Must-see restaurants in Thailand

  • Rap Lom

    Prachuap Khiri Khan

    Popular with the locals, the pàt pŏng gà·rèe þoo (crab curry) comes with big chunks of sweet crab meat, and the yam tá-lair (seafood salad) is spicy and…

  • Big Bang Art Cafe

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    Run by energetic Swiss artist Gil and his Thai wife Na, this relaxing spot before you hit the roundabout for Than Sadet is a lovely place to pitch up for…

  • Bamboo Mexican House

    Chiang Khong

    Run by a guitar-playing hippy with a love of Mexican dishes, this chilled, long-standing spot offers burritos, enchiladas and tacos, as well as pasta and…

  • Bam Bam

    Ko Tao

    Everyone 'round here loves Bam Bam. The food is cheap, they'll deliver it to your hostel and when you eat it, it tastes like something a Thai grandma has…

  • Good Life

    Pai

    Kefir, kombucha, beet juice and wheatgrass are indicators of the vibe of this eclectic and popular cafe. But coffee, herbal teas, soft drinks and alcohol…

  • Royal Project Restaurant

    Chiang Mai

    Products from the Queen's agricultural projects are whisked into delicious salads, soups, stews, stir-fries and other healthy Thai meals at this neat…

  • Pan Jai

    Northern Thailand

    Popular with the locals for its pleasant, semi-open-air garden setting, come here for kôw soy (noodle soup with a curry broth), as well as kà·nŏm jeen …

  • Hideout

    Chiang Mai

    Hidden but found by expats looking for Western breakfast and coffee a cut above the rest, this place takes great care to serve perfectly cooked eggs,…

  • Leonardo Gelateria Italiana

    Ko Samui

    This small gelateria is not cheap – it's 150B for one cup of ice cream or sorbet – but there's a tempting range of 25 flavours and it's a decent place to…

  • Fueang Fah

    Sukhothai

    Pretend you’re a local in the know and have a meal at this long-standing riverside restaurant. The speciality here is freshwater fish dishes, such as the…

  • Juicy Burger

    Ko Tao

    Tucked away down a quiet alley, away from the main drag, this is one of Sairee Village's best burger shacks. Beef or pork burgers are tasty and…

  • Fruitarian Experience

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    The plant-based vegan menu at the Samma Karuna retreat is delicious, fresh and wonderfully aromatic. Banana gnocchi in eggplant, zucchini noodles or…

  • Barracuda

    Ko Lipe

    Every second restaurant on Lipe offers fresh seafood barbecue, but this is the one the locals patronise the most. The other dishes on the menu are also…

  • Chew Xin Jai

    Pai

    Chew Xin Jai stands out from Pai's ever-increasing number of vegan/veggie eating spots by virtue of its Chinese take on vegetarian cuisine, with Taiwanese…

  • Merlin Street

    Hat Khao Lak

    Several seafood restaurants are located along this strip of road near the Khao Lak Merlin Hotel. As the sun sets, smoke starts to rise from the barbecues…

  • Art in Chai Cafe

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    We love the aromatic and fresh Indian chai at this laid-back, hip little cafe that also serves delicious vegetarian Thai dishes. Located along the busy…

  • Rosprasert Muslim Food

    Chiang Rai

    This shophouse restaurant next to the mosque on Th Itsaraphap dishes up tasty Thai-Muslim favourites, including a fine kôw mòk gài (the Thai version of…

  • Nai Mong Hoi Thod

    Chinatown

    This restaurant is renowned for its delicious hŏy tôrt – oyster omelettes featuring deep-fried eggs and molluscs in a sticky batter. Order your omelette…

  • Whole Earth Restaurant

    Chiang Mai

    Set in a sprawling garden, this beautiful teak-house restaurant wears a coat of hanging vines and orchids. It is the sort of place Thais take visitors for…

  • Salad Concept

    Chiang Mai

    Build your own salad with a variety of fresh choices or choose one of the house speciality salads. There are also quinoa dishes, healthy breakfasts and…

