Must-see restaurants in Thailand

  • River Market

    Chiang Mai

    Trading on its location rather than its kitchen, River Market nevertheless scores romantic dinner points for the nighttime views across the illuminated…

  • Burger Co

    Northern Thailand

    The burgers are good at this Thai–South African venture, but so are the steaks, pasta and many of the Thai dishes, all served in a neat and clean…

  • Pad Thai

    Ko Samui

    On the corner of the huge Manathai hotel by the road, this affordable, elegant, semi-alfresco and smart restaurant is a fantastic choice for stir-fry and…

  • Aaroon's Restaurant

    Phuket Town

    An age-old Muslim roti shop on vibrantly coloured Th Thalang. Try the fresh, ever-so-slightly crispy signature roti doused in condensed milk or dipped in…

  • Khao Soi Klang Wiang

    Northern Thailand

    There's just one dish here: fat bowls of top-notch kôw soy (noodle soup with a curry broth). Order a regular or jumbo bowl supplemented with beef, pork…

  • Om Ganesh

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    Seasoned old-timer Om Ganesh sees a regular flow of customers for its north Indian curries, biryani rice, roti and lassis, with a token spread of Chinese…

  • Poo Dam Restaurant

    Krabi Town

    Favoured by locals and travellers alike, this unpretentious restaurant cooks up a storm of seafood, with fish cooked as you like it – spicy or not. It's…

  • Dee Dee Pohchanah

    Nong Khai

    How good is Dee Dee? Just look at the dinner-time crowds. But don't be put off by them: despite having a full house every night, this open-air place is a…

  • Muang Thong

    Chiang Rai

    Comfort food for Thais and foreign travellers alike: this long-standing, semi-open-air place is always busy at night and serves the usual repertoire of…

  • Sukhothai Cuisine

    Chiang Rai Province

    This semi-open-air restaurant serves the namesake noodles from Sukhothai, as well as satay and a few Thai classics. There’s no English-language sign, but…

  • Khao Soi Islam Noodles

    Chiang Mai

    The locals' favourite for kôw soy (wheat-and-egg noodles in curry broth), although we found it less flavourful and more salty than other options on this…

  • Ruen-Suan

    Kanchanaburi Province

    About as fancy as Thong Pha Phum gets, this open-air place behind the market has excellent food, including a properly spicy gaang Ъàh (jungle curry),…

  • Pai Siam Bistro

    Pai

    Bright and stylish, with sofas for lounging, this relocated place has Mediterranean-influenced specials, Thai tapas and some decent cakes and pastries. It…

  • Wine Wild Why?

    Northeastern Thailand

    Housed in an atmospheric wooden building next to the river, this relaxing spot has bags of character and delicious Thai and Isan food. The wine selection…

  • Antica Locanda

    Ko Samui

    This friendly trattoria has pressed white tablecloths and casks of Italian wine. Try the vongole alla marinara (clams in white wine), but also consider…

  • Walking Street

    Chiang Rai Province

    Every Saturday a section of Th Rimkhong is closed off to vehicles and this food-heavy market unfolds. There are lots of barbecue options, as well as rice…

  • Saap Lah

    Nong Khai

    For excellent gài yâhng (grilled chicken), sôm·đam (spicy green papaya salad) and other Isan foods, follow your nose to this no-frills, open-fronted…

  • Evening Market

    Lampang

    Self-caterers or those interested in local eats will want to check out Lampang’s evening market, where steaming baskets of sticky rice and dozens of sides…

  • Beautiful Restaurant

    Ko Lanta

    At the northwest end of the Old Town, the tables here are scattered on four piers that extend into the sea. The menu features all the Thai faves but the…

  • Night Box Market

    Northeastern Thailand

    Much bigger than it appears when seen from the street, this shipping container assemblage draws a youthful crowd with a bigger variety of foods than is…

