Ko Samui
This superb romantic dining experience within the Zazen resort comes complete with ocean views, dim candle lighting and soft music. Thai dancers animate…
Must-see restaurants in Thailand
Lopburi
Constantly busy Khao Tom Hor offers Thai-Chinese dishes, including plaa salid tôrd (deep-fried salted fish) and fried tofu with chilli. Service is speedy…
Trang Beaches & Islands
Tuck into lightly spiced Thai curries and simple noodle favourites on a breezy beachside terrace at the excellent restaurant at Yataa Island Resort. If…
Chiang Mai Province
The go-to place in Tha Ton for northern Thai–style eats. There's no English-language menu; simply point to whatever pot or item on the grill looks tasty…
Hua Hin
A lovely open-air spot on the edge of the Centara Grand, Hagi is considered to be the best Japanese in Hua Hin; not that there's much competition. There…
Phitsanulok
Despite the name, this isn't really a vegetarian restaurant. But you can build your own salad and there is a veggie burger. Most of the dishes on the menu…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Is this the future of the noodle stall? Mall-bound Nuer Koo does a luxe version of the formerly humble bowl of beef noodles. Choose your cut of beef …
Thanon Sukhumvit
If you had a Thai grandma who lived in the Sukhumvit area, this is where she'd eat. The mimeographed menu spans old-school specialities from central and…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Drop in at scenically situated JJ's come sunset to swoon at the stirring visuals of young, replanted mangrove trees at Ao Wok Tum while devouring tasty…
Nakhon Si Thammarat
A neat addition to town and decorated with smashed and new skateboards, this cool rough-concrete cafe is a decent place to hang out with a mocha latte, a…
Ko Samui
Colourful, efficient and friendly Kangaroo serves excellent Thai and Western dishes, and a wealth of succulent seafood, including shark steak, barracuda…
Lampang
On some nights it can seem like everybody in Lampang is here – expect to wait for a table on the upstairs terrace. The wait is understandable, however, as…
Mae Hong Son Province
Deservedly popular, the Intira offers tasty and reliable Thai and northern Thai dishes, including some that use unusual ingredients such as locally grown…
Chinatown
Dining at the retro Hong Kong–themed Fou de Joie is like being an extra in a Wong Kar-wai film. Better yet, the French-style crêpes and cheese platters –…
Pattaya
Duck dishes rule the roost in this well-established and popular Thai-Chinese restaurant, though the seafood dishes are also tasty. It's very reasonably…
Nakhon Phanom
The auntie who rules this simple, open-fronted noodle house – wildly popular with the locals – knocks up delicious bowls of glass noodles mixed with thick…
Ko Chang
Local musician Oodie runs a nicely diverse operation, with excellent French dishes, Thai specialities and pizzas, served with live blues music nightly…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Claiming a Bangkok residence for more than 30 years, Bei Otto’s culinary bragging point is its pork knuckles. A good selection of German beers and an…
Banglamphu
There comes a moment in every foodie's Thai culinary overdose when the soul yearns for a bite of a butter croissant or ciabatta sandwich, or the subtle…
Bangkok
Patrons come to this open-air restaurant for the combination of riverfront views and tasty, seafood-based eats. It also doubles quite neatly as a pub. It…
Surat Thani
The afternoon Sunday market near the TAT office serves up a delicious range of street food that isn't always available at the Night Market. It is a…
Prachuap Khiri Khan
Khun Suchada took early retirement and has turned her hobby into a small business. She bakes what she feels like, only having a few things available at…
Ubon Ratchathani
Though it's smaller than you'd expect, Ubon's city-centre night market makes an excellent dining destination, especially when paired with the weekend…
Northern Bangkok
A short menu of Tex-Mex staples, a huge list of imported microbrews and a fun atmosphere (check the Facebook page for theme nights) make up this place…
Railay
Attached to the Sand Sea Resort and with a fine beachfront location, this is a popular place to sample fresh seafood while gazing out to sea. It also does…
Ko Samui
This pleasant and simple restaurant east of Fisherman's Village serves up delicious Indian fare including wholesome vegetarian options such as daal …
Hat Yai
Serving Hat Yai patrons since 1959, this traditional Chinese cafe has framed banknotes on its walls, friendly staff, a reliable menu of Thai-Chinese…
Ko Samui
Simple, reasonably priced Thai specialities share space with more expensive fresh seafood at this shack where the tables fill up fast, so get here early…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This terrific British-run handmade burger restaurant is modern, stylish, spacious, and welcoming. In the heart of Thong Sala life, the burgers are…
Chiang Mai
This budget-friendly Indian restaurant has a wide range of curries and vegetarian options. Its chicken kebabs are very popular, and the palak paneer is…
Ko Samui
Getting up the hill to this restaurant is a struggle on a scooter or in a car, but it's worth the effort for the glorious views over the treetops. The…
Ubon Ratchathani
A steady stream of old-timers linger over congee (rice porridge), tea and newspapers at this classic breakfast spot. Although it’s less popular during the…
Pai
A long-standing restaurant that's well used to foreigners, Nong's is a reliable go-to option for cheap and authentic Thai eats, ranging from kôw soy …
Northern Bangkok
An expansive range of Thai- and Italian-style veggie eats can be found at this upscale, long-standing and extremely popular restaurant. The establishment…
Ko Chang
This open-air place packs in locals and tourists alike for its all-you-can-eat hotpot and grill offer. Help yourself to ingredients and get dunking and…
Ko Chang
'If it swims, we have it' is Choy Lay's motto, and indeed it has a huge seafood menu as well as great bay views from its spot in the middle of the pier…
Chiang Mai Province
This is the place to come for freshly brewed coffee in the morning. The spicy salads are excellent, and there's also a wide selection of Western…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Attractively bedecked with glowing lanterns at night, this excellent, very popular and atmospheric choice in Sri Thanu puts together some fine burgers in…
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai loves Japanese food, but Tengoku leaves everywhere else in town in the shade of Mt Fuji. This sleekly modern restaurant serves superior sushi,…
Ko Chang
Lonely Beach's very popular main-street seafood restaurant is set up like a market stall with plastic chairs and tables under a canopy and whole fish…
