Northeastern Thailand
Also known as Som Tom Mae Pet, this simple Isan restaurant by Wat Salaloi is Surin's most famous purveyor of sôm·đam (spicy green-papaya salad) and gài…
Must-see restaurants in Northeastern Thailand
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Northeastern Thailand
It’s a bit of a trek south of the centre, but this is a real Isan restaurant with dishes such as gôry kài mót daang (raw meat 'salad' with red-ant eggs)…
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Northeastern Thailand
Contender for the best cafe in Isan, this coffee shop and restaurant has a wonderful lakeside perch and is serious about its beans (all Thai-grown). It's…
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Udon Thani
This small chef-driven, open-kitchen place is Isan's version of a trendy Soho bistro. It does some Thai and Isan standards like panang curry and om curry…
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Northeastern Thailand
This Thai-trendy cafe in the old bus station (by the clock tower) surprises with retro American furniture, delicious Thai dishes, fresh salads and good…
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Ubon Ratchathani
An Ubon institution serving excellent food, using family recipes and only fresh ingredients. Many people swear by the ox-tongue stew. From the outside it…
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Udon Thani
The largest of Udon Thani's many night markets is also the one offering the most varied cuisine. There's a stage for live music as well. A few shops serve…
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Northeastern Thailand
Mukdahan's night market is the most buzzing place in town for evening food. It has all the Thai and Isan classics, but it's the Vietnamese vendors that…
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Nakhon Ratchasima Province
This friendly newcomer has a cafe vibe but with restaurant-quality food and is the best place in town for a meal. The speciality is the delicious pad mee…
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Nong Khai
This little place, serving just four items, including fried spring rolls, khâo gee·ab þahk mŏr (fresh noodles with pork), and a Vietnamese take on a…
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Ubon Ratchathani
It looks like a tornado has whipped through this no-frills spot, but the chefs cook up a storm of their own. This is considered by many to be Ubon's…
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Northeastern Thailand
Foodies in town on a weekend should make this popular market their breakfast destination. Although there's a variety of food available, Isan dishes are…
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Udon Thani
There are many restaurants serving fa·ràng food in the Central Plaza/Soi Farang area, but we far prefer this small mother-and-daughter operation 2km south…
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Udon Thani
A garden restaurant where groups of friends come to eat, drink and eat some more. The menu covers the usual Thai and Isan options plus some less common…
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Northeastern Thailand
This no-frills local favourite has been dishing up chicken and rice, and other simple but tasty Thai staples, for more than 50 years. Specialities include…
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Nong Khai
Docked down below Mut Mee Garden Guesthouse, this floating restaurant specialises in Thai and Isan fish dishes, and though the prices are a bit high, the…
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Udon Thani
On the lake's east shore, this sprawling restaurant offers all the usual Thai dishes, but also many you've probably never tried, such as fish-stomach…
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Ubon Ratchathani
Mu kratha (หมูกระทะ) or 'pork pan' is very popular in Thailand. It's a combination of Korean barbeque and Chinese hotpot where you cook your own food on a…
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Ubon Ratchathani
Not really a cafe, this bustling breakfast stop serves kôw đôm (rice soup), gŏo·ay đĕe·o (noodle soup), kài gà·tá (pan egg with sausage) and traditional…
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Udon Thani
This delightful place defies categories. The interior decor looks like a mixture of Moroccan and art nouveau, with its whimsical tiling and frosted…
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Khao Yai National Park
This open-air hut is hugely popular with visiting Bangkokians because of both the quality of the food and the emphasis on healthy eating, with choices…
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Northeastern Thailand
The menu is mostly Thai with lots of Mekong River fish on offer – the chuchi curry with catfish is one of the house specialities. There are several Isan…
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Northeastern Thailand
It's nothing flash, but for some this is Mukdahan's best Vietnamese restaurant, with standout spring rolls (the skin's so thin it's translucent) as well…
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Nong Khai
It's hard to categorise this place, run by a sweet old lady who makes standard Thai dishes and also many international favourites such as baked cakes and…
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Ubon Ratchathani
Though it's smaller than you'd expect, Ubon's city-centre night market makes an excellent dining destination, especially when paired with the weekend…
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Ubon Ratchathani
A steady stream of old-timers linger over congee (rice porridge), tea and newspapers at this classic breakfast spot. Although it’s less popular during the…
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Khao Yai National Park
This casual alfresco spot on one of the busiest stretches of Th Thanarat manages to succeed at both Thai (yellow curry with mackerel and crispy tofu lâhp)…
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Nong Khai
If you're missing the flavours of northern Thailand, this descriptively named hole-in-the-wall will satisfy your cravings. For the uninitiated, khao soi …
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Northeastern Thailand
This bright, modern place close to the train station (exit the station and take the second left) has some of the best coffee and tea in town, but it…
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Northeastern Thailand
This delightful place has a cool, retro theme and a mix of Thai and international food (expensive but good), art on the walls, chill music and good coffee…
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Northeastern Thailand
A Surin classic, this simple place has served delicious Thai fare, including a good đôm yam and fried frog with basil, since 1943. Walk straight out of…
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Nong Khai
This massive river restaurant has grown into a Nong Khai institution, and hordes of out-of-towners head home with car boots and carry-on bags stuffed with…
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Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Just in front of the historical park entrance, this is a convenient stop for a brewed coffee and a blast of air-conditioning. They also do smoothies,…
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Nong Khai
How good is Dee Dee? Just look at the dinner-time crowds. But don't be put off by them: despite having a full house every night, this open-air place is a…
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Northeastern Thailand
Housed in an atmospheric wooden building next to the river, this relaxing spot has bags of character and delicious Thai and Isan food. The wine selection…
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Nong Khai
For excellent gài yâhng (grilled chicken), sôm·đam (spicy green papaya salad) and other Isan foods, follow your nose to this no-frills, open-fronted…
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Northeastern Thailand
Much bigger than it appears when seen from the street, this shipping container assemblage draws a youthful crowd with a bigger variety of foods than is…
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Northeastern Thailand
A block south of the fountain, Surin's main night market whips up plenty of Thai and Isan dishes. Walk straight out of the train station then take a left…
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Khao Yai National Park
A bustling night market serving take-home food to the local community. A few street carts in this area are open during the morning hours, too.
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Ubon Ratchathani
Yes, the gŏo·ay·đĕe·o (noodle soup) here is delicious, but we also love this place for its old-time feel.
