Trang Beaches & Islands
Perched above the rocks at the southern end of Hat Farang, this cliffside restaurant and bar has dramatic sea views. Mismatched wooden tables and chairs…
Must-see restaurants in Thailand
Butter is Better Diner & Bakery
Chiang Mai
A retro '50s-style restaurant that serves some of the best American breakfasts, baked sweets and diner favourites in town. It has excellent sandwiches,…
Ranong Province
This friendly roadside shack serves vegan ice cream in three flavours: taro, chocolate and coconut milk. Owners View and Neng also offer omelettes, fruit…
Bangkok
Located on a pretty canalside plot shaded by ferns, this relaxed restaurant is perhaps the nicest place on Ko Kret to end your explorations with a chilled…
Ko Samui
It's a little bit pricier than other food markets on the island, but there's always a great buzz here in the evenings as groups of revellers sit together…
Chiang Mai
A lovely little restaurant that does a busy trade in vitamin-rich, tasty vegetarian health food and smoothies. Wholesome ingredients such as pollen and…
Krabi Province
Local food talk sends you inland to this makeshift village restaurant, where bubbly Rosa sizzles up delicious Thai curries, stir-fries and international…
Chiang Mai
This night market is filled with food and fashion for the college set; energy levels are high and so is the volume, but prices for excellent street food …
Ao Nang
With a tropical safari vibe, tasteful Thai decorations, cushion-covered cane armchairs, live-music shows and mood lighting, you know you'll be paying for…
Ko Tao
We love the coffee art at this fresh, modern joint serving amazing burgers and wholesome breakfasts. It's a handsome addition to Chalok Ban Kao and has a…
Ko Samui
Lamai’s market is a hive of activity, selling food necessities and takeaway food. Visit the covered area to pick up fresh fruit or to see vendors…
Ko Pha-Ngan
An intimate, authentic and truly delicious Italian place with golden walls, cream linens and bamboo furniture. There are only seven tables, so reserve in…
Lopburi
This large Lopburi landmark in the far east end of town has a leafy outdoor dining area and white-linen indoor rooms. It serves a typical Thai-Chinese…
Ko Samui
With elegant Thai tablecloths and a well-priced and varied menu of seafood, Thai, pan-Asian, and international dishes, this popular wood-floored…
Kanchanaburi Province
This easygoing restaurant, halfway along the village's main pedestrian-only street (look for cartoon-style animals and red Chinese lanterns), serves an…
Ko Samui
Popular with late night revellers, this halal food truck in the heart of Chaweng's main strip is run by German-Turk, Sinan, who serves up the best cheap,…
Mae Hong Son
Fern is Mae Hong Son’s most upscale restaurant, with tablecloths, professional service, and gentle lounge music some nights. The food is decent: the big…
Ko Tao
Inviting and bustling, Su Chili serves fresh and tasty Thai dishes, with friendly staff always asking how spicy you want your food and somehow getting it…
Chiang Rai
Popular with both Thais and foreign tourists thanks to a consistently tasty kôw soy, a noodle and meat dish served with a curry broth, though the sâi òo…
Ko Samui
With fun, vibrantly designed and catchy murals, this neat Chaweng restaurant does a good trade in juicy burgers, steaks, ribs, pizza as well as a decent…
Chiang Rai
Gentrified Northern Thai fare is served here in a pleasant, air-conditioned dining room. Recommended local dishes include the gaang hang·lair (pork belly…
Sukhothai
Named after its original owner (if you were wondering), Poo is a traveller-friendly spot that serves everything from tasty Sukhothai noodles to Thai and…
Phetchaburi
Mae Awn sells her famous kôw châe (moist chilled rice) with a choice of fish, shrimp or pickled daikon radish along the walkway at the southeast corner of…
Ko Tao
The combination of great fresh seafood cooked to perfection, and some of the best sunsets from chairs and tables positioned to maximise this excellent…
Ko Phi-Phi
The second branch of Papaya offers exactly the same combo of cheap, tasty and spicy dishes, all served in big portions, that you get at the original…
Thanon Sukhumvit
One of several Middle Eastern restaurants on Soi 3/1, Nasir Al-Masri is easily recognisable by its floor-to-ceiling stainless-steel ‘theme’. Middle…
Chiang Mai
A favourite among expats, this guesthouse cafe near Wat Phra Jao Mengrai serves big, international breakfasts, from pancake towers to continental spreads…
Mae Hong Son
The coffee is good, and there's a selection of wine (and foreign beers), but the food is the bigger draw at this bright place with a quiet garden. The…
Ko Lipe
Colourful and tasty gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian burgers and salads come in large portions here, as do all the beef and chicken dishes. Ingredients…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Located on the ground floor of Sukhumvit Plaza (the multistorey complex also known as Korean Town), this restaurant is the city’s best destination for…
Chiang Khong
Freshwater fish from the Mekong River is the emphasis here and it’s prepared in a variety of ways, as the extensive menu describes. There's a pleasant…
Bangkok
Sensi is ostensibly an Italian restaurant, but it's also one of Bangkok's better examples of contemporary dining. Expect high-quality imported ingredients…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
This inviting food court has a good mix of Thai and international (mostly Asian) outlets in an open, modern-feeling locale. You'll also find some…
Ko Tao
With glorious views across to the Nang Yuan islands, and one of the most romantic spots on Ko Tao with a private dinner spot on it's own exclusive purpose…
Ko Tao
All brick and wood with a scuffed floor, Zest pulls out all the stops with excellent coffee and brekkies that will cure any hangover. Eggs Benedict gets…
Hua Hin
Hua Hin has lots of opulent resorts, and thus lots of sumptuous breakfast buffets, but the morning meal at the Centara Grand is worth a splurge not only…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
The perpetually busy Gourmet Paradise unites international fast-food chains, domestic restaurants and food-court-style stalls, with a particular emphasis…
Ko Samui
This tiny roadside burger shack does delicious, good value, homemade, gourmet-style burgers and sandwiches. All the usual meat fillings are accompanied by…
Northern Thailand
This fresh, bright place offers a local take on Vietnamese classics – pho (noodles), banh xeo (pancakes stuffed with meat or veggies) and bun cha (grilled…
Chiang Rai
Popular with locals, Paa Suk does big, rich bowls of kà·nŏm jeen nám ngée·o (a broth of pork or beef and tomatoes served over fresh rice noodles). The…
