The best Thai restaurants Thailand

This establishment proposes a cuisine that is healthy, that is to say good for the health. On the menu are several vegetarian and vegan specialties but also meat dishes. The Khao Soi is available in several recipes (beef, chicken, pork but also tofu, vegetables). Some recipes with avocado, fresh fruit juices, brown rice. You can also opt for a buffet formula. The place also offers cooking classes that are very popular with tourists. A good option, even if the Thai dishes are a bit too "westernized".

A rather limited menu in this small establishment in the north-east of the island. The reason? Everything is cooked with ingredients grown on the spot. The dishes are tasty, and quite spicy, with notably good salads. The atmosphere of the place invites you to relax. The decoration is original, with coloured bicycles hanging here and there. You can sit by the lotus pond or in the open room. Corners are arranged and decorated to take photographs, Thai people love it! Friendly welcome from the owners.

This small restaurant, facing Lake Chong Kham, is made of brick and wood. The decor is rustic but pleasant. It serves northern Thai specialties, such as Khao Soy, and Burmese specialties, which are a little "Westernized". A few international dishes are also on the menu. The Salween offers breakfasts made with homemade bread. This is one of Mae Hong Son's most popular spots, not only for its location, but also for its varied cuisine and good value for money.

Coriander in Redwood, Mae Sariang's first restaurant, is located in an old traditional teak house dating back almost a century. It is managed by the Riverhousehotel Group and is located on the banks of the Yuam River. It serves excellent Thai specialities and some very good Western dishes. The prices are low, including for beer. Undoubtedly the best place for a quality dinner, in a charming and full of character place, with a superb view of the river.

This small establishment is located opposite Riverside Restaurant, close to Kad Kong Ta Market. It was founded in 2011 by an Anglo-Thai couple who will welcome you with a smile. The menu features a wide range of Thai and international dishes, pizzas, desserts, ice creams, smoothies, coffees and a variety of spirits. The place is very cosy, and is located on the first floor of the owners' house! Pool table, TV room for sports events and terrace on the Wang River side. Relaxed atmosphere.

In an enchanting setting right on the water's edge, with an unobstructed view of Patong Bay, you will taste a quality fusion cuisine. Urbani truffles are the specialty of Italian chef Andrea Donazzan. The fish and seafood specialties are available in several recipes, including some tempting choices of platters. Menus of 5 plates are also available. Once the meal is over, you can go up to the Roof Top Bar to enjoy excellent cocktails.

A popular café-restaurant in the region! It's a pleasant place, nestled in a large green garden. The menu features traditional dishes brilliantly executed, including a tempting shrimp pad thai, delicious crab recipes and excellent curries. Flavours to die for! Two options for seating: on the terrace or in the lovely air-conditioned dining room. Great choice of home-made pastries and cakes. One major drawback, however: you'll need to reserve and place your order several weeks in advance!

Yong Poo Ob, or Yong Pu Aob, is Thai for the local specialty: crab. The place looks a little cold from the outside, but the inside is warm and carefully decorated. On the menu: crab specialties, shrimp, fish, squid, fish... The choice is vast. The products are of excellent quality and, naturally, the prices follow... The service is good, but it's sometimes a little difficult to get your order right.

Typical recipes from the Northeast region of Thailand. The portions are hearty and the dishes really good. One of the specialties is green papaya salad (Som Tam), but they also serve excellent grilled pork (Moo Yan). Fast service. This modest but charming restaurant is tucked away in the vegetation. The kitchen is open-air, on the entrance level. The air-conditioned dining room is hidden behind. Prices are really low. Please note that the sign is not written in English, and you may pass the restaurant without seeing it.

Set along the Ping River, the resort boasts a relaxing, bucolic setting. The Maeping Mango Resort restaurant serves excellent Thai cuisine. The dishes are generous and the flavors subtle. A small wine list is available to accompany your meal. You can dine in the air-conditioned dining room or on the terrace. Between the restaurant and the rooms, you can admire the giant mango tree that gives the resort its name. What's more, the service is extremely courteous.

It is in an old wooden building that this restaurant proposes an excellent cuisine, in a setting where tradition and modernity are mixed. It gives off a rather chic atmosphere of the place. The cuisine revisits Thai classics as well as some Western specialties. The dishes are copious and well presented. It is surprisingly refined considering the prices. The very chic lounge bar, located upstairs, is open from 3pm. It serves excellent cocktails to sip while contemplating the magnificent view of the sea and Koh Phangan.

