Must-see restaurants in Thailand

  • Caoutchouc

    Ko Lanta

    For Thai-international flavours blended into delectable creative concoctions, hunt down this restaurant 800m south of the Old Town pier. The menu changes…

  • Saigon Kitchen

    Northeastern Thailand

    It's nothing flash, but for some this is Mukdahan's best Vietnamese restaurant, with standout spring rolls (the skin's so thin it's translucent) as well…

  • Chao Italian Restaurant

    Khao Sok National Park

    This is the go-to spot for fine, wood-fired pizzas, cooked by a veteran of Italian restaurants on Phuket, as well as pasta, salads and the usual Thai…

  • Boy Thai Food

    Ko Samui

    Delicious no frills shack serving up local Thai dishes late into the night when all else is closed along Beach Rd, east of Bo Phut. The fact that it is a…

  • Ging Pagarang

    Ko Samui

    Locals know this is one of the island's best beachside places to sample authentic Samui-style seafood. It's simple and family run, but the food and views…

  • Ko Yao

    Trang Beaches & Islands

    Perched above the rocks at the southern end of Hat Farang, this cliffside restaurant and bar has dramatic sea views. Mismatched wooden tables and chairs…

  • Butter is Better Diner & Bakery

    Chiang Mai

    A retro '50s-style restaurant that serves some of the best American breakfasts, baked sweets and diner favourites in town. It has excellent sandwiches,…

  • Chaweng Night Food Market

    Ko Samui

    It's a little bit pricier than other food markets on the island, but there's always a great buzz here in the evenings as groups of revellers sit together…

  • Dada Kafe

    Chiang Mai

    A lovely little restaurant that does a busy trade in vitamin-rich, tasty vegetarian health food and smoothies. Wholesome ingredients such as pollen and…

  • De Pala

    Bangkok

    Located on a pretty canalside plot shaded by ferns, this relaxed restaurant is perhaps the nicest place on Ko Kret to end your explorations with a chilled…

  • South Beach Cafe

    Ko Tao

    We love the coffee art at this fresh, modern joint serving amazing burgers and wholesome breakfasts. It's a handsome addition to Chalok Ban Kao and has a…

  • Talat Na Mor

    Chiang Mai

    This night market is filled with food and fashion for the college set; energy levels are high and so is the volume, but prices for excellent street food …

  • Hong Yong Restaurant

    Krabi Province

    Local food talk sends you inland to this makeshift village restaurant, where bubbly Rosa sizzles up delicious Thai curries, stir-fries and international…

  • Thailandia Bar & Restaurant

    Ao Nang

    With a tropical safari vibe, tasteful Thai decorations, cushion-covered cane armchairs, live-music shows and mood lighting, you know you'll be paying for…

  • Lamai Day Market

    Ko Samui

    Lamai’s market is a hive of activity, selling food necessities and takeaway food. Visit the covered area to pick up fresh fruit or to see vendors…

  • Fabio's

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    An intimate, authentic and truly delicious Italian place with golden walls, cream linens and bamboo furniture. There are only seven tables, so reserve in…

  • Fish Restaurant

    Ko Samui

    With elegant Thai tablecloths and a well-priced and varied menu of seafood, Thai, pan-Asian, and international dishes, this popular wood-floored…

  • Krua Je Ni

    Kanchanaburi Province

    This easygoing restaurant, halfway along the village's main pedestrian-only street (look for cartoon-style animals and red Chinese lanterns), serves an…

  • Doner Kebab Istanbul

    Ko Samui

    Popular with late night revellers, this halal food truck in the heart of Chaweng's main strip is run by German-Turk, Sinan, who serves up the best cheap,…

  • Su Chili

    Ko Tao

    Inviting and bustling, Su Chili serves fresh and tasty Thai dishes, with friendly staff always asking how spicy you want your food and somehow getting it…

  • Four Stars Restaurant

    Chiang Rai

    Popular with both Thais and foreign tourists thanks to a consistently tasty kôw soy, a noodle and meat dish served with a curry broth, though the sâi òo…

  • Hungry Wolf

    Ko Samui

    With fun, vibrantly designed and catchy murals, this neat Chaweng restaurant does a good trade in juicy burgers, steaks, ribs, pizza as well as a decent…

  • Phu Lae

    Chiang Rai

    Gentrified Northern Thai fare is served here in a pleasant, air-conditioned dining room. Recommended local dishes include the gaang hang·lair (pork belly…

  • Papaya 2

    Ko Phi-Phi

    The second branch of Papaya offers exactly the same combo of cheap, tasty and spicy dishes, all served in big portions, that you get at the original…

  • Poo Restaurant

    Sukhothai

    Named after its original owner (if you were wondering), Poo is a traveller-friendly spot that serves everything from tasty Sukhothai noodles to Thai and…

  • Seashell Restaurant

    Ko Tao

    The combination of great fresh seafood cooked to perfection, and some of the best sunsets from chairs and tables positioned to maximise this excellent…

  • Good Morning Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai

    A favourite among expats, this guesthouse cafe near Wat Phra Jao Mengrai serves big, international breakfasts, from pancake towers to continental spreads…

  • Café Tropical

    Ko Lipe

    Colourful and tasty gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian burgers and salads come in large portions here, as do all the beef and chicken dishes. Ingredients…

  • Sensi

    Bangkok

    Sensi is ostensibly an Italian restaurant, but it's also one of Bangkok's better examples of contemporary dining. Expect high-quality imported ingredients…

  • Nangnuan

    Chiang Khong

    Freshwater fish from the Mekong River is the emphasis here and it’s prepared in a variety of ways, as the extensive menu describes. There's a pleasant…

  • Railway Restaurant

    Hua Hin

    Hua Hin has lots of opulent resorts, and thus lots of sumptuous breakfast buffets, but the morning meal at the Centara Grand is worth a splurge not only…

  • Zest Coffee Lounge

    Ko Tao

    All brick and wood with a scuffed floor, Zest pulls out all the stops with excellent coffee and brekkies that will cure any hangover. Eggs Benedict gets…

  • Sunset View Restaurant

    Ko Tao

    With glorious views across to the Nang Yuan islands, and one of the most romantic spots on Ko Tao with a private dinner spot on it's own exclusive purpose…

  • My Vietnamese

    Northern Thailand

    This fresh, bright place offers a local take on Vietnamese classics – pho (noodles), banh xeo (pancakes stuffed with meat or veggies) and bun cha (grilled…

  • Homemade Burgers

    Ko Samui

    This tiny roadside burger shack does delicious, good value, homemade, gourmet-style burgers and sandwiches. All the usual meat fillings are accompanied by…

  • Ra Beang Mai

    Ko Kut

    Handy for the cluster of accommodation near Hat Khlong Chao, this family-run restaurant has a covered area as well as pleasant outdoor seating on rustic…

  • Mae Hae

    Lampang

    Boost your Lampang foodie street cred by eating at this long-standing Northern Thai–style shophouse restaurant. There’s no menu, so simply point to the…

  • Saffron on the Sea

    Ko Chang

    Owned by an arty escapee from Bangkok, this friendly little boutique bungalow complex has a beautiful seafront dining area and a relaxed, romantic…

  • Paa Suk

    Chiang Rai

    Popular with locals, Paa Suk does big, rich bowls of kà·nŏm jeen nám ngée·o (a broth of pork or beef and tomatoes served over fresh rice noodles). The…

  • Tuk Tuk Backpackers

    Ko Samui

    This full-on, no-holds-barred, high-impact, brazen and voluminous saloon-style Western cafe/restaurant/bar on Chaweng Beach Rd does good hangover-cure…

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