Banglamphu
Featuring floral murals and portraits of royals on its bare concrete walls, this stylish restaurant serves some of the best Thai food in this part of town…
Must-see restaurants in Thailand
Charcoal Tandoor Grill & Mixology
Thanon Sukhumvit
Indian food in Bangkok is gaining speed, and this kebab and tandoor grill restaurant is indicative of the trend. Almost every dish is slow-cooked in a…
Nakhon Phanom
Classic, chaotic place with a full selection of Vietnamese dishes including the titular năam neu·ang (assemble-it-yourself pork spring rolls). Come in the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Northern Bangkok
Located in a cosy home in a suburban-feeling street, Yang Gao Gorn does appropriately homestyle Thai dishes such as sweet/savoury salads, rich curries and…
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…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Innovative dishes at Bangkok’s first ‘urban farm’ are complemented by cocktails using almost 40 edible herbs from the on-site garden. Chef Deepanker…
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…
Phuket
Gorgeous homemade breakfasts involving Chiang Rai coffee beans and avocados, artisan jams, muesli-fruit bowls, stuffed croissants and French toast with…
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)…
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…
Trang
Open for 60-plus years, this cool, old school Sino-Thai coffee shop has vintage marble-topped tables, helicopter fans and a menu that includes excellent…
Ranong Province
Twinkling lights, prayer flags and driftwood signs adorn this artsy, easygoing food shack. Tuck into fantastic homemade panini (garlic mushroom, cashew…
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…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
One of a string of upmarket bar-restaurants overlooking the waves at the north end of Bang Saen, this huge set-up has a truly marvellous outlook,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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')…
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…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Immensely popular with Thai families, sù·gêe takes the form of a bubbling hotpot of broth and the raw ingredients to dip therein. Coca is one of the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Satun Province
On is a legend in tiny Satun. The restaurant and Western-style bar here sits on the ground floor of a converted shophouse (upstairs houses part of On's…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
