalande de Pomerol France 3,650
Round. Velvety. Refined.
Grand Bateau Rouge, Bordeaux France 460 glass / 2,350 bottle
Classic Bordeaux balance.
Moulin de Reysson, Haut-Médoc Merlot France 2,300
Plum and cedar. Supple tannins.
Tarapacá Gran Reserva Organic Red Chile 2,150
Dark fruit. Rounded spice.
Structured & Bold
Château Grand Corbin, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé France 5,450
Layered depth. Long finish.
The Specialist, Lodi Zinfandel USA 2,490
Ripe dark fruit. Black pepper.
Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Chile 400 glass / 2,000 bottle
Cassis and mint. Firm tannins.
Piccini Origines Italicae Primitivo, Puglia Italy 1,780
Rich fruit. Full body.
Block 60 Shiraz Australia 300 glass / 1,550 bottle
Warm spice. Dark fruit.
VIII · Whisky & Tequila
By the 45ml pour, or the bottle. Grouped by house.
Scotch
Johnnie Walker Black Label 240 / 4,500
Johnnie Walker Blue Label 2,600 / 40,000
Dewar's 12 Years 280
Dewar's 15 Years 380
Glenfiddich 12 Years 320 / 5,400
The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Years 650 / 9,500
The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years 890 / 13,200
The Macallan Double Cask 18 Years 3,900 / 57,700
American
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 240 / 3,600
Jim Beam 240 / 3,600
Maker's Mark 340 / 5,400
Woodford Reserve 380 / 6,100
Japanese
Tenjaku 240 / 3,600
Suntory 320 / 4,800
Nikka Taketsuru 950 / 14,100
Nikka Yoichi 950 / 14,100
Nikka Miyagikyo 950 / 14,100
Irish
Jameson 240 / 3,600
Tequila
Sierra Silver 200
Sierra Gold 220
818 Blanco 380 / 6,100
Patrón Silver 500 / 8,000
Patrón Reposado 600 / 9,500
Patrón Añejo 800 / 12,700
Don Julio Reposado 700 / 11,100
Clase Azul Reposado 2,200 / 34,900
IX · Rum, Gin, Vodka & Cognac
Ordered by price, lowest first.
Rum
Havana Club 3 Years Old 290 / 4,600
Havana Club 7 Years Old 330 / 5,300
Plantation 3 Stars 390 / 5,800
Bacardi 8 Years Old 430 / 6,900
Mount Gay XO 590 / 8,900
Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva 640 / 9,500
Gin
Gordon's 240
Tanqueray 270 / 4,500
Bombay Sapphire 320 / 5,100
Roku 350 / 5,200
Hendrick's 390 / 5,800
Four Pillars Rare Dry 390 / 5,800
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz 450 / 6,700
The Botanist Islay Dry 490 / 7,300
No. 3 London Dry 590 / 8,800
Vodka
Absolut 200
Tito's Handmade 290 / 4,600
Belvedere 380 / 5,700
Grey Goose 380 / 6,100
Cognac
Martell VSOP 530
Hennessy VSOP 530 / 7,900
Rémy Martin VSOP 630
Dinner is only the beginning.
Later the plates go, the lights drop, and the house takes over.
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