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Thai cuisine is something that everyone must try because of its unique flavours and the use of fresh ingredients from local sources. Being amongst some of the most breathtaking islands, you are sure to get the best of seafood here. When you visit the country, make sure to check out the restaurants that serve the best food in Thailand. No matter which island you are exploring, from Phuket and Bangkok to Koh Samui and Krabi, every place has some of the most remarkable food joints in the country.
10 Destinations For The Best Food In Thailand
1. Le Du
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Le Du in Thai means seasons, and that is what the restaurant focuses on while serving their customers fresh seasonal produce. Le Du has been climbing the ranks since 2017 to be named in the top 50 restaurants of Asia and finally made it to the topmost rank in 2023. Thitid Tassanakajohn is the award-winning chef who founded the restaurant and dedicated it to presenting Traditional Thai cuisine with a modern touch. The restaurant serves authentic Thai dishes, making it the top place for the famous food in Thailand.
2. Aksorn
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David Thomson, an Australian Chef known for his expertise in Thai flavours and cuisine, is the founder of the restaurant Aksorn. The chef takes mid-century Thai cookbook recipes from various celebrated chefs and plates up the most amazing dishes in this restaurant. Aksorn was once titled the best restaurant of Asia’s 50 best restaurant list for dedicating the menu to forgotten recipes of Thai cuisine. The indoor sitting area has a view of the live kitchen, whereas the outdoor sitting area overlooks the beautiful city.
3. Hong Sieng Kong
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In Bangkok, you will not often come across places with old architecture or memories. However, there are a few. Hong Sieng Kong is one such restaurant in Bangkok. It is an old Chinese-style café showcasing a retro feel in architecture and an overall vibe. This retro café is sure to take you back to the Old Siam culture and will surely take you back to Shanghai of the 1920s. The restaurant flaunts its collection of antiques. Hong Sieng Kong also has an outdoor sitting area with an amazing view of the Chaopraya River.
4. Samut
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Samut, meaning ocean, is a restaurant dedicated to presenting the best of the country’s coastline. The seafood dishes are fresh catch from the coastlines from all over Thailand and aim to enhance its amazing flavour. It is situated in a Thai-Chinese heritage building, formerly a lobby of the adjacent hotel. The interiors speak of oriental style design with its dark teak wood decorations. The chef of this amazing restaurant has curated the menu to respect the local produce and flavours while staying true to the heritage and history. The set menu offers a spread of more than 10 dishes.
5. Tambu Phuket
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An Indian restaurant in Thailand is a must-try for all tourists to revamp their palette and taste some spicy goodness. This restaurant is situated on a rooftop tent-like area, representing the tented palaces of the Mughal era. The head chef focuses on staying true to the flavours of India and bringing forward a progressive version of it. The menu revolves around charcoaled cuisine, which brings back the essence of the Mughal era with earthiness and smokiness tied together with spices.
6. Tree Tops Sky Dining Koh Samui
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This place is one of a kind, with 8 luxurious private Salas to choose from for an amazing dining experience over a 120-year-old tree-top shelter. Imagine sitting on a canopy of a tree and looking into the most awe-inspiring view of Koh Samui while having some delectable European and Asian dishes. The restaurant provides a memorable experience during your Thai vacation with the food and the overall experience it creates with the setup and location. The restaurant is quite expensive, but it is completely worth the experience it provides.
7. Saffron, Banyan Tree, Koh Samui
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Saffron is what started as a very humble curry house and transformed into a celebrated award-winning dining facility. Saffron dedicates its menu to authentic Thai cuisine, celebrating the country’s heritage and history of flavour. However, they also incorporate new innovative dishes and add a modern twist to famous Thai specialities. This restaurant is a part of the Banyan Tree Hotel of Koh Samui. To enhance your dining experience, saffron offers both indoor seating options and dining in the Alfresco dining area.
8. Jahn, Conrad Koh Samui
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If you’re craving the best street food in Thailand, check out this place. Jahn Restaurant in Koh Samui offers stunning views while dining. It provides an amazing view of the five islands situated off the coast of the island. The restaurant is nestled on the hill above Phang Ka Bay and has the most amazing wooden terrace to provide such an exceptional view. However, the food here is still the main highlight of its offerings, surpassing the beautiful view that you see outside. Jahn restaurant plates up the most amazing Thai dishes with a modern twist and the finest of imported ingredients.
9. The Grotto, Rayavadee
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Grotto is one of the four restaurants of the magnificent Hotel Rayavadee. Situated in the Phra Nang Beach of Thailand, Grotto, as the name suggests, is partially situated in the caves. The limestone cliff formed in the Phra Nang Beach is where the Grotto extends its seating. Visitors have the most amazing meal sitting by the blue water and surrounded by a cave. This is one unmissable experience while visiting Thailand. The restaurant extends from the beach to the very inside of the cave, which grows narrower. The back of the restaurant feels like dining in a deep, dark cave.
10. 2 Fishes Samui
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2 Fishes Samui is a restaurant founded by Chef Leandro Panza. The chef works towards making this restaurant that brings together fresh local ingredients and the flavours of Italian cuisine. Situated in Koh Samui, a fisherman’s village known for its huge seafood options, the restaurant focuses on plating speciality seafood and other local produce with the most delectable Mediterranean essence. Visitors love this place because of its menu, which takes local Thai ingredients and incorporates them with a very international taste of Italy.
Restaurants in Thailand are not just limited to serving Thai food but have also expanded to explore several international cuisines. During your trip to Thailand, you will surely get ample options to savor with a diverse range of options including continental, Chinese as well as Indian. So, plan your next Thai trip with TripXL so you do not miss out on the best food in Thailand from the top restaurants.
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