Explore Thai Cuisine through the “Thai Foodie Map”

The recommended local restaurants that Booking.com and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like travelers to explore Thailand's rich culinary heritage and evolution, savor the distinctive flavors in different regions are listed below.

Join Kampá Tour in discovering 40 local restaurants across 8 unique cities in Thailand. These destinations feature traditional dishes from different regions, each offering its own distinct flavors.

Written by Nhu PHAM (local expert)Updated on 22-10-2024

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Table of contents

1. Sukhothai
2. Uttaradit
3. Nakhon Phanom
4. Surin
5. Suphan Buri
6. Nakhon Nayok
7. Chumphon
8. Satun

1. Sukhothai

Khanom Wong Mae Prapai

Traditional Northern Thai dessert shop with a 10-year history
Must-try: Khanom Wong – crispy, donut-shaped dough coated with caramelized sugarcane syrup
Hours: Mon-Sat, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Mai Klang Krung Restaurant

Traditional Sukhothai dishes using local ingredients like banana leaves and long beans
Must-try: Sukhothai Pad Thai and Khao Kriap Pak Mor
Hours: Daily, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Je Hae Sukhothai Noodles

Homemade noodles with a 30-year history
Must-try: Sukhothai Noodles and Tom Yum Braised Pork Rib Noodles
Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Mee Khao Pan Pak

Established in 2006, specializing in a unique veggie wrap rice dish
Must-try: Khaw Phan Phak Hi-So and Khao Perp
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Jay Pao Restaurant

Operating for over 23 years, famous for locally sourced fish dishes
Must-try: Chu Chee Fresh Chili Pla Khao and Tom Yum Pla Kod Kang
Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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2. Uttaradit

Monlablae

Established to revitalize Laplae district post-2006 floods
Focuses on Northern, Central, and Northeastern culinary fusion using organic ingredients
Must-try: King of Green Curry with Shrimp and Huai Mun Spicy Pineapple Salad
Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Khaw Phan Phak Indy

Known for modernizing traditional Laplae dishes
Must-try: Rolled Egg with Mushrooms and Yen Ta Fo Sauce and Khaw Phan Phak with Stewed Chicken
Hours: Thursday – Tuesday, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Pom Khaw Pan Pak

Known for a modernized version of Khaw Pan Pak, with egg, minced pork, tofu, and vegetables, served with a signature sweet and sour sauce
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Wednesday)

Khanom Thian Sawoey Chidduang Kanokmanee

Famous for Khanom Thian Sawoey, a traditional sweet with a chewy texture and fragrant aroma
Hours: Daily, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Pa Wang Mee Phan Laplae

Offers Mee Klook and Mee Phan, local noodle dishes from Laplae District
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Monday)

3. Nakhon Phanom

Sri Thep Vietnamese Dumplings

Specializes in Pak Mor (Bánh Cuốn) and Black Sesame Pak Mor, offering flavorful handmade dumplings
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Sunday, 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM)

Kuay Teow Moo Pla Pho Luk Song

Known for Pla Pho Noodles and Boiled Pla Pho with Dipping Sauces, featuring sweet, firm Basa fish
Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Yat Larb Ped

Specializes in Isaan cuisine with fresh, local ingredients
Must-try: Larb Ped Khao (spicy duck salad) and Om Krabok Moo (spicy pork gland soup)
Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM

Khanom Jeen Pisamai

Known for Kanom Jeen Nam Kapi Pla Ra, fermented rice noodles with a rich fish sauce
Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Vietnamese Kitchen

Thai-Vietnamese family-owned restaurant serving signature Vietnamese dishes
Must-try: Vietnamese Combo Set and Fried Vietnamese Sticky Rice Cake
Hours: Daily, 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM

4. Surin

Rian Niang Nit Ang Kaeb Bob

Specializes in Ang Kaeb Bob (stuffed frog) and Mok Kob (herb-stuffed minced frog grilled in banana leaves)
Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Kalamae Sikhoraphum

