Must-see restaurants in Thailand

  • Blue Elephant

    Phuket Town

    Royal Thai cuisine in royal Thai surroundings. In the beautifully restored, mustard-yellow Phra Pitak Chinpracha Mansion overlooking manicured lawns, Blue…

  • Taste Bar & Grill

    Phuket

    Amid colourful boards of chalked-up specials, this elegant terrace restaurant turns out fabulously fresh pizza-oven flatbreads garnished with delectable…

  • Taste Bar & Grill

    Phuket

    Minimalist modern lines, a sophisticated but chilled-out vibe and a deliciously inventive fusion menu inspired by Thai and Mediterranean flavours make…

  • Rustic & Blue

    Chiang Mai

    With an interior looking like a Pinterest spread of farmhouse-chic and an outdoor patio complete with hammocks, Rustic and Blue serves photogenic, farm-to…

  • Kata Rocks Clubhouse

    Hat Kata

    The divine setting alone is enough reason to seek out this poolside restaurant at design hotel Kata Rocks, where the sparkling Andaman wraps around a…

  • La Sirena

    Phuket

    Perched by a pale-aqua infinity pool at design-led Point Yamu by Como, this sleekly contemporary southern Italian restaurant makes the most of its…

  • Suk Jai Floating Market

    Kanchanaburi

    Despite its name, this is not a floating market, though it does take place along the river. Food is the focus and it's mostly snacks, like fried mushrooms…

  • Huay Teung Thao Restaurant

    Chiang Mai Province

    One of several informal restaurants at the lake serving spicy salads, grilled or fried meat and some adventurous dishes, such as fried frog with garlic…

  • Unni's

    Phuket

    Tucked back from Hat Nai Harn, Phuket's cheerful branch of Ko Phi-Phi's much-loved Unni's delivers with its globe-trotting line-up of Buddha bowls, wraps,…

  • Grey Cabin

    Udon Thani

    There are many restaurants serving fa·ràng food in the Central Plaza/Soi Farang area, but we far prefer this small mother-and-daughter operation 2km south…

  • Sainam Pomphet

    Ayuthaya

    Spider crab – either steamed or fried with curry powder (pàt pŏng gà·rèe) – is the house speciality at this small riverside restaurant. Fish 'steamboat'…

  • Tatonka

    Phuket

    Well-established, cheerful and welcoming, Tatonka bills itself as the home of ‘globetrotter cuisine’, which owner-chef Harold Schwarz has developed by…

  • iberry Garden

    Chiang Mai

    Crowded day and night, this shop makes fantastic ice cream and sorbets using local fruits and creative ingredients such as black beans and sticky rice;…

  • Somtum Der

    Chiang Mai

    Get ready to feel the heat at Somtum Der, a fun and friendly eatery serving authentic Isan dishes including several kinds of sôm·đam (spicy green papaya…

  • Gallery

    Ko Tao

    One of the most pleasant settings in town, the food here is equally special. The signature dish is hor mok maprao on (chicken, shrimp and fish curry…

  • Bang Rong Seafood

    Phuket

    This rustic fish-farm-turned-restaurant sits on a floating pier amid mangroves, reached via a wooden boardwalk from Bang Rong pier. Your catch – red and…

  • Sabai Corner

    Hat Kata

    There's no better Phuket view than the one you'll glimpse from Sabai Corner's wide deck: all the way to Karon in one direction and an endless horizon of…

  • Gallery Cafe

    Phuket

    A small branch of Phuket's astoundingly popular Gallery Cafe family, serving its winning formula of all-day breakfasts and international-Thai bites –…

  • Coffee Tribe

    Phuket

    Digital nomads and yoga and moo·ay tai students converge at this fashionably laid-back, health-oriented cafe, whose open-brick walls are decorated with…

  • Daddy's Antique Cafe & Restaurant

    Chiang Mai

    Looking to have lunch in a whimsical cafe outside the bustling city centre? Daddy’s Antiques has a unique interior and exterior design, with plenty of…

  • Ruen Tamarind

    Chiang Mai

    For a sophisticated dinner, the restaurant at Tamarind Village hotel serves superior northern Thai food in sleek surrounds overlooking the pool. Dishes…

  • Phetkasem

    Udon Thani

    A garden restaurant where groups of friends come to eat, drink and eat some more. The menu covers the usual Thai and Isan options plus some less common…

  • Bird's Nest Cafe

    Chiang Mai

    A tranquil little cafe serving Thai and Mediterranean food and spread over two stories of a lovely teak house on a quiet block in the old city. The…

  • Ella

    Hat Patong

    This moulded-concrete, industrial-chic bistro-cafe is a stylish surprise down a slightly scruffy soi. Inventive all-day breakfasts mean spicy Rajasthani…

  • Ginger Farm Kitchen

    Chiang Mai

    Part of the One Nimman shopping plaza, this quaint Thai eatery and its attached organics shop put fresh, local creations front and centre, with produce…

  • Carlo

    Hua Hin

    There are loads of Italian places around Hua Hin, but most just turn out cheap pizza and pasta. For a great meal and a nice night out, this white…

  • Tantitium

    Phuket Town

    A chic revamp has transformed this 1919 Sino-Portuguese building into a fabulous multiuse space strung around a leafy courtyard. Book in for excellent,…

  • Home Kitchen

    Hat Patong

    Shaped like a ship's hull, this beautiful, quirky dining room and cocktail bar is one of Patong's most original restaurants, with white leather, faux…

  • Suratthani Vegetarian

    Surat Thani

    The calming sound of the Buddha fountain and the restaurant motto 'no money, no problem, eat meal free', sets the tone for this lovely, hidden space of…

  • La Fabrique

    Ko Samui

    Ceiling fans chop the air and service is snappy and helpful at this roomy French-style boulangerie/patisserie away from the main drag, near Wat Lamai on…

  • Bocconcino

    Phuket

    An Italian deli may not be what you came to Phuket for, but Bocconcino's homemade gelato is classic Surin: refined and refreshing. This elegant, expat…

  • Pesto

    Phuket

    Mix a Paris-trained Thai chef with a simple streetside, semi-open-air setting and you get delicious, wallet-friendly Thai and international food. Sweet…

  • Oriental Spoon

    Phuket

    This sophisticated restaurant at Twin Palms resort has a lively, popular Sunday brunch (1980B), but it also serves elegantly prepared Thai and…

  • Monkeypod

    Phuket

    A striking minimalist-white creation with floor-to-ceiling windows and a leafy outlook, this contemporary family-run cafe is a welcome surprise close to…

  • Melayu Samui Seafood

    Ko Samui

    This delicious halal joint has a varied and diverse Thai menu, offering fresh seafood bought in the local market at Ban Hua Thanon. The owner is from one…

  • Baobab

    Ko Samui

    Grab a free beach towel and crash out on a sun lounger after a full meal at breezy Baobab, or have a massage next door. You'll need two hands to turn over…

  • SS1254372 Cafe

    Chiang Mai

    You may not remember SS1254372 Cafe’s name but you will remember its quirky setting, inventive decor and meals bursting with colour. Best for breakfast…

  • Khun Yah Cuisine

    Chinatown

    Strategically located for a lunch break after visiting Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha), Khun Yah specialises in the full-flavoured curries, relishes, stir…

  • Kampong Kata Hill

    Hat Kata

    Spread across two peaceful, intimate pavilions, this atmospheric restaurant overflows with traditional teak wood, weathered Thai antiques, softly tinkling…

  • Elephant Coffee House & Bar

    Ko Lipe

    The bar is a long-tail, there are secondhand books for sale and black-and-white local-life photos are plastered across the walls. Pop into this coolly…

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