Right next to the guesthouse of the same name and the Sinkiat Thani Hotel, this colourful local restaurant is run by a little Thai lady called On. The establishment is split in two, with a restaurant part and another bar opposite, but both serve food. The room is very pleasant, and one eats both traditional Thai specialties and a very successful western cuisine. It's the best place in town.

This rather chic restaurant plays the card of diversity with of course Thai specialties, seafood, but also European dishes, pizzas and very good burgers. On Sundays, the place turns into a British rotisserie, one of the specialties. A variety of breakfasts are also available. The terrace, with its bamboo furniture, is very pleasant in the evening, especially thanks to its nice soft lighting. Good quiet music. Attentive service. One of the best places in Noppharat for dinner.

Welcome to a Thai brasserie! Established in 1979, this city institution is always busy. Uniformed waiters are constantly busy in this superb art deco building. The menu is well-stocked, and if you don't know what to choose, we recommend the house specialties ("signature dishes") such as roast duck red curry or crab dishes. Several vegetarian options are also on the menu. Wide choice of drinks and desserts. Efficient service. Warmly recommended.

Nannum is one of Phitsanulok's finest restaurants. It offers excellent Thai cuisine in a charming setting. The dishes are tasty and nicely presented. You can sit in the air-conditioned dining rooms or al fresco in the garden, where the river provides a pleasant breeze in the evening. During the day, you can enjoy fruit juices, desserts or just a drink. In the evening, live musicians perform a repertoire of songs in Thai and English.

It is by far the best restaurant in Kanchanaburi, overlooking the river, with a view of the famous bridge. Restaurant with modern architecture, offering a beautiful menu of Thai and international recipes. Correct, even excellent cuisine, with generous quantities. Bands perform live to enhance the dinner. The servers have a limited level of English but are attentive and smiling. And if you want to sing a song, rooms with karaoke are available. A good option to eat well as a couple, without ruining yourself.

Opened in 1959, this establishment bears witness to another era. The walls are decorated with an impressive collection of old banknotes. The years have passed, but the establishment is still as popular as ever with the locals! In this quiet little restaurant, which specializes in breakfasts, you can order the usual Thai morning dishes (noodles, rice soup) or an English-style breakfast. Vegetarian specialties are also available. Occasional background music.

Close to the Tha Sadet market, this unpretentious establishment enjoys a superb location on the promenade along the Mekong. The cuisine is simple but very good, with freshly prepared dishes made from the finest ingredients. Portions are generous. Breakfast, drinks and desserts are also à la carte. Friendly service. The setting, overlooking the river, is particularly pleasant for enjoying the early evening breeze.

This is one of the best places to enjoy Thai cuisine in Phuket, where local produce from farmers and fishermen is abundant. The restaurant overlooks the Andaman Sea and offers a choice of indoor and outdoor dining options and an outdoor seating area below.The restaurant suggests that guests try several dishes: soups and curries, wok and grill dishes... As the perfect accompaniment, Vinoteca by Pullman offers a selection of approximately 75 premium wines from around the world.

The 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.

A small and unpretentious place like many in Bangkok, with braised chickens and ducks displayed in front of it to attract customers. If you want to eat Thai style, this one is really good and cheap. The specialty of the house is the noodle soup with fish balls, but we advise you to try the rice dishes with duck or pork, to be decorated with hot sauce and condiments present on the tables.

An atypical place! Located in the north of the island, the Rongsi Studio is an old rice mill transformed into a café, restaurant and homestay. Several mills are used as decoration. It serves a good Thai cuisine, but be aware that the prices are inflated on the island... One can of course come there to have a drink, a coffee and listen to local musicians in the evening. Very nice terrace on the Chao Phraya and you can even sip your drink in a net above the river, like on a boat. Comfortable rooms are also available.

Very good restaurant run by Olivier, a French-speaking Belgian, accompanied by his very friendly team. The establishment is known for its excellent grilled meats (beef, lamb, pork, chicken) and good pizzas. You will also find on the menu typical Belgian dishes and fondue bourguignonne, as well as many small dishes (salads, hamburgers, sandwiches, paninis and Thai cuisine). Quality products and low prices guaranteed. And to quench your thirst, a selection of Belgian beers to sip in moderation!

