Must-see restaurants in Hua Hin

  • Jek Pia

    Hua Hin

    Once just a coffee shop, this 50-plus-year-old restaurant is one of Hua Hin's top culinary destinations. The late mother of the current owner invited her…

  • Koti

    Hua Hin

    This Thai-Chinese restaurant, opened in 1932, is a national culinary luminary. Thais adore the stir-fried oyster with flour and egg, while foreigners…

  • 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…

  • Sôm·đam Tanontok 51

    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…

  • Pa Jua

    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…

  • Baan Gliwang

    Hua Hin

    The palm trees, flower garden, historic wooden beach homes and the sound of the surf make the setting at 'The House Near the Palace' pretty much perfect…

  • The Social Salad

    Hua Hin

    This simple, but nicely decorated place attracts many repeat customers for its 209B make-your-own salads – choose from a long checklist of fresh organic…

  • Chaolay

    Hua Hin

    The most famous of the old-time pier restaurants, Chaolay serves a full house nightly, even in the low-season. There's a chaotic open kitchen on the…

  • Carlo

    Hua Hin

    There are loads of Italian places around Hua Hin, but most just turn out cheap pizza and pasta. For a great meal and a nice night out, this white…

  • Hua Hin Vegan Cafe

    Hua Hin

    Except for the lack of animal products, this modern place has nothing in common with the typical Thai jae vegan restaurant: there's wine, garlic, air-con,…

  • Der

    Hua Hin

    Located in the beachfront Seenspace mall, Der serves northeastern Isan food the way it should be: spicy and boldly flavoured. A modern set-up is given…

  • Ratama

    Hua Hin

    The menu runs from Thai omelettes to a great panang curry, but Ratama is famous for duck served in many forms, including noodle soup and fried beaks. Try…

  • Railway Restaurant

    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…

  • Hagi

    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…

  • Velo Cafe

    Hua Hin

    Coffee shops are everywhere in Hua Hin, but few are as serious as this little one, which roasts its own beans. It also makes very good sandwiches.

  • Roti Cha Chak

    Hua Hin

    This small Thai Muslim joint serves halal food, including soups and rice dishes, but is best known for its roti pancakes made to order. Watching the dough…

  • Cherry

    Hua Hin

    A strange but welcome hole-in-the-wall serving Burmese (goat-and-lentil soup, tea-leaf salad) and Nepali (chicken masala, potato curry) food. The owner…

  • Royal Indian

    Hua Hin

    At first glance you don't expect much from this seemingly makeshift restaurant jammed in between a tailor and scooter rental, but it turns out the food is…

  • 31 Burger

    Hua Hin

    Many people rave about the hamburgers here, but throwing tradition to the wind, this shipping container spot put fish, chicken, fried macaroni and cheese,…

  • Chatchai Market

    Hua Hin

    The city's main fresh market resides in a historic building built in 1926 with a distinctive seven-eaved roof in honour of King Rama VII. You can piece…

  • Cool Breeze

    Hua Hin

    Popular tapas joint spread over two floors with great people-watching from the balcony. There's also paella, lamb kebabs and smoked salmon baguette, while…

  • The Baguette

    Hua Hin

    There are other bakeries more convenient to the city centre, but this one is worth travelling for. There's also a small menu of soups, sandwiches and…

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