Lampang
Boost your Lampang foodie street cred by eating at this long-standing Northern Thai–style shophouse restaurant. There’s no menu, so simply point to the…
Must-see restaurants in Thailand
Ko Chang
Owned by an arty escapee from Bangkok, this friendly little boutique bungalow complex has a beautiful seafront dining area and a relaxed, romantic…
Ko Kut
Handy for the cluster of accommodation near Hat Khlong Chao, this family-run restaurant has a covered area as well as pleasant outdoor seating on rustic…
Ko Pha-Ngan
If you know your shakshuka from your zatar, then this airy, spacious, glass-fronted kosher joint near the centre of Thong Sala is the place to be. The…
Ko Samui
This full-on, no-holds-barred, high-impact, brazen and voluminous saloon-style Western cafe/restaurant/bar on Chaweng Beach Rd does good hangover-cure…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Make a reservation or queue for some really excellent yakitori (DIY grilled beef) not to mention a mean bibimbap (rice and toppings served in a sizzling…
Ko Chang
Seafood, a few Isan dishes and the famous homemade curry sauce are the best bets here. The menu also features creative smoothies, such as lychee, lemon…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Sibling to the original Luka in Silom, Luka Moto offers a hearty brunch menu by day. They've teamed up with BMW (hence the Moto in the name), so expect to…
Banglamphu
Long-standing and lauded Soy serves big, hearty bowls of beef noodle soup. Choose between the fall-apart tender braised beef, fresh beef, beef balls, or…
Chiang Rai Province
If you require more caffeine than the local tea leaves can provide, stop by this modern cafe with an extensive menu of coffee drinks made from local beans…
Banglamphu
It's come full circle: the restaurateurs of today are designing venues that resemble the holes-in-the-wall of yesteryear. With three tables and retro…
Rabiang Lay Seafood Restaurant
Phang-Nga Province
This beachfront property has a relaxed vibe and an extensive menu featuring prawn cakes, seafood salads, steamed fish with lemon sauce, fish and chips and…
Trat
Trat's busy night market is great for cheap eats. Numerous grill stalls serve seafood, satay sticks, plenty of sôm·đam (spicy green papaya salad), a…
Mae Hong Son Province
Like a beachside bar, Sawaddee is a great place to recline with a beer and watch the water (in this case the Mae Nam Yuam). There’s a lengthy menu with…
Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard
A stylish steakhouse in the Karavel House Hotel, California Steak serves a range of imported meats. Yes, it's a hotel restaurant but it's no worse for…
Nong Khai
It's hard to categorise this place, run by a sweet old lady who makes standard Thai dishes and also many international favourites such as baked cakes and…
Ko Kut
This justifiably popular seafood, steak and barbecue restaurant is worth the 2km trek north of Hat Klong Chao for upbeat atmosphere, friendly service and…
Mae Hong Son Province
The city’s poshest restaurant, this attractive and breezy wooden structure makes a big deal of its steaks, but the Thai dishes, such as the various nám…
Chiang Mai
Tucked away at the back of Wat Suan Dok, this studenty cafe is a great place to sample Thai vegetarian food prepared using little-known herbs and…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Perfect for omnivores and vegetarians alike, this casual cafe-like restaurant offers a lengthy vegetarian menu, not to mention a short but solid…
Mae Sot
This cosy cafe is set in a pleasant shaded garden and offers a small but tasty Burmese-inspired menu of vegetarian dishes, including salads, noodle dishes…
Chiang Rai Province
This reasonably authentic Chinese restaurant draws in the crews of the Chinese boats that dock at Chiang Saen. Try the decent dumplings, the spicy Sichuan…
Ko Phi-Phi
Leave your beach towel for long enough to lunch at the outdoor wooden tables that ramble to the edge of the sand at the resort Paradise Pearl Bungalow…
Pai
Emulate local families and come to this classy home-based restaurant at the southern end of town on the edge of the fields. Dishes such as stewed salted…
Chiang Mai
Thanom Phochana has all the atmosphere of a hospital cafeteria, but central Thai eats here are as good as any in Bangkok. There's no English sign – look…
Sukhothai
Having a meal at Dream Café is like dining in an antique shop. Eclectic but tasteful furnishings and knick-knackery abound, staff members are competent…
Surat Thani
With easy-going music and a charming, unhurried interior, this restaurant also tempts with a fine menu and polite service. Dishes range from excellent…
Ko Samui
Charming, cosy and with an enticing interior, this roadside cafe down in the quiet south of Ko Samui, just before the turn-off for Ao Bang Kao, is a…
Phuket
When it comes to sôm·đam (spicy green papaya salad) at this Isan soul-food shack, order it mild – it'll still bring some serious heat. Salads, in a…
Phitsanulok
This corner of old Phitsanulok is the town's Chinese neighbourhood and this long-standing restaurant offers up decent Thai-Chinese-style dishes. The…
Ko Samui
This popular Thai restaurant is just off the main drag and serves excellent local dishes that have diners raving. There is a cosy feel, with dark wood…
Phayao
Of all Phayao's waterfront restaurants, this place has received the most acclaim from various Thai food authorities. The lengthy menu, which has both…
Prachuap Khiri Khan
With good food at low prices, this small restaurant serves a mix of locals and expats. While Thai food is its strength – the đôm yam and curries are quite…
Ko Samui
This restaurant/bar pulls out the stops in an invigorating menu of classic fare in a relaxing and tasteful setting, supported by a strong selection of…
Chinatown
Yoo easily serves some of the best fishballs in town. We can also vouch for the shrimp wontons, deep-fried taro balls and fish cakes, all of which are…
Chinatown
Delicious wontons and – if your stomach can manage it – bà·mèe (Chinese-style wheat noodles) are the order of the evening at this respected vendor. There…
Phuket
At this reliable and popular spot for both Thai and Western food, near Karon's temple, you can dine on curries and spicy salads, or steaks, chops and…
Ko Chang
The green, red and yellow decor, rustic ambience and reggae soundtrack tell the story of this colourful roadside restaurant that has fine views over Bang…
Ko Samui
This no frills Indian restaurant is great value with set meals (vegetarian) starting at 200B including a soft drink; otherwise select your spice level…
Thanon Sukhumvit
This is one of our favourite Bangkok izakaya (Japanese tavern-style restaurants), and the menu here has a bit of everything that could comprise a hearty…