Famous for Fresh Coconut Milk Kalamae, a soft and chewy coconut candy
Hours: Daily, 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pak Mor Je Nang Surin

Known for traditional Pork-filled Pak Mor and Coconut Milk Pak Mor
Hours: Daily, 9:15 AM – 3:00 PM

Baan Na Garden Restaurant

Specializes in Jrua Dong (coconut milk chili paste) and Deep Fried Chicken with Salt
Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Som-Tam Jay-Took Restaurant

Famous for Som Tum Pu Pla Ra (papaya salad with crab and fermented fish sauce) and Herb-Roasted Chicken in Clay Pot
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Monday)

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5. Suphan Buri

Mae Bouy

Famous for Sali Cake in three flavors: original, pandan, and coffee. Also try Sali Thip, a coconut-filled variation.
Hours: Bakery: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Restaurant: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Phai Khwang

Known for Mee Krob Goong (crispy noodles with shrimp) and Pla Chon Nueng Bai Yor (steamed snakehead fish with local greens).
Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Krua Rim Klong Song Phi Nong

Signature dishes: Pla Chon Roeng Talay (fried snakehead fish with seafood) and Pla Mam Tod (fermented snakehead fish).
Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Rice Field Restaurant

Signature dishes: Hay-Baked Chicken and Miang Kham Bua (lotus petal wrap)
Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Ruean Phae Krua Suphan

Known for Crab Meat Dip (Lon Poo) and Tom Yum Pla Ma (spicy soup with boeseman croaker)
Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

6. Nakhon Nayok

Mai Na Aroi Restaurant

Signature dishes: Rad Na with Young Coconut (stir-fried noodles with coconut sauce) and Khao Kluk Kapi (shrimp paste rice with crab)
Hours: Daily, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Krua Look Pla Restaurant

Known for Steamed Goby Fish with Soy Sauce and Whisker Sheatfish in Choo Chee Curry
Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Pla Doo Kru Lord

Specializes in Fried Pla Doo (fermented catfish) and Spicy Stir-Fried Pla Doo
Hours: Daily, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Hydro Kitchen

Known for Fried Nile Tilapia with Herbs and Royal Pomelo Salad, featuring hydroponically grown vegetables
Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Chaluay Phochana

Offers traditional Thai Phuan-Style Sukiyaki and Glass Noodle Salad
Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

7. Chumphon

Ban Phuk Pouk

Known for Squid and Som Poi Leaves in Coconut Milk Broth and Banana Blossom Sour Curry with Pork Belly
Hours: Daily, 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Yai Puad

Signature dishes: Southern Thai Curry with Crab and Raw Banana and Fried Salted Fish with Coconut Milk
Hours: Thursday – Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Wednesday)

Grandma’s Rice Noodles

Known for Rice Noodles with Curry Sauce and Turmeric Fried Chicken
Hours: Friday – Wednesday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed Thursday)

Kua Luang Pod

Signature dishes: Miang Pla Chom (fried fish) and Crab in Coconut Milk Soup
Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM

Thamsing Cafe

Offers Thamsing Coffee (honey black coffee) and Coffee Blossom Tea
Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

8. Satun

Sam Phi Nong

Known for Yellow Sticky Rice with Chicken Curry and Chicken Biryani
Hours: Daily, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM (may close earlier if food runs out)

Mameng Herbal Rice Salad

Specializes in Herbal Rice Salad and Nasidagae (traditional fish curry)
Hours: Friday – Tuesday, 6:20 AM – 10:00 AM (Closed Wednesday and Thursday)

Fish Curry Shop (Tom Mae Curry House No. 35)

Signature dishes: Stir-Fried Red Beef and Fish Gulai Tumis
Hours: Daily, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bara Roti

Offers Yellow Peas Curry with Roti and Grilled Roti with Tumi Curry
Hours: Local dishes: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Night tea, roti, and pizza: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM