A close-up view of various baked goods on wooden plates, with warm, inviting colors and textures.
A close-up view of various baked goods on wooden plates, with warm, inviting colors and textures.

Proper Steak. Done Right.

Proper Steak. Done Right.

Home to world-class Japanese A5 Wagyu and premium Australian Wagyu — cooked with precision, rested and seasoned to perfection.

Home to world-class Japanese A5 Wagyu and premium Australian Wagyu — cooked with precision, rested and seasoned to perfection.

A beautifully arranged table with various dishes, including fruits, bread, and wine, set for a meal.
A rustic table set with various traditional pastries and a small bottle, surrounded by green foliage.
what we do
what we do

Buds Bar N Grill was built because we were tired of overpaying for average food. We wanted a place where steak is respected, classics are done properly, and nothing hits the plate unless we’re proud of it. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just food done right.

Buds Bar N Grill was built because we were tired of overpaying for average food. We wanted a place where steak is respected, classics are done properly, and nothing hits the plate unless we’re proud of it. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just food done right.

Buds Bar N Grill was built because we were tired of overpaying for average food. We wanted a place where steak is respected, classics are done properly, and nothing hits the plate unless we’re proud of it. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just food done right.

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A minimalist graphic featuring a blue background with a cream-colored, abstract wave-like shape.

Discover the Art of Taste

Discover the Art of Taste

  • We had a great experience here. The Wagyu beef was excellent, perfectly cooked, delicious and clearly high quality. We tried the Wagyu ribeye and the Japanese Wagyu A5 picanha.

    Guadalupe

  • Great food and super friendly staff. The creamed corn was incredible! We tried the crème brûlée and key lime pie and they were both delicious. We will definitely be back next time we are in Koh Tao.

    Jessica

  • The best steak I’ve ever had. The quality of the meat is incredible and cooked to perfection. Must try the Japanese A5 wagyu & American Hotdog with cheese sausage.

    Hayley Kirton

  • 4th visit now. Returned to Koh Tao today and came straight to Buds. New menu. New look. Even more of the wow factor. The burger was, honestly the best I’ve had anywhere.

    Dave C

  • Had many amazing meals here while I was in Koh Tao, the team and the food do the speaking for themselves. I’ll go back to Buds next time I’m on the island for sure!

    Matt Hasson

  • Absolutely amazing steak !!! Wagyu beef just melted ...and the chips are insanely yummy . Garlic bread was tasty too... Definitely reccomend to anybody who wants to eat a insanely good steak ...

    Lia

  • We had a great experience here. The Wagyu beef was excellent, perfectly cooked, delicious and clearly high quality. We tried the Wagyu ribeye and the Japanese Wagyu A5 picanha.

    Guadalupe

  • Great food and super friendly staff. The creamed corn was incredible! We tried the crème brûlée and key lime pie and they were both delicious. We will definitely be back next time we are in Koh Tao.

    Jessica

  • The best steak I’ve ever had. The quality of the meat is incredible and cooked to perfection. Must try the Japanese A5 wagyu & American Hotdog with cheese sausage.

    Hayley Kirton

  • 4th visit now. Returned to Koh Tao today and came straight to Buds. New menu. New look. Even more of the wow factor. The burger was, honestly the best I’ve had anywhere.

    Dave C

  • Had many amazing meals here while I was in Koh Tao, the team and the food do the speaking for themselves. I’ll go back to Buds next time I’m on the island for sure!

    Matt Hasson

  • Absolutely amazing steak !!! Wagyu beef just melted ...and the chips are insanely yummy . Garlic bread was tasty too... Definitely reccomend to anybody who wants to eat a insanely good steak ...

    Lia

A tall stack of French toast or waffles, heavily drizzled with syrup and topped with slices of banana, dusted with powdered sugar, and served in dramatic, dark lighting.

A Feast for the Eyes The buds bar n grill Gallery

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A tall stack of French toast or waffles, heavily drizzled with syrup and topped with slices of banana, dusted with powdered sugar, and served in dramatic, dark lighting.

A Feast for the Eyes The buds bar n grill Gallery

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Delicious Tales of Taste, Told Through Our Visual buds bar n grill Gallery

Delicious Tales of Taste, Told Through Our Visual buds bar n grill Gallery

Four pieces of fried chicken or battered fish on a bed of salad greens, being heavily topped with shredded white cheese that is raining down onto the dish, set against a dark, rustic background of wood and pine cones.

Flavors that bring joy to every bite

Our dishes are made with only fresh and local ingredients.

Four pieces of fried chicken or battered fish on a bed of salad greens, being heavily topped with shredded white cheese that is raining down onto the dish, set against a dark, rustic background of wood and pine cones.

Flavors that bring joy to every bite

Our dishes are made with only fresh and local ingredients.

Four pieces of fried chicken or battered fish on a bed of salad greens, being heavily topped with shredded white cheese that is raining down onto the dish, set against a dark, rustic background of wood and pine cones.

Flavors that bring joy to every bite

Our dishes are made with only fresh and local ingredients.