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This popular late-night spot is known for its fresh ingredients and flavourful dishes. The chef-owner warmly welcomes guests and takes orders with a smile. The menu changes daily, depending on the ingredients available. Enjoy dining outdoors with a view of Sam Pluem Temple's chedi.
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This rustic, open-air restaurant brings the charm of a family kitchen to life, serving Thai classics with a local twist. Freshwater fish and herbs shine across the menu, but the standout is the spicy stir-fried minced pork ribs with soft bone – fiery, fragrant and balanced by sweet, house-pickled garlic. Each dish is unfussy yet thoughtful, ideal for sharing. Featuring wooden décor, the laid-back setting makes it perfect for relaxed meals with family or friends.
฿Noodles
This shop beside a canal exudes charm, with its simple wooden shelves and tables. Highlights include the boat noodles in a well-balanced broth and the richly flavoured dry beef soup with tender slices and slow-cooked meat, lifted by roasted peanut aroma.
฿฿Isan
Opened in 2017, this restaurant serves authentic Isan food in a commercial building on Rochana Road. Air-conditioned and spread across two floors, the casual dining room is decorated with wood panelling and other touches that suggest traditional Thai houses. The skilled chef cooks halal-friendly food following recipes from his grandmother, who is from Nakhon Phanom. The signature dish is Kampun grilled chicken, but their grilled beef is also interesting and worth trying.
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This well-known restaurant, whose name means ‘raft at the old city of Ayutthaya’, started selling food on the river in 1966. It has since moved into a traditional Thai house, where diners can enjoy flavoursome Central Thai cuisine; local ingredients are used in dishes like their signature green curry with fish balls. The huge river prawns are charcoal-grilled by the restaurant’s entrance, creating a wonderful smoky aroma for everyone who visits. Sit on the terrace for a river view.
TripAdvisor review sample · 3.6/5 · 80 reviews
Phae Krung Kao is a historic riverside restaurant in Ayutthaya, featured in the Michelin Guide for its authentic local cuisine. The atmosphere is relaxed and scenic, with efficient service generally noted. Dishes like grilled river prawns, Tom Yum Goong, and green curry receive praise for freshness and flavor. However, reviews highlight inconsistencies, with some guests finding portions small, food mediocre, or service slow. While the setting and traditional appeal are strong, opinions on value vary significantly, with some considering it overpriced relative to portion sizes.
Suitable for travelers seeking a relaxed riverside atmosphere and traditional Thai flavors, with expectations managed regarding portion sizes.
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Mr. Liak, this eatery’s owner, started his business way back in 1961 – before moving to his current roadside location in 1977. He serves delicious beef noodle soup at wallet-friendly prices. Beef offal, braised beef, beef meatballs and stewed tendons are among the options available in the savoury broth – vermicelli, herbs and spices are also packed into this signature dish. Expect a wait during peak hours.
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A popular lunch spot for over half a century, they sell a prolific 100kg of meatballs a day. The buoyant balls playfully float in the noodle soup and the condiments are homemade, including a spicy, sour chili vinegar sauce. Fresh-cooked or slow-cooked beef options are also available.
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This Thai restaurant next to Pom Phet (Diamond Fortress) is in the distinctive-looking boutique hotel of the same name. Inside, the stylish dining room is fitted with large windows that frame a view of the restaurant’s deck and the Chao Phraya. Sourcing ingredients from the river and local farms, the chef creates flavourful dishes like standouts grilled river prawns and boiled freshwater snails in red curry soup. Book ahead for a riverside table at dinner.
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Auntie Porn has mastered pork noodle soup for over 50 years, initially on her boat at age 17, now on land. Her Tom Yum soup boasts expertly prepared noodles, rich broth, and toppings like minced pork, fish sausage, or BBQ pork, complemented by red shrimp and peanuts. She also offers tasty fish balls.
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With a whitewashed interior and views of the garden and river, Kaow Laor feels like a modern country home. The Thai menu is replete with grandma's recipes, offering giant river prawns, featherback fish balls and other local river fish. Each dish is expertly cooked and seasoned, and it’s like eating authentic Thai food at home. The imported mackerel with fish sauce is prepared with a light crispy skin, an aromatic fish sauce, deep-fried edible flowers and a spicy dressing.
฿Street Food
Over 70 years have passed, but this renowned spot opposite Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital still serves the same perfect rotis with candy floss, made by the same family. Two flavours are available — the original is especially worth trying. As popular as ever, be prepared to queue.
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The restaurant's vibrant colours stand out from afar. In the backyard, a banyan tree provides pleasant shade. The menu features straightforward and unpretentious seafood, pork and chicken dishes. Expect large servings of seafood that make the mouth water at wallet-friendly prices. We recommend trying their rat na noodles. Closing times may vary, so it's best to arrive early.
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The owner hails from Nakhon Sri Thammarat and has been serving quality southern Thai cuisine in the ancient capital for over 25 years. Despite its simple décor, the restaurant with its high vaulted ceilings, shady garden and lack of walls is well worth visiting. The southern Thai sour curry with fish is a family recipe and a must-try, while the fried prawns are glazed in a delectably sticky tamarind sauce. Keep an eye out for the daily specials on the white board.
