LoeiThings to do

Things to do in Loei

  1. Baan Yai

    This big, leafy place with a funky variety of wooden tables and chairs is a genuine Isan restaurant where the menu (no English) has entire sections for ant eggs, insects and frogs. It also serves dtòhng mŏo (pork in a sour-and-spicy sauce), a dish you probably won't find elsewhere. At night there are movies and football to watch or live music.

    reviewed

  2. Gwan Yin Jai

    This friendly vegetarian restaurant serves mock-meat versions of Thai fast-food standards, like kôw man gài (rice with steamed chicken). They have an English menu, but can’t always find it because it gets used so rarely.

    reviewed

  3. Loei Cultural Centre

    The little Loei Cultural Centre is found 5km north of town at Rajabhat University. There are Phi Ta Khon festival masks and photos to see. Ask in the office down below and someone will open the door for you.

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  4. Krua Nid

    Fronted by a big glass buffet case, this no-frills eatery serves hòr mòk (soufflé-like curry steamed in banana leaves) and other central-Thai dishes. Look for the white awning.

    reviewed

  5. Ban Thai

    The first choice for a fix of fa·ràng food is a fairly attractive spot with German and Italian dishes dominating the mixed menu, but the Thai food is pretty good too.

    reviewed

  6. Walking Street

    Loei's grandly named, but otherwise typical, night market is a good dining destination.

    reviewed

  7. Ban Thai

    Mr Chris, as everyone calls this restaurant, is the first choice for a fix of fa·ràng food. German and Italian dishes dominate the menu.

    reviewed