  • Cape Restaurant

    Ko Tao

    On a beautiful wood deck overlooking Ao Chalok Ban Kao, this is one of the most romantic settings on the island. The food is also the most upscale and…

  • Mit Mai

    Chiang Mai

    If you didn't make it to northern Thailand's mountaintop Chinese outposts, this decades-old restaurant is the place to go for Yunnanese specialities. Just…

  • Greasy Spoon

    Ko Tao

    Bringing a tear to the eyes of homesick Brits, Greasy Spoon stays true to its name by offering a variety of heart-clogging English breakfast fare such as…

  • Daimasu

    Bangkok

    The emphasis at this cosy, retro-themed Japanese restaurant is yakiniku (DIY grilled meat), which as a culinary style is an absolute craze among Thai…

  • Hua Seng Hong

    Chinatown

    Hua Seng Hong’s varied menu, including braised goose feet, seafood hotpot, soft-shell crab in curry powder, crab fried rice and a variety of noodles,…

  • Nang Nual

    Pattaya

    One of Pattaya’s most famous seafood restaurants spreads across both sides of Walking St. The massive range of dishes (including plenty of Western options…

  • Café del Sol

    Ko Tao

    This corner cafe a few steps away from the pier is an excellent choice to down a French, full English or diver's breakfast and watch the morning Ko Tao…

  • Vegetabowl

    Ko Tao

    Delicious, fresh bowls of vegetarian dishes such as the Mexican, Japanese, Wellness and Power come full of goodness and detox qualities at this fun,…

  • Funky Monkey

    Ko Samet

    At the end of the street near the national-park post, Funky Monkey is regarded by many as making Ko Samet's best pizza. It certainly does a satisfying…

  • Bangkok Poutine

    Banglamphu

    You've conquered the deep-fried scorpion, now wrangle with poutine: French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. Run by guys from Québec, this is the…

  • Samprasob Restaurant

    Kanchanaburi Province

    Our favourite scenic dining in Sangkhlaburi, this resort restaurant is perched above the Mon bridge with a view stretching deep back over the lake…

  • Talat Pratu Chang Pheuak

    Chiang Mai

    Sprawling west along Th Mani Nopharat from the city's northern gate, this market serves all the usual suspects, alongside Chiang Mai's most famous kôw kăh…

  • Nong Bee's Burmese Restaurant and Library

    Chiang Mai

    The name may be a bit misleading, as this street food stall is in no way connected with a library. But the tea leaf and pennywort salads are delicious,…

  • Khrua Chow Wang

    Northeastern Thailand

    The menu is mostly Thai with lots of Mekong River fish on offer – the chuchi curry with catfish is one of the house specialities. There are several Isan…

  • Bang Po Seafood

    Ko Samui

    A meal at Bang Po Seafood is a test for the taste buds. It’s one of the only restaurants that serves traditional Ko Samui fare: recipes call for…

  • Mellow Yellow Toast & Bistro

    Phuket Town

    This easygoing cafe has a nice range of hot meals, such as a creamy omelette on rice, Thai noodles and curries, served in a spotless space that's popular…

  • Swan

    Chiang Mai

    This quaint restaurant just east of the old city offers a trip across the border, with a menu of tasty Burmese dishes such as tea leaf and pennywort…

  • Radiance

    Ko Samui

    This beachside pavilion presents a tranquil and relaxed setting offering a leaner cuisine. Serving a healthy take on traditional Thai, Italian and Mexican…

  • Bootlegger Gourmet Burgers

    Ko Samui

    Serving a host of crafts beers to wash down burgers such as the Firestarter, Hot Chick and Gangnam Style, this little gourmet joint has a nice buzz about…

  • The Box

    Ko Lipe

    The menu at this casually elegant, modern, wood-clad space offers authentic Spanish tapas, washed down with decent imported wine. Top of the tapas list…

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