Must-see restaurants in Khon Kaen

  • Turm-Rom

    Khon Kaen

    This superb place combines one of the best kitchens in town with a covered garden to create the perfect place for a night out, rain or shine. The þá·sá…

  • Somtom Internet

    Khon Kaen

    This popular, no-frills local joint is always busy for good reason – there's no better sôm·đam in Khon Kaen. It also does grilled chicken, sticky rice and…

  • Gai Yang Rabeab

    Khon Kaen

    Many Thais believe Khon Kaen Province makes Thailand's best gài yâhng (marinated grilled chicken), and this simple joint, serving an all-Isan menu, gets…

  • Pa Ouan 2

    Khon Kaen

    This popular Isan restaurant right beside Wat Nong Wang and overlooking the lake from its upstairs terrace has a menu spanning gài yâhng and duck lâhp as…

  • Rim Bueng Market

    Khon Kaen

    This buzzing little lakeside evening market features a whole stretch of street-food stalls selling everything from barbecued skewers and grilled fish to…

  • Nan Yuan Noodles

    Khon Kaen

    Popular south-Chinese restaurant chain with easy-to-order English photo menu. It does rice, soups and roast duck dishes as well as its signature noodles.

  • Night Market

    Khon Kaen

    For cheap but delicious eats, the city’s main night market is a good one.

  • Tawan Thong

    Khon Kaen

    Housed in a large, airy dining hall with an open kitchen that's almost as large again, Tawan Thong is an all-veggie health-food buffet with friendly staff…

  • Pavilion Café

    Khon Kaen

    The principal restaurant of the Pullman Raja Orchid hotel features an excellent international buffet, but it ain't cheap!

  • Pomodoro

    Khon Kaen

    In the middle of the somewhat seedy area around the Pullman Raja Orchid hotel, this place makes decent pastas and pizzas, and the service is good. It's…