Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
With fabulous cross-river views of Wat Arun through floor-to-ceiling windows, this excellent in-house Thai restaurant of the eponymous hotel has nailed…
Must-see restaurants in Thailand
Chiang Mai
This family-friendly restaurant has the perfect combination of Western and Thai dishes, plus an imaginative bamboo playground for children to play, climb…
Hua Hin
Except for the lack of animal products, this modern place has nothing in common with the typical Thai jae vegan restaurant: there's wine, garlic, air-con,…
Bangkok
Traditional Greek dishes, complete with plate-smashing theatrics, make Aesop's a meal to remember. Run by Greek/Australian John Gamvros, to honour his…
Banglamphu
This popular place does gŏo·ay jáp yoo·an, identified on the menu as 'Vietnamese noodle'. Introduced to northeastern Thailand via Vietnamese immigrants,…
Ko Samui
Magically set in front of a photogenic rice field with green hills in the distance, fantastic Farmer's – within the resort of the same name – is a choice…
Ayuthaya
Targeting tourists but serving authentic flavours (unless you ask them to mild it down), Malakor serves up southern catfish curry, pàd gàprow gài (chicken…
Phuket Town
Beautifully home-cooked wok-fried mushrooms, coconut-laced vegetable curry, crab-meat curry and spicy roast-coconut salads accompany signature plates of…
Phuket Town
Phuketians, expats and tourists alike pack into this popular cafe-style parlour on Phuket Town's most photogenic street for gourmet ice cream, sorbets and…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Hidden in plain sight across from Wat Phra Kaew is this decades-old shophouse restaurant. The menu spans Western/Chinese dishes (eg stewed tongue) and…
Phuket
Some of Kamala's most popular breakfasts are rustled up at this down-to-earth, expat-loved cafe-bakery by the highway, where check-cloth tables offset…
Phuket
One of Cherngtalay's swishest spots, with a dressed-up, dimly lit, old-school atmosphere, the Supper Club is all about sipping signature cocktails to a…
Bangkok
Renowned for hosting travelling literati for more than 130 years, the Authors’ Lounge at Mandarin Oriental is a serene space restored to its original 19th…
Pattaya
Beloved of expats, Magg's goes for a distinctly un-Thai decor, with gloriously kitsch caryatids holding up the facade, and other Italianate touches. The…
Phuket
Half steakhouse, half European-style seafood emporium, this view-laden rooftop restaurant is dominated by its charcoal grill, on which imported, melt-in…
Phuket Town
Filled with hand-drawn murals, this relaxed, stylish Thai-German-owned restaurant scores with its elegant twists on European-Thai fusion food, such as…
Kanchanaburi
Not your typical Thai-style vegan ('jay') restaurant, here On and her daughter make their Thai (and a few Isan) dishes not only healthy, but fully…
Chiang Mai
Set into a rocky ravine near Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, this restaurant inhabits a magical spot overlooking a forest reservoir, with the city lights…
Northeastern Thailand
This no-frills local favourite has been dishing up chicken and rice, and other simple but tasty Thai staples, for more than 50 years. Specialities include…
Ko Lipe
Of the seafood barbecues put on nightly by Hat Pattaya’s resorts, Daya's is recommended as one of the best. You pay by the weight of the fish you choose…
Ko Samui
This local market in the heart of the Muslim village of Ban Hua Thanon offers a glimpse of real southern Thai cuisine. Follow the path round to a row of…
Phuket
Perched on the cliffs at the northern end of the beach, Pullman, Nai Thon's glitziest resort, offers sophisticated Thai-international food in a swish…
Chiang Mai
Western breakfasts done right, killer local coffee and a bit of attitude. Overstand is a longstanding favourite for Chiang Mai expats due to its high…
Nong Khai
Docked down below Mut Mee Garden Guesthouse, this floating restaurant specialises in Thai and Isan fish dishes, and though the prices are a bit high, the…
Hat Patong
This stylish, indoor-outdoor restaurant under a canopy of bamboo at the southern end of Patong beach is very popular. It has excellent gourmet pizzas,…
Bangkok
Plant yourself in this blue-walled ancient eatery for a glimpse into what restaurants in Bangkok once used to be like. The menu, much like the interior…
Phuket Town
A great spot to splurge on fine Belgian-inspired food, with serious Australian rib-eye steaks, lamb chops, spare ribs and beef carpaccio as well as meaty…
Bangkok
Bunker's sumptuous menu, easy vibe, grungy low-ceiling interior, excellent cocktail list and swish service all make for a special evening. Tapas, sharing…
Phuket
This shady spot immediately southwest of Rawai's pier steams clams, mussels and fish, and grills squid, prawns and lobster to perfection. For something…
Chiang Mai
North of the old city, this market specializes in ready-to-eat gàp kôw (pre-made food served with rice) meals, with a whole rear section jammed with…
Phuket
This relaxed, French-run place decked out in marine blue has more atmosphere than its nearby competitors, as well as a more individual menu. The seafood –…
Krabi Town
The same people who set up May & Mark's have branched out – with even more delicious pastries and homemade goodies. This place is renowned for its…
Ko Tao
This neat and slim establishment the size of a gyoza (Japanese dumpling) is often full, doing a brisk trade in nigiri, sashimi and maki, while maintaining…
Bangkok
Despite the fast-food overtones in the name and logo, this long-standing restaurant is classy and popular with visiting businesspeople. The emphasis is on…
Ko Samui
This zestfully refreshed restaurant with cool lounge and bar zone serves up tantalising Italian cuisine, with a strong selection of vegetarian dishes,…
Bangkok
These two adjacent hangar-like buildings tucked behind Soi 10 are the main lunchtime fuelling stations for the area’s office staff. Cheap choices range…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Emerging from swaying palms, this mock-Tudor mirage, transported from the English countryside and dropped into the steamy jungle, is one black pudding…
Bangkok
Somboon, a hectic old-school seafood hall with a solid reputation, is known for doing the best curry-powder crab in town. Soy-steamed sea bass (þlah grà…
Phuket
There's no beach view, but local expats swear by this quiet, simple place with a handful of tables sprinkled across the patio of a family home. Mam's…
Banglamphu
This classic Bangkok eatery serves tasty Thai-Muslim dishes such as roti, gaang mát·sà·màn ('Muslim curry'), biryani, tart fish curry and má·đà·bà (deep…
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