Samuay & Sons

Top choice in 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 with algae, but sets itself apart with fusion dishes and modern twists on old recipes such as tapioca shrimp balls and coconut milk duck confit with mango jam.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Udon Thani attractions

1. Lak Meuang (City Pillar Shrine)

0.67 MILES

Udon's city pillar is guarded by an impressive and fearsome-looking yaksa (giant) and protected by an ugly plastic case. The Chinese săh·lah alongside it…

2. Clock Tower

0.71 MILES

Udon's digital clock tower stands in the centre of a roundabout and is a useful landmark.

3. Nong Prajak Park

0.86 MILES

Udon's most popular park starts to rev up as the afternoon winds down. It's home to colourful attractions such as a giant Ban Chiang–style pot and a huge…

4. Fountain

0.9 MILES

This fountain, only turned on in the late afternoon and early evening, lies at the centre of one of Udon's biggest roundabouts.

5. Udon Thani Museum

1.04 MILES

Filling a 1920s colonial-style building that used to be a girls' school, this museum has a fairly interesting catch-all collection ranging from geology to…

6. Prince Prajak Monument

1.12 MILES

Udon Thani was founded by Prince Prajak, brother of King Rama V, and his name is attached to many spots in town, most notablly Nong Prajak Park. Many of…

8. Wat Phothisomphon

1.21 MILES

The centrepiece of this historic temple, founded during the reign of King Rama V, is a modern gold-and-grey chedi built to honour several revered monks…