  • Lucky Garden Tea Shop

    Mae Sot

    Come here for the authentic Burmese teashop experience if you're not crossing the border to Myanmar. Biryanis, Burmese curries and salads and lots of…

  • Koh Jum Beach Villas Restaurant

    Krabi Province

    Dig into classy and tasty Thai and international dishes at this poolside restaurant housed in an ecoconscious luxury resort. It has the best wine list and…

  • Hippocampe French Bakery

    Ko Samui

    Serving delicious, freshly baked, wholegrain bread, this little french cafe overlooking the popular Th Angthong has a great light lunch menu, scrumptious…

  • Golden Buddha Beach Resort Restaurant

    Phang-Nga Province

    The ever-popular, mosaic-floored clubhouse at the Golden Buddha Beach Resort includes this restaurant-bar, which serves daily Thai specials.

  • Night Market

    Northeastern Thailand

    A block south of the fountain, Surin's main night market whips up plenty of Thai and Isan dishes. Walk straight out of the train station then take a left…

  • Long Jim

    Lampang

    Long Jim serves top-notch New York–style pizza, as well as calzone, pasta dishes, salads and soups, all overseen by an authentic American and his Thai…

  • Prikhorm

    Chumphon

    This wannabe fancy place has dishes from across the kingdom, from southern gaang sôm fish curry to northeastern mushroom lâhp, one of many vegetarian…

  • Kao Soi Fueng Fah

    Chiang Mai

    The most flavourful of the Muslim-run kôw soy (wheat-and-egg noodles in a curry broth) joints along Halal St, with the choice of beef or chicken with your…

  • Esan Cafe

    Chiang Mai

    A modern, bright cafe serving delicious Isan-style salads and grills. There are half a dozen variations on sôm·đam and the salad dressings are fiery and…

  • Seven Seas Resort

    Trang Beaches & Islands

    Splurge on fresh seafood or classic Thai dishes served under the stars beside the jet-black infinity pool at the Seven Seas Resort.

  • Mangkorntong

    Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf

    Perched over the river, you have a choice of two terraces to dine on here, with a wide selection of seafood dishes available, as well as vegie options;…

  • Khao Soi Samoe Jai

    Chiang Mai

    Superior kôw soy (wheat-and-egg noodles in curry broth) comes with all the trimmings at this popular Buddhist-run eatery on Th Faham's kôw soy strip.

  • Andalay Beach Resort

    Trang Beaches & Islands

    Andalay Beach Resort has by far the best food of the resort restaurants on Ko Libong. The setting is a winner, too, with a breezy outdoor deck and mood…

  • Bang Ian Night Market

    Ayuthaya

    From fried fish to grilled bananas, this big, busy night market on its namesake street is a great destination for noshing. Sit-down dining is available at…

  • The Terrace

    Railay

    An upscale pan-Asian menu – of Japanese, Vietnamese, Indian and Thai dishes – is served on a terrace overlooking Hat Tham Phra Nang. It does decent…

  • Hua Saphan

    Nan Province

    This is probably the best of the few small restaurants serving basic dishes in Ban Bo Luang; there's no Roman-script sign, but it's located at the foot of…

  • 108 Pun Pun

    Chiang Rai Province

    With its shaded outside area and a menu of simple but tasty rice and noodle dishes, as well as coffee, smoothies and ice cream, this place makes a decent…

  • Relax Beach Resort

    Ko Phi-Phi

    Tranquil views from this beachfront restaurant accompany enticing Thai specials such as fresh grilled seafood and prawn hot pot. It also does classic…

  • Grandma's House

    Prachuap Khiri Khan

    Cool cafe on the ground floor of a renovated century-old wooden house. Run by artists, it's a good spot for breakfast, or a coffee, smoothie or chocolate…

  • Dao Kanong

    Northern Thailand

    Long-standing Dao Kanong has a big selection of Northern Thai dishes. It’s 1.5km east of Wat Phra That Hariphunchai on Th Charoen Rat (Th Chiang Mai…

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