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Situated in a pleasant, cool, and shady location, the riverside offers seating in small Thai pavilions and boasts views of a golden pagoda. The space is decorated in traditional Thai style, in keeping with the cuisine, which features intense local flavours. Try the sour soup with fresh chilli and squid, and the aromatic, flavoursome fried river fish in chu chi curry. Round off your meal with classic Thai desserts made with fresh coconut milk.
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Opened in 2009, this riverside restaurant serves Thai cuisine made with local ingredients, including fish sourced from the river. The dining room features high ceilings, spiral staircases and floor-to-ceiling windows, while the terrace offers scenic views and nightly live music. The menu is packed with recipes from the owner’s mother. Her grilled river prawns and grilled fish and shrimp in pineapple curry are a must. Book ahead for an outdoor table at dinner.
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The old mill that houses this riverside restaurant is over 130 years old and provides a unique vintage atmosphere to diners seeking a memorable experience. Delicate titbits such as Toong Thong and the flower-like Chor Muang make delightful starters, before moving on to main courses including the fabulous fried snakehead fish with herbs and deep-fried shrimp with tamarind sauce. They also offer a river tour package along the Noi, which culminates in dining at the restaurant. Booking is essential.
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Set in Sena district's old market, this charming wooden house backs onto the River Noi. The relaxed atmosphere and delicious food make it a local favourite, with popular dishes like stir-fried river prawns with salt and pepper, and deep-fried fish with fish sauce.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.0/5 · 80 reviews
O Restaurant in Bang Rak holds a 4.0/5 average rating on TripAdvisor. Reviewers frequently praise the food quality, highlighting the famous Mama Tom Yum noodles and fresh salmon sashimi as standout dishes. However, significant criticism focuses on slow meal pacing and lengthy queues, with some feeling the wait outweighs the experience. Service is mixed, ranging from efficient to perceived as rude. The atmosphere is lively but crowded. Regarding value, opinions diverge; while many find the prices affordable for a Michelin-starred establishment, others consider certain items overpriced relative to the hype.
Suitable for diners willing to queue for signature Thai noodle dishes and tolerate long waits.
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Preaw Pak specialises in freshwater fish, with a menu focused on fresh catches and local seasonal produce. From the riverside location you can see fishermen at work. The chef's skill is evident in his perfectly cooked dishes, which showcase traditional local flavours. Highlights include deep-fried river prawns with stir-fried garlic and chilli, and fresh snakehead fish in clear tom yum soup made with dry and fresh chilli. The level of spice can be adjusted to taste.
฿฿South East Asian
With Singaporean chicken rice, Indonesian laksa and Malaysian Bak Kut Teh the highlights, Chuan Kitchen is the only restaurant in Nonthaburi offering this mix of national cuisine. Its stylish design is welcoming, with a high wooden ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling windows, accentuated by black stainless-steel frames and lighting. The nasi lemak and char kway teow are well executed, delivering a complete balance of flavours.
฿฿Thai, Southern Thai
This casual eatery, which opened nearly two decades ago, is all about its signature shrimp dishes. Shrimp paired with bold Thai flavours and Southern influences delight fans of the crustacean. Diners can savour classics such as pad thai, alongside rich curries and flavourful soups. The shrimp comes from Jaidee Shrimp’s own farm in Surat Thani province, ensuring exceptional freshness and quality. With no red meat on the menu, the restaurant offers a wide array of fresh seafood, including squid, mantis shrimp and fish.
฿฿Thai-Chinese, Thai
Go Tae, the owner of this Thai-Chinese restaurant, got his start almost 80 years ago selling stewed duck noodle soup on a boat, before heading to dry land to open this place. Inside the three-storey building (topped with a giant rooftop duck statue), the simple dining room has a roasting and stewing station. The menu features old-school Thai-Chinese fare, including the recommended stewed duck and live river prawn cooked to your preference.
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Banya, or ‘Grandma’s house’ in Thai, embodies this maternal spirit. The menu, conceived by acclaimed culinary teacher Rachadapa Amatayakul, comprises typical Thai fare, some rarer recipes and their famous homely signature – Khao Chae. Also popular is the homemade spotted knifefish with green curry; the tender fish is an umami pleasure in an intense mix of herbs broiled in rich Thai curry. No wonder this place is always crowded with locals and foreigners.
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Located in a teak house in the middle of Dhabkwan Resort, this traditional Thai restaurant opens onto a tranquil lotus pond and inviting gardens. The atmosphere perfectly matches the authentic Thai menu, which includes hard-to-find dishes like Miang Kam with lotus petals and santol curry with roasted pork. Making it even more authentic, meals are served on Benjarong porcelain. Dhabkwan also offers Thai cookery classes and is available for events.
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"Krua Sa Ros Jad" combines the owner's mother's name and a Thai phrase meaning "intense flavour" – an apt description of the boldly seasoned food made with fresh ingredients. Try the deep-fried fish in Choo Chee sauce, the robust, well-spiced flavour of which pairs well with the hot Tom Yum chicken soup with young tamarind leaves. The restaurant boasts a unique collection of Buddha statues and antique European ceramics, as the owner is an avid collector.