Restaurants in Ayuthaya Province
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Ban Wacharachai
A must for visiting foodies, this hidden gem is legendary among locals and regular visitors alike for its perfectly executed central Thai–style dishes, not to mention a pleasant riverfront location. The smoked snakehead fish is sublime. To get there, cycle or take a túk-túk to Wat Kasattrathirat (known as Wat Kasat); the rambling restaurant is hidden in a thick garden directly north of the temple.
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Lung Lek
In the past, Ayuthayans got their noodle fix from boat-based vendors who hocked their bowls along the city’s canals and rivers. Today the vessels are all landlocked, but the famous kǔaytǐaw ruea (boat noodles) remain as popular as ever. Lung Lek serves incredibly intense kǔaytǐaw ruea with pork or beef. Look for the open-air tent-like structure.
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Ban Wacharachai
A must for visiting foodies, this gem is legendary among locals and regular visitors alike for its perfectly executed central Thai–style dishes, not to mention a pleasant riverfront location. The smoked snakehead fish is sublime. To get there, cycle or take a túk-túk to Wat Kasattrathirat (known as Wat Kasat); the rambling restaurant is hidden in a thick garden.
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Paa Lek
In the past, Ayuthayans got their noodle fix from boat-based vendors who hocked their bowls along the city’s canals and rivers. Today the vessels are all landlocked, but popular, but not too spicy, is Paa Lek, a sprawling roadside stall next door to the city’s telephone authority.
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Roti Sai Mai Stalls
Ayuthaya is famous for the Muslim dessert roh-đee săi măi. This is created by rolling together thin strands of melted palm sugar and wrapping them inside the roti. Stalls can be found opposite Ayuthaya Hospital.
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Chao Phrom Market
Ayuthaya is famed for its sweet Muslim snacks, curries and nám prík (spicy dip). Travellers tend to congregate around Soi 2, Th Naresuan. The bustling undercover Chao Phrom Market has Thai-Chinese and Muslim dishes.
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Hua Raw Night Market & Chao Phrom Day Market
Much of Ayuthaya’s best food is prepared in these modest surrounds. Vendors at the open-air night market ( [hrs] 5pm-10pm) specialise in Thai-Muslim dishes, while the covered day market ( [hrs] 7am-5pm) is more classically central Thai.
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Lung Lek
Lung Lek serves incredibly intense gŏo ay·đĕe·o reu·a with pork or beef that our dining companion euphorically described as ‘perhaps the best noodles ever!’ Look for the open-air tent-like structure.
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Baan Watcharachai
Located next to Wat Kasatthirat, take a seat on the wooden boat moored outside and feast on yam Ъlah dùk fòo (crispy catfish salad).
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Phae Krung Kao
This floating restaurant is renowned for its carefully prepared seafood dishes and is hugely popular with visiting Thais, though it has a tendency to tone down dishes for fà·ràng.
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Chainam
Pleasantly situated overlooking the river, Chainam has long attracted foreigners with its extensive bilingual menu, but don't expect too much authenticity in the dishes.
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29 Steak
Yep, the focus here is steak. But there are plenty of Western-style salads and other veggie options, plus many Thai favourites. It's popular with a casual local crowd.
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Hua Raw Night Market
This evening market offers simple riverside seating and a range of Thai and Muslim dishes; for the latter look for the green star and crescent.
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Rabieng Nam
When Thais eat it’s as much about fun as it is about food. That’s evident here, where improvised karaoke sessions take centre stage as the locals munch on snacks.
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Phae Krung Kao
On the southern side of the bridge in Ayuthaya, this floating restaurant is so popular that Thai locals even rouse their geriatric grandmas for a night out.
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Malakor
This charming, two-storey wooden house has an incredible view of Wat Ratburana, which is most stunning after dark when it's all lit up.
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Paa Lek
More popular but less spicy is Paa Lek, a sprawling roadside stall, look for the yellow sign in Thai.
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Hua Raw Night Market & Chao Phrom Day Market
Markets are the highlight of Ayuthaya noshing. This one features several vendors preparing Thai-Muslim dishes.
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Tony's Place
Set at the front of the guest house of the same name, this is an ideal pit stop as it comes with simple Thai/Western dishes, a few veggie nibbles and plenty of fellow travellers.
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Sai Thong
With 180 items on the menu, live music and spectacular food, this old-school restaurant is the best place to eat on the island. As well as the regular fare, there are interesting variations, such as chicken marinated in whisky.
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Lung Lek
For the tastiest, most slurpable noodles around, visit this long-established restaurant opposite Wat Ratburana. The perfect spot for a between-temples meal.
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Sombat Chao Phraya
A cosy riverside establishment that specialises in sublime seafood.
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Pae Krung Gao
A well-established riverside restaurant serving top-notch Thai food. The English-language menu is more limited than the Thai version so if you know what you like, just ask.
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Krua Nai Pan
Serving up superb northeastern cuisine is this stylish, wood-panelled restaurant, where the speciality is the super-spicy soup.
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Gahn Glooay
If you want to see Thais unwind, head to this relaxed restaurant where karaoke sessions often take centre stage.
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