Dining at Riverside Cottages – Rafflesia Cafe

Set next to the Sok River, Rafflesia Cafe is an integral part of the Riverside Cottages experience. It’s a place guests return to throughout the day — not just to eat, but to pause, unwind, and feel connected to the natural surroundings.

Across the river, a few meters away, monkeys often move through the trees and play along the riverbank. From time to time, canoes and river tubers drift past. The constant presence of the river and the surrounding forest creates a setting that is both calm and quietly engaging — somewhere many guests find themselves lingering far longer than planned.

Rafflesia cafe is open to all – hotel guests and visitors alike.

The menu at Rafflesia Cafe is designed to suit the relaxed rhythm of the day, with a mix of Thai dishes, Western favourites, and lighter options available from morning through to evening.

Breakfast leans towards familiar Western-style choices, which many guests appreciate before heading out on tours and activities. Throughout the day, the kitchen serves a broad selection of freshly prepared dishes, from simple snacks to more substantial meals.

Our menu includes a wide range of Thai and Western dishes, from light snacks and fresh fruit shakes to full meals and desserts.

• Beverages: fresh fruit shakes, cold drinks, hot coffee and tea, iced coffee and tea
• Adult beverages: beer, wine, and a selection of cocktails
• Breakfast
• Snacks & appetizers
• Western cuisine
• Pizzas
• Salads
• Soups & noodle dishes
• Rice and fried rice
• Curries
• Stir Fries
• Fish dishes
• Desserts

Many of the ingredients used in the kitchen are sourced locally, with fresh fruit, vegetables, and eggs coming from our own small farm. Bread is baked on site, adding to the fresh, homemade quality of the food.

Children are well catered for, with options such as spaghetti, chicken tenders, and fries, and there are vegetarian and vegan options.

The focus is on good, satisfying food — whether you’re stopping briefly or settling in for a longer, more relaxed meal.

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Rafflesia Cafe is designed as a space to spend time, not just pass through.

Whether for a meal, a drink, or a longer pause during the day, guests tend to use it as a natural base — somewhere to read, relax, or simply watch the river and the life around it.

The atmosphere remains unhurried throughout the day, even at busier times, with space to sit and enjoy the surroundings.

For many guests, time spent at Rafflesia Cafe becomes one of the most memorable parts of their stay — a place where the experience of Khao Sok continues between activities.