Must-see restaurants in Thailand

  • Leng Kee

    Pattaya

    Duck dishes rule the roost in this well-established and popular Thai-Chinese restaurant, though the seafood dishes are also tasty. It's very reasonably…

  • Oodie’s Place

    Ko Chang

    Local musician Oodie runs a nicely diverse operation, with excellent French dishes, Thai specialities and pizzas, served with live blues music nightly…

  • Khinlom Chom Saphan

    Bangkok

    Patrons come to this open-air restaurant for the combination of riverfront views and tasty, seafood-based eats. It also doubles quite neatly as a pub. It…

  • Konnichipan

    Banglamphu

    There comes a moment in every foodie's Thai culinary overdose when the soul yearns for a bite of a butter croissant or ciabatta sandwich, or the subtle…

  • Night Market

    Ubon Ratchathani

    Though it's smaller than you'd expect, Ubon's city-centre night market makes an excellent dining destination, especially when paired with the weekend…

  • Sunday Market

    Surat Thani

    The afternoon Sunday market near the TAT office serves up a delicious range of street food that isn't always available at the Night Market. It is a…

  • Ty I-House

    Prachuap Khiri Khan

    Khun Suchada took early retirement and has turned her hobby into a small business. She bakes what she feels like, only having a few things available at…

  • Sunset Restaurant

    Railay

    Attached to the Sand Sea Resort and with a fine beachfront location, this is a popular place to sample fresh seafood while gazing out to sea. It also does…

  • Haveli Indian Restaurant

    Ko Samui

    This pleasant and simple restaurant east of Fisherman's Village serves up delicious Indian fare including wholesome vegetarian options such as daal …

  • Daothiam

    Hat Yai

    Serving Hat Yai patrons since 1959, this traditional Chinese cafe has framed banknotes on its walls, friendly staff, a reliable menu of Thai-Chinese…

  • The Hut

    Ko Samui

    Simple, reasonably priced Thai specialities share space with more expensive fresh seafood at this shack where the tables fill up fast, so get here early…

  • SOHO

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    This terrific British-run handmade burger restaurant is modern, stylish, spacious, and welcoming. In the heart of Thong Sala life, the burgers are…

  • Kebab House

    Chiang Mai

    This budget-friendly Indian restaurant has a wide range of curries and vegetarian options. Its chicken kebabs are very popular, and the palak paneer is…

  • Phootawan Restaurant

    Ko Samui

    Getting up the hill to this restaurant is a struggle on a scooter or in a car, but it's worth the effort for the glorious views over the treetops. The…

  • Chiokee

    Ubon Ratchathani

    A steady stream of old-timers linger over congee (rice porridge), tea and newspapers at this classic breakfast spot. Although it’s less popular during the…

  • Nong Beer

    Pai

    A long-standing restaurant that's well used to foreigners, Nong's is a reliable go-to option for cheap and authentic Thai eats, ranging from kôw soy …

  • Kung Kra Ta

    Ko Chang

    This open-air place packs in locals and tourists alike for its all-you-can-eat hotpot and grill offer. Help yourself to ingredients and get dunking and…

  • Sunshine Cafe

    Chiang Mai Province

    This is the place to come for freshly brewed coffee in the morning. The spicy salads are excellent, and there's also a wide selection of Western…

  • Chow Lay

    Ko Chang

    'If it swims, we have it' is Choy Lay's motto, and indeed it has a huge seafood menu as well as great bay views from its spot in the middle of the pier…

  • Crave

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    Attractively bedecked with glowing lanterns at night, this excellent, very popular and atmospheric choice in Sri Thanu puts together some fine burgers in…

  • Tengoku

    Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai loves Japanese food, but Tengoku leaves everywhere else in town in the shade of Mt Fuji. This sleekly modern restaurant serves superior sushi,…

  • I (Heart) Salad

    Ko Tao

    This rustic choice offers a healthy array of salads using fresh ingredients, with a good supply of vegetarian and vegan options and sticky desserts to…

  • Dang Seafood

    Ko Chang

    Lonely Beach's very popular main-street seafood restaurant is set up like a market stall with plastic chairs and tables under a canopy and whole fish…

  • Bang Burgers

    Ko Tao

    You may have to wait in line at this popular burger bar that does a decent trade in Sairee. There's around a half-dozen burgers (cheese, double cheese,…

  • Five Star J

    Pattaya

    This long-running vegetarian and vegan restaurant has a loyal following and is close to the action. It's a tiny place but kept spotless, and has air-con…

  • Sweet Freeze

    Prachuap Khiri Khan

    Sweet Freeze's tiny shack doles out refreshing scoops of homemade ice cream in standard flavours like strawberry yoghurt and Belgian chocolate. You can…

  • Lucky

    Ko Samui

    This restaurant faces the sea and serves tasty, filling Western and Thai food. Time it right and you can find yourself dining to a glorious sunset. It's…

  • Cappuccino

    Ko Tao

    With marble tabletops, wall mirrors and good grooves, chirpy Cappuccino’s decor is somewhere between New York deli and French brasserie – it’s a fine…

  • Witching Well

    Pai

    There's a big wine list at this upmarket, brick-walled, cement-floored, European-style bistro. The menu is what you'd expect: well-presented Mediterranean…

  • Fern Forest Cafe

    Chiang Mai

    A garden cafe, with antique-looking wooden tables dotted around a brick courtyard full of shady trees, ferns, flowers and even a gurgling mini-waterfall…

  • Na's Kitchen

    Pai

    The slightly eccentric Na – who doesn't always open her restaurant daily – cooks her Thai and Northern Thai dishes with love and serves them up in a no…

  • 2 Fishes

    Ko Samui

    This smart Italian restaurant is a breath of fresh air, with a neat personality and a tasty, appetising menu that is laden with seafood options. Portions…

  • Gedi Chadian

    Hat Yai

    This big, open, spacious and very busy restaurant serves steaming bowls of scrumptious wonton noodles, chicken rice, chā shāo pork and other filling…

  • Palita Lodge

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    The front restaurant of the Sunrise Beach bungalows outfit of the same name offers up tasty Thai seafood and set meals with views overlooking a beach that…

  • Hilltop Restaurant

    Trang Beaches & Islands

    Recommended as one of the best restaurants on the island, this family-run operation serves all your Thai favourites using organically grown local produce…

  • Wang Lang Market

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    Running south from Siriraj Hospital is this busy market bringing together takeaway stalls and basic restaurants. Options range from noodles to curries…

  • Lung Lek

    Ayuthaya

    This locally adored hole-in-the-wall serves some of the most notable gŏoay đĕeo reua (boat noodles: a pork noodle soup with a complex soy and pig's-blood…

  • Roma Sausage

    Khao Yai National Park

    This casual alfresco spot on one of the busiest stretches of Th Thanarat manages to succeed at both Thai (yellow curry with mackerel and crispy tofu lâhp)…

  • Khao Soi

    Nong Khai

    If you're missing the flavours of northern Thailand, this descriptively named hole-in-the-wall will satisfy your cravings. For the uninitiated, khao soi …

  • Kitti

    Northern Thailand

    Kitti excels at Chinese-style dining, much of it seafood-oriented (fish is priced by weight). Try the unusual but delicious fried chicken with cashew nuts…

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