SOMYONG POCHANA
Read moreA charming little establishment near the north gate of the old town. Run by a friendly couple, this restaurant has a simple, pleasant atmosphere, with an attractive decor. The menu features the classics of Thai cuisine: pad thai, pad krapao, fried rice, all kinds of noodles, panang curry, green curry with vegetables... It's all good! Try the excellent khao soi, Chiang Mai's specialty, prepared with chicken or beef. A very good deal for lunch, especially as prices are very low.
CABBAGES AND CONDOMS
Read moreA restaurant as unusual as it is beneficial, on the theme of contraception. With artworks, activities of all kinds, condom distribution, proceeds donated to sex education programs, and an on-site family planning clinic, the idea behind this restaurant is to educate people about sexual health, which is sorely lacking in a country where many teenage mothers live. It's an original visit, as well as being of definite tourist interest, as the cuisine is local, and traditional shows are often organized at weekends.
TANGLUK RESTAURANT
Read moreThis establishment actually comprises three entities: the Churn Café, open until 5pm, a takeaway stand selling fresh cold-pressed fruit juices and drinks, and Tangluk, a bar-restaurant open until late. The Churn is a small, elegant and friendly café, with a decor reminiscent of a bygone era. Tangluk is spread over several floors and offers good Thai cuisine and a myriad of drinks. In the evening, live bands provide the ambiance. Located along the railroad line, you can even watch the trains go by..
LUNG JA SEA FOOD
Read moreEstablishment located at the night market, not far from the street parallel to the railway: Night Market No. 2. Small restaurant with a nice decoration. Specialties of fish and seafood. The price is very reasonable, which changes the seafront! On the other hand, traditional family cooking recipes.
CHAO LAY SEAFOOD
Read moreInstalled on stilts, the "People of the Sea" restaurant is of course specialized in fish and shellfish. Good local reputation... The atmosphere is closer to that of a canteen than a big restaurant. Beautiful terrace overlooking the beach. The fish is cooked to perfection. The large number of customers suggests that the products are very fresh, which is very positive. On the other hand, we noticed a certain carelessness concerning the service on certain evenings. It's a pity that the prices are a bit prohibitive.
TAJ MAHAL RESTAURANT
Read moreA restaurant renowned locally for Indian and Pakistani recipes. Friendly welcome, as it should be.
LENG KEE RESTAURANT
Read moreBe careful, this restaurant is not on Soi Leng Kee. Reputable establishment without being of great standing, with a room open to the street. Choice of various Chinese and Thai dishes and very reasonable prices: duck, lacquered, fish and seafood, soups and some vegetarian options. The establishment is open day and night to satisfy the demand, which is great as you can attest! A very good address that doesn't look like much, which you will appreciate all the more if you go there at the end of the night.
YANG THAI FOOD
Read moreA convenient address in the north of the village, on the road to Chalok Baan Kao. Thai restaurant offering appetizing family cuisine. Green papaya salad (som tam), curries, sandwiches... The choice is vast. There are also good breakfast options. A typical wooden place. Floor prices are another factor in the success of Yang Thai Food. The service is rather fast and very friendly. A bit hard to find, but it would be a shame to miss one of Koh Tao's best shots.
BOMBAY INDIAN CUISINE
Read moreLocated in a complex that includes several fine restaurants and bars, Bombay Indian Cuisine stands out for the quality on offer. Indian cuisine, yes, but authentic and with à la carte dishes rarely found in this category. Try the Malabar Coast specialties of fish and shrimp in sauce, chicken Madras or the Goan classic, chicken vindaloo. Nan, roti, basmati rice to accompany your dishes. Special mention for iced masala chai, the famous Indian spiced tea in an iced version. Recommended.
WASABI
Read moreIt's hard to imagine Wasabi as a chain restaurant, so elegant, hushed and pleasant is the setting. A large screen shows images of underwater life and the place is lulled by soft lounge music. On the menu, a wide assortment of sushi, maki, uramaki and sashimi... All are carefully prepared, and some are quite original... Bentos are also available for lunch. A wide choice of teas, wines, beers, sake and cocktails. The prices may be high, but the ingredients are of excellent quality. Recommended.
T & K SEAFOOD
Excellent Chinese restaurant with fish and seafood specialties in the ...Read more
POOH BAR RESORT
Read moreThis resort has a very popular restaurant on the island which offers very honest prices. On the menu are local and international specialities, as well as a fish and seafood stall to choose from. The bar section stays open until late. Musician during dinner then another group takes over at the bar on the left side of the restaurant. The latter also deserves a visit for a drink. Broadcasting of sporting events on demand, mainly English Premier League matches.