Directly on the beach, the Phen is one of the best restaurants in Nai Yang. With your feet in the sand, you will enjoy a very good Thai cuisine, international dishes and excellent fish and seafood specialties. Before the meal, you can enjoy one of the many cocktails à la carte. Romantic atmosphere with candlelit tables under palm trees and facing the sea. Prompt and courteous service. Attractive rates.

This small and friendly restaurant is located on the beautiful road along the Sam Roi Yot beach. You can sit in the dining room or with your feet in the sand on the beach across the street. On the menu are the classics of Thai gastronomy, pad krapao, pad thai, cashew chicken, and of course seafood specialties. Some western dishes (spaghetti carbonara and seafood, beef steak...) are also on the menu. The portions are generous and the prices are very low. The service is friendly. A good plan.

Here's an establishment well known to long-time expatriates. This is an address for insiders only. Tikky welcomes you in a charming, airy setting and offers a menu with a wide range of options. The Thai cuisine on offer is not too spicy, but very good. All the country's classic dishes are available. Very friendly and attentive service. There's a wide choice of drinks, and you can also sit at the bar for a beer. Located in the popular and lively Santitham district, opposite the B2 hotel.

Located in the same street as Huen Muan Jai restaurant, this establishment serves without a doubt one of the best khao soi in the city! This bowl of noodles served with a curry broth made with coconut milk is available here in several recipes: chicken, beef, pork and fish balls. They also serve kanom jeen nam ngiaw and goy teaw, spicy noodle soups. Try to arrive before noon as the place is so popular that it is not uncommon for a line to form at the entrance. Not to be missed.

Close to the Old City, this restaurant serves excellent Lanna cuisine prepared by a renowned chef. Located in a large traditional teak house with a garden, the setting is particularly pleasant. It is the opportunity to taste the delicious recipes of the north of the country! The best is to take a tray of starters, Or Derp Muang, which allows you to try several recipes, including an excellent pork curry with ginger and garlic. The menu is well stocked with typical dishes, and the service is courteous. Best to book for the weekend.

This small cafe-restaurant with a modern setting has been successful thanks to the diversity of its recipes and its home-made bread. Thai food mainly but also some western specialties, vegetarian and vegan options, desserts galore, pancakes, homemade yogurt, omelets, breakfasts, etc. Excellent coffee and hot drinks are also served. Air-conditioned room for a gourmet break during a hot day, and a nice terrace to drink a cold beer at the end of the day facing the night market.

Located in the northern part of the beach, almost with its feet in the water, this bar-restaurant is characterized by a successful rustic decoration. All wood, it was designed by Otto himself, a carpenter. The cuisine is good although a bit expensive, with a majority of western dishes and a choice of grills, including fish and seafood. The bar area is more popular, with many customers returning each year. The staff is smiling and welcoming. A perfect place to meet people.

This bar-restaurant tinted with Rock and Blues is a Koh Lanta classic. You can sit at the counter for a drink, including very good cocktails, or sit on the large covered terrace for a more hushed atmosphere. On the menu are Thai specialties, pizzas, burgers and more... Nice young staff. The atmosphere of the place is very pleasant. Perfect to vary the pleasures after having scoured the establishments on the beach.

Relaxed atmosphere in this nice little resto-bar with a slightly rasta beach bar decor. Thai specialties of course, but also international (pizzas, burgers). Don't hesitate to try one of the crab dishes, their specialty! Of course you can also have a drink(happy hour some evenings...), the Oasis has a large choice of cocktails, and cold beers. Warm welcome. One of the most popular and friendly places in this small fishing village located behind the luxury resorts.

This little café near Wat Phra Sing may not look like much, but it's sure to make you feel good! On the menu you'll find several breakfast options, including eggs Benedict, excellent paninis and wholemeal sandwiches, as well as a number of Thai dishes, including a very good Khao Soi. Everything is homemade, and you can feel it! The coffee is excellent. An ideal place to take a break or have a bite to eat, on the terrace (with fan and mist-maker) with a good book. A warm welcome and excellent service punctuated by delicate attentions.

Baan Rabiang Nam is an address that enjoys an excellent reputation. It serves authentic Thai cuisine of excellent quality, including fish and seafood specialities, but it is more for the originality of the place that one rushes there. This traditional wooden house is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya and offers a fantastic view of the river. A place to discover. Reservation strongly advised.