Trang
An unexpected find in Trang is this decent wine cellar and restaurant (owned by a certified wine specialist), with imported wines stored in a temperature…
Must-see restaurants in Thailand
Hat Yai
The night market offers lots of local eats including several stalls selling the famous Hat Yai–style deep-fried chicken and kà·nŏm jeen (fresh rice…
Kanchanaburi Province
The friendly family behind the '7 Local Foods' shop in the southeast corner of Sangkhlaburi's night market (look for the big red picture menu) does…
Ko Phi-Phi
The menu at this popular Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of 'the village' has a super selection of kebabs served on sizzling plates. The salads and…
Ko Samui
The most romantic spot in Chaweng. This series of beautiful, interconnected, treetop platforms at the back of the Anantara resort, compete with each other…
Khao Sok National Park
A friendly all-female team runs this humble but deservedly popular open-sided place. It's a great spot for deliciously spiced curries, from searing red…
Phayao
One of the better bowls of kôw soy (northern-style curry noodle soup) in this neck of the north is available at this family-run restaurant, a block back…
Ko Tao
You may have to queue a while to get a seat at this glorified shack and wonder what all the fuss is about – it's the excellent roast-duck dishes that…
Chiang Rai Province
This roadside restaurant has been serving local dishes for more than 50 years and does a mean kà·nŏm jeen nám ngée·o (fresh rice noodles served with a…
Ko Lanta
In an outdoor, driftwood-inspired, shabby-chic setting above the beach, this charming place has it all – a superb location, cool sea breezes, a decent…
Trang Beaches & Islands
This beachfront bar-restaurant is run by an Italian couple and serves delicious homemade pastas, breads and pizzas. There are also plenty of tasty Thai…
Surat Thani
A smorgasbord of food, including masses of melt-in-your-mouth marinated meats on sticks, fresh fruit juices, noodle dishes, desserts and a host of other…
Kanchanaburi Province
E-Thong's oldest restaurant (opened in 1999) has just a sheet-metal roof and plastic chairs, but the food – mostly Thai standards, though also Burmese…
Chiang Rai
Phor Jai serves mild but delicious bowls of the eponymous curry noodle dish, as well as a few other northern Thai staples. There's no Roman-script sign,…
Lampang
How do Northern Thais take their pàt tai? With minced pork and pork rinds, of course. This very popular stall serves rice and noodle dishes and is located…
Chiang Khan
This place has been popular with locals since long before the tourism boom. The prices have risen a bit since those good old days and the building has…
Chiang Mai
Almost everyone ends up at Riverside at some point in their Chiang Mai stay. Set in an old teak house, it feels like a countryside reimagining of a Hard…
Northern Bangkok
The Thai-language sign in front of this restaurant boldly says rah·chah kôw mòk (King of Biryani) and Yusup backs it up with flawless biryani, not to…
Chiang Mai
The pan-Asian restaurant at the Anantara Resort & Spa is straight out of a spy movie, with waitstaff in 1920s garb, menus delivered in 'top secret'…
Chiang Mai
Set in an unpretentious garden of a teak house, this highly popular restaurant serves deliciously authentic northern Thai cuisine. The menu roams beyond…
Bangkok
This well-reputed overseas branch of a legendary Indian eating house makes a fabulous range of southern Indian vegetarian dishes. We love the dosai …
Northeastern Thailand
Mukdahan's night market is the most buzzing place in town for evening food. It has all the Thai and Isan classics, but it's the Vietnamese vendors that…
Chomsin-Naebkehardt Junction Street Food
Hua Hin
These noted street-food spots are a three-for-one deal and though the setting is humble, there's some excellent Thai food here. The action starts early…
Kanchanaburi Province
This mostly vegan cafe, part of the nonprofit Baan Unrak organisation, makes meat-free pàt tai, green curry, pizza by the slice (it tastes better than it…
Hua Hin
A standout restaurant in a great dining neighbourhood, this is real Isan food cooked by a family from Khorat. There's everything you'd expect to find…
Bangkok
This extremely popular Silom cafe serves all-day brunch and comfort food such as truffle mushroom omelettes, shakshuka, and honey-glazed duck with burnt…
Hua Hin
This mango-sticky-rice stand is a local hit, which explains why it's been in business for almost 50 years. You can buy mangoes individually, or in the…
Bangkok
Housed in a charming 1920s-era villa, Issaya is a top-of-the-line outpost serving Thai food. Dishes alternate between somewhat saucy, meaty items and…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Bangkok's most-loved burgers – read ultrajuicy beef or lamb patties served in a brioche bun – are served from this American-run, food-truck-turned…
Bangkok
The creative menu here changes as often as the seasons. Five featured courses cover imaginative appetisers, hearty pasta or risotto dishes, and…
Chiang Mai
Tucked into the dreamy Fah Lanna spa complex in the old city, this ambient Thai cafe can do no wrong. The excellent coffee is grown by hill-tribe…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
Housed in posh Central Embassy mall, Open House is a chic, light-filled multi-use space from the same team who designed the Tokyo headquarters of YouTube…
Bangkok
An excellent introduction to the wonders of lâhp (spicy, herbal mince-meat ‘salad’), sôm·đam (spicy green papaya salad) and other Isan (northeastern)…
Thanon Sukhumvit
Chef Primo's flair for living it large reflects in the menu at this fun and irreverent restaurant serving authentic provincial Mexican dishes. Go beyond…
Thanon Sukhumvit
This Phuket institution's Bangkok branch – housed in a charming lime-washed villa – brings to the city the southern Thai island's uniquely spicy,…
Chiang Mai
Adventurous palates will be pleased with the imaginative tasting menus dreamed up by chefs here, who bring their French training to Southeast Asian dishes…
Bangkok
Although the sôm·đam (spicy green papaya salad), sticky rice and lâhp (a spicy salad of minced meat) of this former street stall give the impression of a…
Chiang Mai
Tucked into a leafy compound with a waterfall and koi pond, Blue Diamond offers an adventurous menu of delicious breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, curries,…
Chiang Mai
In hip Nimman, there are a lot of bright, healthy little cafes serving muesli bowls and salads and good coffee. The Larder is one of the best, though, and…
Bangkok
If you're a dumpling fan, drop into this elegant restaurant during lunchtime, when its open kitchen serves some of the nicest dim sum and siu mai (open…
