Must-see restaurants in Thailand

  • Rak Lay

    Ko Lipe

    It's no frills at this large space with plastic chairs and minimal decoration, but that doesn't stop the loads of Asian travellers who make tracks here…

  • Bangkok Trading Post

    Bangkok

    This outpost of the chic Bangkok Trading Post (its main branch is in Phrom Phong) serves brunch favourites such as eggs Benedict and smoked salmon…

  • Nira's

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    With lots of busy staff offering outstanding service, a big and bright interconnected two-room interior, scrummy baked goodies, tip-top coffee and hip…

  • Shalimar Indian Restaurant

    Ko Tao

    This place is all about the thalis (meal platter). The veg option at 250B is super filling and great value for money, but if you're extremely hungry and a…

  • Baan

    Bangkok

    The slick, modern interior here belies the fact that Baan is a family-run restaurant. The menu is inspired by full-bodied recipes and ingredients that are…

  • Ratama

    Hua Hin

    The menu runs from Thai omelettes to a great panang curry, but Ratama is famous for duck served in many forms, including noodle soup and fried beaks. Try…

  • Peppercorn

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    Fancy succulent steaks and schnitzel in a rickety jungle cottage? Peppercorn may be tucked in the brush away from the sea, but that shouldn’t dissuade…

  • Delish Cafe

    Phuket

    Gorgeous homemade breakfasts involving Chiang Rai coffee beans and avocados, artisan jams, muesli-fruit bowls, stuffed croissants and French toast with…

  • Nay Hong

    Chinatown

    The reward for locating this hole-in-the-wall is a delicious plate of gŏo·ay đĕe·o kôo·a gài (flat rice noodles fried with garlic oil, chicken and egg)…

  • Sanctuary

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    The restaurant at the Sanctuary resort proves that wholesome food (vegetarian and seafood) can also be delicious. Enjoy a tasty parade of plates – from…

  • Kalapapruek

    Bangkok

    This venerable Thai eatery has numerous branches and mall spin-offs around town, but we still fancy the original branch on Th Pramuan, where local…

  • Lao Dtom Lao

    Bangkok

    A casual eatery catering mostly to young foodies, this place serves tasty yet incredibly cheap Laotian fare. Must-try items include the flavourful chicken…

  • Pua-Kee

    Banglamphu

    Come here for the central Thai classic, gŏo·ay đĕe·o đôm yam ('rice noodle soup hotspicy with mixed fishball' on the menu), fishball noodles preseasoned…

  • Tikky Cafe

    Chiang Mai

    In a new, quiet location northeast of Nimman since 2019, Tikky Cafe is worth the extra effort. The colourful cafe specialises in delicious fruit drinks…

  • Rim Taley Market

    Prachuap Khiri Khan

    The Oceanside Market isn't very large, but it makes an ideal dinner destination because you can eat your food on the promenade or pier. On Friday and…

  • Takieng

    Hat Khao Lak

    Takieng is the most popular and attractive of the two open-air Thai restaurants beneath stilted tin roofs on Hwy 4, 2.5km north of Khao Lak Town. It…

  • Laem Din Market

    Ko Samui

    A busy day market, Laem Din is packed with stalls that sell fresh fruits, vegetables and meats, and stocks local Thai kitchens. Pick up a kilo of sweet…

  • Shack Bar & Grill

    Ko Samui

    The Shack imports the finest cuts of meat from Australia and slathers them in a rainbow of tasty sauces from red wine to blue cheese. Booth seating and…

  • Cherng Doi Roast Chicken

    Chiang Mai

    Famous for its crispy-skin slow-roasted chicken with spicy tamarind sauce, this place also serves an array of sôm·đam, soups, lâhp (minced-meat 'salads')…

  • Krua Ao Nang Cuisine

    Ao Nang

    This is one of the best (and most popular) of several seafood restaurants with gorgeous sea vistas in this pedestrian-only alley at the western end of the…