NOORI INDIA
Read moreNamaste! A popular restaurant that has been on the island for some time... and Indian tourists are flocking to it, which is always a good sign! Assortment of dishes, from chicken tikka to kofta lamb and excellent vegetarian specialities, all to be served with delicious naans. The setting is fairly basic, but the service is prompt and smiling. The company has 2 street locations. It also offers Indian cooking classes, where you can choose to learn how to concoct 2 vegetarian and 2 non-vegetarian menus.
THE DINING ROOM
Read moreThe Rocky's Boutique Resort restaurant is Lamai's gastronomic address par excellence. Here you can enjoy delicious modern French cuisine at not-so-prohibitive prices, all things considered. Hokkaido scallops are sublime, just like Rossini beef or sea bream... Not to mention the desserts, all very tempting. Excellent cocktails. The setting is classic luxury, the atmosphere is chic and friendly, and there is even a cabaret every Sunday. Reservation recommended.
MONNALISA
Read moreItalian restaurant opened in 2008 by two Italians, Marco and Tony. All the traditional dishes: ravioli, gnocchi, milanesa, or lasagne on the menu, all prepared on the premises, and of course a large choice of pizzas cooked over a wood fire. Some Thai specialties as well. Don't forget to save some space for the desserts! The room is welcoming with its wooden furniture and a small terrace where you can watch the comings and goings of passers-by. The same team recently opened a branch of the restaurant in Thong Sala.
BLUE ELEPHANT PHUKET
Read moreThis group has existed for more than 30 years, and has restaurants in Brussels, Bangkok, Paris, London... The scenery alone is worth the trip: this superb Chinese-Portuguese style building is none other than the former residence of the governor of Phuket. Royal cuisine is served here, with refined dishes such as duck with tamarind sauce or Andaman shrimps with red curry and basil. Tasting menus and vegetarian menu available. The establishment also offers cooking classes. Top of the line.
RUENMAI KRABI BOUTIQUE RESTAURANT
Read moreA real institution in Krabi, this is undoubtedly one of the best places to enjoy traditional southern Thai cuisine. The ingredients are fresh and the flavours exquisite. The cuisine is adapted to Thai palates, so don't forget to specify"mai phet" if you don't want your dishes too spicy. Dinner is served in an old wooden house or in the garden with a small artificial pond, lit by large wooden lanterns.
DE RIVA AYOTHAYA
Read moreThis restaurant is very popular with locals. It occupies a large terrace overlooking Chao Phraya with a pretty view of the Portuguese church, illuminated in the evening. A la carte several fish and seafood specialities, traditional dishes and some European dishes. Thai-style service: courteous and very attentive (we fill your glass before you finish). Beer available as well as alcohol bottles. Lights are placed here and there, and music groups often come to brighten up the evening.
DA SOFIA
Read moreIf the small dining room and terrace aren't the most appealing, the cuisine is well worth the detour! Manfredo, a friendly Italian who speaks perfect French, and his family are in charge of the kitchen. Prices are relatively high, as he cooks with top-quality products imported from Italy, including cheeses (gorgonzola, pecorino, gran padano) and cold meats (Parma ham, mortadella, coppa). Home-made pasta and ravioli, delicious pizzas, meats, salmon, salads and some Thai dishes are on the menu. Warm welcome.
BAI FERN RESTAURANT
Read moreWooden decoration of the best effect: nice space in front of the bar, with teak floor. Large room occupying the back of the restaurant. Known for its good reputation, it is somewhat outlying to the south of Lake Chong Kham. The front and back room are open to the outside and the light is dimmed by curtains of green plants: tropical atmosphere guaranteed. The setting is very pleasant, with tablecloths on the tables and a flowered garden on the terrace. Various Thai specialities à la carte. Musicians some nights. Recommended.
THE JUNGLE CLUB RESTAURANT
Read moreOne of the island's hidden treasures! Situated in the hills between Chaweng and Lamai, The Jungle Club is a charming establishment offering exclusive accommodation and an exceptional panoramic bar-restaurant. Chef Wally offers top-flight cuisine, with international recipes prepared with quality ingredients, to be enjoyed in elegant surroundings. The view over Chaweng Bay is simply breathtaking. Reservations recommended.
KAI MOOK
Read moreDowntown restaurant located on a small side street between the lake and the main avenue. Completely renovated in 2021, it now has a very pleasant modern setting with high ceilings. Classic Thai cuisine for the most part: pad thai, morning glory... The food is quite simple but of good quality. Menu available in English. The waiters are smiling and attentive. The only drawback is that the place is a little difficult to find, the street where it is located is close to Ngamta Hotel. Recommended.
