Must-see restaurants in Nakhon Ratchasima Province

  • Daya's Cafe

    Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)

    One of a number of funky little cafes on this stretch of Th Yommarat, Daya's is a friendly place that serves good strong coffee, but it's the delicious…

  • Mee Gaan

    Nakhon Ratchasima Province

    This friendly newcomer has a cafe vibe but with restaurant-quality food and is the best place in town for a meal. The speciality is the delicious pad mee…

  • Chez Andy

    Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)

    Not your ordinary fa·ràng hangout in Isan, this Swiss-owned spot is a proper restaurant, not just a bar that also serves food. Run by a chef, it aims high…

  • Khrua Khao Yai

    Khao Yai National Park

    This open-air hut is hugely popular with visiting Bangkokians because of both the quality of the food and the emphasis on healthy eating, with choices…

  • RN Yard

    Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)

    With both variety (Thai, Isan and more) and quality, many locals consider this Khorat's best night market. Most customers are here for takeaway, but there…

  • Third World Cafe

    Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)

    This hipster burger joint is young and friendly and does a range of juicy burgers, including crispy fried chicken and pulled pork, each cooked on a grill…

  • Roma Sausage

    Khao Yai National Park

    This casual alfresco spot on one of the busiest stretches of Th Thanarat manages to succeed at both Thai (yellow curry with mackerel and crispy tofu lâhp)…

  • Rabieng Kaew

    Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)

    This rustic spot has both indoor and outdoor seating. The food, all big dishes meant to be shared, is very good and though the menu is large, you might be…

  • Barai Coffee

    Nakhon Ratchasima Province

    Just in front of the historical park entrance, this is a convenient stop for a brewed coffee and a blast of air-conditioning. They also do smoothies,…

  • 100 Year Meuang Ya Market

    Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)

    This night market is full of antiques and kitsch, but it's also a serious dining destination with dozens of restaurants (Thai, Isan and more) under a big…

  • Yaek Kut Kha Night Market

    Khao Yai National Park

    A bustling night market serving take-home food to the local community. A few street carts in this area are open during the morning hours, too.

  • Wat Boon Night Bazaar

    Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)

    This is the largest night market inside the old town. All the usual Thai and Isan dishes are available for takeaway.

  • Talat Jae Jae

    Nakhon Ratchasima Province

    This small morning street market is a good place to look for some breakfast.

  • Ming Ter

    Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)

    There's little English at this homely vegan affair, but since it does mock-meat versions of most common Thai rice and noodle dishes, you can just order…

  • Anego

    Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)

    Step through the dark-wood doors and into a cosy little spot that is popular with both Thais and expats. It has a huge menu of Japanese dishes (all with…

  • Gai Yang Saang Thai

    Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat)

    Despite cooking with gas instead of the normal charcoal, this has been one of the most popular gài yâhng (grilled marinated chicken) joints in Khorat for…

  • Phimai Night Bazaar

    Nakhon Ratchasima Province

    Half night market, half fresh market, this is a good place to pick up some food to take back to your hotel.

  • Narknava

    Khao Yai National Park

    Muslim and Middle Eastern fare are unexpected cuisines in this neck of the woods, but Narknava is an established favourite, mostly for its chicken biryani…