  • Nang Loeng Market

    Bangkok

    Dating back to 1899, this atmospheric fresh market offers a charming glimpse of old Bangkok – not to mention a great option to grab a bite while on the…

  • Guss Damn Good

    Bangkok

    This home-grown ice-cream brand has gained a glowing rep with flavours such as Kuppa espresso made using locally roasted coffee, Tokyo Mist made with yuzu…

  • Earl Restaurant

    Ayuthaya

    Fresh, flavourful food, low prices and a location near Wat Mahathat make this a great choice for lunch or dinner. And while you eat gaang gà·tí (red curry…

  • Chaba Café

    Phang-Nga Province

    Rustic-cute Chaba is a haven of pastel-painted prettiness, with driftwood walls, mellow music and a small gallery. Organic-oriented offerings include…

  • Jam

    Ubon Ratchathani

    Mu kratha (หมูกระทะ) or 'pork pan' is very popular in Thailand. It's a combination of Korean barbeque and Chinese hotpot where you cook your own food on a…

  • Bamboo Hut

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    Linked to the bungalows on hidden Hat Yuan, you can lounge on a Thai-style cushion or sit at a teak table cooled by the sea breeze bouncing off an…

  • Lobby Salon

    Bangkok

    For those who love the sweet stuff, the in-house cafe at Sukhothai offers a unique, almost entirely cocoa-based high tea called Chocolate Buffet every…

  • Seven Spoons

    Bangkok

    Dark woods, old maps and prints on the smooth concrete walls, a menu including lots of vegetarian options – one doesn't expect a place this cosmopolitan…

  • Jay So

    Bangkok

    Jay So has no signage or menu, but a mortar and pestle and a huge grill out front are the telltale signs of ballistically spicy sôm·đam (green papaya…

  • Nuttaporn

    Banglamphu

    This crumbling shophouse has for the last 70 years been churning out some of Bangkok’s most famous coconut ice cream – the ideal palate cleanser after a…

  • Tan Yu Tofu

    Surat Thani

    A vista overlooking one of the key intersections of the Night Market is a real draw at this cool little vegan dessert spot. Sit and people watch as you…

  • China House

    Bangkok

    Art deco Shanghai comes to life in this refurbished colonial-style house in Bangkok, located in the compound of the Mandarin Oriental hotel. The big draw…

  • Girasole

    Chiang Mai

    In the tidy little Kad Klang Wiang arcade, Girasole makes a convincing claim to offer the city's best pizzas, prepared using real pepperoni and other hard…

  • La Baguette

    Pattaya

    Just north of the Dolphin Roundabout, this stylish French-style cafe serves excellent salads, crepes, croissants and, of course, baguettes, plus numerous…

  • Err

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    Think of all those different smoky, spicy, crispy, meaty bites you've encountered on the street. Now imagine them assembled in one hip, retro-themed…

  • Kung Restaurant

    Ko Lanta

    Highly rated by both visiting Thais and locals, this Thai-Chinese place offers a delectable range of fresh fish (pay by the weight) in a simple setting…

  • Cafecito

    Pai

    Cafecito serves tasty Tex-Mex staples – fish tacos, burritos and quesadillas – as well as Mexican breakfasts, all overseen by an American. This is Pai, so…

  • Sam Chai Cafe

    Ubon Ratchathani

    Not really a cafe, this bustling breakfast stop serves kôw đôm (rice soup), gŏo·ay đĕe·o (noodle soup), kài gà·tá (pan egg with sausage) and traditional…

  • Hemlock

    Banglamphu

    Taking full advantage of its cosy shophouse location, this perennial favourite has enough style to feel like a special night out, but doesn’t skimp on…

  • The Dining Room

    Ko Samui

    The signature Beef Rossini at this fantastically positioned beachfront restaurant at Rocky's Resort is cooked to perfection. Combined with the excellent…

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