TWO CHEFS KATA BEACH
Read moreJust opposite The Boathouse. Here you'll find succulent grilled meats of the highest quality. The menu includes Thai, Mexican, pasta, burgers, steaks, fish and seafood, European dishes and vegetarian specialties. Two Chefs has four locations: Kata Beach, Kata Centre, Karon Beach & Patong. Nightly music by the Two Chefs Band. An excellent compromise between service and quality in a pleasant, modern setting.
PHRA NAKORN BAR & GALLERY
Thai cuisine in a rooftop restaurant with bar and art gallery in the ...Read more
AEC SUPATTRA
Read moreIt's easy to miss this unpretentious roadside establishment... And yet, it is a great success with travelers. The setting is pleasant: a beach bungalow type structure, wooden furniture and discreet music for the atmosphere. But the asset of this restaurant is its very good Thai cuisine at low prices. The dishes are copious and well presented, and above all they are tasty. All the classics of the country's gastronomy are proposed, from pad thai to massaman curry, declined in vegetarian recipes or not.
BAN KHUN MAE
Restaurant with excellent traditional Thai cuisine in a pleasant setting in ...Read more
CHAO PHRAYA CRUISE
Dinner show with buffet of Thai and international cuisine during a cruise ...Read more
MARE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Read moreThis very good Italian restaurant is located just below the Luna, in the Centara Grand Beach Resort and facing the sea. The open kitchen is managed by the transalpine chef Matteo Verini, who knows how to make the small dishes look great. The menu is rich, you will have a wide range of Italian specialities to choose from. Nice wine cellar. Bright or subdued atmosphere, and also relaxing Asian music played by a local musician accompanies your dinner. The service is excellent and the view magnificent.
SINVANA RESTAURANT
Read moreWhen night falls (at around 6 p.m.) and everything falls asleep around your guesthouse, head to Sinvana for dinner: you'll find a charming setting and exclusively Thai cuisine adapted to Western palates. All in all, it's rather bland, but the setting is worth the trip. Some like it, others hate it... This large tourist restaurant is used to groups passing through, but sometimes it's quiet. If you ask us, it's better to dine in one of the smaller establishments facing the entrance to the historic park...
SP CHICKEN
Read moreClose to Wat Phra Singh, here is an excellent address which proposes a restricted menu but with quality dishes. On the menu is their famous spit-roasted chicken, of course, but also classic Thai dishes, soups, salads... We recommend the bamboo shoot salad, the som tam or the chicken with cashew nuts. The products are fresh and the portions correct. The room, spacious and ventilated, is pleasant. The place is mainly frequented by locals and Asian tourists.
MEE GAAN
Read moreWhat is obvious when you enter the Mee Gaan is the modernity and cleanliness of the place. High ceiling, with large bay windows, the place gives a feeling of space. On the menu, several Thai specialities meticulously executed and presented with care. Some dishes are not very copious, but the prices are very low. No alcohol is served here, we are more in the spirit of a milk bar. Coffee, cold drinks and pastries are also on the menu. Impeccable service and menu in English, with photos.
BELGIAN BEER BAR
Read moreThis restaurant is popular with tourists and locals alike. The place, on the beach, is very cosy, with a superb view of the bay. Traditional Thai dishes, barbecues with fresh products caught the same morning, international cuisine, and some Belgian and French specialities: mussel-fries (prepared according to your taste), steak tartare, lamb chops... All of this to be accompanied by one of the 51 Belgian beers, draught and bottled, offered by the Belgian Beer Bar. The best of both worlds.
NOMU BAR HOKKAIDO IZAKAYA
Read moreOne of the busiest spots in town. Located on a street corner, the Nomu Bar boasts a large, pleasant terrace. A modern setting with a subdued ambience and indoor sports broadcasts. On the menu, Thai and some Japanese specialties. It's more a place for a drink, or a giraffe, with friends. Happy Hour until 9pm. Concerts are scheduled almost every evening. Smiling welcome, menu in English.
PAI SIAM BAR & BISTRO
Read moreThis restaurant is located at the corner of Walking Street and the street leading to the bridge. The place is quite chic and the prices are quite high. You can sit on stools, at a table inside or on the large terrace where you can observe the comings and goings of people. Excellent pizzas, tapas and some Thai dishes are available. As for drinks, cocktails, wines and good espressos. The lounge music is pleasant, without being too loud. A bit of a "bobo" atmosphere, which is different from other Pai establishments.
PRIMANI'S INDIAN RESTAURANT
Read moreA little hard to find, at the end of an unappealing soi. When you arrive, you're struck by the cleanliness of the room: everything is immaculate white and the tables are beautifully laid. The menu features Indian specialties. The naan (plain, cheese and garlic) are very good, as are the chicken (excellent chicken tikka) and lamb dishes. Dishes are not very spicy. A few formulas are available. Service is courteous and attentive. The owner is Indian, a guarantee of authenticity.
UNCLE JOHN
Refined Thai and French cuisine by a former chef of a 5 star hotel, to be ...Read more
BLUE HEAVEN RESORT & RESTAURANT
Read moreThe restaurant of this resort perched on the hills offers refined cuisine. Seafood and fish specialties, Thai or grilled, absolutely delicious. You can dine on the large terrace from where the view of Aow Leuk Bay and Shark Island is absolutely fantastic, and will delight romantic couples in the early evening. A piece of advice: come before sunset! Taxi service available to pick you up and bring you back.
BAN MAI RESTAURANT
Read moreBan Mai is a Phitsanulok institution. Set in a small alleyway, this restaurant in the heart of an old building offers a classic setting that's a little old-fashioned, but nevertheless pleasant. The menu features tasty traditional recipes, with a wide choice of dishes. We particularly liked the red duck curry (gaeng phed ped yang), smooth and delicately spicy, and the fried fish in red sauce (chu chee pla nue deng). Very good desserts too. Service is professional and friendly, and we'll be happy to recommend the best dishes if you're unsure.
BUBBLES RESTAURANT
Read moreBubbles Restaurant represents the perfect fusion between authentic Thai cuisine and flavors imported from the diverse shores of the Mediterranean, fresh Asian markets, the Middle East and the spice souks of India. Try our famous homemade Chinese noodles to accompany our delicious signature dishes from India, Korea and Japan. And if you didn't get a reservation for Bubbles, you can fall back on the Chou Chou Deli Shop where a selection of pastries and savory snacks are simply divine.
THE RIVERSIDE BAR & RESTAURANT
Read moreThe history of this establishment begins in 1984 with many turning points. But he has always contributed to Chiang Mai's festive reputation. A very pleasant place where you can eat jungle food but also drink many traditional beers and listen to live music of very good quality. The Riverside still attracts so many people in an excellent atmosphere. Possibility of a dinner cruise on reservation.
THE WOK
Read moreQuality Thai cuisine at very reasonable prices, and with a rare concept of wok cooking. This restaurant chain, with its local colour, has everything you need to have a great time. The Pad Thai is succulent and known to be one of the best in Lamai. Let yourself be tempted by the yellow crab curry, it is excellent. The only downside is that the portions are a little small for heavy eaters. The place, open on the street, is close to several shops. The service is courteous and fast. A good choice for lunch.
THE KITCHEN PATONG
Read moreChain of restaurants opened since 2007, The Kitchen is one of the best known addresses in Patong. In the heart of the action, at the entrance of Bangla street. Here you can eat very well but it is difficult to choose because the offer is so vast. Thai or international, you will not be disappointed (the menu is available on the site). Special mention for the Chicken Panang XXL skewer and the fine apple pie with its homemade salted butterscotch caramel ice cream for dessert. What's more, Lolo and Seb are a great duo to make you feel at home!
KALOANG HOME KITCHEN
Seafood cuisine, one of the best in Bangkok, to enjoy on the terrace ...Read more
WINE CONNECTION BISTRO KATA
Read moreThis Deli & Bistro is part of a famous chain of restaurants and stores. Here the concept is a wine store, with also cheeses, delicatessen, breads and other delicacies for sale, doubled with a bistro where you can taste everything. The choice of wines is very wide. On the plate, you can order a salad, a pizza or steaks à la carte but also different platters of course. You can compose it yourself by choosing the ingredients. Affordable prices!
CHIVIT THAMMA DA COFFEE HOUSE
Read moreIn a magnificent white colonial-style house on the banks of the river, you'll find a sophisticated restaurant and café for gourmet delights. Lulled by soft jazzy music, you'll enjoy Thai and international dishes, breakfasts, sandwiches, snacks... to be accompanied by a good bottle of wine. The place is particularly romantic at sunset, and well worth the trip. The bill, however, is a little steep..
NAI EK ROLL NOODLES
Excellent food in a restaurant specializing in guay chub (rolled rice ...Read more
PAE PID LOK
Read moreThis floating restaurant is located on the Nan River, close to Wat Chan and the Saturday night market . The setting is very neat, with lots of wood panelling, mini-fountains on the river, a large bus as a room and life-size statues of Marvel heroes. We sit out in the open air, overlooking the neighboring floating establishments; a band sometimes performs here. The food is quite ordinary, but inexpensive. The service is very attentive. A good place to dine and have a drink.